On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti is a weekday news and public affairs talk show from WBUR, hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, covering politics, history, science and social questions. The feed lists 400 episodes published daily, typically about 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily public radio talk show reaching a 45-plus news audience at scale
- Daily weekday episodes of about 40 minutes create consistent recurring placements.
- Apple rating volume of 3,939 indicates a sizeable, established listener base.
- Host-read mid-roll placements suit brands seeking thoughtful, long-form context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, narrative, sponsored-free segment series
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Recent titles cover contested US politics and violent history such as the transatlantic slave trade, so political content is high and violence is medium.
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.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id121534955 |
| RSS feed | rss.wbur.org/onpoint/podcast |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can the U.S. and Canada still be friends? | 2026-10-16 | 36 min |
| The political scramble for the new South | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
| Who owns America's farmland? | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| AI is steamrolling through math. Why does that matter? | 2026-10-13 | 40 min |
| Tales of shipwrecks from around the world | 2026-10-12 | 36 min |
| The Jackpod: Above it all | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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About On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti is a weekday news and public affairs program produced by WBUR, the Boston public radio station. Host Meghna Chakrabarti, as described on the show's website, leads daily interviews and discussions on politics, history, science and social questions. Each episode runs about 40 minutes and the feed lists 400 episodes.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 3,939 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures here are estimates, not published numbers. Based on the rating volume and daily cadence, the show likely reaches roughly 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, skewing older and US-based. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the stated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Brands in financial services or education that value a thoughtful, long-form audience should consider this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
How much does On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on placement and the show's own terms.
What is On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti about?
It is a weekday public radio talk show from WBUR covering news, politics, history, science and social questions, hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, with episodes of about 40 minutes.
How do I contact On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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