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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    Instead 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

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    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

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    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

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    Não 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

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    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

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    Many 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

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    JOYn the news18K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Especializada em recrutamento. Usamos as melhores práticas para você ter gente fod@ na sua equipe. Terça 9h, a gente fala sobre negócios, gestão e carreira. Leia tomando seu café, ou chá. 🤓

    Likely audience: HR professionals

    1 shared topic

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    The 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

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    Tell 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

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    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

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    The Liminality Journal10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    thoughts on the in-between

    Likely audience: readers

    1 shared topic

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    The 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

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    Bosco 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

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    Rassegnally9K 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

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    Spence & Sensibility 8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    The place where I spill my guts, and give advice.

    Likely audience: people recovering from addiction

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Libros, ideas y opiniones sobre temas complejos que intento entender (y no suelo conseguirlo)

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    Comunicación7K 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

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    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

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    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

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    Porn 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

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    Scroll Sick4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    A newsletter with cherry-picked suggestions about where to devote your attention.

    Likely audience: social media users

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    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

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    Nyisha'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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