Optimist Economy is a weekly economics podcast hosted by economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi, examining American economic problems such as work rules, tax fairness, healthcare, housing and retirement security alongside practical solutions. The show has 68 episodes with new episodes on Tuesdays and typical length near 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged economics listeners who rate the show 4.9 on Apple Podcasts
- Apple Podcasts shows 968 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, indicating a highly engaged audience.
- Weekly episodes of roughly 49 minutes give sponsors a long, attentive listening window.
- Hosts pair economist expertise with data and history, suited to credible, research-backed brand messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, data-driven explainer, listener Q&A
- Tone
- optimistic, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description and funding links point to a donation page (optimisteconomy.com/donate, 'Support the Show!') and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description concern economic policy topics such as taxes, Social Security and immigration economics, with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | optimisteconomy.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1802625282 |
| RSS feed | publicfeeds.net/f/14811/feed-rss.xml |
Benchmark score: 31 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The U.S. is in the Hole. Will We Stop Digging? | 2026-09-01 | 52 min |
| Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising: The Invitation (Ep. 1) | 2026-08-11 | 38 min |
| Stop Donating Your Vacation Days to Your Boss | 2026-08-04 | 50 min |
| The Government is Already Paying for Your Health Insurance, Buddy | 2026-07-28 | 48 min |
| Mr. Justin Time Sets a Cruel Work Schedule | 2026-07-21 | 49 min |
| Young Americans Should Be Raising Hell About Social Security | 2026-07-14 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 48 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Optimist Economy is the anti-doomscroll economics podcast. Work rules, tax fairness, healthcare, housing costs, retirement security — the economic forces shaping American life have real problems. But also real solutions. Each week, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi break down one problem and solution with data, history, humor, and a belief that tools to build a better economy…
About Optimist Economy
Optimist Economy is a weekly economics podcast hosted by economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi. According to the show's website, each episode breaks down one economic problem and a practical solution, covering topics such as work rules, tax fairness, healthcare, housing costs and retirement security. The feed lists 68 episodes, releases new episodes on Tuesdays, and has a median episode length of about 49 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 968 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Listener profiles on this page are estimates rather than published figures, and the show's audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with most listeners likely based in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed or the last 20 episode titles; the show uses a donation link instead.
Brands seeking an engaged, research-minded audience could consider a host-read mid-roll placement at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, which covers a short read on a weekly show with a steady listenership. Financial services, education and workplace software brands are the most natural fits.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Optimist Economy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Optimist Economy
How much does Optimist Economy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals rather than published figures.
What is Optimist Economy about?
Optimist Economy is a weekly economics podcast hosted by Kathryn Anne Edwards and Robin Rauzi. Each episode examines one economic problem, such as healthcare, housing or retirement security, and discusses a practical solution.
How do I contact Optimist Economy 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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