The Third Degree alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Third Degree (political commentary, election coverage and campaign strategy). The closest matches are Cortes Investigates, The Onion: 20 Years Later and Margin of Victory. 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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Full profile- 1Cortes Investigates318K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Cortes Investigates is a political newsletter focused on US elections, immigration policy, and conservative commentary. It blends campaign analysis (Wisconsin governor races, midterms), policy deep dives (steel…
Likely audience: conservative voters
2 shared topics
- 2The Onion: 20 Years Later17K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Reviewing The Onion from exactly 20 years ago to laugh, see what holds up and revisit cultural references we forgot about.
Likely audience: media historians
2 shared topics
- 3
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Cutting through the spin, telling the tough truths, and helping Democrats build power where it matters most: on the ground.
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 4
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Political analysts
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026
Demystifying “the why behind the what” in public opinion research.
Likely audience: political strategists
2 shared topics
- 6Zeteo717K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Zeteo publishes weekly political analysis, election coverage, and interviews focused on U.S. midterm elections, the Trump administration, and foreign policy, primarily for an audience interested in American democracy…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 7Gingrich 360208K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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
- 8The Social Contract with Joe Walsh185K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
The Social Contract is a citizen-supported movement resisting authoritarianism and restoring classic American values like civic engagement, tolerance & mutual respect. Written and hosted by former Congressman Joe Walsh…
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 9The Warning with Steve Schmidt181K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Warning publishes political analysis, podcast episodes, and opinion pieces focused on US politics, elections, and the Trump administration for a politically engaged audience. The publication mixes long-form essays…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 10Fast Forward178K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
An irreverent look at the news and events of the week
Likely audience: Sports fans
1 shared topic
- 11Decision Desk HQ153K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Home to Decision Desk HQ's analysis of U.S. elections and politics, led by The Bellwether newsletter.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Erin In The Morning132K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
News and discussion on trans legislation and life.
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 13Open Windows- Ann Telnaes114K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 14A Fight Worth Having105K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: A Fight Worth Having publishes progressive political advocacy, economic policy analysis, and fundraising appeals for Democratic leadership candidates. The publication mixes short-form essays, polling data, and direct…
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 15Political Humor94K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Political Satire: A humorous look at US politics and current events. Similar to Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight, The Daily Show, SNL, etc. Our Political Humor chat group is a…
Likely audience: Voters
1 shared topic
- 16The Fucking News87K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
"I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 17The Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa85K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 18Krystal Kyle & Friends79K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like. Krystal is co-host of Breaking Points. Kyle is host of Secular Talk on YouTube.
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 19Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette 77K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette publishes media analysis and political commentary through podcast episodes and articles, covering topics such as AI regulation, election spending, media censorship, and press freedom. It…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 20Strength In Numbers74K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Independent, data-driven analysis of politics, public opinion polls, and elections. From author, journalist, and pollster G. Elliott Morris.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 21The Michael Fanone Show73K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Unfiltered dispatches from Michael Fanone — full episodes, raw livestreams, and personal takes on power, politics, and the people behind the headlines.
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 22The Fifth Column (A Podcast)69K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Fifth Column (A Podcast) publishes a mix of political commentary, cultural analysis, and live event announcements. Content spans US politics and election coverage, socialism and labor theory, foreign policy, and…
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 23KrassenCast67K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Political news, sharp interviews, and the Krassenstein Catch-Up with Brian and Ed Krassenstein—clips and context behind the headlines.
Likely audience: US political observers
1 shared topic
- 24Onward with Ava DuVernay55K subscribers
Substacklast post May 31, 2026
From recent posts: Onward with Ava DuVernay publishes political commentary, cultural criticism, and personal essays across digital media, voting rights, and space exploration topics. The publication features a mix of original articles…
Likely audience: Civil rights advocates
1 shared topic
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