Lost Debate, hosted by Ravi Gupta, is a weekly podcast from The Branch that discusses news, ideas and arguments across the political spectrum through good-faith conversation. It has 456 episodes, runs about 46 minutes, and has an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Estimated host-read rate is $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly good-faith political debate with a steady, long-running audience
- 456 episodes since October 2021 with a weekly release cadence, roughly every six days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 606 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Explicitly cross-partisan audience interested in news, AI and education debates
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, debate, interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- 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; the show is run by a nonprofit (The Branch) with a donate link on its website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political debate, immigration and historical abuse ('The Dark History of School Abuse'); political content is central to the show.
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 | thebranchmedia.org/show/lost-debate/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1591300785 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/LDI5758173977 |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Dark History of School Abuse | 2026-10-14 | 47 min |
| The Problem with Nikole Hannah-Jones | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 16 min |
| Nikole Hannah-Jones, WH Press Ban, Ed Sheeran | 2026-09-24 | 50 min |
| The Skillbatical | 2026-09-22 | 12 min |
| Will AI Lead to Socialism? | 2026-09-17 | 53 min |
| Did Al-Qaeda lose? | 2026-09-08 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
For the politically eclectic. A weekly show exploring news, ideas, and arguments from across the political spectrum through good-faith conversation. Hosted by Ravi Gupta.
About Lost Debate
Lost Debate is a weekly podcast from The Branch, a nonprofit digital media company, hosted by Ravi Gupta. According to the show's website, Gupta is a former Obama campaign and administration staffer who founded Arena and RePublic Schools. The show brings guests from across the political spectrum into good-faith debate about news, ideas and public policy.
The show has 456 episodes in its feed and releases weekly, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average rating from 606 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the show likely reaches around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode according to the signals available in the feed and the Apple rating count.
No sponsors are visible in the feed, description or website pages. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits brands in education, civic causes, books and AI tools that want to reach an engaged, politically mixed audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lost Debate can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lost Debate
How much does Lost Debate charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $630. Actual rates depend on placement and terms agreed directly with the show.
What is Lost Debate about?
Lost Debate is a weekly podcast hosted by Ravi Gupta that explores news, ideas and arguments from across the political spectrum through good-faith conversation with guests.
How do I contact Lost Debate about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship terms are agreed directly with the show.
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