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One of the most watched independent progressive programs in the country.
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Avg Comments
16.8
Avg Likes
151.4
Engagement Rate
0.09%· ~168 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Typical for lists with 187K+ subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
0.09% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Public |
| We’re looking weaker and weaker, and it’s sadThe David Pakman Show - May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 | Public |
| 5/22/26: Bonus Show & Ad-Free EpisodeSubstack paid subscriber exclusiveMay 22, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| PREVIEW: We’re looking weaker and weaker, and it’s sadMorning newscast for May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 | Public |
| I don’t think they know how to get out of thisThe David Pakman Show - May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 | Public |
| 5/21/26: Bonus Show & Ad-Free EpisodeSubstack paid subscriber exclusiveMay 21, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| PREVIEW: I don’t think they know how to get out of thisWatch now | Morning newscast for May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 | Public |
| A tour de force of corruption as prices spikeThe David Pakman Show - May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 | Public |
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187K places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.
Engagement Rate
0.09%
median: 0.01%
Posts per Week
13.6
median: 1.1
Publishing Consistency
83/100
median: 64/100
Subscribers
187K
median: 3K
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Publishing Frequency
Daily
Last published May 25, 2026
13.6 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$6/mo median
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Publishing consistency (83/100) is well above the Politics median (64/100).