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The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives.
Data updated Today
Avg Comments
19.6
Avg Likes
263.1
Engagement Rate
0.14%· ~283 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Typical for lists with 200K+ subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
0.14% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
Engagement Score
| Public |
| Trump's Three StoogesIn three top-tier Senate races, Trump's own derangement may cost his party the Senate majorityJul 14, 2026 | Public |
| The Pipeline from Fringe Conspiracy to Trump PolicyOfficial Trump policy is increasingly driven by once fringe right-wing conspiracy theories. How can we fight back?Jul 13, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Our Wins Of The WeekEven as drama engulfs the U.S.Jul 12, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| Graham Platner ends campaign. Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over.' ICE kills Mexican national in Houston.Race to Replace Graham Platner on Maine Ballot BeginsJul 10, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| This Week In The Big PictureUkraine’s drones reached a place called Omsk this week.Jul 8, 2026 | Public |
| The Moderates Strike BackThe U.S. Senate race in Michigan is ground zero in the fight for the future of the Democratic PartyJul 7, 2026 | Public |
| Our Wins Of The WeekProof that not everything is awfulJul 5, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
vs 148 newsletters in Politics
200K places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.
Engagement Rate
0.14%
median: 0.01%
Posts per Week
4.4
median: 1.1
Publishing Consistency
73/100
median: 66/100
Subscribers
200K
median: 3K
Here's what we know about this newsletter's activity:
Publishing Pace
~4x per week
Consistent
Category Rank
#34 of 1212
in Politics
Engagement Trend
Consistent
based on recent posts
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Publishing Frequency
~4x per week
Last published Jul 15, 2026
Usually publishes Wed, Fri, Thu
4.4 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$6/mo median
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Monetization Readiness
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