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Deep Dish on Global Affairs

Hosted by Leslie Vinjamuri

Deep Dish on Global Affairs, hosted by Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, interviews thought leaders, journalists and experts on foreign policy and world events. The show has 418 episodes released weekly, typically around 25 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Deep Dish on Global Affairs

Weekly foreign policy interviews from a Chicago Council host with an engaged news audience

  • 418 episodes with weekly releases since 2016 show a durable, long-running format.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 169 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, indicating a satisfied listener base.
  • Episodes run about 25 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with a clear message.
Best forB2B services for policy, trade or educationPublishers and books on international affairs
Watch forPolitical and conflict topics dominate, so consumer brands may find the content heavy for their goals.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News40%
Politics35%
Business and Finance15%
Technology10%
Formats
interview, expert roundtable
Tone
analytical, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
22 to 28 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 169 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200 implies 2,000 to 8,000), 418 episodes, weekly cadence, Libsyn hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9, and an institutional publisher.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the current election mean for US foreign policy?How are US-China tensions shaping AI and trade?What is happening in Iran, Israel and the Middle East?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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; the description links to the publisher's own page globalaffairs.org/deep-dish.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episodes discuss wars, elections and conflict, for example 'The War in Afghanistan Is Over. Or Is It?', so political and violence exposure is high in 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

Benchmark score: 79 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade…
Deep Dish on Global Affairs's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Deep Dish on Global Affairs

Deep Dish on Global Affairs is a weekly podcast hosted by Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode features interviews with journalists, scholars and policy experts on current events in foreign policy, including elections, AI competition and conflicts in the Middle East and Asia. The show has released 418 episodes since September 2016, typically running about 25 minutes.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 169 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate, not a published figure: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and the show's age and cadence. The audience is likely weighted toward the United States and toward older professionals interested in policy. No sponsors appear in the feed.

Brands in policy, education, professional services or international publishing may find the show a fit. Estimated rates run about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode, which buys a message to a niche, engaged audience.

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

Questions about Deep Dish on Global Affairs

How much does Deep Dish on Global Affairs charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor arrangement and must be confirmed with the show.

What is Deep Dish on Global Affairs about?

The podcast features interviews with journalists and experts on foreign policy, elections, trade, AI competition and global conflicts. Leslie Vinjamuri, CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, hosts it weekly.

How do I contact Deep Dish on Global Affairs about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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