Next Up with Mark Halperin, produced by MK Media and distributed through SiriusXM, covers US politics, the 2026 midterms, the 2028 race and media. The feed lists 153 episodes, released about every two days, typically 60 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), rate range $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged political audience following the 2026 midterms and 2028 race
- Publishes roughly every two days with episodes around 60 to 70 minutes
- Rated 4.6 on Apple Podcasts from more than 1,200 ratings
- Covers campaigns, media and policy with named guests from politics and media
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, solo analysis
- Tone
- analytical, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; SiriusXM appears only as the website and network.
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Feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles such as 'How Legacy Media is Killing Itself' and 'Inside the Culture War Transforming Corporate America' are opinionated political commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1810218232 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/NBguu3Vc |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Florida Quietly Lost Its Most Famous Industry | 2026-10-17 | 13 min |
| The Major Shift in the 2028 Democratic Race | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 9 min |
| 2026 Midterm Blame Game: Who’s Taking the Fall? | 2026-10-13 | 52 min |
| The Political Stories the Media Refuses to Cover | 2026-10-08 | 59 min |
| 3 Hidden Wildcards That Will Decide the 2026 Midterms | 2026-10-06 | 55 min |
| Vice President JD Vance Takes on James Talarico as 2026 Midterms Heat | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.
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About Next Up with Mark Halperin
Next Up with Mark Halperin is a politics and news podcast from MK Media, distributed with SiriusXM as its website. The feed lists 153 episodes released about every two days, with the recent run focused on the 2026 midterms, the 2028 presidential race and the state of legacy media. Episodes typically run 55 to 70 minutes, with occasional shorter bonus episodes.
Mark Halperin hosts the show, and the show's description calls it political insight and reporting with conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media and policy. Apple Podcasts shows about 1,236 ratings with an average of 4.6. Audience figures are estimates: the signals point to roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly older US listeners interested in politics.
No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is unsponsored in the data available. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship would suit political education, media and subscription brands rather than general consumer goods.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Next Up with Mark Halperin can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Next Up with Mark Halperin
How much does Next Up with Mark Halperin charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Next Up with Mark Halperin about?
It is a politics and news podcast covering the 2026 midterms, the 2028 race and media, with interviews and analysis from Mark Halperin and guests.
How do I contact Next Up with Mark Halperin about sponsoring an episode?
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