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Rutger Bregman@rutgerbregman
Followers42,409
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)27K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#59 History Bestsellers
Recommended by52
New recommenders, 30 days+5
Recommends3
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Rutger Bregman

41,50042,00042,50043,00043,500 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 42,409

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When their recommendations started

Rutger Bregman

1Oct 25Nov1DecJan 263FebMarApr18May10Jun3Jul2Aug7Sep7OctNov

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