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Foreign Policy Live

Podcast · foreignpolicy.com/live · EN
Hosted by Ravi Agrawal

Foreign Policy Live, hosted by Foreign Policy editor in chief Ravi Agrawal, features weekly interviews and debates on world affairs, from U.S.-China relations to conflict and diplomacy. The show has 240 episodes, released roughly every six days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Foreign Policy Live

Weekly foreign policy interviews for a highly engaged, decision-making news audience

  • 240 episodes with a steady weekly cadence and median length near 41 minutes.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 584 ratings averaging 4.0 stars, indicating a committed listener base.
  • Guests include leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners, with Ravi Agrawal as host.
Best forB2B and professional serviceseducation and executive trainingpublishing and subscription products
Watch forPolitically charged content may not suit consumer brands seeking neutral adjacency.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Politics30%
Business and Finance10%
Formats
interview, panel discussion, debate
Tone
analytical, serious
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 45 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 episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 584 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000 ratings, 5,000 to 25,000 downloads), 240 episodes, a weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting and a publisher-backed news brand; no sponsor signals.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the current state of U.S. foreign policy under TrumpHow are China and the U.S. competing on technology and AIHow do conflicts in Ukraine, Iran and the Middle East affect global order
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Foreign Policy
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes the Foreign Policy magazine subscription used to attend live sessions.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episodes discuss war, munitions and conflict, as in 'Why America Is Running Out of Munitions' and 'Can Ukraine Win in Russia?', and cover U.S. politics directly.

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: 92 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers…
Foreign Policy Live's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Foreign Policy Live

Foreign Policy Live is a weekly interview and debate show from Foreign Policy magazine, hosted by its editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode features analysts and practitioners discussing world affairs, including U.S.-China relations, conflict, diplomacy and the energy crisis. The feed lists 240 episodes released about every six days, with a median length of roughly 41 minutes.

The show holds a 4.0-star average from 584 ratings on Apple Podcasts, a signal of a committed audience. Listeners are likely policy-literate adults in the United States and other English-speaking countries, though this is an estimate, not measured data. Foreign Policy is also linked to live subscriber events on the show's website.

No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, suited to B2B, education and publishing brands. Source: the show's RSS feed, website and Apple Podcasts listing.

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

Questions about Foreign Policy Live

How much does Foreign Policy Live charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published by the show.

What is Foreign Policy Live about?

Foreign Policy Live is a weekly podcast from Foreign Policy magazine, hosted by Ravi Agrawal. It features interviews and debates on world affairs, including U.S.-China relations, conflict, diplomacy and global economics.

How do I contact Foreign Policy Live 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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