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***The Intercept*** articles and discussion, plus 'hot topic of the day' stuff. If you *see something* (interesting), **say something** (at least mildly interesting). If you're looking for *Intercept* only articles please go to /r/Intercept. If you feel inclined to downvote, please leave a comment explaining why.

2.2k subscribers1 posts / mo in Sep 20261 authors / mosince 2014

r/TheIntercept has 2.2k members. It gets about 1 posts a month from 1 people. Top topics: Gaza Journalists Conflict, Lawmaker Resignations and Scandals and Joe Manchin Senate Politics.

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Subscriber growth

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+1.6%since May 2026
Oct 20262.2k
Growing2.2k subscribers
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Monthly activity

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−90%vs Sep 2025 · −82% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 20261
QuieterPeaked at 147 in Sep 2021
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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Top topics

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  1. Gaza Journalists Conflict0.1%
  2. Lawmaker Resignations and Scandals0.1%
  3. Joe Manchin Senate Politics0.1%
  4. Central American Politics0.1%
  5. Home Invasions and Home Security0.1%

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