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Matt Goodwin@mattgoodwin
Followers128,342
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)87K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#9 World Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by67
New recommenders, 30 days+7
Recommends17
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Matt Goodwin

124k126k128k130k132k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 128,342

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When their recommendations started

Matt Goodwin

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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.