Advisory Opinions
Advisory Opinions, hosted by David French and Sarah Isgur and published by The Dispatch, covers the law, the courts and their intersection with politics. With 681 episodes released about every five days, typical episodes run about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read ad.
Twice-weekly legal and political analysis with a highly engaged, rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,037 ratings averaging 4.7 stars across a long archive of 681 episodes
- Episodes run about 70 minutes, giving host-read spots room for detailed context
- Listeners follow Supreme Court and constitutional developments closely, a niche with consistent interest
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Is Spending Money Protected Speech?' and 'Fauci Pleads the Fifth' show sustained political and legal content, with no explicit flag set.
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 | advisoryopinions.thedispatch.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1490993194 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/DISPME4573820108 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Secrecy in Courts Dilemma | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Is Spending Money Protected Speech? | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 10 min |
| SUNCOR Gets Complicated | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 1 min |
| What Is Originalism? | Interview: Sherif Girgis | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 25 min |
| Not a MAGA Court | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 5 min |
| Is Press Access a Constitutional Right? | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch. Hosts David French and Sarah Isgur meet twice a week to talk about the law, the courts, their collision with politics, and why it all matters.
About Advisory Opinions
Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast from The Dispatch, hosted by David French and Sarah Isgur according to the show's feed and website. The show covers the law, the courts and their collision with politics, with episodes published about every five days and running around 70 minutes, per the RSS feed. The show has 681 episodes and a 4.7-star average from 4,037 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are estimated to be primarily American adults interested in constitutional law and the Supreme Court; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. Downloads are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll ad would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to legal services, education or subscription news brands.
Source: the show's RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Advisory Opinions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Advisory Opinions
How much does Advisory Opinions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.
What is Advisory Opinions about?
Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch, hosted by David French and Sarah Isgur. It covers the law, the courts and how they intersect with politics, with episodes about every five days.
How do I contact Advisory Opinions about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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