The Spike alternatives: newsletters like it

14 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Spike (emergency preparedness, power outage survival and government public information campaigns). The closest matches are Nation First, by George Christensen, Due Diligence and Art and ARB Letter. 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

About The Spike

The Spike publishes personal essays on niche cultural and domestic topics. Recent issues cover emergency preparedness and government public information campaigns, as well as the philosophy of gentle parenting and…

  • emergency preparedness
  • power outage survival
  • government public information campaigns
  • civil service contingency planning
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  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Defending our sovereignty and democratic, free way of life.

    Likely audience: concerned citizens

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    Due Diligence and Art60K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Uncovering Fraud in Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing. By popular demand, I will include my art pieces that have nothing to do with Pharma. If you are interested in my art, visit www.sashalatypova.com

    Likely audience: vaccine skeptics

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    ARB Letter35K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: ARB Letter covers emergency preparedness, financial markets, and geopolitical risk through a mix of market analysis, personal preparedness essays, and cultural commentary. Recent issues range from stock market…

    Likely audience: geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Man in America31K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Man in America publishes interviews and essays on survival preparedness, off-grid living, health topics such as parasitic infections, and alternative narratives on economics and history. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: general readers interested in national security

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Grounded20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Grounded publishes essays and interviews on practical skill-building and emergency preparedness. Content spans 3D modeling and open-source software, behavioral economics and public goods, outdoor survival myths and…

    Likely audience: preppers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Welcome to The Appalachian Homestead, we're serving up generations of knowledge here and on our other platforms.

    Likely audience: preppers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    The Value of Nothing3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Value of Nothing publishes investigative essays and short films on UK infrastructure failures, environmental pollution, and political policy. It targets an audience interested in British culture, local government…

    Likely audience: energy policy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication publishes long-form essays on international relations, economics, and personal resilience, featuring topics such as EU integration, wealth taxation, and emergency preparedness. The content targets…

    Likely audience: Preppers and emergency planners

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    modernexodus1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

    Simple living. Serious preparation. Every day.

    Likely audience: survivalists

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    I keep notes about the world as I see it here in the public domain for friends and family to read.

    Likely audience: DIY health enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    Choosing Our Reality1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    An eclectic exploration of how to take care of our own health, with particular emphasis on nutrition, herbs, microbes and mindset.

    Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    This Is Sophie Today1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: This Is Sophie Today publishes personal essays and reflective narratives covering topics like off-grid living, grief, chronic illness, and creative hobbies. The publication is for readers interested in intimate life…

    Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    This blog uses affiliate links to promote products on Amazon.com

    Likely audience: preppers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Love Richmond brings you local news, culture, community, events, leisure and a bit of local politics – everything you need to know to enjoy your community and make the most of living in the London Borough of Richmond…

    Likely audience: Richmond upon Thames residents

    1 shared topic

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