Here & Now Anytime
Here & Now Anytime, produced by NPR and WBUR, is a daily news podcast hosted by Robin Young and Scott Tong. It covers current affairs, politics, climate, health and technology. The feed holds 50 episodes, released daily, with a median length of about 22 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Daily national news from NPR and WBUR, with a large established public radio audience
- Daily episodes across 50 entries keep sponsor messages in front of a steady audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 960 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Median episode of about 22 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news roundup, interview, reported feature
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link in the feed points to NPR+ membership ('Support NPR by enrolling in NPR+!').
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Recent titles cover execution, ICE shootings and midterm politics, so violence and political content are present but reported in a news register.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510051/here-x26-now |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id426698661 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510051/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 'The Muppets' turn 50 | 2026-10-16 | 30 min |
| Does Ukraine still trust the U.S.? | 2026-10-15 | 22 min |
| Michael Lewis on the ‘Blockers’ who fought DOGE | 2026-10-14 | 15 min |
| Where Republicans are spending their energy — and money — before midte | 2026-10-13 | 28 min |
| Author Tommy Orange confronts the phenomenon of 'pretendians' | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
| Is universal child care working in New Mexico? | 2026-10-09 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
About Here & Now Anytime
Here & Now Anytime is a daily news podcast produced by NPR and WBUR and hosted by Robin Young and Scott Tong. According to the feed, it covers current events, politics, climate, health and technology in episodes that run about 22 minutes at the median. The show has 50 episodes in its feed, with a new release each day.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.1 average from 960 ratings, and the show has been listed there since 2011. Listener figures are not published. Based on the ratings volume and the show's public radio backing, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward listeners aged 45 and over. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the only funding link points to NPR+ membership.
Brands seeking national news-minded listeners could book a host-read mid-roll at an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode. Institutions, financial services and nonprofit causes are the most likely fit, subject to the network's advertising policies.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Here & Now Anytime can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Here & Now Anytime
How much does Here & Now Anytime charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current advertising policies and any network approval.
What is Here & Now Anytime about?
Here & Now Anytime is a daily news podcast from NPR and WBUR, hosted by Robin Young and Scott Tong. It covers current events, politics, climate, health and technology in episodes of about 22 minutes.
How do I contact Here & Now Anytime 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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