Inside the Hive
Inside the Hive, produced by Vanity Fair, is a weekly news podcast on power, politics and media, hosted by Radhika Jones, Claire Howorth and Michael Calderone. The show has 427 episodes since 2017, typical length about 42 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Political and media power-brokers audience from Vanity Fair, weekly, 42-minute episodes
- 427 episodes since 2017 with a steady weekly cadence and a 4.1 Apple Podcasts average.
- Co-hosted by Vanity Fair's editor in chief and senior editors, with high production values.
- Recent episodes cover AI leaders, Washington politics and media strategy for an engaged news audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 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
Family friendly
Episode titles cover US politics and figures such as Donald Trump and JD Vance, which is explicit political content.
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.vanityfair.com/podcast/inside-the-hive |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1232383877 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/inside-the-hive |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From Fair Game: Sam Altman Talks Elon Musk, ‘Artificial,’ and the Futu | 2026-10-06 | 55 min |
| From Fair Game: Sam Altman Talks Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and the Ris | 2026-10-06 | 30 min |
| From Fair Game: Jeremy O. Harris Wants to Fix the American Theater — a | 2026-10-02 | 42 min |
| New from Vanity Fair: Fair Game | 2026-09-25 | 48 min |
| From In The Dark: Blood Relatives Trailer | 2025-10-21 | 5 min |
| An Explosive Report, Then a Bombshell Diagnosis: The "Original Sin" Au | 2025-05-21 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
What won’t people do for power? On Inside the Hive, Vanity Fair’s editor in chief, Radhika Jones, along with executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone, spotlight the players jockeying for status, the coattail riders, and the ones truly calling the shots. How far will these power seekers go? What rules will they break? And what happens to those who stand in their way? Each…
About Inside the Hive
Inside the Hive is a weekly podcast from Vanity Fair, hosted by editor in chief Radhika Jones, executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone. Per the show's feed and website, it spotlights people seeking power in politics, business and entertainment, with episodes often running about 42 minutes.
The show has published 427 episodes since May 2017 on a weekly cadence. Apple Podcasts shows 1,486 ratings with a 4.1 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly US adults interested in politics and media; the feed does not publish listener data.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. It suits news, publishing and entertainment brands seeking a politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Inside the Hive can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Inside the Hive
How much does Inside the Hive charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Inside the Hive about?
Inside the Hive is a weekly Vanity Fair podcast about people seeking power in politics, business and media. Hosts Radhika Jones, Claire Howorth and Michael Calderone analyze the players behind major stories.
How do I contact Inside the Hive 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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