Matt Lewis & the News(letter)
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substackPolitics
Intellectually honest political commentary, media criticism, news and culture, with a dose of humor.
5K
350 paid
N/A
Pricing
$8/mo
$80/yr annual option
$2K
350 paid subs
$2K/mo – $2K/mo(±0%)
Previously ~2x per week
2.1 posts/week
73/100
Consistent (~4.0d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass | 44K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Trump Tyranny Tracker | 41K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Grace Blakeley | 40K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Special Competitive Studies Project | 36K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4K | $2,047.92 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 5K | $2,563.08 | +25.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 5K | $2,563.08 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
5K subscribers — below the 6K category median (based on 753 newsletters)
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 304 similar-size peers in Politics have paid tiers
Pricing position
$8/mo vs $6/mo category median (1291 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $8 | $80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Lucian Truscott Newsletter | 33K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |