Acton Line is the weekly podcast of the Acton Institute, a nonprofit that promotes free enterprise alongside religious principles. Episodes feature writers, economists and religious leaders discussing free and virtuous society. The show has 589 episodes, released roughly every 5.8 days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach a dedicated audience of religious and free-market thinkers through long-running weekly interviews
- 589 episodes since 2008 give a deep, stable archive with consistent weekly releases
- Episodes run about 41 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with full context
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 216 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, event recap
- Tone
- scholarly, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 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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Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover economics, religion and civil society with no sensitive content flagged; the show addresses political topics such as conservative fusionism and free speech.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.acton.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1206951103 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ILO8557513643 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gregg Defends The Civilization of Commerce | 2026-10-14 | 52 min |
| Paulo Ghedini on Religion & Liberty in Brazil | 2026-10-07 | 45 min |
| Dave Hebert on How Pittsburgh Beat Detroit to Economic Renewal | 2026-09-30 | 44 min |
| Stephen Barrows Examines Bill Gates’s New AI Essay | 2026-09-24 | 41 min |
| William Haun Explains How and Why the Catholic Church is a Perfect Soc | 2026-09-16 | 57 min |
| Kevin Vallier Makes the Christian Case for Using AI Well | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
Dedicated to the promotion of a free and virtuous society, Acton Line brings together writers, economists, religious leaders, and more to bridge the gap between good intentions and sound economics.
About Acton Line
Acton Line is the weekly podcast of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, an ecumenical nonprofit that argues for a moral foundation to the market economy. According to the feed and the Acton website, episodes feature writers, economists and religious leaders discussing free and virtuous society, released about every 5.8 days, with a median length of roughly 41 minutes across 589 episodes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 216 ratings. Listener profile figures are estimates rather than published data; the show is likely heard mostly by English-speaking adults in the United States who follow religion, economics and public policy. The feed names no sponsors, and the show is funded through its parent institute.
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Sponsors suited to this audience include financial services, educational publishers and values-aligned consumer brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Acton Line can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Acton Line
How much does Acton Line charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and must be confirmed with the show.
What is Acton Line about?
Acton Line is the weekly podcast of the Acton Institute, featuring interviews and discussions on free markets, religion, economics and civil society. Episodes often include writers, economists and religious leaders.
How do I contact Acton Line about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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