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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: No News, Bad News publishes cultural criticism, fashion industry analysis, and personal essays on creativity and identity, often blending interviews with industry commentary. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Aaron Renn publishes a mix of essays, interviews, and reader surveys on culture, urban planning, and politics. It is for readers interested in institutional trust, fiscal sustainability, and social trends.

Likely audience: policy makers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

100% independent, Palestinian-led media.

Likely audience: Palestine advocacy supporters

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Honest media criticism from a complete arsehole.

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Your one-stop-shop for staying up to date with everything we do at Academy of Ideas to defend free speech, extend the public square and democracy, and beat the culture war.

Likely audience: politically engaged readers

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Substacklast post May 27, 2026

From recent posts: Political Calculus publishes long-form essays on political theory, US and UK politics, and urban demographics. The publication mixes analytical pieces on electoral strategy and policy with personal explorations of…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Is Material publishes personal memoirs, literary tributes, and cultural reflections on British media and entertainment figures. The publication features essays on journalism history, film and book…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: The Swingometer publishes in-depth articles analyzing UK parliamentary by-elections, electoral reform debates, and internal Labour Party dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in British political history…

Likely audience: UK political analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Badmouthing publishes satirical fiction, vampire lore, and book reviews focused on family drama, romance, and feminist critique. It targets readers interested in dark comedy, coming-of-age stories, and media criticism.

Likely audience: fiction readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Chorley Not publishes weekly UK politics coverage featuring interviews with politicians, party leadership analysis, and social commentary on class and government policy. The publication also includes personal anecdotes…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Evan Barker's newsletter publishes essays on education inequality, US politics, and media interviews, alongside announcements for his podcast 'Bad Company'. The content mixes personal narratives with political analysis…

Likely audience: Education policy researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

From recent posts: Susan Hill's Substack publishes personal essays on subscription management and nature conservation, specifically focusing on coastal ecology and bird migration. The publication mixes formats by alternating between…

Likely audience: British readers interested in social history

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Here's Why with Kevin Ortega-Rojas publishes a weekly recap of US politics, immigration enforcement, and election news. The publication mixes hard news reporting with subscription calls-to-action and occasional…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: From There To Here publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, satirical political commentary, and health-focused essays. The publication targets an audience interested in cross-cultural narratives, addiction…

Likely audience: Adults reflecting on their youth

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Fitzstack publishes short-form essays analyzing cultural phenomena, political rhetoric, and identity politics through specific case studies like the Cornell Seven case, Joe Rogan's influence, and Irish nationalism…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: British Politics Substack publishes analysis on UK parliamentary by-elections, Prime Minister succession trends, and academic book launches regarding Northern Ireland and Brexit. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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Substacklast post Aug 9, 2026

From recent posts: Patrick Maguire Syndrome publishes opinion pieces and interviews focused on British politics, specifically analyzing Labour Party dynamics, government strategy, and the personal lives of figures like Andy Burnham and…

Likely audience: UK political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

From recent posts: Anti-Politics publishes essays on immigration policy, political containment, and the dissident right, targeting readers interested in British electoral politics and localism. The publication mixes thematic analysis with…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: Musings From the 305 publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural essays focusing on Miami, masculinity, and publishing industry dynamics. The publication mixes reflective personal narratives with analytical…

Likely audience: literary critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

A YouTube series on ideas that explain the news at a deeper level

Likely audience: UK political observers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

education, politics, transportation, culture, and the ordinary extraordinary

Likely audience: Education policy researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

Likely audience: British political observers

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