Haaretz Podcast, hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer, is a weekly English-language show from the Israeli daily Haaretz covering Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, with a heavy focus on the 2026 election campaign. It has 100 episodes released about every 3.5 days, with a median length of roughly 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range: $120 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad. Distinctive detail: a multi-guest analysis format with interviews and pieces from its own newsroom.
Weekly English analysis of Israeli politics from a major national newspaper.
- Episodes come from Haaretz journalists and guests drawn from its newsroom and commentary desk.
- Roughly 36-minute episodes released about every 3.5 days, with 100 episodes in the feed.
- 288 Apple ratings averaging 4.3 stars indicate a committed listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, narrative analysis
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only Haaretz as the publisher.
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Recent titles cover the Israeli election, settler violence, the West Bank and the Gaza war, which carry high political and violence-related subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.haaretz.com/israel-news/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1440719849 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/397b9456-4f75-450… |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 'Israel should stay out of Trump’s oil war. Netanyahu is doing the opp | 2026-10-16 | 29 min |
| 'The most AI'd campaign the world has ever seen': The Israeli far righ | 2026-10-12 | 36 min |
| 'The worst gamble in Israeli military history': Amos Harel on the fail | 2026-10-07 | 37 min |
| How the Flydubai midair attack gave Netanyahu an election boost | 2026-10-05 | 40 min |
| Why Netanyahu's rivals have a unity problem – and a big Arab party pro | 2026-09-30 | 37 min |
| Yuval Abraham on 'NAZA' storm, 'unhinged' Netanyahu and why he wants t | 2026-09-26 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
From Haaretz – Israel's oldest daily newspaper – a weekly podcast in English on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World, hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer.
About Haaretz Podcast
Haaretz Podcast is a weekly English-language show from Haaretz, Israel's oldest daily newspaper, covering Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer according to the show description, it features analysis and interviews, often built around the 2026 Israeli election. The feed lists 100 episodes released about every 3.5 days, with a median length of roughly 36 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 288 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, and the show is listed there since 2018. The publisher is Haaretz, and the show is hosted on Omny. Listener figures are estimates: the 288 ratings suggest roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely split between Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $120 to $620 per episode, which suits news, education and professional-services brands seeking an engaged policy audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Haaretz Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Haaretz Podcast
How much does Haaretz Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $120 to $620 per episode. Final rates depend on the sponsorship terms and are not published.
What is Haaretz Podcast about?
Haaretz Podcast is a weekly English show from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, covering Israeli politics, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Recent episodes focus heavily on the 2026 Israeli election.
How do I contact Haaretz Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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