Breaking News & Special Reports
Breaking News & Special Reports, published by ABC News, carries in-depth reporting on major news events, anniversaries, and feature specials. The feed holds 154 episodes released irregularly, about every 46 days, with a median length of roughly 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-form ABC News specials reaching a sizable, news-focused audience
- Backed by ABC News, with 154 episodes since March 2020 and a 3.8 Apple rating from 366 ratings
- Episodes run a median of about 57 minutes, giving host-read spots room for full context
- Covers major national moments, so sponsor placement sits alongside serious, high-attention content
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, special report, interview
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 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
Episodes such as 'Scenes from an Arraignment' and '9/11 25 Years Later: America Remembers' cover criminal proceedings and terrorism, and the categories include Politics.
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 | abcaudio.com/podcasts/radio-specials/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1502126614 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ESP4364659034 |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11 25 Years Later: America Remembers | 2026-09-12 | 1 h 55 min |
| On The Money | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 41 min |
| America 250: The Hero Next Door | 2026-06-24 | 38 min |
| Gadgets, Gears & Grub | 2025-11-26 | 1 h 45 min |
| Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon | 2025-09-19 | 46 min |
| Press Play 2025 | 2025-07-03 | 1 h 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 37 days ago, a new one about every 46 days.
When news breaks, when our world changes, when you need questions answered – or when you need an escape from the headlines – this is where you'll find special, in-depth reporting from ABC News.
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About Breaking News & Special Reports
Breaking News & Special Reports is a podcast from ABC News that presents in-depth reporting on major news events, anniversaries, and special features. The feed lists 154 episodes released irregularly, roughly every 46 days, with a median length of about 57 minutes. The show's publisher is ABC News, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts shows 366 ratings with an average of 3.8, which places the show in the band that suggests roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The listener profile is estimated to skew toward adults aged 45 and over and toward US audiences, but this is an estimate and not confirmed data. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll spot is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Brands in financial services, travel, and consumer technology that want to reach a news-focused audience and can handle politically sensitive programming may find this show a fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Breaking News & Special Reports can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Breaking News & Special Reports
How much does Breaking News & Special Reports charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and the episode selected.
What is Breaking News & Special Reports about?
The show, published by ABC News, offers in-depth special reports on major news events, anniversaries, and feature stories. Episodes run roughly 35 to 60 minutes and arrive irregularly.
How do I contact Breaking News & Special Reports 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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