CNN Inside Politics
CNN Inside Politics, hosted by Dana Bash and Manu Raju, covers the day's major US political stories through interviews and panels of CNN reporters. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, published on weekdays and Sundays, with a median length near 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimate). Indicative rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll spot.
Daily political audience during a midterm election year, from a major news brand
- Weekday episodes with a 1,000-episode archive and a 2026 midterm focus
- Apple Podcasts rating of 3.4 from 327 ratings, a sizeable listener base for a news show
- Hosted by CNN correspondents Dana Bash and Manu Raju with a high-production format
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, news analysis
- Tone
- analytical, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CNN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by CNN Podcasts and has no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover elections, Congressional hearings and White House events with no explicit content; political content is central to the show, as the 'political: high' rating reflects.
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.cnn.com/shows/inside-politics |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1368668108 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY2364873047 |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| House Battleground Expands Into Trump Territory | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| AOC Hits GOP Turf in Key Michigan Senate Race | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Can Talarico Turn Texas Blue? | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| Questions Already Swirling Around New Press Secretary | 2026-10-13 | 44 min |
| Is Musk Trying to Buy the Midterms? | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| Senate Battle & AI Ad Wars | 2026-10-11 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
About CNN Inside Politics
CNN Inside Politics is a daily podcast from CNN Podcasts, hosted by Dana Bash, with Manu Raju presenting the Sunday edition. Each episode features interviews with newsmakers and panel discussions with CNN reporters covering the most important political stories, according to the show's website and the RSS feed. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with weekday releases and a median run time of about 44 minutes.
The show has 327 Apple Podcasts ratings with an average of 3.4 stars. Listener figures are not published; the estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the listener profile is also an estimate, skewing toward adults aged 35 and older. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits civic, election-related and premium news-adjacent brands that want access to a politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CNN Inside Politics can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CNN Inside Politics
How much does CNN Inside Politics charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ.
What is CNN Inside Politics about?
CNN Inside Politics covers the day's major US political stories through interviews with newsmakers and panels of CNN reporters. Dana Bash hosts the weekday show, and Manu Raju presents the Sunday edition.
How do I contact CNN Inside Politics 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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