Planet Money
Planet Money is an NPR show that ties topics from tariffs to Social Security back to the economy. The feed lists 355 episodes, released about every three days at roughly 30 minutes, and Apple Podcasts shows 693. Estimated downloads are 80,000 to 200,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $1,440 to $5,000 per episode. The description promotes NPR+ sponsor-free listening.
A high-reach economics show from NPR for finance-minded listeners
- Apple Podcasts shows 29,809 ratings, and NPR publishes the show, which supports a large estimated audience.
- A release about every three days gives many placements, with episodes running roughly 30 minutes.
- Titles on investing, debt and Social Security attract listeners who think about money, which suits finance brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, explainer
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promotes NPR+ with sponsor-free listening for Planet Money and the feed funding link reads 'Support NPR by enrolling in NPR+!'.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, though titles such as 'Trump drinks Venezuela's milkshake' touch on politics.
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.npr.org/podcasts/510289/planet-money |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id290783428 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510289/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy of a movie market | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
| Wanna slow down AI? These biologists can help. | 2026-10-14 | 29 min |
| Should we all be getting tariff refunds right now? | 2026-10-09 | 30 min |
| Charles Ponzi's scheme (plus a new scam) | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| Where all those weird new drinks are coming from | 2026-10-02 | 30 min |
| Who’s gonna pay for your Social Security? | 2026-09-30 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money , we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Planet Money.
About Planet Money
Planet Money is an NPR podcast that explores how the economy shapes everyday life. Recent episode titles range from tariff refunds and Social Security to Ponzi schemes and why produce gets branded. The feed lists no individual hosts, and the dossier includes no website pages with host details.
The feed lists 355 episodes, and Apple Podcasts counts 693. A new episode appears about every 2.7 days and runs around 30 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 29,809 ratings at 4.6 stars. Podcasts publish no download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 80,000 to 200,000 downloads per episode from the ratings, NPR's reach and the cadence. Listeners are likely news-following adults with an interest in business, which is an estimate.
The description promotes NPR+ with sponsor-free listening, and no brand sponsors are named in the feed. At Starbooked's rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $1,440 to $5,000 per episode. It suits finance, business and subscription brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Planet Money can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Planet Money
How much does Planet Money charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $1,440 to $5,000 per episode, based on 80,000 to 200,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. NPR has not published rates here.
What is Planet Money about?
It is an NPR podcast that ties any topic back to the economy, covering tariffs, investing, debt and everyday business stories. The feed lists about 355 episodes of roughly 30 minutes.
How do I contact Planet Money about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly, which helps when the publisher's sales route is unclear.
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