Laura Flanders' Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Laura Flanders' Substack (film criticism, media consolidation and political satire). The closest matches are Zeteo, Brian Tyler Cohen and The Jim Acosta Show. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Laura Flanders' Substack

Reporting on radical possibilities. Irregular reflections from a persistent believer.

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  1. 1
    Zeteo717K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    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

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    Brian Tyler Cohen593K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    A deep dive into what's happening in politics from one of the most-viewed content creators on the left.

    Likely audience: political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Jim Acosta Show305K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Jim Acosta Show publishes the Jim Acosta Morning Memo (JAMM), a political commentary newsletter focused on Donald Trump, U.S. politics, and midterm elections, alongside a Daily Update video companion for social…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Huckabee Post300K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    A newsletter covering politics, media bias and a smattering of culture.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: A satirical political newsletter publishes profane essays mocking Donald Trump, his administration, and US politics, alongside recurring segments like 'Wheel of Moron' and photo galleries. It targets readers who want…

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Letters from God173K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Creator of the Universe.

    Likely audience: Independent media consumers

    1 shared topic

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    The Saturday Read172K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Saturday Read curates weekly selections from The New Statesman covering UK politics, climate science, and cultural commentary. It serves readers seeking weekend reading lists that blend hard news on energy policy…

    Likely audience: General news consumers

    1 shared topic

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    The Hartmann Report172K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

    Likely audience: paid subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    DEFIANCE.org152K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    DEFIANCE.org takes real steps every week to counter Trump's corruption. Subscribe for NEWS and ACTIONS to save democracy. Produced by Trump regime target Miles Taylor.

    Likely audience: activists

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Girl power vs Tech bros

    Likely audience: Investigative journalists

    1 shared topic

  11. 11

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    It’s me… JoJoFromJerz from Twitter!!

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    The Coffman Chronicle102K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 days ago

    Home of Five Minutes in America—American stories and constitutional commentary about working people, shared responsibility, and the work of citizenship.

    Likely audience: local community members

    1 shared topic

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    Status100K+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Scoops and insights on the media and tech industries, hitting inboxes six days a week.

    Likely audience: Media executives

    1 shared topic

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    The Present Age98K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: The Present Age publishes political commentary and cultural criticism on U.S. elections, media consolidation, press freedom, and transgender health, alongside personal essays and sports writing. Its audience is readers…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    A pirate radio broadcast from the front lines of American politics, serving high-octane political sabotage with a side of humor. It’s Hunter S. Thompson’s gonzo spirit morphed into a woman who is done playing nice.

    Likely audience: Media critics

    1 shared topic

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    Hmm That's Interesting47K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Hmm That's Interesting publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, pop culture critiques, and interviews with cultural figures. The publication targets readers interested in literature, media criticism, and…

    Likely audience: comedy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication publishes weekly articles covering US midterm elections, political scandals, and celebrity reactions to political figures. It targets readers interested in real-time political analysis and media…

    Likely audience: political observers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy publishes a mix of satirical essays, opinion pieces, and humorous listicles that address topics ranging from daily frustrations and religious extremism to gun violence and political…

    Likely audience: subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    The Halfway Cafe36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Halfway Cafe publishes political satire and promotional content featuring fabricated conspiracy theories about Donald Trump and related figures. The publication mixes satirical articles with direct author promotion…

    Likely audience: Trump critics

    1 shared topic

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    Press Gazette32K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Press Gazette is a daily media industry newsletter covering UK and international publishing news, including layoffs, AI integration, and financial shifts. It targets professionals and observers in the journalism sector…

    Likely audience: Media executives

    1 shared topic

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    Stop the Presses30K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it.

    Likely audience: Political analysts and journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Hope For Film27K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Hope For Film publishes long-form essays, interviews, and industry analysis focused on the economics, culture, and labor conditions of the film and television sectors. The publication targets filmmakers, industry…

    Likely audience: Film industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    good riddance24K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Good Riddance publishes personal essays and cultural critiques focusing on relationships, pop culture, and modern identity struggles. The publication mixes analytical film reviews with introspective narratives about…

    Likely audience: moviegoers

    1 shared topic

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