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Doha Debates Podcast

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Doha Debates Podcast brings global voices into Majlis-style debates on questions such as the future of work, international law, and China versus the West. The show has 98 episodes released weekly, typically 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Doha Debates Podcast

Long-form global debates with a 170-rating, 5-star Apple audience

  • Weekly 2-hour debates with guest speakers such as Yanis Varoufakis and Saifedean Ammous.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 170 ratings, with 158 five-star reviews.
  • Consistent weekly cadence across 98 episodes since January 2020.
Best forthought leadershipeducation and publishing brands
Watch forPolitically charged topics and a non-commercial format may limit the range of sponsors that fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics40%
Society35%
Economics25%
Formats
panel debate, moderated discussion
Tone
intellectual, formal
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 170 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200 shifted to the 2,000 to 8,000 range for a show with 98 episodes), weekly cadence, institutional publisher, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWho are the guest debaters on each episode?Which side wins the debate motion?How do the debates address global politics and economics?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States25%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
Qatar10%
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 show is produced by Doha Debates, which the website lists as a production of Qatar Foundation.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles cover war, geopolitics, and international law in a debate format; no explicit flags present.

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: 65 / 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 marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Who controls our money? Will China or the West lead us into the future? Is work even meaningful anymore? The Doha Debates Podcast brings together global voices for Majlis-style debates to tackle some of the world’s most complex questions. Guests include Yanis Varoufakis, Saifedean Ammous, David Engels, Dima Khatib and many more. Find a new episode every Tuesday.
Doha Debates Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Doha Debates Podcast

Doha Debates Podcast is a weekly series that stages Majlis-style debates on questions about economics, geopolitics, technology, and society. The show has 98 episodes since January 2020, with episodes typically running around two hours. The feed and the Doha Debates website describe the show as a production of Qatar Foundation.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 170 ratings with an average of 4.8, of which 158 are five-star. Audience figures are estimates only: based on these signals, the show may reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to be non-commercial.

A sponsorship at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode would suit thought leadership, education, and publishing brands seeking an intellectually engaged audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the Doha Debates website, and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Doha Debates Podcast

How much does Doha Debates Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, the rate range is about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. Final pricing depends on the package and the show's terms.

What is Doha Debates Podcast about?

Doha Debates Podcast stages Majlis-style debates on global questions such as economics, geopolitics, technology, and the future of work. Guests include speakers such as Yanis Varoufakis and Saifedean Ammous.

How do I contact Doha Debates Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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