The Hairy Eyeball alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Hairy Eyeball (Journalism education, Social media algorithms and News consumption habits). The closest matches are Instead of Doomscrolling, In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph and ONE WOMAN Elizabeth Morgan. 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
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The place to find Anna Burnside's journalism, criticism, archive pieces and other delights.
- Journalism education
- Social media algorithms
- News consumption habits
- Media literacy
- 1Instead of Doomscrolling593K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Instead of Doomscrolling publishes a mix of personal essays on identity and creativity, interviews with artists, and cultural commentary on digital manipulation and media industry shifts. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 2In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph97K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
This is a space for reflection and reckoning. It looks at the world and the self in the same breath, tracing how culture, power, politics, and personal experience collide to shape who we are. Each piece seeks clarity in…
Likely audience: authors and writers
1 shared topic
- 3ONE WOMAN Elizabeth Morgan47K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 11 days ago
REPRESENTATIVE AND LEADER OF EIGHT BILLION HUMAN BEINGS. NATO WHISTLEBLOWER. FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT. CONCERT PEDAL HARPIST. MOTHER. EVE FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN. GODDESS OF THE NEW WORLD ORDER. GOD IN HUMAN FLESH, etc…
Likely audience: general readers
1 shared topic
- 4Não prometo nada24K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Não prometo nada publishes eclectic content ranging from political journalism and true crime to personal essays on identity and fashion. The publication mixes hard news reporting with lifestyle features and sponsored…
Likely audience: Digital natives
1 shared topic
- 5Swipe up: la newsletter di Not Just Analytics22K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Swipe up publishes Italian-language articles on social media strategy, community management, and content creation workflows. It covers algorithmic trends, brand identity, and creator psychology through analytical essays…
Likely audience: content creators
1 shared topic
- 6Many Such Cases20K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
A dissection of sexuality and culture in the absence of much of either.
Likely audience: Cultural analysts
1 shared topic
- 7JOYn the news18K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
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Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 8The Up and Up15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
Your guide to the cultural, political, and civic forces shaping the next generation.
Likely audience: Gen Z consumers
1 shared topic
- 9Tell Me How This Ends15K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Tell Me How This Ends publishes political commentary, media criticism, and personal essays on outdoor experiences. It targets readers interested in American politics, journalism ethics, and nature writing.
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 10The Wonder Habit™ with D. Michele Perry10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Essays & reflections on wonder as practical resistance in a distracted world. Writing about attention, creativity, and what it means to stay human in an age of algorithms.
Likely audience: Writers and content creators
1 shared topic
- 11The Liminality Journal10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
thoughts on the in-between
Likely audience: readers
1 shared topic
- 12The Coddling Movie9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Coddling Movie publishes opinion essays on political culture, media literacy, and social dynamics for an audience interested in civic discourse and cultural analysis. The publication mixes long-form articles…
Likely audience: educators
1 shared topic
- 13Bosco Soler9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Bosco Soler publishes personal essays on entrepreneurship, content creation, and mindful technology use, mixing productivity experiments with commentary on AI and social media. It is aimed at independent creators and…
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 14Rassegnally9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Rassegnally publishes a weekly mix of AI security analysis, Italian energy policy, and geopolitical conflict reporting. The publication targets readers interested in current events, journalism ethics, and technology…
Likely audience: newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 15Spence & Sensibility 8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
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Likely audience: people recovering from addiction
1 shared topic
- 16Ideas de una chica cansada8K subscribers
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Libros, ideas y opiniones sobre temas complejos que intento entender (y no suelo conseguirlo)
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 17Comunicación7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
👍EL ÚNICO NEWSLETER SEMANAL SOBRE CULTURA DIGITAL PUBLICADO DESDE AMÉRICA LATINA. Conocer lo último y más destacado del cruce entre contenidos y campañas digitales, la comunicación política y el Poder en la era Tech. 7…
Likely audience: campaign managers
1 shared topic
- 18Newsletter Farol Jornalismo7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Newsletter Farol Jornalismo publishes weekly reports on Brazilian election interference, digital platformization, and journalism ethics for industry professionals and students. The publication mixes hard news on…
Likely audience: political analysts
1 shared topic
- 19冏冏的文字與資本主義7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago
社會、經濟、商業、投資、個人成長。
Likely audience: Critical thinkers
1 shared topic
- 20Porn World7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Jul 21, 2026
From recent posts: Porn World publishes long-form essays and critiques covering media criticism, reproductive health, addiction treatment, and internet regulation. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…
Likely audience: Media critics and journalists
1 shared topic
- 21Scroll Sick4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
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Likely audience: social media users
1 shared topic
- 22El newsletter de La loca del taper3K subscribers
Substacklast post May 21, 2026
Reflexiones, destacados y recomendaciones sobre consumo responsable y activismo imperfecto para reducir nuestro impacto ambiental
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 23The Whole Truth Substack3K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 14, 2026
From recent posts: The Whole Truth Substack publishes opinion pieces on US politics, trade policy, and media literacy, often critiquing government overreach or political narratives. Content mixes hard-hitting policy analysis with…
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 24Nyisha's Substack3K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 30, 2026
From recent posts: Nyisha's Substack publishes opinion essays on critical thinking, social justice, and political strategy, often blending data-driven analysis with personal reflections on cognitive dissonance. The content frequently…
Likely audience: social justice advocates
1 shared topic
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