Have You Heard
Have You Heard is hosted by journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider, who examine US public school policy one issue at a time. The show has 225 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Engaged education policy listeners who trust two expert hosts
- 225 episodes since 2016, with a 4.9 average rating from 480 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Hosts are a journalist and a scholar, which suits credible education and family-services brands
- Episodes run about 44 minutes, long enough for a fully developed host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, issue analysis, news commentary
- Tone
- witty, informed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Patreon funding link (patreon.com/HaveYouHeardPodcast), and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as '#215 The Fight Over Sex Education' and '#206 Race Science is Back' cover contested policy topics, but the content is analytical and not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/HaveYouHeardPodcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1080145136 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2013… |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #225 Canary in a Coalmine | 2026-10-01 | 45 min |
| #224 Order in the Court | 2026-09-17 | 35 min |
| #223 Budget Committee! | 2026-08-27 | 42 min |
| #222 On the Clock | 2026-08-06 | 44 min |
| #221 Conservative Civic Centers Are All the Rage | 2026-07-16 | 35 min |
| #220 Waste, Fraud and Abuse | 2026-06-11 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Occasionally funny and periodically informative, Have You Heard features journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider as they explore the age-old quest to finally fix the nation's public schools, one policy issue at a time.
About Have You Heard
Have You Heard is a podcast hosted by journalist Jennifer Berkshire and scholar Jack Schneider, who explore the nation's public school system one policy issue at a time. The show is episodic and conversational, with co-hosted banter and issue analysis. Episodes arrive about every two weeks, typically running 35 to 50 minutes, and the feed lists 225 episodes since January 2016. The show has 480 Apple Podcasts ratings with an average of 4.9.
The audience is estimated, not published: Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on the Apple rating count and the show's age and cadence. Listeners are likely adults with an interest in education policy, with a majority aged 35 and over. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show's only listed funding link is a Patreon page. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor would be paying for access to a focused education audience. Brands in education publishing, learning materials and family services should consider this show. Source: the RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Have You Heard can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Have You Heard
How much does Have You Heard charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is set through the show's contact.
What is Have You Heard about?
Have You Heard is a podcast hosted by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider that examines US public school policy one issue at a time, with roughly 35 to 50 minute episodes every two weeks.
How do I contact Have You Heard about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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