Impolitic with John Heilemann
Impolitic with John Heilemann is a twice-weekly political interview podcast from Audacy and Puck, hosted by John Heilemann. The feed lists 415 episodes, typically about 81 minutes. Guests range from politicians to authors and athletes. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and host-read mid-roll runs about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Apple Podcasts shows 4,444 ratings averaging 4.8.
A twice-weekly political interview show with a large, engaged adult audience
- 415 episodes since 2020 and a 4.8 Apple rating across 4,444 ratings suggest a loyal, established listener base.
- Episodes average about 81 minutes, giving a host-read mid-roll plenty of attention from listeners.
- Backed by Audacy and Puck, with guests from politics, tech, media and sports broadening the audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AudacyPuck
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed beyond the Audacy and Puck network credit in the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The show is a political interview program, with titles such as 'Mark Hertling: Trump on the World Stage is WAY Beyond Embarrassing' and mild vulgarity in 'Will California Kick Its Billionaires in the Bollocks?'
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.audacy.com/podcast/hell-high-water-with-john… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529346075 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacynetwork/hell-hig… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Neera Tanden: J.D. Vance’s Projections, Hasan Piker's Fixations & the | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 21 min |
| Anand Giridharadas: Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny, Donald Trump & The Pol | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 29 min |
| Anthony Scaramucci: “He Wants Them to Lose” | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 11 min |
| Marques Johnson: Crenshaw Chronicles, HOF Snubs & White Men Who Still | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 2 min |
| Nitasha Tiku: Self-Regulation, Rogue Agents & Mainstreaming the AI Apo | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 21 min |
| Mark Hertling: Trump on the World Stage is WAY Beyond Embarrassing | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and influence in America on this twice-weekly interview show, taking you behind the scenes and beyond the headlines with the people who shape and shift our culture: icons and up-and-comers, incumbents and insurgents, moguls and machers in the…
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About Impolitic with John Heilemann
Impolitic with John Heilemann is an interview podcast from Audacy and Puck. According to the feed, host John Heilemann is Puck's chief political columnist, an MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst and a best-selling author. Episodes are long conversations with politicians, writers, athletes and executives, with recent titles featuring Neera Tanden, Naomi Klein and Marques Johnson.
The feed lists 415 episodes since September 2020, released about twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays, with a median length of roughly 81 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average from 4,444 ratings. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate, not a published figure, and listeners likely follow U.S. politics, media and culture. No sponsors appeared in the feed beyond the Audacy and Puck network names.
At about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits advertisers who want a news-literate, high-attention audience, such as subscription media, books, financial services or civic tools.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Impolitic with John Heilemann can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Impolitic with John Heilemann
How much does Impolitic with John Heilemann charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish its own rate card or download numbers.
What is Impolitic with John Heilemann about?
It is a twice-weekly interview show where John Heilemann talks with people in politics, entertainment, tech, business, sports and media. The feed describes the conversations as unrehearsed and behind the headlines.
How do I contact Impolitic with John Heilemann about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, so check the profile for a booking option before reaching out.
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