Morning Brief
Morning Brief, published by The Epoch Times and hosted by Keegan and Helen Billings, delivers daily news curated by national editor Ivan Pentchoukov. The show has 366 episodes, released every day, with a median length of about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Rate range is about $90 to $630 per episode.
Daily national news briefing with 20-plus minute episodes and strong Apple ratings
- Publishes every day, with 366 episodes in the feed since May 2025.
- Apple Podcasts shows 436 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5.
- Median episode runs about 24 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted briefing, interview, field report
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 22 to 26 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Epoch Times
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by The Epoch Times, which is its own network rather than a third-party sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover political news, arrests, narco-tunnels and migrant crisis coverage, so political and violence exposure is high or medium.
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 | www.theepochtimes.com/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1812717274 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/et-morning-brief/ |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| US Law Wasn’t Built for How China’s Spies Operate in America | 2026-10-16 | 26 min |
| Exclusive Interview: Attorney General Todd Blanche | 2026-10-15 | 23 min |
| Key Races That Will Decide the House and Senate This Midterm | 2026-10-14 | 24 min |
| We Went Into a Narco-Tunnel With the Elite ‘Tunnel Rats’ | 2026-10-13 | 23 min |
| Columbus Statues Became Targets. Italian Americans are Fighting Back | 2026-10-12 | 22 min |
| Trump’s Border Czar on Record Arrests, Attacks on ICE, and What Comes | 2026-10-09 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Start your day with clarity. The Morning Brief brings you essential news stories, curated by Epoch Times national editor Ivan Pentchoukov and hosted by Keegan and Helen Billings.
About Morning Brief
Morning Brief is a daily news podcast published by The Epoch Times and hosted by Keegan and Helen Billings. Curated by national editor Ivan Pentchoukov, the show covers politics, national stories and current affairs, with episodes released every day and a median length of about 24 minutes. The feed lists 366 episodes since May 2025.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 436 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are likely adults following US news. These audience figures are estimates, not published data. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on ratings and cadence.
No third-party sponsors appear in the feed or the listing. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, which suits brands seeking broad news-audience reach, particularly in financial services and consumer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Morning Brief can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Morning Brief
How much does Morning Brief charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated mid-roll host-read rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the publisher's terms.
What is Morning Brief about?
Morning Brief is a daily news podcast from The Epoch Times that covers politics, national stories and current affairs. Episodes run about 24 minutes and are hosted by Keegan and Helen Billings.
How do I contact Morning Brief about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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