Complete List of Axios Newsletters (2026): All 22+ Newsletters Explained
The ultimate directory of all 22+ Axios newsletters—from AM and PM to Markets, Pro Rata, and 34 Local editions. Subscribe individually, or consolidate them all into one AI-powered digest.
Join 2.5 million subscribers who rely on Axios's award-winning Smart Brevity format for news, business, tech, and local coverage.
Quick Facts: Axios Newsletters
Total Newsletters
22+ across all topics
Subscribers
2.5 million+ readers
Open Rate
41% average (industry-leading)
Local Markets
34 cities (expanding to 387)
Format
Smart Brevity™ (concise, scannable)
Founded
2017 by Politico founders
Cost
Free (most newsletters)
Awards
Emmy, Online Journalism Awards
Founders
VandeHei, Allen, Schwartz
All Axios Newsletters at a Glance
| Newsletter | Author(s) | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axios AM | Mike Allen | Daily (6am ET) | Morning readers |
| Axios PM | Allen, VandeHei, Pandey | Daily (evening) | Evening wrap-up |
| Axios Markets | Ro, Rabouin, Mills | Daily | Investors |
| Axios Pro Rata | Dan Primack | Daily | VCs, Founders |
| Axios Login | Ina Fried | Daily | Tech professionals |
| Axios Local | City teams | Daily | Local residents |
| + 16 more specialized newsletters | AI+, Codebook, Generate, Vitals, Science, Media Trends, Sports, Latino, and more | ||
Scroll down for complete details on all 22+ newsletters
Key Takeaways
- 22+ newsletters covering news, business, tech, local, and specialized topics
- 2.5 million subscribers with industry-leading 41% average open rate
- Smart Brevity™ format pioneered newsletter-first journalism (concise, scannable)
- 34 Axios Local cities with plans to expand to 387 metro areas
- Award-winning journalism (Emmy, Online Journalism Awards for Axios AM)
- Free to subscribe (except some Axios Local paid tiers)
Related Video: Who Founded Axios?
Learn about Axios founders Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen and their vision for Smart Brevity journalism
The Complete Axios Newsletter Directory (2026)
All 22+ Axios newsletters with author details, frequency, and best use cases
General News Newsletters
Axios AM
Author: Mike Allen
Frequency: Daily (6am ET)
Top 10 stories that matter each morning
Best for: Executives, morning readers, news omnivores
Axios PM
Author: Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei, Erica Pandey
Frequency: Daily (evening)
End-of-day news recap and analysis
Best for: Evening readers, daily wrap-up seekers
Business & Markets Newsletters
Axios Markets
Author: Sam Ro, Dion Rabouin, Madison Mills
Frequency: Daily
Market insights, trends, economic developments
Best for: Investors, financial professionals, traders
Axios Pro Rata
Author: Dan Primack
Frequency: Daily
Venture capital deals, startup news, funding rounds
Best for: VCs, founders, startup ecosystem professionals
Axios Finish Line
Author: Dan Primack
Frequency: Weekly
IPOs, exits, and liquidity events
Best for: Investors tracking exits and public markets
Technology Newsletters
Axios Login
Author: Ina Fried
Frequency: Daily
Technology, startups, Silicon Valley news
Best for: Tech professionals, startup founders, developers
Axios AI+
Author: Axios AI team
Frequency: Daily
Artificial intelligence developments and impact
Best for: AI professionals, tech leaders, ML engineers
Axios Codebook
Author: Sam Sabin
Frequency: Daily
Cybersecurity, privacy, digital security
Best for: Security professionals, CISOs, privacy advocates
Industry-Specific Newsletters
Axios Generate
Author: Axios Energy team
Frequency: Daily
Energy, climate, sustainability news
Best for: Climate professionals, energy sector workers
Axios Vitals
Author: Axios Health team
Frequency: Daily
Healthcare industry news and policy
Best for: Healthcare professionals, policy makers
Axios Science
Author: Axios Science team
Frequency: Weekly
Scientific developments and research
Best for: Scientists, researchers, science enthusiasts
Axios Media Trends
Author: Sara Fischer, Kerry Flynn
Frequency: Monthly newsletter, quarterly reports
Media industry analysis and trends
Best for: Media professionals, marketers, journalists
Axios Sports
Author: Axios Sports team
Frequency: Regular updates
Sports business and industry news
Best for: Sports industry professionals
Axios Latino
Author: Axios Latino team
Frequency: Regular updates
Latino community news and culture
Best for: Latino community members, cultural enthusiasts
Politics Newsletters
Axios Sneak Peek
Author: Axios Politics team
Frequency: Regular updates
Political news, scoops, and insider analysis
Best for: Political junkies, policy professionals
Local Newsletters (34 Cities)
Axios Local
Author: City-specific teams (2-3 reporters each)
Frequency: Daily
34+ city-specific local news newsletters
Best for: Local residents, community leaders, real estate professionals
See full list of cities below
Professional/Industry Deep Dives
Axios Pro (Various Industries)
Author: Industry experts
Frequency: Regular updates
Industry-specific deep dives (Fintech, Health Tech, Tech Policy, etc.)
