The Buzz alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Buzz (U.S. Election Security, Intelligence Community and Foreign Interference). The closest matches are Popular Information, Gavin Newsom and Olivia of Troye. 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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  1. 1
    Popular Information546K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Popular Information publishes weekly newsletters and articles focused on political advertising, election integrity, and campaign finance transparency. The publication covers specific topics such as DHS documents, voter…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Gavin Newsom478K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 4, 2026

    From recent posts: Gavin Newsom publishes opinion pieces and columns on California governance, fiscal policy, and national democracy issues. The publication features the Governor's first-person advocacy on topics such as election…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Olivia of Troye359K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    I had a front-row seat to history during Trump 1.0 – and blew the whistle. Every week, I offer sharp insights, expose hidden risks, and unpack the headlines so we can stay informed and ready. Join me as I cut through…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Preamble318K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context — delivered with sanity…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    The Huckabee Post300K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Lucid209K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Lucid publishes weekly Q&A transcripts and essays on authoritarianism, economic inequality, and voter mobilization for readers interested in political history and democratic resilience. The publication mixes live event…

    Likely audience: journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Bright America 🔆166K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    There's plenty to fear, but we must have hope! Democracy is on the ropes, and we're fighting back - holding leaders accountable (with an army of lawyers) to save our country for our kids and grandkids. Subscribe now to…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese publishes weekly opinion pieces analyzing Donald Trump's political conduct, the Trump administration's foreign policy, and the strategies of Vice President JD Vance. The…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    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

  10. 10
    Betches News71K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    The most painless way to get informed. Five times a week, we'll make you laugh about what's going on in the world to keep you from crying.

    Likely audience: US political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Santa Barbara Current 66K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Santa Barbara Current publishes opinion-driven articles, policy critiques, and election coverage focused on local government, education ethics, and state-level politics. It targets engaged residents and voters with…

    Likely audience: California voters

    1 shared topic

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    Real America's Voice62K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

    From recent posts: Real America's Voice publishes political news, exclusive interviews with Donald Trump, and live coverage of presidential press pool events. The publication also features investigative reporting on border enforcement and…

    Likely audience: Political journalists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Emerald Robinson: The Right Way publishes political commentary, election security reporting, and media criticism targeting conservative readers. The publication mixes hard news on voting systems and legal disputes with…

    Likely audience: patriots

    1 shared topic

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    American Crisis54K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.

    Likely audience: media critics

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    If you can keep it48K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    In 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked: what kind of government have you created? He answered, "a republic — if you can keep it." From Protect Democracy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism.

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Colonel's Brief publishes political commentary, election coverage, and interviews focused on conservative perspectives and Republican advocacy. The publication mixes article formats with podcast episode summaries to…

    Likely audience: Mississippi voters

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jul 19, 2026

    From recent posts: Simple but Not Easy with Jake Auchincloss publishes opinion pieces on domestic policy, international relations, and civic discourse. The publication features long-form articles analyzing election integrity, healthcare…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Dangerous Ones Network publishes US politics newsletters covering midterms, inflation, and election integrity alongside privacy concerns about surveillance technology. The publication mixes political analysis with…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    Rand Paul Review38K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Rand Paul Review publishes political commentary and investigative pieces focused on U.S. immigration enforcement, government spending, Fourth Amendment surveillance, and pandemic-era public health policy. It targets…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Du Mez CONNECTIONS37K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Du Mez CONNECTIONS publishes essays on Christian theology, politics, and book promotion, including reviews of works on extremism and adoption, alongside updates on author events and local church responses to immigration…

    Likely audience: Event attendees

    1 shared topic

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    theweeklylist36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    The “new normal” of American politics is not normal. The Weekly List reminds us of that. On a weekly basis, the List tracks specific news stories representing eroding norms under the Trump regime.

    Likely audience: Election observers

    1 shared topic

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    Card Catalog31K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Card Catalog publishes AI-focused articles and curated lists for readers navigating technology's impact on elections, research, and culture. The publication mixes in-depth analysis with reader engagement features like…

    Likely audience: Voters preparing for the 2026 midterm elections

    1 shared topic

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    Friendly Atheist26K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Friendly Atheist publishes opinionated articles and critiques focused on secularism, education policy, and religious influence in public institutions. The publication targets readers interested in atheism and secular…

    Likely audience: Education policy advocates

    1 shared topic

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    JD Rucker25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: JD Rucker publishes weekly essays on American founding history, religious liberty, antisemitism, AI subversion, and intelligent design for an audience interested in conservative theology and critical analysis of modern…

    Likely audience: Christian believers

    1 shared topic

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