A Mandatory Listen, produced by The Times of Israel, is hosted by deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan, who interviews guests on Israel, the Jewish people, politics, security and antisemitism. The show has 100 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), priced at roughly $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll.
Serious Israel and Jewish affairs interviews with a global, engaged audience
- Weekly interviews with journalists, scholars and politicians on Israel and Jewish life
- Hosted by The Times of Israel, a news brand with an established editorial reputation
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 331 ratings signals engaged listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles cover war, terrorism and Hamas, such as 'Is the IDF justified in picking off Hamas terrorists?', so violence and political content are flagged.
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.timesofisrael.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1067953235 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/a2539154-43b6-4c4… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nechumi Yaffe: An insider's dire prognosis for the Haredi world - and | 2026-10-13 | 41 min |
| Bret Stephens: Israel regained deterrence. The US lost it | 2026-10-06 | 46 min |
| Micah Goodman: The one issue that unites America's radical left and ri | 2026-09-30 | 46 min |
| Haviv Rettig Gur: Is the IDF justified in picking off Hamas terrorists | 2026-09-23 | 59 min |
| Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib: Hamas is to blame for October 7 and Gaza's ‘coll | 2026-09-17 | 55 min |
| Yohanan Plesner: 3 existential issues facing Israel’s voters | 2026-09-10 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan asks the big questions facing Israel and the Jewish people
About A Mandatory Listen
A Mandatory Listen is a weekly interview podcast from The Times of Israel, hosted by deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan. The feed lists 100 episodes since November 2024, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes. Episodes feature guests discussing Israel, the Jewish people, security and antisemitism, as described in the feed and show description.
The show is published on the Times of Israel website and distributed through Omny Studio. Apple Podcasts shows 331 ratings with an average of 4.7, listed since December 2015 under the publisher The Times of Israel. Listener figures are estimates: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be politically engaged adults in the United States and Israel. No sponsors were found in the feed.
Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. The show suits brands seeking thought-leadership placements with policy-minded listeners, not consumer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A Mandatory Listen can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A Mandatory Listen
How much does A Mandatory Listen charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is A Mandatory Listen about?
A Mandatory Listen is a weekly interview podcast from The Times of Israel. Deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan talks with guests about Israel, the Jewish people, security and antisemitism.
How do I contact A Mandatory Listen 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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