Economics Explained
Economics Explained is an episodic show from an economist's point of view on countries, policies and decisions, covering topics such as Cuba, Taiwan and OPEC. The feed lists 306 episodes, released about every five days, with a median length of roughly 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsor rate of about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged economics audience of 159 Apple ratings averaging 4.4 stars
- 306 episodes since July 2020 give a deep, consistent back catalogue.
- Median episode runs about 20 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
- Topics like geopolitics and business attract listeners who are researching decisions.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover war, bombing and political collapse (for example, 'Dubai Was An Economic Miracle, Then They Got Bombed'), handled in an economic frame rather than graphic detail; the explicit flag is 0.
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 | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/economicsexplain… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1524223574 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML8374689970 |
Benchmark score: 63 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba Was Barely Holding On… And Then The Oil Ran Out | 2026-10-12 | 22 min |
| How Kim Jong Un "Accidentally" Fixed North Korea's Economy | 2026-10-05 | 19 min |
| The Economy Gave Up On Young People ... It's Starting To Show | 2026-09-28 | 21 min |
| Does Taiwan Have Dutch Disease? | 2026-09-23 | 18 min |
| Why Are Countries Abandoning OPEC? | 2026-09-21 | 15 min |
| Uruguay Has No Resources, But They're Rich | 2026-09-16 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.
About Economics Explained
Economics Explained is an episodic podcast that examines countries, policies and economic decisions from the perspective of an economist. Episodes cover topics including Cuba, Taiwan, OPEC and the economic effects of recent wars, presented as short, informative solo explainers. The feed, hosted on Megaphone, lists 306 episodes released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 20 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 159 ratings averaging 4.4 stars.
The show's website and feed do not name the host, and no sponsors are visible in the feed. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 44, largely in the United States and the United Kingdom, though this is an estimate. Based on rating signals, downloads are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, depending on final download numbers. The show suits business education, personal finance and fintech brands seeking an engaged audience interested in economic policy.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Economics Explained can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Economics Explained
How much does Economics Explained charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200. Exact rates depend on the show's own download figures and should be confirmed with the publisher.
What is Economics Explained about?
Economics Explained examines countries, policies and economic decisions from an economist's point of view. Episodes are short solo explainers covering topics such as geopolitics, business and macroeconomic trends.
How do I contact Economics Explained 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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