Heritage Explains
Heritage Explains, published by The Heritage Foundation, breaks down US policy issues at a 101 level with guests from the organization. It has 481 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 22 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Policy explainers from a major think tank reach engaged, politically attentive US listeners weekly
- 481 episodes released roughly weekly, with consistent mid-length interviews.
- Apple Podcasts shows 844 ratings with a 4.7 average.
- Guests are named experts from The Heritage Foundation, giving the show a clear institutional voice.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert explainer
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover elections, the Supreme Court and immigration policy, which are openly political; the feed is flagged explicit=1 but no profanity-driven content is evident in the titles.
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.spreaker.com/podcast/heritage-explains--7179… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1235768753 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/7179216/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 97 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why is France on Fire? | Nile Gardiner | 2026-10-14 | 28 min |
| Are We Winning the War on Fraud? | Dan Kowalski | 2026-10-07 | 24 min |
| Should We be Friends With China? | Jeff Smith | 2026-09-30 | 34 min |
| Is AI Going to Wipe Out Humanity? | Jay Richards | 2026-09-23 | 37 min |
| How Do We Fix America's Elections? | Ken Cuccinelli | 2026-09-16 | 25 min |
| Can America Keep the Lights On? | Jack Spencer | 2026-09-09 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike.
About Heritage Explains
Heritage Explains is a weekly podcast from The Heritage Foundation that breaks down major US policy issues at a 101 level. Each episode features a named expert from the organization discussing a news story or policy debate, with episodes typically running 15 to 35 minutes. The feed lists 481 episodes since April 2017, according to the RSS feed.
The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 844 ratings and a 4.7 average, per Apple Podcasts. Audience size is not published; the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings and show history, and the audience composition is an estimate. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
The show suits brands seeking placement among policy-interested US adults. A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heritage Explains can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heritage Explains
How much does Heritage Explains charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated pricing is $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Heritage Explains about?
Heritage Explains is a weekly podcast from The Heritage Foundation that explains US policy issues and news stories at a 101 level, using named guest experts from the organization.
How do I contact Heritage Explains 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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