Age of Invention, by Anton Howes alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Age of Invention, by Anton Howes (Scottish history, Banking history and Industrial Revolution). The closest matches are Pete Buttigieg's Substack, Gingrich 360 and Platypus Economics. 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 Age of Invention, by Anton Howes

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Gingrich 360208K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.

    Likely audience: political conservatives

    1 shared topic

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    Platypus Economics115K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Platypus Economics publishes weekly essays and interviews analyzing U.S. economic data, monetary policy, and international trade. The publication targets readers interested in labor markets, inflation, and the…

    Likely audience: economists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    The Original Voice of Vaccine Research, Truth and Education

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Grumpy Economist34K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Grumpy Economist publishes a weekly column analyzing macroeconomic policy, monetary theory, and financial regulation with a focus on limited government and market mechanisms. The publication targets an audience…

    Likely audience: economists

    1 shared topic

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    Economic Affairs19K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    Analysis, argument and debate from those who know prosperity follows freedom. Read the writers setting the terms of Britain’s economic debate here daily, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs.

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Bob Rae19K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Bob Rae publishes a personal endorsement letter for Olivia Chow in Toronto's municipal election and an essay on Canadian foreign policy and national sovereignty. The publication consists of political commentary and…

    Likely audience: Toronto voters

    1 shared topic

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    Jared Bernstein17K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    My personal newsletter

    Likely audience: policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Agglomerations13K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From the Economic Innovation Group, dedicated to forging a more dynamic and inclusive American economy.

    Likely audience: Economic researchers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: India: Politics, Power & Public Discourse publishes data-driven essays on Indian labor markets, employment, and economic inequality, drawing on district-level MoSPI data and state-level comparisons. It is written for…

    Likely audience: policymakers

    1 shared topic

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    Briefing Book12K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    The economic analysis policymakers get, from their expert former staffers

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    BharatNama9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: BharatNama publishes weekly, data-driven articles analyzing India's infrastructure, finance, and policy sectors, specifically targeting readers interested in the economic realities behind rail, aviation, and energy…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    David Moscrop9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: David Moscrop's newsletter publishes critical essays, interviews, and satirical commentary on Canadian and U.S. politics, wealth inequality, and existential risks from AI. It targets readers interested in economic…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    A not-so-dismal substack about the dismal science

    Likely audience: Economic analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Canadian Pulse7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Canadian Pulse is a news publication covering Canadian politics, international trade, and foreign policy. Its recent issues feature investigative reports on trade agreements and security strategy, profiles of provincial…

    Likely audience: Canadian political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Learning Machine7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    This is a weekly newsletter on new ideas and mental models from science, history, philosophy, business, and many other disciplines with a dose of humor on the side. Join the community and update your worldview every week

    Likely audience: Individual investors

    1 shared topic

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    Updates6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Writings by Ajay Shah and others

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    The Politics of Care5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Politics of Care publishes critical economic analysis and policy critiques focused on the UK budget, energy costs, and Modern Monetary Theory. It targets readers interested in fiscal policy failures and structural…

    Likely audience: economics students

    1 shared topic

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    Joyce Strong4K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Joyce Strong publishes a mix of political commentary and original music lyrics on Substack. Her writing covers US politics and civil rights through the lens of rallies, legal challenges, and campaign rhetoric, while her…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Gerard’s Substack4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    From recent posts: Gerard's Substack publishes long-form analysis on the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy markets, and industrial policy, focusing on European economic shifts and investment risks. The content targets…

    Likely audience: Venture capitalists

    1 shared topic

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    steelehard4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    What's happening in the world as seen from the eyes of an exploiter.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    St's Substack3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: St's Substack publishes commentary and analysis on US politics, foreign policy, housing, and energy, alongside podcast episodes covering protest organization and civic engagement. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Iain Macwhirter's Substack publishes political commentary on UK and Scottish affairs, covering topics such as independence campaigns, pension reform, inheritance tax, and UK-EU relations. It is written for readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Risk & Progress3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Risk & Progress publishes essays on economic history, technological disruption, and the definition of life for readers interested in long-term human progress and systemic change. The publication mixes analytical…

    Likely audience: Economic historians

    1 shared topic

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