How Is This Better? is hosted by Akilah Hughes and covers American politics, technology, culture and society, critically examining claims made by public figures and tech companies. The show has 47 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 27 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Politically engaged, culturally literate listeners who take critical commentary seriously
- Weekly episodes of about 27 minutes build a steady, returning audience.
- Recent topics span politics, AI, sports betting and pop culture, giving a broad reach.
- Apple Podcasts shows 272 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a strong sign of engaged listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, bonus replay episodes
- Tone
- critical, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 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
Episodes discuss gun violence and partisan figures such as Donald Trump in titles like 'We Stopped Talking About Gun Control – The Shootings Never Stopped', and the feed is not flagged explicit, so political content is rated high.
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 | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNI7288448115 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1815792142 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNI7288448115 |
Benchmark score: 56 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling took over sports. Now what? | 2026-10-10 | 25 min |
| The Dystopian World of AI Relationships is Here | 2026-09-18 | 27 min |
| I Was Right About Yosemite. | 2026-09-04 | 22 min |
| Ariana Grande, Ozempic, and the End of Body Positivity | 2026-08-28 | 18 min |
| Inside Hollywood's Not-So-Secret Hideout | 2026-08-07 | 24 min |
| How Love Island Exposed the American Literacy Crisis | 2026-07-24 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?
About How Is This Better?
How Is This Better? is a weekly society and culture podcast from COURIER, hosted by Akilah Hughes according to the show's feed. Each episode questions claims made by politicians, tech figures and cultural influencers, covering American politics, AI, sports and entertainment. The feed lists 47 episodes with a median length of about 27 minutes, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows 272 ratings averaging 4.6 stars.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults in the United States, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed or on Apple Podcasts. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read ad would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
The show suits brands in technology, media and civic causes that want to reach an audience interested in current affairs. Brands that are comfortable with political content and critical commentary are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. How Is This Better? can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about How Is This Better?
How much does How Is This Better? charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Actual rates depend on the agreement with the show.
What is How Is This Better? about?
The show is a weekly society and culture podcast that critically examines claims by politicians, tech figures and cultural influencers. Topics include American politics, AI, sports and pop culture.
How do I contact How Is This Better? 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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