After Words
After Words, a C-SPAN podcast, features in-depth conversations with bestselling nonfiction authors about their books and the issues shaping current affairs. It has 407 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimate), with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly author conversations reaching an engaged, politically attentive, older audience
- 407 episodes with a steady weekly cadence since 2011, offering long-term presence.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 243 ratings signals a committed listener base.
- Typical episodes run about 65 minutes, allowing room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- author interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- C-SPAN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by the C-SPAN network and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover politics, Congress, and surveillance (e.g. 'Stuck - How Money, Media and Violence Prevent Change in Congress'), so political content is frequent but not extreme in tone.
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.c-span.org/series/?afterWords |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id76464369 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/cspanafterwords |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dad Brain - The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Live | 2026-10-11 | 58 min |
| "Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco" | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 11 min |
| "A Pox on Fools" The History of Vaccine Skepticism | 2026-09-27 | 58 min |
| The American Way of Welfare | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 10 min |
| Stories of Patriotism and Purpose with Martha Raddatz | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 10 min |
| Amazon Labor Union Co-Founder, Chris Smalls | 2026-08-30 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Best-selling nonfiction authors in in-depth conversations about their books, ideas, and the issues shaping today’s world. New episodes drop every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that also brings you the Lectures in History and Q&A podcasts.
About After Words
After Words is a weekly C-SPAN podcast featuring in-depth conversations with bestselling nonfiction authors about their books and the issues shaping current affairs. The feed lists 407 episodes, released every Saturday after 10 pm ET, with a median episode length of about 65 minutes. The show is produced by the C-SPAN network, as stated in the feed and the Apple Podcasts listing.
The C-SPAN website describes the series as a home for best-selling nonfiction authors, and the show is listed on Apple Podcasts under Politics, News, Arts and Books. The Apple listing shows 243 ratings with an average of 4.1 out of 5, which suggests a committed but modest listener base. These audience figures are estimates based on rating counts, not published download data.
Estimated downloads sit at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which would place a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits nonfiction publishers, financial services and health brands seeking an older, politically engaged audience. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. After Words can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about After Words
How much does After Words 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 about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates and not confirmed by the show.
What is After Words about?
After Words is a weekly C-SPAN podcast with in-depth conversations with bestselling nonfiction authors about their books and the issues shaping today's world, typically about 65 minutes per episode.
How do I contact After Words about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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