CBC's IDEAS, hosted by Nahlah Ayed, is a long-running documentary and interview show on history, politics, science, culture and society. It has 237 episodes, releases on weekdays, and typical episodes run about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running CBC documentary show with a dedicated, thoughtful weekday audience
- 237 episodes with a daily weekday release schedule and steady output since the show's CBC Radio roots.
- Consistent 54-minute documentaries and interviews give a sponsor a long, attentive listen.
- 298 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative documentary, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- thoughtful, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CBC
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show is published by CBC, a public broadcaster, and no funding links are listed.
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Episodes cover authoritarianism, war in Gaza and separatism, such as 'Bearing Witness: Canadian Doctors in Gaza', which carries political and violence-related subject matter.
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.cbc.ca/radio/ideas |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id151485663 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/ideas.xml |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tech billionaires are betting on a coming apocalypse | 2026-10-16 | 54 min |
| Are Alberta’s separatists guilty of 'moral treason'? | 2026-10-15 | 54 min |
| What draws a new immigrant to Quebec separatism? | 2026-10-14 | 54 min |
| To become a Cascadian, just look south. Or north. | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| Bureaumania: A 'Granular' Look at Corporate Red Tape | 2026-10-12 | 54 min |
| Can empathy be dangerous? | 2026-10-09 | 55 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an…
About Ideas
IDEAS is a documentary and interview podcast from CBC, hosted by Nahlah Ayed. According to the feed and the CBC website, it covers politics, history, science, society and culture through immersive documentaries and conversations with notable thinkers. The show has 237 episodes, releases new episodes on weekdays, and typical episodes run about 54 minutes.
The show's audience is estimated, not published. Based on 298 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars, the show's estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a listener base that skews older and is concentrated in Canada. No sponsors are visible in the feed or episode titles, and CBC is the only named publisher.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates runs about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits brands in publishing, education and professional services that want a serious, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ideas can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ideas
How much does IDEAS charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's acceptance of sponsorship.
What is IDEAS about?
IDEAS is a CBC documentary and interview podcast hosted by Nahlah Ayed. It covers politics, history, science, society and culture, with episodes of about 54 minutes released on weekdays.
How do I contact IDEAS about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, though a public broadcaster may decline direct sponsorship.
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