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Meet the Press

Podcast · www.nbcnews.com · US · EN
Hosted by Kristen Welker

Meet the Press, produced by NBC News, is a weekday and Sunday news and politics show hosted by Kristen Welker, covering interviews with elected officials, election coverage and current affairs. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with daily releases and typical episodes of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Meet the Press

Daily NBC News political interview show reaching a large, mostly American audience

  • Published by NBC News with 1,000 episodes and daily releases since 2023
  • Apple Podcasts shows 3,741 ratings and a 3.6 average
  • Recent episodes run about 49 minutes, with interviews and election coverage
Best forbrand awarenessfinancial servicesnews-oriented consumer brands
Watch forPolitical content is high-stakes, so sponsors should confirm suitability and adjacency policies before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News55%
Politics40%
Business5%
Formats
interview, panel discussion, news roundup
Tone
serious, informative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment50/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 3,741 places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, supported by a large broadcast network, daily cadence, and a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the latest political developments in the midterm elections?What did a specific guest say in their interview?How will policy decisions affect Ukraine and sanctions?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
22%35-44
48%45+
Gender
48%women
52%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
NBC News
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed names only its network, NBC News, as publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles cover elections, wars and sanctions, and the feed is not flagged explicit, so political and conflict content is the main consideration.

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

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

NBC News’ Meet the Press is the longest-running television show in history. If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. Meet the Press NOW airs weekdays at 4PM ET on NBC News NOW.
Meet the Press's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Meet the Press

Meet the Press is a news and politics show published by NBC News and hosted by Kristen Welker, according to the NBC News website and the podcast feed. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with daily releases, and recent episodes typically run around 49 minutes. The show covers interviews with political figures, election coverage and current affairs.

Apple Podcasts shows 3,741 ratings with a 3.6 average, a signal that places the show in the 20,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads per episode range. Listeners are estimated to skew American and older, with an estimated split of roughly half women and half men, though these are estimates rather than measured figures.

The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so NBC News appears to be the only named brand. The estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, and the show suits news-oriented and brand-awareness campaigns.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Meet the Press can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Meet the Press

How much does Meet the Press charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's availability and terms.

What is Meet the Press about?

Meet the Press is a news and politics podcast from NBC News, hosted by Kristen Welker. It features interviews with political figures and election and policy coverage, published daily.

How do I contact Meet the Press 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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