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Divided Argument

Podcast · dividedargument.com · US · EN
Hosted by Will Baude, Dan Epps

Divided Argument is a Supreme Court podcast hosted by Will Baude and Dan Epps, both law professors, in partnership with SCOTUSblog. It covers Court decisions and emergency orders with unscheduled episodes, 139 episodes since May 2021, roughly one a week, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $130 to $190 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Divided Argument

Weekly Supreme Court analysis from two constitutional law professors, with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 845 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 786 five-star reviews
  • Hosts are law professors at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Chicago, in partnership with SCOTUSblog
  • Episodes run around 55 to 90 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll spot
Best forlegal services and law school recruitmentbooks and education for professionalscivic and policy-focused campaigns
Watch forPolitical content means brands should expect a narrow, high-attention audience and should avoid consumer campaigns sensitive to court rulings.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Law, Government & Politics85%
News & Current Affairs15%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, legal debate, news commentary
Tone
analytical, debate-driven
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 845 Apple ratings places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band; it is five years old and has a Podcast Index popularity of 9, with a Beamly host and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhat did the Supreme Court decide this week?What does a recent ruling mean for federal law?How do the justices reason through emergency orders?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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
Yes

The website and feed carry a 'Become a member!' funding link to dividedargument.com, and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or descriptions.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles and descriptions cover Supreme Court cases on immigration, elections and civil rights, with no explicit flag; the political content is the main consideration.

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: 28 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
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Very Civilized Orangutans2026-08-121 h 9 min
Ice by Magneto2026-08-031 h 4 min
The Based Direction2026-07-2755 min
Norway-Sweden Worshippers2026-07-131 h 30 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

An unscheduled, unpredictable Supreme Court podcast. Hosted by Will Baude and Dan Epps. In partnership with SCOTUSblog.
Divided Argument's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Divided Argument

Divided Argument is a Supreme Court podcast hosted by Will Baude and Dan Epps, in partnership with SCOTUSblog. According to the show's website, Epps is the Howard and Caroline Cayne Distinguished Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, and Baude is the Harry Kalven, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. The show is unscheduled and covers recent Court decisions and emergency orders in analysis and debate.

The feed lists 139 episodes since May 2021, roughly one a week, with typical episodes running 55 to 90 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 845 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over and to the United States, which is an estimate from the rating count and show profile.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. The show carries a membership funding link. Sponsorship at an estimated $130 to $190 per episode suits legal education, legal services and civic-focused brands.

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

Questions about Divided Argument

How much does Divided Argument charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Divided Argument's estimated rate is roughly $130 to $190 per episode for a host-read mid-roll spot, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed episode and placement.

What is Divided Argument about?

Divided Argument is a weekly, unscheduled Supreme Court podcast hosted by law professors Will Baude and Dan Epps. It analyzes recent Court decisions and emergency orders, in partnership with SCOTUSblog.

How do I contact Divided Argument about sponsoring an episode?

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