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Chosen People Problems

Podcast · arkmedia.beehiiv.com · EN
Hosted by Yael Bar tur, Chaya Leah Sufrin

Chosen People Problems, published by Ark Media, features Yael Bar tur and Chaya Leah Sufrin asking each other hard questions about Torah, Judaism and modern life. The show has 227 episodes released about every six days, with a median length of roughly 63 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Chosen People Problems

Engaged Jewish and current-affairs listeners in long-form, debate-driven conversations

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 287 ratings, with 279 five-star reviews
  • 227 episodes with a steady weekly cadence and median episodes near an hour
  • Guests include former officials, journalists and academics, and hosts speak candidly to a faith-literate audience
Best forcommunity and religious-interest brandsbook and media launchesawareness campaigns for policy or cultural organizations
Watch forPolitical and religious subject matter is sensitive, so brand fit needs careful review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality55%
News & Politics30%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, Ask Me Anything
Tone
candid, debate-driven
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 287 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band, shifted for a show older than five years), 227 episodes, weekly cadence, beehiiv hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow do Orthodox and secular Jewish perspectives differ on current events?What do Torah and modern dating or ethics have to say about each other?What do guest experts think about Israel, antisemitism and Jewish identity?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Israel10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover antisemitism, the Houthis, Gaza and the Israel conflict, which are contested political subjects; the explicit flag is 0 and no adult content is evident.

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

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

Yael Bar tur, secular sinner, and Chaya Leah Sufrin, pious Haredi, ask each other the hard questions, from Torah to Tinder askajew.substack.com
Chosen People Problems's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Chosen People Problems

Chosen People Problems is a weekly podcast from Ark Media in which Yael Bar tur and Chaya Leah Sufrin debate Torah, Jewish identity, politics and everyday life from opposite starting points, one secular and one Haredi. The show has 227 episodes, with new releases about every six days and a median running time of roughly 63 minutes. Interviews with guests such as Warren Kinsella, Douglas Murray and Ilya Shapiro sit alongside Ask Me Anything and group-chat episodes. The website is Ark Media's beehiiv page, and the feed lists no personal biographies.

Apple Podcasts shows 287 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, 279 of them five-star. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is likely reaching roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States with a meaningful Jewish and Israeli listenership. No sponsors appear in the feed or the Apple listing.

Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. That suits community organizations, religious-interest product brands and media launches seeking engaged, opinionated listeners. Sources: the RSS feed, Apple Podcasts and the Ark Media website.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chosen People Problems can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Chosen People Problems

How much does Chosen People Problems charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and placement.

What is Chosen People Problems about?

Chosen People Problems is a podcast in which Yael Bar tur and Chaya Leah Sufrin discuss Torah, Jewish identity, politics and modern life. Episodes run about an hour and include guest interviews.

How do I contact Chosen People Problems about sponsoring an episode?

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