Movement Memos, produced by Truthout, features host Kelly Hayes speaking with activists, journalists and organizers about social justice struggles and mutual aid. The show has 175 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged activist audience listening to long-form movement organizing conversations
- Episodes run about 72 minutes, giving sponsors extended listening time with a highly attentive audience.
- Apple Podcasts shows 281 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
- Biweekly releases since 2020 give a steady, long-running presence across 175 episodes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- serious, activist
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Truthout
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the nonprofit Truthout, which has a donate page but no funding links in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover ICE camps, fascism and war, and the feed carries an explicit flag of 1, so the show is marked explicit.
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 | truthout.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1498485210 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/movementmemos |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Communities Are Fighting AI Data Centers and Winning | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 9 min |
| Activists Are Preparing to Defend Elections This November | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 9 min |
| Artificial Intimacy Is Changing Who We Are | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 13 min |
| Organizing for Survival in an Era of Climate Chaos | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 6 min |
| Silicon Valley’s Billionaire Cults Are Coming for Democracy | 2026-08-20 | 57 min |
| You Can’t Drink Data: Native Communities Are Resisting the AI Death Cy | 2026-08-06 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what’s happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.
About Movement Memos
Movement Memos is a podcast produced by Truthout, a nonprofit news organization, and hosted by Kelly Hayes. The show calls listeners to movement work and mutual aid, with conversations with activists, journalists and others about struggles across the country, as described in the feed and on the Truthout website.
The show has 175 episodes in its feed, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 72 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 281 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, indicating a committed listenership. Audience size is an estimate: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show metrics.
No sponsors were found in the feed; the show is funded through its publisher Truthout. An estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode is a guide based on the estimated download range. Mission-aligned brands and civic campaigns are the best fit for the show's audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Movement Memos can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Movement Memos
How much does Movement Memos charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Movement Memos about?
Movement Memos features host Kelly Hayes in conversations with activists and journalists about social justice struggles, organizing and mutual aid across the United States.
How do I contact Movement Memos 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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