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Brian BeutlerOff Message
Followers468,312
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)198K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#70 U.S. Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by56
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends12
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Brian Beutler

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When their recommendations started

Brian Beutler

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.