About The Montell Brief
Politics Without the Party Script.
The Montell Brief is an independent political commentary publication built for people who want to understand politics without needing a political science degree first.
We cover Florida politics, government, elections, public policy, and major national stories with credible sourcing, clear explanations, and independent analysis.
Our approach is simple:
We explain before we analyze.
If we mention redistricting, polling, committee votes, congressional districts, or some political term everybody on TV assumes you already understand, we’re going to break it down.
We don’t dumb politics down.
We break it down.
How We Cover Politics
The Montell Brief does not exist to defend Democrats or Republicans, and being moderate does not mean forcing every issue into the middle.
Sometimes Democrats have the stronger argument. Sometimes Republicans do. Sometimes both sides deserve criticism.
Our job is to explain what happened, what the facts show, why it matters, and where we land — even when the answer does not fit neatly into a party script.
About Marcus Montell
Marcus Montell is a South Florida-based political writer and commentator and the founder of The Montell Brief.
A U.S. Army veteran with a background in political science and public service, Marcus writes about politics with a particular interest in Florida government, elections, leadership, political institutions, and the issues affecting everyday communities.
He created The Montell Brief to make political coverage more understandable, more useful, and a little less disconnected from the people government is supposed to serve.
Why Subscribe?
Because politics affects your money, your neighborhood, your rights, your schools, your safety, and your future — even if you do not follow it every day.
Subscribe for:
Florida political analysis
Election coverage and breakdowns
Government and policy explainers
Major national political stories
Commentary without automatic party loyalty
The context behind the headlines everyone is arguing about
Whether you follow every vote in Tallahassee or you are just trying to figure out what everybody is talking about, there is a place for you here.
Understand what happened. Understand why it matters. Then think for yourself.
Welcome to The Montell Brief.
