The Think About Things Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Think About Things Substack (Political commentary, Higher Education Policy and Student Loans). The closest matches are The Neuron, Cortes Investigates and AI Fire. 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

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Ponderings on Politics, History, Art, the meaning of life, and the intersection of it all.

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  1. 1
    The Neuron700K+ subscribers

    beehiivDaily · last post yesterday

    Don't fall behind on AI. Get the AI trends and tools you need to know. Join 700,000+ professionals from top companies like Microsoft, Apple, Salesforce and more. 👇

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Cortes Investigates318K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Cortes Investigates is a political newsletter focused on US elections, immigration policy, and conservative commentary. It blends campaign analysis (Wisconsin governor races, midterms), policy deep dives (steel…

    Likely audience: conservative voters

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    AI Fire300K subscribers

    beehiivDaily · last post today

    Master AI with practical guides - your daily hub for AI-powered productivity. Join 75,000+ professionals from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and more.

    Likely audience: AI developers

    1 shared topic

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    Pirate Wires271K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Pirate Wires publishes long-form investigative reports on technology policy, geopolitics, and AI security, targeting readers interested in critical analysis of industry and government impacts. The publication mixes hard…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    bayareatimes.com250K+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post today

    From recent posts: Bay Area Times publishes weekly summaries of major tech and business news, focusing on AI developments, corporate mergers, regulatory policy, and hardware launches. The publication aggregates industry updates alongside…

    Likely audience: AI researchers and engineers

    1 shared topic

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    AI Blueprint236K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: AI Blueprint publishes weekly technology news covering AI model releases, industry benchmarks, regulatory developments, and corporate funding shifts. The publication targets developers and industry professionals with a…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    AI Supremacy 226K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: AI Supremacy publishes weekly deep dives into the technology sector, covering topics such as AI model releases, venture capital trends, and geopolitical risks like military AI and Chinese robotics. The publication…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Gingrich 360208K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.

    Likely audience: political conservatives

    1 shared topic

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    Mint Tech & AI199K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Mint Tech & AI publishes in-depth articles on AI economics, robotics, and governance for a tech-savvy audience. The publication covers diverse topics including SaaS market shifts, autonomous agent security, and consumer…

    Likely audience: Government regulators

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    The Social Contract is a citizen-supported movement resisting authoritarianism and restoring classic American values like civic engagement, tolerance & mutual respect. Written and hosted by former Congressman Joe Walsh…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Warning publishes political analysis, podcast episodes, and opinion pieces focused on US politics, elections, and the Trump administration for a politically engaged audience. The publication mixes long-form essays…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Fast Forward178K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    An irreverent look at the news and events of the week

    Likely audience: Sports fans

    1 shared topic

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    ControlAI 167K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: ControlAI publishes weekly reports on AI security incidents, rogue agent behavior, and legislative efforts to ban superintelligent AI. The publication targets policymakers, safety researchers, and industry leaders by…

    Likely audience: AI safety researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Exponential View166K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    AI analysis worth reading

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    Big Technology156K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    A newsletter about big tech and society by independent journalist Alex Kantrowitz.

    Likely audience: AI product managers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Neatprompts100K+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    How 100,000+ leaders at Microsoft, Google, and BlackRock stay ahead on AI

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Political Humor94K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Political Satire: A humorous look at US politics and current events. Similar to Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight, The Daily Show, SNL, etc. Our Political Humor chat group is a…

    Likely audience: Voters

    1 shared topic

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    The Fucking News87K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    "I recommend signing up for these guys, if you like getting your morning news with swearing." - Naomi Klein

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Krystal Kyle & Friends79K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like. Krystal is co-host of Breaking Points. Kyle is host of Secular Talk on YouTube.

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    Collective PAC79K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    We're on a mission to recruit, train, and support Black candidates so we can build Black political power and create a government that truly represents the people it serves.

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Nolan Higdon's Gaslight Gazette publishes media analysis and political commentary through podcast episodes and articles, covering topics such as AI regulation, election spending, media censorship, and press freedom. It…

    Likely audience: Political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Horizon AI75K+ subscribers

    beehiivDaily · last post yesterday

    Join 75,000+ readers learning from a Data and AI leader in 3-minute briefings on everything you need to know about AI and tech.

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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