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Dean Baker

@BeatThePressTracked since May 2026

Observed Jul 31, 2026 · staleModeled revenue

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creating Beat the Press, his commentary on economic reporting.

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Paid members

226

−1.3% · 30 days

Total audience

370

incl. free followers

Estimated monthly gross

$226

Starting price

$1/mo

2 membership tiers

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Growth signals — Dean Baker

−1.3%

226 paid members · past 30 days

Membership

229226223

May 202615 weeks trackedNow

Dean Baker226 members · $226/mo

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Dean Baker's paid members rank in Content & vibe cohort
Rank	Creator and why included	Paid members	Gap vs Dean Baker	Freshness
#1	A+ Insight by ManzTradesWritingProfile, tiers & post-preview similarity	354	128 more	Jul 24, 2026Stale
#2	The Conservative Income InvestorWritingProfile, tiers & post-preview similarity	243	17 more	Aug 1, 2026
#3	Dean BakerProfileWritingPaid members position in Content & vibe cohort	226	Reference	Jul 31, 2026Stale
#4	Keith DVideoProfile, tiers & post-preview similarity	137	89 fewer	Aug 2, 2026
#5	Tony MichaelsPodcastsProfile, tiers & post-preview similarity	107	119 fewer	Aug 4, 2026

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What they publish

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Article Latest post$1 tier & upTrump Wildfires: The Arsonist Complains About Smoke

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