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Gaslit Nation

Podcast · www.patreon.com/gaslit · EN
Hosted by Andrea Chalupa

Gaslit Nation, hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, offers analysis and historical context on the news, focusing on politics, authoritarianism and global affairs. The show has 714 episodes released roughly every 3.4 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Gaslit Nation

Long-running political analysis show with a loyal 4.7-rated audience across 714 episodes

  • Over 3,900 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating a committed listener base.
  • Weekly-plus cadence over eight years gives sponsors sustained presence in a news and politics feed.
  • Long episodes around 44 minutes allow for full host-read mid-roll placements.
Best forcivic and news-adjacent brandssubscription news or media products
Watch forHeavily political content may not suit brands that avoid partisan adjacency.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News45%
Politics40%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, co-hosted analysis
Tone
analytical, urgent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 3,938 Apple ratings, which falls in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, consistent with 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode; 714 episodes, weekly-plus cadence, top Podcast Index popularity bucket, and Libsyn hosting support the lower-middle of that band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening with the 2026 election and efforts to interfere with it?How do authoritarian tactics and Russian influence operate in the US?What accountability exists for political figures such as Trump, Jared Kushner and JD Vance?
Age
12%18-24
26%25-34
24%35-44
38%45+
Gender
52%women
48%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon link in the description and website field supports listener funding; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles are political analysis with no profanity flagged; the political content is strongly partisan in tone, so it is rated high.

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: 76 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence26 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America about Russia and election hacking before the 2016 election.
Gaslit Nation's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Gaslit Nation

Gaslit Nation is a politics and news analysis podcast hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, as described on the show's feed and Patreon page. The show has released 714 episodes since June 2018, with new episodes roughly every 3.4 days and a median length of about 44 minutes. It covers authoritarianism, election security, US politics and global affairs with historical context rather than breaking-news outrage.

According to the feed description, Chalupa is an expert on authoritarian states who warned about Russian interference and election hacking before 2016. The show carries a 4.7 average rating from 3,938 Apple Podcasts ratings. Audience figures are estimates, not published download counts, and suggest roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors were named in the feed, and the show is funded through Patreon. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Brands in civic, news-subscription or media categories are the most natural fit.

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

Questions about Gaslit Nation

How much does Gaslit Nation charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. These are estimates derived from Apple ratings, not published figures.

What is Gaslit Nation about?

Gaslit Nation is a politics and news analysis podcast hosted by Andrea Chalupa. It covers authoritarianism, US politics, election security and global affairs with historical context and analysis.

How do I contact Gaslit Nation 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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