Liberty Lost is a Wondery serial hosted by reporter T. J. Raphael, produced for Audible, about maternity homes for pregnant teens and coerced adoption in post-Roe America. The show has 10 episodes released roughly every 5.5 days, typically about 41 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $900 to $2,000 per episode.
Serious true-story serial reaching a high-engagement, socially invested audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 1,225 ratings, with 940 five-star reviews.
- Narrative serial with a reporter-led structure and consistent 40 to 48 minute episodes.
- Backed by Audible and Wondery, with high production values.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial documentary, reporter-led interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 48 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AudibleWondery
- Categories promoted
- audiobooks, audio subscription services
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode descriptions carry an Audible subscription pitch, stating that subscribers can listen ad-free and inviting listeners to join Audible through the app.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag of 1, and the description covers teen pregnancy, coercion and a dispute over adoption, with the title 'Hush, Little Baby' among the episodes.
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 | wondery.com/shows/liberty-lost/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1815337795 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/liberty-lost |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Listen Now: Audible True Crime – Ghost Story | 2026-10-12 | 9 min |
| Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder | 2026-09-28 | 5 min |
| What to Listen to Next: American Scandal- The Woman Who Sold Babies | 2025-07-23 | 41 min |
| Coming Round the Mountain | 7 | 2025-07-22 | 33 min |
| How I Wonder What You Are | 6 | 2025-07-21 | 48 min |
| All the King's Men | 5 | 2025-07-14 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next – whether that’s parenting their babies or placing them for adoption.…
About Liberty Lost
Liberty Lost is a serial from Wondery, hosted by reporter T. J. Raphael and produced for Audible. Per the feed and the Wondery show page, it examines the Liberty Godparent Home, a facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University, and the coerced adoption practices reported there. The show has 10 episodes released roughly every 5.5 days, typically running about 41 minutes.
The show holds 1,225 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.3 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. Estimated listenership is 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate based on rating volume and is not published by the show. Named sponsor references in the feed are limited to Audible, which promotes its ad-free subscription within episode descriptions.
At an estimated $900 to $2,000 per episode, a sponsorship buys a host-read placement in a high-production narrative serial. The show suits audiobook, audio subscription and brand-awareness campaigns aimed at adults interested in investigative social reporting.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Liberty Lost can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Liberty Lost
How much does Liberty Lost charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Liberty Lost is estimated at $900 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and its publisher.
What is Liberty Lost about?
Liberty Lost is a Wondery serial hosted by T. J. Raphael that investigates maternity homes for pregnant teens and coerced adoption, focusing on the Liberty Godparent Home at Liberty University.
How do I contact Liberty Lost 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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