Lever Time
Lever Time is the weekly flagship podcast of The Lever, a nonpartisan investigative news outlet, hosted by David Sirota. It covers politics, corruption, and the 2026 midterms through newsroom reporting and guest interviews. The show has 260 episodes in the feed, releases weekly, and runs about 55 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.8 from 573 ratings.
Weekly investigative politics show from a newsroom with a 4.8 Apple rating
- Weekly cadence over 260 episodes gives sponsors a steady, predictable placement history.
- Apple Podcasts shows 573 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong engagement signal for a niche show.
- Midterm-season coverage fits brands wanting to reach an engaged, politically attentive US audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel analysis, solo commentary
- Tone
- analytical, partisan-leaning
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show's website advertising policy says limited advertising may run, and the feed carries a subscription link to The Lever.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms' and 'This Bernie Organizer Is Coming For A DeSantis Democrat' are political in focus; no profanity or adult content is flagged.
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.levernews.com/subscribe-to-lever-time/?utm_s… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624265228 |
| RSS feed | rss.swap.fm/rss.introcast.io/1624265228/feeds.me… |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Walz Warns That Democrats Can Win And Still Lose | 2026-10-16 | 45 min |
| Introducing Conversations From The Frontlines: Real Talk, Real Change | 2026-10-16 | 3 min |
| The Elon Musk Film You Need To See Before The Midterms | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 1 min |
| Introducing “You Might Be Right:” Can We Trust What the Polls Say Abou | 2026-10-05 | 53 min |
| How AI Could Wipe Out Our Brains Before Our Existence | 2026-10-02 | 56 min |
| What’s Hiding In The Paramount Merger Settlement | 2026-09-24 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From LeverNews.com — Lever Time is the flagship podcast from the investigative news outlet The Lever. Hosted by the award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer, and Bernie Sanders' 2020 speechwriter David Sirota, Lever Time features exclusive reporting from The Lever’s newsroom, high-profile guest interviews, expert analysis, ideas and opinions from the sharpest minds in media and politics.
About Lever Time
Lever Time is the flagship weekly podcast of The Lever, a nonpartisan, reader-supported investigative news outlet. Hosted by David Sirota, the founder and editor-in-chief named on The Lever's website, the show features newsroom reporting, guest interviews and analysis of politics, business and corruption. Recent episodes center on the 2026 midterms, campaign finance and the influence of wealthy donors.
The feed lists 260 episodes, released weekly, with a median running time of about 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 573 ratings with a 4.8 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Listeners are estimated to be US-based adults interested in politics; these figures are estimates rather than publisher data.
No sponsors are named in the feed, and the website's advertising policy states limited advertising may run. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, suiting civic, subscription and US financial brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lever Time can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lever Time
How much does Lever Time charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price card from the show.
What is Lever Time about?
Lever Time is a weekly podcast from The Lever, an investigative news outlet, hosted by David Sirota. It covers politics, corporate influence, and the 2026 midterm elections through reporting and interviews.
How do I contact Lever Time about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can also be routed through The Lever's website.
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