CBS Evening News
CBS Evening News is the audio version of CBS News' flagship weeknight national and world news broadcast, published by CBS News. The feed holds about 1,000 episodes at a daily cadence, typically around 20 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily national newscast from CBS News, with a large audience reached every weeknight
- Roughly 19 to 20 minute daily episodes from a major network newsroom.
- Apple Podcasts shows 644 ratings averaging 3.5 stars across 1,736 episodes.
- Listeners arrive with news-seeking intent, suited to brands wanting trusted adjacency.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news bulletin, field report, interview
- Tone
- informative, neutral
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 19 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CBS NewsParamount+
- Categories promoted
- streaming media
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes the CBS broadcast and Paramount+ streaming, which are the network's own properties rather than third-party sponsors.
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Family friendly
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbsnews.com/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id613437137 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacynetwork/184be2eb… |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| CBS Evening News, 10/16/26 | 2026-10-16 | 20 min |
| CBS Evening News, 10/15/26 | 2026-10-15 | 19 min |
| CBS Evening News, 10/14/26 | 2026-10-14 | 20 min |
| CBS Evening News, 10/13/26 | 2026-10-13 | 20 min |
| CBS Evening News, 10/12/26 | 2026-10-12 | 19 min |
| CBS Evening News, 10/09/26 | 2026-10-09 | 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Listen to the flagship daily evening newscast on your schedule. The CBS Evening News podcast offers all the latest breaking national and world news and insight into all the stories that impact your world. Original reporting, now when you want it.Watch CBS Evening News weeknights at 6:30PM ET on CBS or stream it on Paramount+.
About CBS Evening News
CBS Evening News is the audio edition of the flagship weeknight national and world news broadcast from CBS News, as described on the show's feed and the CBS podcasts page. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, with a new episode published every day and a typical length of around 20 minutes. Coverage focuses on breaking national and world news with original reporting.
The show is published by CBS News and distributed through Amperwave. Apple Podcasts shows 644 ratings averaging 3.5 stars, which places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 downloads band; this is an estimate, not a published figure. Listeners are likely adults who want daily news, with an estimated skew toward older age groups.
Sponsor mentions were not found in the feed; the show promotes CBS and Paramount+ instead. Sponsorship at this scale is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read episode, so the show suits brands seeking news-adjacent awareness campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CBS Evening News can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CBS Evening News
How much does CBS Evening News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll for a host-read spot, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on network policy.
What is CBS Evening News about?
It is the audio version of CBS News' weeknight national and world newscast, covering breaking news, politics and major stories, with daily episodes of about 20 minutes.
How do I contact CBS Evening News 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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