Best for: Industry professionals seeking specialized coverage
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Bundle All 22+ Newsletters Into 1 DigestAll 34 Axios Local Cities
Daily local news newsletters with plans to expand to 387 metro areas
About Axios Local
- Daily delivery of city-specific news
- 2-3 reporters per city providing local coverage
- Free tier available in all cities
- Optional paid membership ($50-$500/year) in select markets for premium features
- Expansion plans to reach 387 metro areas nationwide
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What is Smart Brevity™?
The communication methodology that revolutionized newsletter journalism
Smart Brevity is Axios's trademarked communication formula based on brain science and data. It helps writers style and format information to be clear, engaging, and memorable—addressing the reality that readers have less time and shorter attention spans.
The 5 Key Smart Brevity Phrases
"Why it matters"
Provides context and explains the importance of the story
"Be smart"
Delivers the key insight or expert takeaway
"The bottom line"
Summary conclusion or main point
"Yes, but"
Counterpoint, caveat, or alternative perspective
"Go deeper"
Links to full coverage and additional resources
Why Smart Brevity Works
- Based on brain science and how people actually consume information
- Scannable format with bullet points and strategic bolding
- Reading time indicators help readers make decisions
- Conversational expert tone maintains authority while being accessible
Impact Beyond Newsletters
- Axios HQ — B2B product teaching Smart Brevity to organizations
- Book published — "Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less"
- Industry adoption — Hundreds of organizations use the methodology
- Accessibility benefits — Clear structure helps readers with autism and ADHD
"Smart Brevity forces the creation of an informational hierarchy of sorts that prioritizes the most important detail(s) and, most crucially for comprehension, formatting information such that it becomes more engaging and informative."
— Forbes on Axios's Smart Brevity System
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Axios vs Other News Newsletters
How does Axios compare to Morning Brew, Politico, and Bloomberg? Here's a detailed breakdown.
| Feature | Axios | Morning Brew | Politico | Bloomberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Newsletters | 22+ | 8 | 10+ | Many (specialized) |
| Writing Style | Smart Brevity (concise) | Casual, witty | In-depth analysis | Financial focus |
| Frequency | Daily/Weekly/Monthly | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| Cost | Free (mostly) | Free | Free & Paid tiers | Paid (Premium) |
| Local Coverage | 34 cities | No | DC-focused | No |
| Subscribers | 2.5 million+ | 4 million+ | Large | Premium audience |
| Best For | News omnivores, executives | Business readers, millennials | Political junkies, policy pros | Finance professionals |
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 | 2007 | 1990 |
Choose Axios if you want:
- 22+ specialized newsletters across all topics
- Smart Brevity format for fast scanning
- Local + national coverage in one brand
Choose Morning Brew if you want:
- Casual, witty tone vs. professional brevity
- Business/tech focus without politics
- Longer-form content with entertainment
Or subscribe to all three:
Most professionals read Axios and Morning Brew and Politico. That's 50+ emails per week.
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Which Axios Newsletters Should You Subscribe To?
