Current Affairs
Current Affairs, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine, is a podcast of politics and culture with commentary and guest interviews on US politics, labor and Israel/Palestine. The feed lists 600 episodes, released about every four days at roughly 34 minutes. Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 20,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $90 to $500. Some episodes are short clips, such as a four-minute Fox News segment.
A high-frequency politics show from an established magazine brand with a committed readership
- 600 episodes released about every four days, giving frequent ad inventory.
- Apple Podcasts shows 644 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the Podcast Index places it in the top popularity bucket.
- The magazine, Substack newsletter and YouTube channel extend reach beyond the podcast feed.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, commentary
- Tone
- opinionated, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the magazine's website lists Subscribe, Shop and Donate links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is not flagged explicit, but titles such as 'Israel Is Stealing the West Bank in Plain Sight' and 'How Trump Made a Broken DOJ Even Worse' show heavy political content.
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.currentaffairs.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1384567205 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/6HSzsHPR |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Israel’s Election Won’t End the Genocide | 2026-10-16 | 38 min |
| Drop Site's Julian Andreone on His Wildest Capitol Hill Encounters | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| Before Bernie and Mamdani, There Was Eugene Debs | 2026-10-09 | 43 min |
| The Consultants Will Kill You | 2026-10-08 | 19 min |
| In Praise of Suit Socialism | 2026-10-05 | 17 min |
| Democrats Paved the Way for Fascism — Jennifer Welch on MAGA, Socialis | 2026-09-29 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.
About Current Affairs
Current Affairs is the podcast of Current Affairs, a magazine of politics and culture. The feed describes it as a podcast of politics and culture from the magazine's editors. Episodes mix interviews and commentary, with titles such as 'How 9/11 Normalized Endless War' and 'Both Parties Are Failing Working People (w/ Dan Osborn).' The feed lists 600 episodes, released about every four days, with a median length of about 34 minutes.
The magazine's website covers topics from criminal punishment and healthcare to labor, tech and animal rights, and offers subscriptions, a shop and donations. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average from 644 ratings. Listeners are likely magazine readers and political news followers; downloads are not published, and we estimate 5,000 to 20,000 per episode. A Substack newsletter shares the same name.
No sponsors appear in the feed or titles. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $500 per episode. Mission-aligned brands such as books, publishers, nonprofits and subscription media fit best, though political content limits many advertisers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Current Affairs can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Current Affairs
How much does Current Affairs charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad costs about $90 to $500 per episode. This is a Starbooked estimate, not a published rate card, and the publisher sets final pricing.
What is Current Affairs about?
It is a podcast of politics and culture from the editors of Current Affairs magazine, with commentary and guest interviews on US politics, labor, media and Israel/Palestine, released about every four days.
How do I contact Current Affairs about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request a host-read slot without searching for contact details.
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