Alexander’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Alexander’s Substack (US Foreign Policy, Middle East Diplomacy and Donald Trump). The closest matches are Dean Blundell, HOWL and PRIMAL SCREAM with Joanna Coles. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Alexander’s Substack
This will be the place I put my non-mathematical writings. Expect a healthy mixture of diverse topics and insightful, and sometimes slightly insane, commentary.
Full profile- 1Dean Blundell87K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Dean Blundell's newsletter publishes daily political commentary, live discussions, and breaking news focused on US politics, international relations, and geopolitical conflicts. The publication targets a politically…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 2HOWL86K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
A running commentary on the themes, personalities, and secrets of the Trump era.
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 3PRIMAL SCREAM with Joanna Coles69K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: PRIMAL SCREAM with Joanna Coles publishes political commentary and podcast episodes focused on Donald Trump, US politics, and election dynamics. It is for readers interested in analysis of Trump's administration…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 4Useful Idiots 46K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Useful Idiots publishes unpaywalled interviews and political commentary on the Israel-Gaza conflict, US foreign policy, and Israeli politics. The publication features geopolitical analysts, activists, and journalists…
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
2 shared topics
- 5Matt Lewis & the News(letter)6K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Matt Lewis & the News(letter) publishes a mix of political analysis, polling commentary, and live discussion transcripts covering US elections, candidate strategy, and Senate dynamics. The newsletter targets readers…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 6Fiorella Isabel3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Fiorella Isabel publishes a mix of geopolitical articles and podcast episodes focusing on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and conflicts in Latin America, Russia, and Syria. The content targets readers…
Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts
2 shared topics
- 7UNSILENCING by Jean Guerrero2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026
From recent posts: UNSILENCING by Jean Guerrero publishes in-depth essays, interviews, and investigative reports on immigration policy, Silicon Valley politics, and media diversity for an audience interested in critical political analysis…
Likely audience: political analysts
2 shared topics
- 8
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Political Currents by Ross Barkan publishes weekly essays on US and NYC politics, literary criticism, and cultural analysis. The publication mixes hard news reporting on elections and policy failures with philosophical…
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 9
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Likely audience: International relations experts
2 shared topics
- 10The Bulwark1M subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, Catherine Rampell and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 11Meidas+887K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 12The New Yorker632K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The New Yorker publishes long-form journalism, literary criticism, cultural profiles, and political analysis across US politics, education, technology, and the arts. Its audience is general readers seeking in-depth…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 13The Borowitz Report616K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Home of Truth
Likely audience: journalism professionals
1 shared topic
- 14Steady539K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 15Noahpinion461K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Noahpinion publishes a mix of essays and interviews spanning business, technology, and politics. Recent issues cover Anthropic's IPO and AI moats, the 2024 election results and demographic shifts, AI infrastructure debt…
Likely audience: Economists
1 shared topic
- 16Thinking about...454K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Opening the future by understanding the past.
Likely audience: Foreign policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 17The David Pakman Show329K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The David Pakman Show publishes weekly podcast episodes and articles focused on US politics, specifically analyzing Donald Trump's activities, midterm election dynamics, and election integrity issues. The content…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 18The Jim Acosta Show305K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Jim Acosta Show publishes the Jim Acosta Morning Memo (JAMM), a political commentary newsletter focused on Donald Trump, U.S. politics, and midterm elections, alongside a Daily Update video companion for social…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 19Public Notice270K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Public Notice is a reader-supported independent journalism newsletter covering US politics and policy. Its recent issues blend investigative reporting, political commentary, and cultural criticism, addressing topics…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 20The Chris Hedges Report203K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Covering US foreign policy, economic realities, and civil liberties in American society.
Likely audience: Human rights activists
1 shared topic
- 21Off Message200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Off Message publishes in-depth political analysis focusing on Republican corruption, election integrity, and party strategy for an audience interested in US politics and policy reform. The publication blends…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 22The Big Picture200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 23Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum 193K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
democracy and dictatorship, Russia and Ukraine, America and Europe, local and global, past and present
Likely audience: Foreign policy experts
1 shared topic
- 24everyone is entitled to my own opinion 188K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: A satirical political newsletter publishes profane essays mocking Donald Trump, his administration, and US politics, alongside recurring segments like 'Wheel of Moron' and photo galleries. It targets readers who want…
Likely audience: Social justice advocates
1 shared topic
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