Cutting Through alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Cutting Through (Middle East geopolitics, US Politics and Democratic Party). The closest matches are The Left Hook with Wajahat Ali, The Quiet Part Out Loud by Joe Cunningham and Krystal Kyle & Friends. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 8, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Cutting Through

Cutting Through publishes in-depth analysis and podcast interviews on US politics, Israeli security policy, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The publication targets readers seeking independent reporting on…

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

    Likely audience: Political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

    Straight talk from a former Democratic Congressman from a Trump district in South Carolina.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Krystal Kyle & Friends79K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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: political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    The Liberal Patriot50K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 11, 2026

    Political and policy analysis from the vital center.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Useful Idiots 46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Useful Idiots publishes unpaywalled interviews and political commentary on the Israel-Gaza conflict, US foreign policy, and Israeli politics. The publication features geopolitical analysts, activists, and journalists…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    Word on the Street23K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Word on the Street publishes in-depth political analysis and policy critiques focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, US politics, and Israeli governance. The publication targets readers interested in current events…

    Likely audience: Jewish Americans

    2 shared topics

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    Reframing America14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Reframing America publishes strategic articles on political messaging, debate tactics, and election strategy for campaign operatives and strategists. The publication focuses on cognitive linguistics and voter psychology…

    Likely audience: Campaign managers

    2 shared topics

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    Politix12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Politix is a podcast series that analyzes US politics, party strategy, and emerging issues like AI regulation through episode-specific case studies. The content focuses on current events, scandals, and legislative…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Truth and Consequences publishes weekly US politics analysis, election coverage, and commentary on cultural figures, blending hard news reporting with opinion pieces and occasional lifestyle notes. The publication…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Let's Address Illinois publishes weekly reports on state-level political developments, civil rights issues, and labor organizing efforts. The publication covers topics ranging from immigration enforcement and…

    Likely audience: Progressive activists

    2 shared topics

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    Paul W. Hodes7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

    From recent posts: Paul W. Hodes publishes opinionated essays analyzing US politics, campaign strategy, and specific political events such as White House renovations and Senate races. The publication targets readers interested in detailed…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Snappy smackdowns of antisemitism and anti-Zionism from a gay, progressive left Canadian activist and writer.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Chair of the Democratic National Committee | Proud Minnesotan

    Likely audience: Democratic Party members

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026

    The Constant Tribune is a journal of political and business commentary.

    Likely audience: Progressive Democrats

    2 shared topics

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    The Parnas Perspective901K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Parnas Perspective publishes weekly news updates focused on US politics, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and midterms, with occasional human interest stories.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Zeteo717K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Zeteo publishes weekly newsletters and live podcast events covering US politics, foreign policy, and the Trump administration, featuring in-depth analysis, interviews, and event announcements. The content targets an…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce696K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce publishes weekly news, commentary, and investigative reporting focused on Florida politics, state legislation, and national elections. The publication targets readers interested in civic…

    Likely audience: Florida voters

    1 shared topic

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    Paul Krugman634K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Notes on economics and more

    Likely audience: Economic analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The New Yorker632K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The New Yorker publishes long-form essays, cultural criticism, and literary reviews covering topics from US politics and AI security to film and literature. It serves an audience interested in in-depth analysis of…

    Likely audience: US Politics enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Brian Tyler Cohen593K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    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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    Steady539K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Woketopus535K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    I’m Tyler O’Neil, author of The Woketopus. As senior investigative reporter at the Daily Signal, I expose hidden networks, dark money, and ideological forces reshaping America. Subscribe for insights into the unseen…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    State of the Day486K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: State of the Day publishes a rotating mix of hard news, political analysis, and cultural commentary covering US foreign policy, domestic politics, AI ethics, and surveillance issues. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Noahpinion461K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Noahpinion publishes opinionated essays on US politics, macroeconomics, and AI infrastructure trends for a politically engaged audience. The publication mixes analytical articles on election outcomes and economic theory…

    Likely audience: Economists

    1 shared topic

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