5-4
5-4, hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam and Michael Liroff, is a progressive, profane commentary show on Supreme Court landmark cases and how politics shapes the law. It has 331 episodes released weekly, typically about 46 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a mid-roll rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly, long-running Supreme Court commentary with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Over 3,700 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average across 331 episodes
- Weekly cadence with episodes near 46 minutes, giving sponsors steady exposure
- Politically engaged listeners following Supreme Court decisions and term previews
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, guest interview, mailbag episode, trailer and teaser
- Tone
- progressive, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to premium subscriptions at fivefourpod.com/support; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag and the description calls the show profane and progressive; titles discuss political rulings openly.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/5-4 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1497785843 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/b6f505a9-f29d-4915-9e94-8518… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security v. D.V.D. (and Rhoney v. Barbosa de Cu | 2026-10-13 | 46 min |
| 250 Years of Bad Decisions Pt. 2: The Law Was Never Neutral [TEASER] | 2026-10-06 | 5 min |
| De-Supremify the Supreme Court with Niko Bowie and Daphna Renan | 2026-09-25 | 43 min |
| 2026-2027 Supreme Court Term Preview | 2026-09-22 | 46 min |
| The Innocence Case from Hell with Josie Duffy Rice | 2026-09-15 | 57 min |
| National Park Service v. National Trust for Historic Preservation | 2026-09-08 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics. Subscribe to our premium episodes & much more at…
About 5-4
5-4 is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam and Michael Liroff, produced by Prologue Projects. According to the show's RedCircle page and feed, it offers a progressive and profane analysis of Supreme Court landmark cases and how politics shapes the law. The show has published 331 episodes since February 2020, with episodes typically running about 46 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 3,755 ratings with a 4.5 average, which we use as the main signal for audience size. Our estimate is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode; this figure is estimated, not published by the show. The feed shows no sponsors, but the show promotes premium subscriptions at fivefourpod.com/support.
A mid-roll host-read placement is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Brands in legal education, civic engagement and subscription services should consider sponsoring the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 5-4 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 5-4
How much does 5-4 charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.
What is 5-4 about?
5-4 is a weekly podcast hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam and Michael Liroff. It offers progressive, profane commentary on Supreme Court landmark cases and how politics shapes the law.
How do I contact 5-4 about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which handles the outreach process.
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