The Real alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Real (epistemic closure, conservative media and conspiracy theories). The closest matches are Jess White Reads Books, Lucas Gage and Bleskosvod. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Real
- epistemic closure
- conservative media
- conspiracy theories
- political polarization
- 1Jess White Reads Books2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
What I've been reading and what I think about it
Likely audience: book lovers
2 shared topics
- 2Lucas Gage2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
USMC veteran and philosopher. I analyze beliefs, ideologies, conspiracies, social paradigms, and propaganda.
Likely audience: Political commentators
2 shared topics
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Substacklast post Jul 20, 2026
Novinky ze světa dezinformací, hoaxů, AI a sociálních sítí.
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 4Minocqua Brewing Company Times290K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
We are a progressive independent media platform focused on combatting right wing misinformation in the Upper Midwest. We fund ourselves through paid subscriptions and the sale of products from over 150 progressive…
Likely audience: Independent voters concerned about political fairness
Rising: +68K subscribers (+31%) in 28 days
1 shared topic
- 5The Political Vise182K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026
A field guide to power, persuasion, cultural capture, and the urgent project of rebuilding America’s civic spine.
Likely audience: sports industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 6ŽIŽEK GOADS AND PRODS131K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Free from all forms of censorship that pervade our media, Žižek evokes and provokes philosophy, politics, culture, and so on.
Likely audience: Cultural critics
1 shared topic
- 7The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz117K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.
Likely audience: activists
1 shared topic
- 8Liuba Grechen Shirley107K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Founder & CEO of Vote Mama | Mama of 3 fighting to elect moms everywhere | 2018 Democratic Nominee for U.S. House (NY-02)
Likely audience: progressive parents
1 shared topic
- 9The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper94K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural…
Likely audience: Parents
1 shared topic
- 10Drew Pavlou's Iceberg Journal89K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
My Substack is about world politics and the future of Western civilization.
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 11Clear Thinker87K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Clear Thinker publishes opinion essays and video content on political polarization, media bias, and cultural controversies, targeting readers seeking critical analysis of current events and societal trends.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Forbidden.News86K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Forbidden.News publishes a mix of political analysis, alternative energy discussions, and cultural commentary. Recent issues cover Brazilian politics and election security, Canadian policy shifts and Alberta…
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 13Real Scott Ritter75K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Featuring original articles and videos, including episodes of Trump Watch, The Russia House and related content.
Likely audience: Humanitarian workers
1 shared topic
- 14Michael Cohen50K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Principal of Crisis-X #1 and #8 NYT Bestseller Author Host of The Mea Culpa Podcast Co-Host of The Political Beatdown Former Personal Attorney To President Donald J. Trump Discharged Felon
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 15More Perfect Union47K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Media that builds power for working people.
Likely audience: policy analysts
1 shared topic
- 16Sather's Substack45K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 8, 2026
From recent posts: Sather's Substack publishes weekly essays on conspiracy theories, UFO disclosures, and political investigations targeting the Trump Administration and deep state narratives. The content mixes hard news reporting on…
Likely audience: Conspiracy theorists
1 shared topic
- 17Exposing The Darkness44K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Exposing The Darkness is a conspiracy-focused newsletter that publishes interviews and investigative-style essays examining pandemic protocols, vaccine safety, and alleged government overreach. Recent issues feature Dr…
Likely audience: Public health advocates
1 shared topic
- 18Cultural Capital43K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 19 days ago
From recent posts: Cultural Capital publishes a rotating mix of essays, historical analyses, and interviews focused on cultural sociology, media trends, and the intersection of technology with civilization. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 19Fall of the Cabal - Cyntha Koeter38K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Fall of the Cabal - Cyntha Koeter publishes conspiracy theory articles, political disinformation, and promotional content for a documentary series, targeting readers interested in global governance skepticism and…
Likely audience: Conspiracy theory enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20Rod Dreher's Diary36K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Rod Dreher's Diary publishes a weekly column of essays, book reviews, and personal memoirs covering culture, politics, religion, and social theory. The content frequently blends analytical pieces on topics like Jewish…
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 21Every Nigga Deserves35K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Every Nigga Deserves publishes personal essays, cultural commentary, and civic writing focused on Black thought, history, and community, alongside paid writing assignments for subscribers. It is written for Black…
Likely audience: community organizers
1 shared topic
- 22thespiritualpsychiatrist34K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 4, 2026
The Spiritual Psychiatrist by Dr. Samuel B. Lee, MD explores the bridge between science, spirit, and mental health. A psychiatrist and author, Dr. Lee shares insights on healing, consciousness, and human potential to…
Likely audience: Spiritual seekers
1 shared topic
- 23Clusterfuck Nation33K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Clusterfuck Nation publishes a mix of hard-hitting political analysis, cultural commentary, and election coverage targeting an audience interested in US politics and international relations. The publication features…
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 24DEFIANT Dispatches33K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: DEFIANT Dispatches publishes opinion pieces analyzing US politics, racial dynamics, and cultural conflicts, specifically focusing on Donald Trump, the Biden administration, and immigration policy. The publication…
Likely audience: Progressive voters
1 shared topic
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