Outrage + Optimism
Outrage + Optimism is a weekly climate podcast hosted by Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson, produced by Persephonica for Global Optimism. It covers climate policy, diplomacy and energy news, with 414 episodes since April 2019 and typical episodes of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged climate audience hearing from UN and policy insiders every week
- 414 episodes since 2019 build a long-running, searchable catalogue
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 452 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Weekly recordings of news analysis and live events suit mid-roll sponsor reads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, live recording
- Tone
- informed, optimistic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description lists LinkedIn and Instagram links and a Persephonica production credit for Global Optimism.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover climate politics, courts and diplomacy, and the explicit flag is 0 with no profanity or adult themes in the titles.
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 | shows.acast.com/outrage-optimism |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1459416461 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6781112bec40818e0b5… |
| www.instagram.com/outrageoptimism/ |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What World Will They Inherit? Live from Bath Abbey | 2026-10-15 | 43 min |
| How Can a Country Survive Losing Its Land? | 2026-10-08 | 40 min |
| The Easy Wins Are Gone. What's Actually Next for Net Zero? | 2026-10-01 | 41 min |
| Who Runs the World?: Inside the UN’s Secret Leadership Race | 2026-09-24 | 59 min |
| Inside the New Security Thinking: The Weaponisation of Disaster? | 2026-09-17 | 44 min |
| Blocker or Blueprint? India on the World Stage | 2026-09-10 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Outrage + Optimism is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top…
About Outrage + Optimism
Outrage + Optimism is a weekly climate podcast hosted by Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson, according to the show's RSS feed and the Acast show page. Each episode combines news analysis of climate stories, behind-the-scenes accounts of international talks and interviews with decision makers, and the show is produced by Persephonica for Global Optimism.
The show has published 414 episodes since April 2019, released weekly, with a median episode length of about 41 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 452 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and the feed lists an Instagram handle and LinkedIn page for the show.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the show does not publish download numbers. Based on the ratings count, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed and suits clean energy, sustainability and climate finance brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Outrage + Optimism can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Outrage + Optimism
How much does Outrage + Optimism charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed episode placement and the show's own terms.
What is Outrage + Optimism about?
Outrage + Optimism is a weekly climate podcast covering climate news, policy, diplomacy and energy transition. Hosts Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson interview decision makers and analyse top climate stories.
How do I contact Outrage + Optimism about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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