60 Minutes
60 Minutes, published by CBS News, is a weekly news magazine podcast carrying the full broadcast audio, covering investigations, politics, arts and reporting from around the world. It has 391 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, implying a host-read rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running CBS News investigative magazine with a mature, high-trust audience
- Full weekly broadcast audio from a network news magazine with 391 episodes since 2015
- Median episode length of about 42 minutes gives sustained listening time per download
- Apple Podcasts rating of 3.8 from 2,572 ratings signals an established listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- investigative reporting, interview, narrative segment, archive rebroadcast
- Tone
- authoritative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CBS NewsParamount+
- Categories promoted
- streaming services, merchandise
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes a ParamountShop.com discount code (MINUTES20), which is a house promotion rather than a third-party sponsor; no sponsor mentions found in the feed titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles reference war, a shot-down aircraft and political topics such as the pardon economy and Sen. Thom Tillis, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbsnews.com/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id81210923 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacynetwork/4cbf0abf… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos | 60 Minutes Archive | 2026-10-16 | 14 min |
| 10/11/2026: In The Line Of Fire, Lost Sheep, Jon Batiste | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| Sen. Thom Tillis's Extended Interview | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 6 min |
| 10/04/2026: Who Needs Humans?, The Thom Tillis Tightrope, Saint Franci | 2026-10-05 | 43 min |
| Extended Interview: Patrick Clancy | 2026-09-22 | 29 min |
| 9/20/2026: Patrick Clancy, AI Data Centers, Shergar Where Are You? | 2026-09-21 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About 60 Minutes
60 Minutes is a weekly news magazine podcast published by CBS News that carries the full audio of the television broadcast, including investigations, political reporting, arts features and international stories. According to the show's feed, it has 391 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 42 minutes. The show's feed and website present it as the podcast version of the CBS program, which airs Sunday evenings.
The show holds an Apple Podcasts rating of 3.8 from 2,572 ratings, listed since 2005. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, we estimate 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely older and skewed toward the United States. No third-party sponsors were seen in the feed; the description promotes a house discount code for ParamountShop.com.
Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll should expect an estimated rate of about $900 to $2,000 per episode, based on the Starbooked rate rule. That buys access to a large, news-attentive audience suited to premium and awareness-driven campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 60 Minutes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 60 Minutes
How much does 60 Minutes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is 60 Minutes about?
60 Minutes is CBS News' weekly news magazine podcast, carrying the full broadcast audio. It covers investigations, politics, arts features and international reporting.
How do I contact 60 Minutes about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauleypodcast · US | news magazinearts and culture | 50k | – | $360–2000 | 92 |