Personalized newsletter recommendations based on your role and interests
For Executives & CEOs
- Axios AM — Morning briefing (6am ET)
- Axios PM — Evening wrap-up
- Axios Markets — Business insights
- Axios Local — Your city
4 newsletters = 25+ emails/week
For Investors & VCs
- Axios Pro Rata — VC deals & funding
- Axios Markets — Market analysis
- Axios Finish Line — IPOs & exits
- Axios Login — Tech trends
Perfect for investor workflows
For Tech Professionals
- Axios Login — Tech & startups
- Axios AI+ — Artificial intelligence
- Axios Codebook — Cybersecurity
- Axios Pro Rata — Startup funding
Stay ahead in tech industry
For Marketers
- Axios Media Trends — Media industry
- Axios Login — Tech platforms
- Axios AM — General news context
For Healthcare Professionals
- Axios Vitals — Healthcare news
- Axios Science — Research updates
- Axios AM — Policy context
For Local Residents
- Axios Local — Your city's news
- Axios AM (optional) — National context
34 cities available, expanding to 387 metro areas
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How Readless Consolidates Your News Newsletters
Before Readless
6:00 AM - Axios AM arrives (8 min read)
7:00 AM - Politico Playbook (12 min)
7:30 AM - Punchbowl News (7 min)
8:00 AM - The Skimm (6 min)
8:30 AM - Morning Brew (7 min)
9:00 AM - NYT Morning Briefing (10 min)
Total: 50 minutes, scattered across 3 hours
With Readless
6:00 AM - One consolidated digest (12 min read)
- ✓ All stories from all sources
- ✓ Duplicates removed (AI detects same story)
- ✓ Organized by topic (Politics, Business, Tech, World)
- ✓ Links to full originals when needed
Total: 12 minutes, one focused read
Real Example - January 15th News Cycle
Manual Reading (6 newsletters, same day):
- • Axios AM: "Biden infrastructure update" - 3 paragraphs
- • Politico: "Biden infrastructure update" - 4 paragraphs
- • The Skimm: "Biden infrastructure update" - 2 paragraphs
- • Morning Brew: "Biden infrastructure update" - 2 paragraphs
- • Punchbowl: "Biden infrastructure update" - 5 paragraphs
- • NYT: "Biden infrastructure update" - 6 paragraphs
Total: 22 paragraphs about same story
Readless Digest:
📰 Biden Infrastructure Update
AI synthesis from 6 sources (Axios, Politico, Skimm, Brew, Punchbowl, NYT):
- • $2B allocated to rural broadband (Politico, Punchbowl)
- • Republican opposition led by Sen. Cruz (Axios, NYT)
- • Timeline delayed to Q3 (all sources)
- • Expert analysis: Implementation challenges (Politico deep dive)
[Read full coverage: Axios → | Politico → | NYT → ]
Total: 1 synthesized summary with all key facts
Popular News Digest Configurations
Political Junkie
Daily News:
Axios, Politico Playbook, Punchbowl, The Skimm
Weekly Deep Dives:
Puck, The Atlantic, New Yorker
Delivery:
6 AM daily, concise
Saves: 60 min daily → 12 min
Business + Politics
Morning:
Axios Markets, Morning Brew, WSJ, NYT DealBook
Evening:
Axios PM, Bloomberg Evening Briefing
Delivery:
Two digests - 6 AM and 6 PM
Saves: 90 min daily → 20 min
News Omnivore
Everything:
Axios (all), Politico, Skimm, Brew, NYT, WSJ, WaPo, Bloomberg
Local:
Axios Local + city-specific newsletters
Delivery:
7 AM daily, detailed
Saves: 150 min daily → 25 min
Why Readless Works With Axios
Axios is Built for Scannability - So Is Readless
- • Axios uses "Smart Brevity" format
- • Readless preserves this concise style
- • AI extracts key bullet points
- • Links to full Axios articles when needed
We Enhance, Don't Replace
- • Still get full Axios newsletters (archived)
- • Digest includes Axios-style formatting
- • Click through to Axios originals
- • Never miss an Axios exclusive
What News Readers & Industry Experts Say
"I subscribe to 8 Axios newsletters, Politico Playbook, Punchbowl, and 15 more. Was spending 2 hours on news emails. Readless digest gives me everything in 15 minutes. Still read full Axios when something's critical."
Sarah Chen
Policy Analyst
"Axios AM + Politico + Punchbowl = essential reading. But 45 minutes every morning was unsustainable. Readless consolidates them perfectly. I'm informed in 10 minutes now."
Marcus Torres
Political Consultant
"Pretty much everything we do uses Smart Brevity for any and all updates. It keeps everyone in proper alignment because everyone understands. People are less overwhelmed by the onslaught of information and more engaged with what's happening."
— Roy Schwartz, Axios Co-founder and President
On how Smart Brevity improves organizational communication
"Smart Brevity is essentially a book about how to write a good e-mail. The goal is simple: Tell people what they need to know right away, tell them why they should care about it, give them the option of going deeper without making it mandatory and move on with life."
— The New Yorker
Critical but acknowledging analysis of Axios's methodology
"The relentless overload that's wearing us down is generated by a belief that 'good' work requires increasing busyness—faster responses to email and chats, more meetings, more tasks, more hours."
— Cal Newport, Author of Deep Work
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News Industry Comparison
| Approach | Newsletters | Time Daily | Info Retention | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read all manually | 50+ | 150 min | 30% (overwhelm) | "Free" |
| Pick favorites (3-5) | 5 | 40 min | 60% (gaps) | Missed stories |
| Ignore most | 5 of 50 | 20 min | 40% (guilt) | FOMO |
| Readless Digest | All 50 | 15 min | 85% | $4.90/mo |
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