Marketplace Tech
Marketplace Tech, produced by Marketplace, is a weekday news podcast explaining the digital economy, with a focus on artificial intelligence and the tech industry. It has 150 episodes, released daily on weekdays, with a median length of about 9 minutes and 30 seconds. Estimated downloads are roughly 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of about $900 to $2,000 per host-read episode slot.
Daily public radio tech briefing with a large Apple Podcasts audience
- Roughly 1,278 Apple ratings and a 4.5 average signal an established, engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 9 to 10 minutes, a tight window for a single host-read message.
- Publicly funded newsroom content with a consistent weekday cadence and high production standards.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news segment, explainer, interview
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 8 to 13 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover AI policy, elections and surveillance, with political subject matter such as 'AI spending takes center stage ahead of midterms' and 'Trump names his new AI task force'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.marketplace.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73330855 |
| RSS feed | feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/marketplace-t… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| AI borrowing slowdown raises questions about investor exposure | 2026-10-16 | 13 min |
| Regulating the tech sector in the AI era | 2026-10-15 | 9 min |
| Is AI solving the right problems for consumers? | 2026-10-14 | 13 min |
| Colleges are training the next generation of content creators | 2026-10-13 | 8 min |
| Talking with AI ghosts of loved ones | 2026-10-12 | 10 min |
| Trump names his new AI task force the "Super Intelligence Force" | 2026-10-09 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.
About Marketplace Tech
Marketplace Tech is a weekday podcast from Marketplace that explains the digital economy in under ten minutes. The feed lists 150 episodes, with a median episode length of about 9 minutes and 30 seconds, and the Apple Podcasts listing says it updates daily. Recent episodes focus on artificial intelligence policy, data centers, and the business of tech companies.
The show is published under the Marketplace brand, with the show page on the Marketplace website and distribution through publicradio.org. The feed does not name individual hosts. The Apple Podcasts listing carries a 4.5 average rating from about 1,278 ratings. Listener estimates are based on rating counts, not published download data, and are approximate.
No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show's commercial terms should be confirmed directly. Based on estimates of 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read slot is estimated at about $900 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in B2B software, fintech, and AI tools are likely fits.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Marketplace Tech can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Marketplace Tech
How much does Marketplace Tech charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $900 to $2,000 per episode. These are estimates from public signals, not published rates.
What is Marketplace Tech about?
Marketplace Tech is a weekday podcast that explains the digital economy in under ten minutes, covering artificial intelligence, technology policy, and the business of tech companies.
How do I contact Marketplace Tech about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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