Have I Got News For Your Ears
Have I Got News For Your Ears is a weekly CNN comedy news quiz hosted by Michael Ian Black, with a rotating panel of guests testing their knowledge of current events. The show has 86 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median length near 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a mid-roll rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Weekly news-comedy audience, hosted by Michael Ian Black, backed by CNN
- Consistent weekly episodes of about 38 minutes across 86 episodes, with the feed updated every seven days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 166 ratings, with 153 of them five-star
- Guests from journalism, comedy and politics give the show a broad, current-events-literate audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel quiz, co-hosted banter, guest interview
- Tone
- satirical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CNN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by CNN Podcasts with no funding links.
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The feed is flagged explicit and recent titles include charged political content such as "Trump Rages At CNN's Kaitlan Collins!" and "Trump to Iran: \"Take Out\" San Diego!", with frequent exclamation-driven political satire.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/have-i-got-news-for-y… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1800025136 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY5503481559 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Guilfoyle Resigns! & Trump & Putin’s Diesel Deal! | 2026-10-14 | 38 min |
| HIGFNY: Rosebud Baker and Larry Wilmore | 2026-10-12 | 48 min |
| Trump to Iran: "Take Out" San Diego! | 2026-10-07 | 38 min |
| HIGNFY: Ashley Allison and Dave Foley | 2026-10-05 | 49 min |
| 2026 Midterm Election Countdown! | 2026-09-30 | 38 min |
| Trump Rages At CNN's Kaitlan Collins! | 2026-09-23 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A comedy podcast serving up a smart and edgy take on the news of the week. Each week, Michael Ian Black is joined by a rotating collection of guests to test their knowledge of current events and share behind-the-scenes secrets. Also in this feed, Have I Got News For You, the showcast.
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About Have I Got News For Your Ears
Have I Got News For Your Ears is a comedy podcast from CNN Podcasts that offers a sharp, edgy take on the week's news. Michael Ian Black hosts the show, which is listed on the CNN website, and each episode brings in a rotating set of guests who test their knowledge of current events and share behind-the-scenes stories. The feed holds 86 episodes released about every seven days, with a median length of roughly 38 minutes, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average from 166 ratings.
According to the feed and the CNN website, the show mixes news commentary with comedy, and the feed also carries the Have I Got News For You showcast. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward news-aware adults in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so CNN is the only named brand.
For brands, the show's estimated audience supports a rate of about $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll. It suits news, streaming and entertainment advertisers looking for an engaged adult audience that follows current events.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Have I Got News For Your Ears can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Have I Got News For Your Ears
How much does Have I Got News For Your Ears charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the buyer and the placement.
What is Have I Got News For Your Ears about?
It is a weekly comedy news show from CNN Podcasts, hosted by Michael Ian Black, with rotating guests who test their knowledge of current events and share behind-the-scenes stories.
How do I contact Have I Got News For Your Ears about sponsoring an episode?
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