Humankind on Public Radio, hosted by David Freudberg, is a weekly documentary series from Human Media in Belmont, Massachusetts, covering personal growth, recovery, spirituality, social justice and health. With 78 episodes and typical length near 29 minutes, it has an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running documentary series with a loyal, reflective audience and strong ratings
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 167 ratings, with 153 five-star reviews
- Weekly high-production documentaries averaging about 29 minutes since 2015
- Distributed through public radio networks with broad reach across US stations
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative documentary, interview, archival audio
- Tone
- thoughtful, uplifting
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to a donation page on humanmedia.org, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover addiction recovery, prisoners, and the Jan. 6 pardons, while the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.humanmedia.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id806933156 |
| RSS feed | www.humankindpodcast.org/pc/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Prisoners to Heal, Pt1 | 2026-10-15 | 32 min |
| Libraries Reimagined, Pt3 | 2026-10-08 | 28 min |
| The Illumination of Rumi | 2026-10-01 | 29 min |
| Uncommon Ground, Pt2 | 2026-09-24 | 27 min |
| Uncommon Ground, Pt1 | 2026-09-17 | 28 min |
| The Power of the Pardon, Pt2 | 2026-09-10 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Weekly podcast from public radio’s award-winning program Humankind
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About Humankind on Public Radio
Humankind on Public Radio is a weekly documentary podcast produced by David Freudberg at Human Media in Belmont, Massachusetts, according to the show's website. Episodes cover spirituality, social conscience, recovery, health and history, and typically run about 29 minutes. The show has published 78 episodes since 2015 on a roughly seven-day cadence.
The website describes Freudberg as executive producer of more than 800 productions, most broadcast on NPR, and says the Library of Congress acquired the Humankind Collection in 2023. Apple Podcasts lists 167 ratings with an average of 4.8.
Listeners are likely mature, reflective adults interested in social issues and personal growth. These audience figures are estimates, not published data. The show has no sponsors in its feed and accepts donations. Rates are estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, suiting mission-driven brands, wellness products and nonprofit campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Humankind on Public Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Humankind on Public Radio
How much does Humankind on Public Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and campaign terms.
What is Humankind on Public Radio about?
It is a weekly documentary series covering spirituality, social justice, addiction recovery, health and history. Episodes are typically about 29 minutes and produced by David Freudberg in Massachusetts.
How do I contact Humankind on Public Radio about sponsoring an episode?
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