Why It Matters
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackPolitics
A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.
204K
17.3K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Insufficient data
29 of 30 days needed
Pricing
$7/mo
$70/yr annual option
$96K
17.3K paid subs
$96K/mo – $96K/mo(±0%)
200.0
0.10%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Previously Weekly
1.3 posts/week
36/100
Variable (~5.8d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Boring | 201K | N/A | $9/mo | substack |
| Glenn Kirschner | 113K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| OpenTheBooks | 111K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Uncompromised with Tara Setmayer | 52K | -1.0% | $7.99/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 208K | $113,147.58 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 205K | $111,517.04 | ~0% |
| Apr 2026 | 204K | $110,971.67 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 203K | $110,426.3 | ~0% |
| Jun 2026 | 204K | $110,971.67 | ~0% |
| Jul 2026 | 204K |
Platform Dependency
Uses substack platform
Publishing Consistency
Irregular publishing pattern
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
204K subscribers — above the 6K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 54 similar-size peers in Politics have paid tiers
Pricing position
$7/mo vs $6/mo category median (1291 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $7 | $70 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 49/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 100/100 | 25% |
| Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass |
| 44K |
| N/A |
| $6/mo |
| substack |
| $110,971.67 |
| ~0% |