FT News Briefing, from the Financial Times newsroom, rundown of the most important global business and economic stories for the coming day. Roughly 1,000 episodes published on a weekday-morning cadence, typical length about 13 minutes (median 775 seconds). Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Estimated rate $90 to $625 per episode. Distinctive detail: a weekday cadence tied to the Financial Times brand.
Daily business briefing from the Financial Times, reaching an engaged finance-minded weekday audience
- Published every weekday with roughly 1,000 episodes in the feed and a consistent morning slot.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 518 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Short episodes around 13 minutes suit a single mid-roll host read without crowding the content.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news rundown, solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 11 to 15 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Financial TimesAcast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the Financial Times as publisher and Acast as host.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover geopolitics, elections and conflict (for example 'Houthis attack Riyadh airport') in a news register, with no explicit flags.
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 | ft.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438449989 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/73fe3ede-5c5c-4850-… |
Benchmark score: 40 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Wolf on the US midterms: Is American democracy safe? | 2026-10-17 | 43 min |
| Investors fret over AI debt | 2026-10-16 | 12 min |
| Zelenskyy doesn’t mince words about Trump | 2026-10-15 | 14 min |
| France’s Marine Le Pen readies for fight with EU | 2026-10-14 | 15 min |
| An election supercycle could push Europe to the right | 2026-10-13 | 12 min |
| Houthis attack Riyadh airport | 2026-10-12 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About FT News Briefing
FT News Briefing is a weekday podcast from the Financial Times newsroom that rundown the most important global business stories for the coming day. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, with the latest published on 17 October 2026, and the typical episode runs about 13 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 518 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5, and the show is listed under News and Business News.
The show is published under the Financial Times brand and hosted on Acast. Recent episodes cover bond markets, AI investment, US and European politics, and Middle East oil, in a news-briefing format. The feed names no individual hosts, so the Financial Times is the credited publisher.
Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple rating count and cadence (estimate). Named sponsors were not seen in the feed. A single host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, and suits financial services and B2B brands seeking a business-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FT News Briefing can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FT News Briefing
How much does FT News Briefing charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is FT News Briefing about?
FT News Briefing is a weekday podcast from the Financial Times newsroom that summarizes the most important global business and economic stories for the day, typically in about 13 minutes.
How do I contact FT News Briefing about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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