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Independent Thought

Hosted by Desmond Price

Independent Thought, hosted by Desmond Price, covers current political events and life topics with a Democratic-leaning commentary angle. It has 238 episodes released roughly every 4 days, with a median length near 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Independent Thought

Politically engaged weekly audience reached through a consistent, long-running commentary show

  • 238 episodes since January 2020, with about one release every four days.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 229 ratings, with 221 five-star reviews.
  • Episodes average about 36 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Best forVoter registration and civic engagement campaignsBooks, media and subscription products aimed at news-following adults
Watch forHighly partisan content; brands should expect polarized reactions and screen for alignment.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics70%
News20%
Society10%
Formats
solo commentary, interview, reaction episode
Tone
opinionated, energetic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 229 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with a broad Podcast Index popularity of 3 and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on Trump administration policy?What do the Democrats need to win the midterms?How do current events in Iran and US cities affect politics?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Titles such as 'Manosphere Loser ANDREW TATE ARRESTED' and 'Trump Promises Prison Time For Burning The American Flag' show partisan political framing and war coverage; the feed is not flagged explicit.

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

Benchmark score: 16 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 44 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Independent Thought is a podcast hosted by Desmond Price. The podcast covers current political events, life events, & everything in between. If you’re looking for a way to drown out the monotony, dive into Independent Thought!
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About Independent Thought

Independent Thought is a political and current events podcast hosted by Desmond Price, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It has published 238 episodes since January 2020, with a release cadence of about every four days in the feed, and episodes typically run 30 to 45 minutes. The show covers US politics, the Trump administration, the Democratic Party and news events, mostly through solo commentary and guest interviews.

Apple Podcasts lists 229 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, 221 of them five-star. Listener size is not published; based on the rating count, the show is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely mostly US adults interested in politics. No sponsors are visible in the feed, so the show appears to have no current advertising partners.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Brands in civic engagement, news-focused media or subscription products that want a politically engaged audience should consider this show.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Independent Thought can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Independent Thought

How much does Independent Thought charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is Independent Thought about?

Independent Thought is a politics and current events podcast hosted by Desmond Price. It features solo commentary and interviews on US politics, the Trump administration and the Democratic Party.

How do I contact Independent Thought 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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