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Novara Media

Podcast · novaramedia.com · GB · EN
Hosted by Ash Sarkar, Aaron Bastani, Chal Ravens

Novara Media, produced by the independent UK outlet Novara Media, covers politics, capitalism, climate and society through its Downstream interview strand and Do Your Own Research series. The feed holds 300 episodes published roughly every five days, typically 75 to 110 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Novara Media

Politically committed UK audience across 300 long-form episodes

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 162 ratings across a 300-episode back catalogue.
  • Long episodes with a median length near 93 minutes support extended host-read placements.
  • Supporter-funded model means listeners are used to paying for media they value.
Best forethical and values-led brandsbooks and cultural productscampaign and public-interest messaging
Watch forEditorial stance is explicitly partisan and funding is refused from corporate sponsors, so approval may be slow or declined.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Society25%
Philosophy and Ideas12%
Technology8%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
Tone
analytical, committed
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
75 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 162 sits in the 50 to 200 band, shifted up one band for the 2015 listing and 300-episode back catalogue, with high Podcast Index popularity (9) and a multi-show network behind it.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Labour government mean for the left?How does capitalism drive climate collapse?What is the case for a different politics?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom60%
🇺🇸 United States15%
🇮🇪 Ireland5%
Other20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The website states the organisation refuses corporate sponsorships and is funded by supporter donations, linked via the support page and funding link.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Recent titles cover genocide, airstrikes and porn addiction as political subjects, and the show's politics are openly partisan.

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: 83 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 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 5 days.

Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.
Novara Media's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Novara Media

Novara Media is an independent UK media organisation that publishes news, analysis and long-form audio on politics, capitalism, racism and climate change. Its podcast feed carries 300 episodes, with the Downstream interview strand and Do Your Own Research series among the main shows. Hosts named on the website include Ash Sarkar, Aaron Bastani and Chal Ravens, according to the about page and episode titles from the feed.

The feed updates about every five days with episodes that run a median of roughly 93 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 162 ratings and an average of 4.8. Listeners are estimated to be a left-leaning, UK-based adult audience, with downloads per episode estimated at 20,000 to 80,000.

The organisation states that it accepts no corporate sponsorships and is funded by supporter donations, so no sponsors are visible in the feed. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to values-led brands and public-interest campaigns. Source: the RSS feed, novaramedia.com and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Novara Media

How much does Novara Media charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000. The organisation says it does not take corporate sponsorships, so confirm availability before pricing.

What is Novara Media about?

Novara Media is an independent UK outlet covering politics, capitalism, climate and racism from a committed left perspective. Its podcast includes the Downstream interview series and Do Your Own Research episodes.

How do I contact Novara Media about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Check the support page first, since the organisation states it does not accept corporate sponsorships.

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