Academy of Ideas alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Academy of Ideas (free speech, British politics and workplace culture). The closest matches are Public, TRIGGERnometry and Numb at the Lodge. 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

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    Public200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Public publishes a mix of political commentary, legislative analysis, and investigative journalism covering topics such as censorship, AI ethics, and US politics. The publication targets an audience interested in free…

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    TRIGGERnometry85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: TRIGGERnometry is a podcast and YouTube show featuring interviews and debates on politics, economics, culture, and current affairs, with a focus on British issues and contrarian perspectives. It mixes weekly episodes…

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Numb at the Lodge68K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Numb at the Lodge publishes critical essays on culture, politics, and science that blend satire with serious analysis of media ethics and historical concepts. The publication targets an audience interested in…

    Likely audience: British media professionals

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    @jasmine’s substack37K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    an anthropology of disruption 📍 essays on AI and Silicon Valley culture

    Likely audience: AI policy researchers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    CJ Hopkins33K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Political satire and commentary

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: The Prompt publishes OpenAI Global Affairs research reports, policy analysis, and interviews on AI adoption, safety, and societal impact for industry stakeholders and policymakers. The newsletter mixes data-driven…

    Likely audience: Cybersecurity professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Mentally, I'm Here.28K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    A living educational mental health archive for creatives, built from personal experience. I turn my life into language, theory, and frameworks that help artists make sense of the emotions and feelings that come with…

    Likely audience: creative directors

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    Palestine Deep Dive24K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    100% independent, Palestinian-led media.

    Likely audience: Palestine advocacy supporters

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Play Makes Us Human24K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Play Makes Us Human publishes essays on child development, mental health, and education policy alongside community updates like subscriber-only meetings. The publication targets parents, educators, and professionals…

    Likely audience: educators and school administrators

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers educational lessons on American business vocabulary, communication nuances, and workplace culture for non-native speakers. It mixes standalone articles on topics like retail strategy and email…

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Andrew Doyle21K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Andrew Doyle publishes cultural criticism and essays on film, comedy, free speech, and gender politics. The newsletter is for readers interested in contemporary debates about media, censorship, and social issues.

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Toni from WorkHERholic20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    We wor k hard but play harder. For hardworking African women crushing goals & building legacies!

    Likely audience: Remote workers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff publishes weekly roundups of global free speech stories, legal cases, and cultural commentary focused on censorship and First Amendment issues. The newsletter targets…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Derek Thompson20K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Derek Thompson writes about artificial intelligence and its economic and social effects, covering AI capability forecasting, infrastructure spending, cybersecurity risks, and drug discovery, alongside broader…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    High Capacity17K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    China's tech and industrial policy: manufacturing, global supply chains, AI, clean tech, EVs, trade, economic competition.

    Likely audience: International relations experts

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Scan Club15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 21 days ago

    Scan Club explores the top signals happening in consumer culture and the surprising ways they could affect the future of digital marketing.

    Likely audience: Marketing professionals

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The American Pamphleteer publishes opinion essays on US politics, consumer tactics, free speech, and digital minimalism for an audience interested in cultural critique and institutional power dynamics.

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Honest media criticism from a complete arsehole.

    Likely audience: Journalists

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    NomoFomo Insights11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Sveriges största trendbrev: 25+ nya innovationer och fenomen i varje nummer.

    Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    Flex Index10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Receive latest insights on company office requirements and flexible work

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Sam Conniff9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Sam Conniff publishes a mix of social psychology research, experimental reports on masculinity, and commentary on uncertainty management for an audience interested in behavioral science and workplace culture. The…

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Ian Brighthope's Substack publishes opinion pieces and podcast summaries focused on vaccine safety, national sovereignty, and alternative medical treatments for chronic illness. The content primarily targets an…

    Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Rich Villodas8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Brooklyn-born. Pastoring in Queens. Author of The Deeply Formed Life, Good and Beautiful and Kind & The Narrow Path.

    Likely audience: Christians

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    Practical sales, marketing, leadership, and systems—through a calm, grounded lens—so you grow faster without burning out.

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

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