Front Burner, produced by CBC, is a daily news podcast hosted by Jayme Poisson that explores stories in Canada and abroad through interviews with reporters and experts. It has about 1,000 episodes, published Monday to Friday, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), so the rate is roughly $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Daily Canadian news audience with CBC credibility and high-quality production
- Daily Monday to Friday releases across more than 1,000 episodes build a consistent habit of listening.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 3.9 from 248 ratings signals an engaged, news-literate listener base.
- Interviews with reporters and experts suit sponsors who want an informed, serious context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert analysis, news briefing
- Tone
- serious, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 26 to 40 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
Recent titles cover violent extremism ('764: the violent extremist network targeting kids online') and war and conflict ('Why Russia has Europe on edge'), and frequently address partisan politics ('Politics! Carney in Alberta').
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbc.ca/frontburner |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1439621628 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/frontburner.xml |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Politics! Carney in Alberta, Stelco showdown | 2026-10-16 | 29 min |
| Is the world locked in an energy war? | 2026-10-15 | 29 min |
| The other nine referendum questions in Alberta | 2026-10-14 | 27 min |
| Is AI inevitable? Jill Lepore says no | 2026-10-13 | 35 min |
| How gambling became the game | 2026-10-12 | 39 min |
| Brazil rides the 'Donroe Doctrine's' orange wave | 2026-10-09 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host Jayme Poisson talks with the smartest people covering the biggest stories to help you understand what’s going on.
About Front Burner
Front Burner is a daily news podcast from CBC, hosted by Jayme Poisson according to the show's feed and episode titles. Each weekday episode features conversations with reporters and experts on stories shaping Canada and the world, with recent episodes covering federal and provincial politics, trade, energy and international affairs. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes with a median length of roughly 29 minutes, and the show is updated semiweekly on Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts shows a rating of 3.9 from 248 ratings. Based on that rating count, CBC's network backing and the show's cadence, the audience is estimated at roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing Canadian and aged 35 and over. This is an estimate, not a published figure. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.
At an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $900 to $2,000 on Starbooked's rate model. This suits brands that want a Canadian news audience with a serious editorial context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Front Burner can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Front Burner
How much does Front Burner charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode. These figures are estimates derived from Apple rating counts and show signals, not published numbers.
What is Front Burner about?
Front Burner is a daily news podcast from CBC that features conversations with reporters and experts about stories in Canada and around the world, released Monday to Friday.
How do I contact Front Burner 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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