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Jim AcostaThe Jim Acosta Show
Followers603,939
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)306K+
Paid subscribersTens of thousands
Best board spot#3 News Bestsellers
Recommended by84
New recommenders, 30 days+14
Recommends43
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

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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.