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Political Climate

Hosted by Julia Pyper, Neil Chatterjee, Brandon Hurlbut

Political Climate is a biweekly podcast hosted by Julia Pyper, Neil Chatterjee and Brandon Hurlbut, covering how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the U.S. and worldwide. The show has 214 episodes since April 2018 and runs about 53 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Political Climate

Reach energy and climate policy decision-makers in a biweekly, insider-led show

  • Episodes run about 53 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 259 ratings at 4.7 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Guests include senators, federal officials and energy investors, suiting B2B energy brands.
Best forclean energy hardwareenergy software and grid servicespolicy and advocacy campaigns
Watch forPolitical content is central; brands need comfort with a policy-heavy, non-partisan but topical environment.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business40%
Politics35%
Energy25%
Formats
interview, co-hosted analysis, panel debate
Tone
analytical, witty
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 58 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 259 Apple ratings suggest 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, adjusted for a long-running show with 214 episodes, a biweekly cadence and a niche policy audience.
Audience asks aboutHow federal energy policy will changeWhat AI data center growth means for power billsHow the midterm elections affect climate policy
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles cover energy policy, elections and AI infrastructure with no explicit flags; political content is central to the show.

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

Benchmark score: 67 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics are shaping the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across…
Political Climate's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Political Climate

Political Climate is an episodic energy and climate podcast hosted by Julia Pyper, Neil Chatterjee and Brandon Hurlbut, according to the show feed and its website. It covers how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the United States and around the world, combining analysis, debate and interviews with guests from across the political spectrum. Episodes are released every other Monday and typically run about 53 minutes. The show has 214 episodes since April 2018 and holds 259 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.7.

The audience is estimated, not published: the show's Apple rating count suggests roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward policy professionals, energy industry workers and engaged citizens in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed or the dossier. At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor buys one ad slot per episode in a show that has run for years.

The show suits clean energy, grid technology and energy software brands that want exposure to policy-minded listeners. Brands selling to utilities, regulators or energy investors are the strongest fit. Source: the show feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Political Climate can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Political Climate

How much does Political Climate charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and may differ from this estimate.

What is Political Climate about?

Political Climate is a biweekly podcast about how politics and policy shape energy and climate in the U.S. and worldwide. Hosts Julia Pyper, Neil Chatterjee and Brandon Hurlbut interview guests from across the political spectrum.

How do I contact Political Climate 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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