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Headlines From The Times, produced by L.A. Times Studios, delivers daily bite-sized breakdowns of Los Angeles Times news covering politics, climate, entertainment, sports and business. The show has 600 episodes with a cadence of about one every two days and a median length of roughly four minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode (estimated).

Why brands sponsor Headlines From The Times

Daily Los Angeles Times news briefing reaching California-focused listeners

  • Publisher-backed show from L.A. Times Studios with 600 episodes since December 2021
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 546 ratings, with daily updates
  • Short episodes of about four minutes suit a concise, single host-read spot
Best forregional brand awarenesslocal business and servicesfinancial and consumer products
Watch forPolitical and violence-heavy headlines may not suit every brand, and download estimates are indirect.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Politics20%
Business and Finance10%
Sports10%
Formats
news briefing, headline roundup, series trailer
Tone
informative, concise
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
3 to 5 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 546 Apple ratings suggest the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a show under five years old, with a high-quality studio production, daily-news cadence and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 supporting the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the news todayHow do California political developments affect residentsWhat do recent economic and sports headlines mean
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
L.A. Times Studios
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is the Los Angeles Times itself.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Titles cover political and violent news such as 'Trump Sued Over White House Press Ban' and the feed carries no explicit flag, so political and violence ratings reflect news coverage.

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: 41 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
Headlines From The Times's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Headlines From The Times

Headlines From The Times is a daily news briefing produced by L.A. Times Studios, the audio arm of the Los Angeles Times. Each episode gives a short breakdown of the day's top stories from California and beyond, covering politics, climate, entertainment, sports and business. The feed lists 600 episodes released about every two days, with a median length of roughly four minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.1 average rating from 546 ratings and daily updates. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and listeners are likely to be Californians and news-focused adults. The show carries no sponsor mentions in its feed, so the publisher appears to be its own advertiser.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits brands seeking regional awareness among news-following Californians, particularly in financial and consumer categories.

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

Questions about Headlines From The Times

How much does Headlines From The Times charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Headlines From The Times about?

It is a daily news briefing from L.A. Times Studios that summarizes the day's top stories from California and beyond, covering politics, climate, entertainment, sports and business in short episodes.

How do I contact Headlines From The Times 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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