Americast
Americast is a BBC News podcast by Sarah Smith, Justin Webb, Marianna Spring and Anthony Zurcher analysing Donald Trump's White House and the US political scene. It has 652 episodes, published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Daily-week political analysis from BBC journalists, 650 episodes deep, with a 4.7 BBC audience base
- Three episodes a week from BBC North America editor and correspondents, with a 4.7 star Apple rating from 439 ratings
- Median episode of about 32 minutes, with a steady two-day cadence across 2020 to 2026
- Also carried on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service, extending reach beyond the podcast feed
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, question and answer, investigative segment
- Tone
- analytical, authoritative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- BBC
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is a BBC public service production promoting BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and iPlayer.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover executions, the death penalty and military matters, such as 'Will Trump really livestream a firing squad execution?', but the treatment is news analysis; political content is the core of the show.
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.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07h19zz |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1473150244 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p07h19zz.rss |
Benchmark score: 44 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Are Latino voters turning on Trump? | 2026-10-15 | 37 min |
| Your US Midterm Election Guide (A Global News Podcast collab) | 2026-10-14 | 31 min |
| Americanswers! Will Trump really livestream a firing squad execution? | 2026-10-12 | 29 min |
| Are the Democrats heading for a midterms landslide? | 2026-10-09 | 39 min |
| Did Trump really say Iran could “take out” Los Angeles? | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| Americanswers…Will Christa Pike still face the death penalty after sur | 2026-10-05 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Insight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Podcast episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watch on iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/4j3DjKy . Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC…
About Americast
Americast is a BBC News podcast hosted by Sarah Smith, Justin Webb, Marianna Spring and Anthony Zurcher, according to the feed and the BBC programme page. It offers analysis of Donald Trump's White House, US politics and social media, including the BBC's Undercover Voters investigation. Episodes publish on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with a median length of about 32 minutes across 652 episodes.
According to Apple Podcasts, the show holds 439 ratings with an average of 3.9 stars. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads sit at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the rating count and BBC hosting. Audiences are likely to be interested in US politics, so the show suits financial, policy and civic campaigns.
The feed shows no sponsors, and the show is a BBC public service production. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, which buys access to a politically engaged, UK and US audience. Sponsorship is likely limited by BBC editorial rules.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Americast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Americast
How much does Americast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Americast's estimated host-read mid-roll rate is $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Rates are estimates, and the BBC may not accept sponsorship.
What is Americast about?
Americast is a BBC News podcast analysing Donald Trump's White House, US politics, elections and social media. It is hosted by Sarah Smith, Justin Webb, Marianna Spring and Anthony Zurcher, with episodes three times a week.
How do I contact Americast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, subject to the BBC's editorial and sponsorship policies.
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