Means Morning News, hosted by journalist Sam Sacks, reports on news working people need to know, with commentary from Washington, DC. The show has 100 episodes, releasing Tuesday through Friday, with a median length of about 17 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily Washington news for working people, 160 Apple ratings averaging 4.9
- Publishes Tuesday through Friday with a median episode of about 17 minutes
- Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5
- Host Sam Sacks is a journalist reporting from Washington, DC
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news briefing
- Tone
- serious, direct
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show links to Means.TV, which is the show's own site, and the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1) and the content is political news commentary, so brands should expect partisan framing.
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 | means.tv |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1506676334 |
| RSS feed | meanstv.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| MMN 10/16/26 | 2026-10-16 | 17 min |
| MMN 10/15/26 | 2026-10-15 | 17 min |
| MMN 10/14/26 | 2026-10-14 | 16 min |
| MMN 10/13/26 | 2026-10-13 | 17 min |
| MMN 10/9/26 | 2026-10-09 | 17 min |
| MMN 10/8/26 | 2026-10-08 | 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Journalist Sam Sacks reports from inside the beast - Washington, DC - breaking down the news that working people need to know. New podcast every Tuesday - Friday. Watch the show only on Means.TV
About Means Morning News
Means Morning News is a daily-cadence news podcast hosted by journalist Sam Sacks, who reports from Washington, DC, according to the show's description in the RSS feed. Each episode breaks down news that working people need to know, with episodes released Tuesday through Friday and a median length of about 17 minutes. The feed lists 100 episodes and the show's website is Means.TV, where the show is also watched.
Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, listed under Politics and News Commentary since 2020. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 and over and mostly based in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed or the Apple listing.
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $40 to $200 per episode. That range would suit brands targeting working-class consumers and news-focused audiences, subject to a suitability review because the show carries an explicit flag and political commentary.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Means Morning News can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Means Morning News
How much does Means Morning News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is Means Morning News about?
Means Morning News is a daily news podcast hosted by journalist Sam Sacks, covering news working people need to know, with reporting from Washington, DC.
How do I contact Means Morning News about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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