Net Assessment
Net Assessment, produced by the Stimson Center, features hosts Melanie Marlowe, Christopher Preble and Zack Cooper debating strategy, international relations and the use of force. The show has 100 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll (estimate).
Reach policy-engaged listeners through a long-running foreign policy debate show
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 452 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Episodes released every two weeks since July 2022, with 100 episodes in the archive
- Hour-long debates among three named analysts on strategy and the use of force
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted debate, panel discussion, analysis
- Tone
- analytical, contentious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Stimson Center
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description states the show is brought to you by the Stimson Center, which is the publisher rather than a paid sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Apocalypse Soon? The US and NATO at a Crossroads' and 'Lessons Learned (and Unlearned) from the GWOT' address war and military force, and the show is explicitly political; no explicit flag is set.
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 | netassessment.libsyn.com/rss |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1437812041 |
| RSS feed | netassessment.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Will AI Tank Think Tanks? | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 2 min |
| Unpacking the IG Report on the Iran War | 2026-09-24 | 59 min |
| Lessons Learned (and Unlearned) from the GWOT | 2026-09-10 | 55 min |
| Science: A New Golden Age? | 2026-08-27 | 54 min |
| The Beginning of the End in the Middle East? | 2026-08-13 | 54 min |
| A Strategy of Denial? | 2026-07-30 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Hosts Melanie Marlowe, Christopher Preble, and Zack Cooper, debate their way through some of the toughest and most contentious topics related to strategy, international relations, and the use of force. This podcast is brought to you by the Stimson Center and produced by University FM.
About Net Assessment
Net Assessment is a debate podcast produced by the Stimson Center, hosted by Melanie Marlowe, Christopher Preble and Zack Cooper, according to the show feed. Each episode works through contested questions in strategy, international relations and the use of force, including Iran, Taiwan, NATO and US grand strategy. The feed lists 100 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median runtime of about 57 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 452 ratings with an average of 4.4, of which 358 are five-star. Listener figures are not published; based on the ratings count, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a measured audience. The show carries no paid sponsors in the feed, only the Stimson Center credit in its description.
The show suits defense, aerospace, policy publishing and professional education brands that want to reach a politically engaged audience. Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Net Assessment can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Net Assessment
How much does Net Assessment charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Rates are estimates from audience signals, not a published price card.
What is Net Assessment about?
Net Assessment is a debate podcast from the Stimson Center in which three hosts discuss strategy, international relations and the use of force, with recent episodes covering Iran, Taiwan and NATO.
How do I contact Net Assessment about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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