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Bleeding Heartland
@BleedingHeartlandTracked since May 2026
creating independent journalism about Iowa politics.
Observed Aug 25, 2026 · stalePublic earnings
Paid members
51
−2.4% · 30-day rate from 24 observed days
Total audience
81
incl. free followers
Observed monthly earnings
$442
Starting price
$1/mo
5 membership tiers
Where the 81 observed tier members sit
Membership tiers$037%$125.9%$1032.1%
Largest observed tier is $0 Free. Tier totals include free-tier members and come from the Aug 25, 2026 public snapshot, so they do not reconcile to the paid-member total.
$0/moFree3037% of observed tier members
$1/moSupporter2125.9% of observed tier members
$10/moCaucus-goer2632.1% of observed tier members
$25/moCanvasser33.7% of observed tier members
$50/moPrecinct captain11.2% of observed tier members
Growth signals: Bleeding Heartland
−2.4%
Membership51 paid members · 30-day rate from 24 observed days
525251
May 202617 weeks trackedNow
Bleeding Heartland51 members · $442/mo
The chart only uses Bleeding Heartland's observed public history. Comparison peers are listed below, but comparable trend series are not available yet.
Where Bleeding Heartland ranks
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Paid members in Recommended cohort
Semantic matches are not ready, so this fixed cohort uses the best available category, audience, pricing, and cadence evidence.
Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs Bleeding Heartland | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |  BlindiRLPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 57 | 6 more | Aug 25, 2026 |
| #3 |  American Red DevilsPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 54 | 3 more | Aug 25, 2026 |
| #4 |  Bird of the WeekPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 53 | 2 more | Aug 24, 2026 |
| #5 |  Bleeding HeartlandProfilePodcastsPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 51 | Reference | Aug 25, 2026Stale |
| #6 |  Just Buy Less CoffeePodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 46 | 5 fewer | Aug 14, 2026Stale |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around Bleeding Heartland; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
Recent posts
What they publish42Profile posts1 postLast month41.7%Members-only
Previews available for 25 of 42 posts
Image Latest postPublicFind me on two Iowa politics podcastsWe're more than halfway through the Iowa legislature's 2025, and every week has been crammed with news. I'm on two regular podcasts now: KHOI Community Radio is still broadcasting a weekly 30-minute radio show, "KHOI's Capitol Week," which is available on all podcast platforms or smart speakers.
Mar 23, 2025 0 likes 0 commentsHappy new year! (and where to find me)A heads up on where to find my work at Bleeding Heartland and on the radio...ImageJan 1, 2025$1 tier & up 0 0An eventful month for meI shared this news on other platforms, but forgot to mention here that my five-year effort to gain credentials in the Iowa House ended less than five days after the institute for Free Speech filed a federal lawsuit on my behalf.ArticleFeb 1, 2024Public 0 0The wildflower paradoxMost people read Bleeding Heartland for coverage of Iowa politics. But it's surprising how often I hear, "The wildflowers are my favorite."...ImageOct 19, 2023$1 tier & up 0 0Two special events for patronsHello all, I wanted to let you know about a couple of events that the incomparable Julie Gammack has organized for members of the Iowa Write...ArticleOct 3, 2023$1 tier & up 0 0A window onto the Iowa Republican mindsetIt's nothing new for Governor Kim Reynolds to cover for Donald Trump. But the statement her office issued after the latest indictment was unsealed Friday was next level.ArticleJun 11, 2023Public 0 0Want to receive Bleeding Heartland by email?May 17, 2023 View post For a couple of years now, I've been producing a free email newsletter (usually twice a week) that links to all articles and commentaries recently published at Bleeding Heartland. All of that material is accessible on the website anytime, of course, but I've learned that many readers prefer to receive headlines through an occasional email. In addition to links, I sometimes share some details about my reporting process in the newsletters. Here's the link to subscribe: https://www.bleedingheartland.com/evening/ Since last summer, I've also been on Substack as part of the Iowa Writers Collaborative. I don't reproduce most BleedImageMay 17, 2023Public 0 0Lesser-known stories from the Iowa legislative sessionThe 2023 legislative session was one of the most destructive in state history. You've probably read about a lot of bills that will be ruining lives and undermining public schools for years to come. But many other newsworthy stories flew below the radar, as the GOP majority passed one major bill after another.Articletoday at Aug 25 crawlPublic 0 0Courts may not allow Iowa to ban gender-affirming careAny day now, Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to sign the latest attack on LGBTQ Iowans, a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender peo...ArticleMar 13, 2023$1 tier & up 0 0Where things stand with our open records lawsuit against Governor ReynoldsLongtime readers may remember that in December 2021, I joined other journalists and organizations in suing Governor Kim Reynolds and her off...ArticleFeb 23, 2023$1 tier & up 0 0Digging into Kim Reynolds' plan to reorganize state governmentDuring her Condition of the State address last month, Governor Kim Reynolds said her government reorganization plan would "improve the services we deliver" and "streamline our operations," allowing Iowans to serve Iowans better.ArticleFeb 5, 2023Public 0 0The Republicans who voted against Kim Reynolds' school voucher planIt's only the third week of the Iowa legislative session, and the biggest story of the year may have already happened.ArticleJan 25, 2023Public 0 0
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