The Recombobulation Area
Dan Shafer, Aaron Rupar, Emily Mills, Angela Lang, Joe Sudbay, David NirDan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Recombobulation Area is part of the Civic Media network.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 687 | Subscribers | Read | therecombobulationarea.news |
Curious about how many subscribers The Recombobulation Area has or want to find similar newsletters? Reletter has got you covered. We collated all the information we could find from across the web in our database of over six million newsletters.
Check the email archives, get traffic estimates, engagement scores and more to discover the best advertising opportunities.
Our search tool helps you locate relevant newsletters for any topic and compare their stats for better sponsorship decisions.
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #223 | |
| #207 |
Latest Issues
Recent posts by this newsletter. Browse the email archive.
PODCAST: Food trucks, SCOWIS, 1st CD, flooding and infrastructure, a Milwaukee County success story and more
The Recombobulation Area is a ~~19-time~~21-TIME! Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.
EVENT RESCHEDULED: LIVE podcast at Anodyne Coffee, May 7
The Recombobulation Area is a ~~19-time~~21-TIME! Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.
Running on values: What candidates for governor can learn from Chris Taylor
The Recombobulation Area is a ~~19-time~~21-TIME! Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.
PODCAST: Milan Zori on the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival
The Recombobulation Area is a ~~19-time~~21-TIME! Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.
Similar Newsletters
Other publications recommended by the authors of this newsletter.
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Dan Shafer writes and publishes a weekly opinion column called The Recombobulation Area. He is also the Political Editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin.
Independent journalist covering US politics and media and publisher of Public Notice.
Professional queer. Wisco-based writer, editor, reader, photographer, musician (1 half of Damsel Trash, 1/4 of Little Red Wolf, drummer for Line), roller derby skater and announcer, haver of opinions.
Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) and lifelong resident of Milwaukee
Mainer in DC. Host of State of the States on SiriusXM Progress. Dog lover. Wannabe wildlifer
Publisher, The Downballot
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Recombobulation Area?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Recombobulation Area on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The Recombobulation Area have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Recombobulation Area, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The Recombobulation Area?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Recombobulation Area as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The Recombobulation Area?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The Recombobulation Area using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters similar to The Recombobulation Area?
Scroll up to where it says Similar Newsletters to see other publications like The Recombobulation Area. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The Recombobulation Area?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.