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Drop Site Livestream

Hosted by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim

Drop Site Livestream is a news podcast from Drop Site News, hosted by Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim, covering war and politics in the U.S. and internationally. It has 35 episodes released roughly weekly, typically about 73 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Drop Site Livestream

Engaged news audience following war and politics through weekly independent reporting

  • 594 Apple ratings with an average of 4.9 indicate a loyal, highly satisfied listener base
  • Weekly episodes averaging about 73 minutes build sustained attention over time
  • Hosts Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim anchor a newsletter with over 817,000 subscribers
Best forbrand awareness among politically engaged adultsnewsletter or subscription sign-ups
Watch forPolitical and war-focused content is high-sensitivity, so most mainstream consumer brands should avoid it.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News70%
Politics30%
Formats
interview, news briefing, co-hosted discussion
Tone
analytical, critical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
65 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 594 Apple ratings suggest the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a show under two years old and a Substack-hosted feed; Podcast Index popularity 9 and a 817,000-subscriber newsletter support the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening in the Iran and Gaza wars?How do U.S. politics and foreign policy connect to current conflicts?What do the upcoming U.S. primaries mean for foreign policy?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 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
Yes

The website page links to a Substack subscription model with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover war, genocide, and military action, such as 'Three Years of Genocide' and 'Saudi-Backed Forces ROUTED in Yemen', so violence and political content are flagged.

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: 62 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence23 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team. www.dropsitenews.com
Drop Site Livestream's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Drop Site Livestream

Drop Site Livestream is the podcast of Drop Site News, a Substack publication hosted by Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim, according to the feed and the show's website. It covers independent reporting on war and politics in the United States and internationally, with recent episodes focusing on the Iran and Gaza conflicts. The show has 35 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 73 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 594 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. The website states that the Substack publication has over 817,000 subscribers. Audience figures are estimated: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.

Based on the dossier, the show suits brands seeking subscription or newsletter sign-ups, or awareness among politically engaged adults. Estimated rates run about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

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

Questions about Drop Site Livestream

How much does Drop Site Livestream charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Drop Site Livestream about?

The show offers independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and internationally, hosted by Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim from Drop Site News. Recent episodes cover the Iran and Gaza conflicts.

How do I contact Drop Site Livestream 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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