EconTalk is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Russ Roberts, covering economics, philosophy, history, health and culture with authors and scholars. The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes since 2007, each around 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $360 to $1,500. It is published by the Library of Economics and Liberty, with transcripts at EconTalk.org.
Long-running, highly rated interview show for curious, educated listeners
- Weekly episodes since 2007 and more than 1,000 in the archive show unusual consistency.
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,258 ratings at 4.7, with 3,419 of them five-star.
- Estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, with a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- thoughtful, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Titles such as Hamas and the Future of Gaza and Public Choice and Politics Without Romance show political and conflict discussion, in a measured interview format.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | simplecast.econtalk.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id135066958 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/wgl4xEgL |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Fertility Collapse (with Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 11 min |
| Addiction, Faith, and the Limits of Willpower (with Meghan O'Gieblyn) | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 9 min |
| Public Choice and Politics Without Romance (with Mike Munger) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 20 min |
| The Death of Reading (with James Marriott) | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 5 min |
| Incentives Are for Losers (with Adam Mastroianni) | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 5 min |
| Meritocracy, Exams, and the Knowledge That Matters (with Daisy Christo | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data,…
About EconTalk
EconTalk, subtitled Conversations for the Curious, is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Russ Roberts, described in the feed as affiliated with Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. Guests include authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers and economists. Recent episodes cover fertility decline, public choice, reading, meritocracy and the Iliad. The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes since October 2007.
Episodes arrive every Monday and run about 70 minutes at the median. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average from 4,258 ratings. The show is published by the Library of Economics and Liberty, hosted on Simplecast, with transcripts at EconTalk.org per the description. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and age. No sponsors were found in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is priced at $360 to $1,500 per episode. It suits books, courses, tools and services aimed at curious, educated listeners who follow long-form discussion.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. EconTalk can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about EconTalk
How much does EconTalk charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on 20,000 to 60,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing is set by the publisher.
What is EconTalk about?
EconTalk is a weekly conversation show hosted by Russ Roberts. Guests include authors, doctors, historians, philosophers and economists, discussing topics from health care and data to consciousness, the Middle East and the 2008 financial crisis.
How do I contact EconTalk about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which saves tracking down the right person at the Library of Economics and Liberty.
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