PBS News Hour - Segments
PBS News Hour Segments is a daily news feed from PBS NewsHour that splits the nightly broadcast into short segments covering politics, science, arts, health and international news. It has 78 episodes published most days, typically about 6 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily public-media news segments with a 1,040-rating Apple audience
- Published most nights with segments of about six minutes each.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,040 ratings with a 4.1 average, which signals an engaged core audience.
- Covers politics, science, health and arts, giving a sponsor several topical contexts.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news segment, interview, news wrap
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 4 to 9 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PBS NewsHour
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The description links to a funders page for underwriting support, but no sponsor mentions appear in the 20 recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover a school shooting and a Fort Hood execution, so violence is medium, and political coverage of midterm campaigns is medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pbs.org/newshour/video |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id78304589 |
| RSS feed | www.pbs.org/newshour/feeds/rss/podcasts/segments |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon school shooter attacked special education classroom, police say | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be lear | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| News Wrap: Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rall | 2026-10-16 | 7 min |
| How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| Kerry Kennedy remembers her mother's life and advocacy in new book | 2026-10-16 | 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
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About PBS News Hour - Segments
PBS News Hour Segments is a daily feed from PBS NewsHour that breaks the nightly broadcast into short segments of roughly five to ten minutes. The feed covers national and international news, politics, science, arts and health, and the website at pbs.org describes the broadcast as a public-media news program.
The show has 78 episodes in the feed, with recent episodes published on most days and a typical length of about six minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,040 ratings with a 4.1 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. The show is hosted on Acast and funded by underwriters listed on the PBS NewsHour funders page.
Audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show metrics, not published download data. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, suited to brands seeking broad public-affairs reach. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. PBS News Hour - Segments can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about PBS News Hour - Segments
How much does PBS News Hour Segments charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run from $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the sponsor's campaign terms.
What is PBS News Hour Segments about?
PBS News Hour Segments is a daily feed of short news segments from PBS NewsHour covering politics, science, health, arts and international affairs, with each segment typically running about six minutes.
How do I contact PBS News Hour Segments 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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