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We created our Premium Membership for the Dispatch reader who wants to take their understanding of the world—and support for rigorous journalism—to the next level.

In addition to total access to all of our content, a Dispatch Premium Membership includes two giftable annual memberships, ad-free listening and reading, exclusive access to events, and extra opportunities to interact directly with Dispatch reporters and staff. If you’re a current member, Standard is your current membership tier. See the full benefits above.

Yes! If you upgrade your membership, we’ll automatically calculate a prorated amount based on the remaining time in your current subscription. 

No, this is not an additional purchase. You can either maintain your existing membership or choose to upgrade to Premium or Lifetime. If you decide to upgrade, you’ll be billed a prorated amount for your current membership.

Yes! While Premium membership is offered as an annual subscription, monthly members can upgrade at any time. When you upgrade, you’ll receive a discount for any unused portion of your current monthly subscription. The Lifetime membership option is also available to all members, regardless of their current subscription type.

No, you won’t lose any of your current benefits. All your current membership benefits will remain exactly the same, including:

• Unlimited access to all articles, newsletters, and analysis
• Access to members-only livestreams
• Community features (chats and commenting)
• Your current pricing plan

You can get a Lifetime membership here.

The Lifetime membership is our highest tier, offering:

• All Premium benefits
• 5 free Dispatch memberships to share with friends & family
• Ability to gift subscriber-only stories
• Exclusive merchandise
• Long-term support of The Dispatch‘s mission

Yes, you can upgrade or change your membership plan at any time. Any remaining value from your current subscription will be prorated toward your new plan.

Premium and Lifetime members enjoy:

• Ad-free podcast listening
• Ad-free website browsing
• Ad-free newsletter experience

• All members can join members-only livestreams called Dispatch Live
• Premium and Lifetime members get:
  • Early access to member events
  • Access to two annual virtual Town Halls—ask-me-anything style roundtables with Dispatch reporters and staff
  • Invitations to informal meet-ups before live shows
  • Priority registration for special events

Every Dispatch membership helps to keep our journalists employed and motivated to continue the top-tier work you’ve come to expect. Once we move beyond month-to-month support, however, is when we can really start investing in our growth. Premium and Lifetime memberships ensure the long-term sustainability of The Dispatch—when we have passionate, committed members who support our mission, we can continue to bring in new talent, pursue deeper stories, and host major events.

• Standard memberships help keep our work sustainable
• Premium memberships help keep content available to the widest possible audience
• Lifetime memberships fuel our growth and ensure long-term sustainability

If you have any questions or concerns, please email members@thedispatch.com.