Off Topic/On Politics: The NY1 Political Podcast is a weekly discussion by the Spectrum News NY1 political team covering New York City and state politics. The show has 100 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 33 to 37 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach engaged New York political listeners in a weekly 35-minute news discussion
- The show is produced by the Spectrum News NY1 newsroom and has 100 weekly episodes since November 2024.
- Apple Podcasts shows 163 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
- Episodes run about 33 to 37 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 37 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Spectrum News NY1
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own network, Spectrum News NY1.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover elections, governors, and city policy in a news-analysis register, with no adult or violent content seen; political content is intrinsic to the show.
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.ny1.com/OffTopicOnPolitics |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1415190317 |
| RSS feed | offtopiconpolitics.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Who REALLY won the Blakeman vs. Hochul debate? | 2026-10-16 | 34 min |
| Is AOC campaigning for Hochul, or is it the other way around? | 2026-10-09 | 35 min |
| Can Mamdani's new plan bridge the divide with Jewish New Yorkers? | 2026-10-02 | 32 min |
| Trump likes him, Netanyahu attacked him: Inside Mamdani's wild week | 2026-09-25 | 33 min |
| Hochul's $200 energy rebate checks: Relief or election-year politics? | 2026-09-18 | 35 min |
| Mamdani released 170k pages of 9/11 records. Now what? | 2026-09-11 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About Off Topic/On Politics
Off Topic/On Politics: The NY1 Political Podcast is a weekly discussion from the Spectrum News NY1 political team, covering New York City and state politics. The show, published on Libsyn, has 100 episodes and releases every seven days, with episodes typically running about 33 to 37 minutes. The website describes the program as a conversation where no topic is off limits and everything is on the record. Anthony Roman is listed as the owner in the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 163 ratings with a 4.5-star average, and the show is categorized under Politics, News and Government. Listeners are likely New York residents interested in local politics, though these audience figures are estimates, not published data. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a confidence of 0.6.
The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll ad would be estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits local businesses, civic campaigns and public interest brands seeking a politically engaged New York audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Off Topic/On Politics can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Off Topic/On Politics
How much does Off Topic/On Politics charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Pricing is an estimate from public signals and is not a published rate card.
What is Off Topic/On Politics about?
The show is a weekly discussion of New York City and state politics by the Spectrum News NY1 political team. Episodes cover elections, city policy, and government, usually running about 33 to 37 minutes.
How do I contact Off Topic/On Politics 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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