Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files
Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a geopolitics podcast in which journalist Christiane Amanpour and former US State Department official Jamie Rubin analyse global crises including US politics, Russia, Ukraine, China and the Middle East. The show has 140 episodes released Tuesdays and Thursdays, with typical episodes of about 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $900 to $2,000 per episode.
Trusted foreign policy analysis from a veteran war correspondent and a former State Department official
- 375 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average across 142 episodes
- Published twice weekly by Global, with episodes typically running 25 to 45 minutes
- Interviews and Q&A episodes with figures such as Maggie Haberman and Matt Frei
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Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, Q&A episode, interview
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Global
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The description names Global as producer and gives GlobalStudiosSales@global.com for advertising opportunities, but no sponsor mentions appear in the 20 recent episode titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | amanpourpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1807787260 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/project-files/ |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Q&A: Has Pete Hegseth lost it? | 2026-10-15 | 25 min |
| Is Trump now funding Putin’s war machine? | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| Q&A: Could Trump really invade Canada? | 2026-10-08 | 28 min |
| Time for America to scrap the death penalty? | 2026-10-06 | 41 min |
| Q&A: Is the Iran War coming to Europe? | 2026-10-01 | 23 min |
| Why did Trump let Xi off the hook? | 2026-09-29 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
World-renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour and ex-husband Jamie Rubin, a former US State Department official, unpack today’s defining global crises. Drawing on decades of insider experience in global affairs, reporting from conflict zones, and grilling world leaders, they explain how we ended up where we are – and where we might be going. Forget about a new world order – right now, there’s no…
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About Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files
Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files is a foreign policy podcast hosted by journalist Christiane Amanpour and former US State Department official Jamie Rubin, according to the show's website and feed. Episodes analyse geopolitical crises including Trump's policies, the war in Ukraine, China and the Middle East, and often include interviews with figures such as Maggie Haberman and Matt Frei. The show has 140 episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday, with a median episode length of about 36 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 375 ratings with a 4.8 average, which together with the show's age suggests an audience of roughly 50,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode. This is an estimate, not a published figure. Listeners are likely to be older adults with an interest in current affairs and foreign policy.
The show is produced by Global, which names GlobalStudiosSales@global.com for advertising enquiries. No sponsors appear in the recent feed. Sponsorship at an estimated $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll suits brands seeking access to an informed, politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files
How much does Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $900 to $2,000 per episode. Rates depend on the placement and the terms agreed with the publisher.
What is Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files about?
The show is a foreign policy podcast in which Christiane Amanpour and Jamie Rubin analyse global crises, including US politics, the war in Ukraine, China and the Middle East.
How do I contact Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files about sponsoring an episode?
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