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The Argument@theargument
Followers65,143
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)not shown
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#42 U.S. Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by65
New recommenders, 30 days+6
Recommends17
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

The Argument

63k64k65k66k67k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 65,143

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When their recommendations started

The Argument

5Aug 251Sep1Oct2NovDec2Jan 261Feb4Mar8Apr11May9Jun5Jul3Aug6Sep7OctNov

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