Booknotes+ is the C-SPAN podcast extending Brian Lamb's Booknotes TV program, featuring author interviews and historians alongside archive favorites. It has 296 episodes released weekly, typically about 67 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll (estimate, confidence 0.4).
A Weekly Book Show from C-SPAN With Engaged, Well-Rated Listeners
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 218 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Weekly episodes of about 67 minutes give a sponsor a long, attentive listen.
- Archive-rich format pairs new authors with historians, suiting nonfiction and education brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- author interview, archive replay, historian discussion
- Tone
- scholarly, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 60 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 published by C-SPAN with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political and historical topics such as "America's Trial" and "The Jackal" but show no explicit flags.
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/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1560876048 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ADV9127984426 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Ryan, "America's Trial" | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 41 min |
| Sam Roberts, "Are They Dead Yet?" | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 11 min |
| Craig Whitlock, Washington Post Investigative Reporter | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 5 min |
| Andrew Burstein, "Being Thomas Jefferson" | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 8 min |
| Jonathan Jordan, "Ike and Winston | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 13 min |
| Scott Greenberger, "The Forsaken Founder" | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Taking the concept from Brian Lamb's long running Booknotes TV program, the podcast offers listeners more books and authors. Booknotes+ features a mix of new interviews with authors and historians, along with some old favorites from the archives. The platform may be different, but the goal is the same – give listeners the opportunity to learn something new.
About Booknotes+
Booknotes+ is a weekly podcast from C-SPAN that extends Brian Lamb's long-running Booknotes television program. Each episode mixes new interviews with authors and historians and archive favorites, covering biography, history and political writing. Recent titles include interviews on the Jefferson, Roosevelt and Cold War eras, according to the feed.
The show has published 296 episodes since March 2021, released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 67 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 218 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: the show is likely reaching roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing older and American. No sponsors are named in the feed.
Host-read mid-roll placements would be priced at about $90 to $630 per episode based on the estimated audience, a rate that suits publishers and education brands seeking an engaged nonfiction audience. Sponsorship terms should be confirmed directly with the publisher.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Booknotes+ can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Booknotes+
How much does Booknotes+ charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final terms are set by the show's publisher.
What is Booknotes+ about?
Booknotes+ is a C-SPAN podcast with author interviews, historian discussions and archive episodes about books, American history and politics, released weekly.
How do I contact Booknotes+ 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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