Congressional Dish is an independent podcast hosted by Jennifer Briney that examines what the U.S. Congress does with public money and in the public's name. The show has 351 episodes, released roughly every 16 days, with a typical length of about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach engaged U.S. political listeners following Congress week by week
- Show has 351 episodes since 2012 and a 4.6 average Apple Podcasts rating from 1,133 ratings.
- Episodes average about 64 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Audience skews 35 and older, with an estimated 45 percent aged 45 and over.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, topical analysis, long-form commentary
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links field is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover congressional votes, war and federal policy with no adult or drug content, but political framing is strongly present throughout, e.g. 'Congress Grants Trump More Power - CD347'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | congressionaldish.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id572967793 |
| RSS feed | congressionaldish.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Congress Grants Trump More Power - CD347 | 2026-10-17 | 54 min |
| Democracy by Mail - CD346 | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 9 min |
| The Slippery Slope from 9/11 - CD345 | 2026-09-19 | 2 h 17 min |
| Housing for the 21st Century Act - CD344 | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 11 min |
| The National Weather Service Under Fire - CD343 | 2026-08-16 | 1 h 2 min |
| Mapped to Flood - CD342 | 2026-07-27 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 16 days.
An independent podcast examining what the U.S. Congress is doing with our money and in our names. www.congressionaldish.com Follow @JenBriney on Twitter
About Congressional Dish
Congressional Dish is an independent podcast hosted by Jennifer Briney that examines what the U.S. Congress does with public money and in the public's name. According to the show feed and its website, episodes are released about every 16 days and run a median of roughly 64 minutes. The show has 351 episodes in its feed and an average Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,133 ratings.
The show is a solo commentary format focused on Congressional votes, executive actions and federal policy, with recent titles covering spending, housing legislation and war powers. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show history, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older U.S. adults. No sponsors were found in the feed.
At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in civic, nonprofit, financial education or news subscription categories seeking a politically engaged audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Congressional Dish can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Congressional Dish
How much does Congressional Dish charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the host's terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Congressional Dish about?
Congressional Dish is an independent podcast hosted by Jennifer Briney that examines what the U.S. Congress does with public money and in the public's name, covering votes, spending and federal policy.
How do I contact Congressional Dish 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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