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A newsletter that explores the crucial relationship between journalism and American democracy.
Data updated Yesterday
Avg Comments
134.0
Avg Likes
475.7
Engagement Rate
1.15%· ~610 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Media
1.15% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Public |
| The yin and yang of the New York Times in the Trump eraCrucial stories but Trump-normalizing headlines — and why that's not just nitpickingJul 8, 2026 | Public |
| Five reasons why the CBS ombudsman is a blatant shamPlus: JD Vance thinks Watergate-style corruption is A-OK. He's disgustingly wrong.Jun 30, 2026 | Public |
| The reforms you want most for America. Now, how to get therePlus: Yet another New York Times controversy, this one about Jeffrey EpsteinJun 23, 2026 | Public |
| The elements of an American comeback — according to youI'll tell you my BHAG if you'll tell me yoursJun 16, 2026 | Public |
| Scott Pelley, Donald Trump and the sound of the truth — or endless lies.Plus: Graham Platner, the New York Times, and today's Maine senate primary.Jun 9, 2026 | Public |
| Trump's ultra-corrupt 'slush fund' might finally wake up the mediaWill it prove "a bridge too far," even for right-wing media and prominent Republicans?May 27, 2026 | Public |
| How a public editor could deal with the extreme reactions to Kristof's columnThe columnist wrote about brutal sexual violence against Palestinians, and pandemonium soon eruptedMay 20, 2026 | Public |
| Five ways the media can do better in this critical momentPlus: ABC and Disney push back against Trump, and a hopeful sign for a rescheduled White House Correspondents' celebrationMay 12, 2026 | Public |
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Engagement Rate
1.15%
median: 0.00%
Posts per Week
1.1
median: 1.2
Publishing Consistency
90/100
median: 71/100
Subscribers
53K
median: 2K
Here's what we know about this newsletter's activity:
Publishing Pace
Weekly
Very Consistent
Category Rank
#38 of 794
in Media
Engagement Trend
Consistent
based on recent posts
Subscriber count is a platform estimate — actual growth not reflected in chart
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63K subs
Melanie Phillips
44K subs
Dean Blundell
71K subs
++0.8%/wk
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Jul 15, 2026
Usually publishes Tue, Mon
1.1 posts/week avg
Media Pricing
$6/mo median
Above average(+33%)
Monetization Readiness
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Premium Pricing
Priced at $8/mo, 33% above the Media median of $6/mo.