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The Defender@thedefender1
Followers20,007
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)6.5K+
Paid subscribersnone shown
Best board spot#81 Health Politics Bestsellers
Recommended by57
New recommenders, 30 days+3
Recommends50
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

The Defender

19,40019,60019,80020,00020,20020,400 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 12 more days to fill this frame 20,007

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When their recommendations started

The Defender

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

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