Five Minute News, hosted by Anthony Davis and distributed by the MeidasTouch Network, covers daily US and world news with a commentary angle. It has about 1,000 episodes, published roughly daily, typically 9 to 12 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), implying a sponsorship rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. One distinctive detail is its large Apple Podcasts rating base of 437 ratings averaging 4.8 stars.
Daily US politics and world news audience with a dedicated, highly rated listener base
- About 1,000 episodes published roughly daily, giving frequent ad inventory.
- 437 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run 9 to 12 minutes, suiting a single host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news commentary
- Tone
- urgent, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 9 to 12 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MeidasTouch Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed names MeidasTouch Network as author, which is the network publisher rather than a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles cover military execution, war in Ukraine and Iran, and election subversion, which is politically charged and dark in subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.fiveminute.news |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1471715443 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/fiveminutenews |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Distraction: How Trump Could Disrupt the Midterms | 2026-10-17 | 12 min |
| Starshield Warfare: How Trump and Musk Left Ukraine Defenseless. | 2026-10-16 | 10 min |
| Inside Trump’s 2026 Strategy: Why Election Night Won't Stop the Coup | 2026-10-14 | 9 min |
| Trump’s Fake Energy Ceasefire: Is His Russian Diesel Deal a Betrayal o | 2026-10-13 | 9 min |
| The Pentagon Plans to Livestream a Military Execution: The Unprecedent | 2026-10-10 | 9 min |
| Strategic Betrayal: Trump Buys Diesel from Enemy Russia in Desperate M | 2026-10-10 | 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world, truthfully told by Anthony Davis.
About FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Five Minute News is a daily news podcast hosted by Anthony Davis and published through the MeidasTouch Network. According to its feed and website, it covers US politics, world affairs, and trade and military developments in short commentary episodes. The show has about 1,000 episodes, updated roughly every day, with episodes typically running 9 to 12 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 437 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, and the show has been listed since July 2019. Audience figures are estimates only: the show likely reaches around 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, skewing toward US adults aged 35 and over. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands seeking a politically engaged news audience, particularly media and subscription products, are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FIVE MINUTE NEWS can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FIVE MINUTE NEWS
How much does Five Minute News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is Five Minute News about?
Five Minute News is a daily news and commentary podcast hosted by Anthony Davis, covering US politics, world affairs and related policy topics in episodes of about 9 to 12 minutes.
How do I contact Five Minute News 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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