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Shaun KingThe North Star with Shaun King
Followers597,322
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)577K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#20 News Bestsellers
Recommended by52
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends12
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Shaun King

580k590k600k610k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 597,322

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When their recommendations started

Shaun King

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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.