These Modern Words alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as These Modern Words (True crime documentary, Theranos scandal and Elizabeth Holmes). The closest matches are Derek Thompson, Slip Opinion by Anna Bower and Paraphernalia. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About These Modern Words
Hello! I write about books, reading, art, and other (usually) literary aligned topics.
Full profile- 1Derek Thompson20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Derek Thompson writes about artificial intelligence and its economic and social effects, covering AI capability forecasting, infrastructure spending, cybersecurity risks, and drug discovery, alongside broader…
Likely audience: AI researchers
2 shared topics
- 2Slip Opinion by Anna Bower2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Welcome to Slip Opinion, a compilation of thoughts, links, explanations, tangents, analyses, and reports about the latest legal news and beyond.
Likely audience: legal professionals
2 shared topics
- 3Paraphernalia2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: Paraphernalia publishes reflective essays on film, consumer culture, and the ethics of media by a single author. The publication mixes personal reflections on documentaries and reality TV with critiques of affiliate…
Likely audience: Film enthusiasts and documentary lovers
2 shared topics
- 4Inside Reader200 subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Inside Reader publishes first-person nonfiction essays, memoirs, and cultural criticism covering topics like media ethics, existentialism, and the impact of AI on domestic life. The publication targets writers and…
Likely audience: Journalists
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
don't believe a word i say. believe everything i say.
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
2 shared topics
- 6Protect the Wild315K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Leading the fight for British wildlife
Likely audience: Wildlife conservationists
1 shared topic
- 7Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf113K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: This publication mixes investigative journalism, podcast interviews, and personal essays on topics ranging from police conduct and homelessness policy to autism epidemiology and Jewish holidays, targeting an audience…
Likely audience: Religious readers
1 shared topic
- 8ZeroBullshit💥79K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
De la finance, de l'économie, de l'immobilier et du web3. Mais en moins chiant.
Likely audience: investors
1 shared topic
- 9PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT38K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Pablo Torre Finds Out publishes investigative journalism, sports corruption reports, and entertainment reviews, often blending essays with interviews and podcast promotions. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Sports fans
1 shared topic
- 10Ngo Comment31K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Ngo Comment publishes investigative journalism and news commentary from author Andy Ngo, covering topics ranging from cults and far-left extremism to Silicon Valley culture and international human rights issues. The…
Likely audience: True crime readers
1 shared topic
- 11A Investigação19K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: A Investigação publishes investigative reporting on Brazilian politics, election interference, and digital security, targeting readers interested in political scandals and disinformation. The publication mixes hard news…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 12Curious by Aurora James 15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Curious by Aurora James publishes a mix of cultural commentary on polarization and algorithms, political reflections on privilege, and personal essays on aging and fashion. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 13Chris Brunet13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Chris Brunet publishes investigative essays on academic integrity, labor market transparency, and research replication failures, with a focus on U.S. universities and the Trump administration's impact on academic…
Likely audience: investigative journalism readers
1 shared topic
- 14Noites Húngaras12K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 16 days ago
Noites Húngaras é uma newsletter de jornalismo investigativo escrita pelo repórter Paulo Motoryn, diretamente de Brasília, sobre política, democracia, extremismo e os bastidores do poder.
Likely audience: Brazilian political observers
1 shared topic
- 15Dromomanía8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Una discusión sobre asuntos en los que nunca nos pondremos de acuerdo
Likely audience: Social impact practitioners
1 shared topic
- 16Drepturi și strâmbe8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago
From recent posts: Drepturi și strâmbe is a Romanian investigative journalism publication by Luiza Vasiliu and Victor Ilie covering corruption, human rights, and state surveillance. The content mixes hard-hitting reports on Securitate…
Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals
1 shared topic
- 17Context5K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Context publishes a weekly Romanian newsletter focused on investigative journalism covering social issues like human trafficking, political corruption, environmental pollution, and misinformation. The publication…
Likely audience: Investigative journalists
1 shared topic
- 18Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb publishes essays on adult friendship dynamics, relationship maintenance, and social psychology, featuring interviews with experts like Dr. Marisa Franco and Shasta Nelson. The…
Likely audience: social anxiety sufferers
1 shared topic
- 19Bucky Sinister3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Bucky Sinister publishes weekly literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural recaps featuring topics like film, crime fiction, and genre debates. The publication mixes essays, interviews, and list formats for readers…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 20How They Investigated3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago
From recent posts: How They Investigated publishes in-depth case studies on major investigative reports, including projects by the Outlaw Ocean Project, Direkt36, and Salud Con Lupa, alongside interviews with journalists like Juan José…
Likely audience: Investigative journalists
1 shared topic
- 21The Iowa Mercury2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: The Iowa Mercury publishes political forums, policy analysis on education and government accountability, and interviews with journalists and public figures. It serves as a platform for local journalism and political…
Likely audience: Iowa voters
1 shared topic
- 22Consumption Report2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Consumption Report is a weekly newsletter about literature and pop culture that prioritizes conversation over discourse.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 23In Polite Company2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: In Polite Company publishes book tour announcements and reports on Christian nationalist events and community opposition, specifically targeting readers interested in religious biography and conservative Christian…
Likely audience: book readers
1 shared topic
- 24Chance Meeting2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Chance Meeting publishes in-depth investigative journalism and long-form essays on high-profile social issues, specifically focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein case and the Theranos scandal. The publication targets an…
Likely audience: Human rights advocates
1 shared topic
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