Politics Chat
Politics Chat, hosted by Heather Cox Richardson, answers listener questions about modern American politics and history. The show has 73 episodes published roughly every four days, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Daily-cadence politics and history Q&A with a highly engaged listener base
- 73 episodes at roughly four-day intervals, with median runs near 49 minutes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 171 ratings, with 167 five-star reviews
- Listener questions give hosts a direct, conversational format for mid-roll reads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- listener q&a, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists no funding links, and the show is supported through its Substack newsletter, which the dossier links as the show's home.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are dated political Q&A sessions with no explicit flags; the political content itself is the defining feature of 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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/s/politics-cha… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1873028393 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/20533/s/327733.rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Politics Chat, October 15, 2026 | 2026-10-16 | 35 min |
| Politics Chat, October 13, 2026 | 2026-10-14 | 58 min |
| Politics Chat, October 9, 2026 | 2026-10-10 | 50 min |
| Politics Chat, October 6, 2026 | 2026-10-07 | 57 min |
| Politics Chat, September 29, 2026 | 2026-09-30 | 56 min |
| Politics Chat, September 24, 2026 | 2026-09-25 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
About Politics Chat
Politics Chat is a podcast hosted by Heather Cox Richardson that answers listener questions about modern American politics and the history behind current events. According to the show's Substack page and feed, it has published 73 episodes, with the recent cadence running about every four days and a median episode length of roughly 49 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 171 ratings and an average of 4.9 out of 5. Audience size is not published. Based on rating volume and cadence, listeners are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, skewing toward adults over 35 in the United States. These figures are estimates, not measured downloads.
No sponsors appear in the feed or episode titles, and the show is supported through its Substack newsletter. A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would sit at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits civic, educational, book, and news subscription brands that value an engaged, politically attentive audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politics Chat can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politics Chat
How much does Politics Chat charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and depends on placement and campaign terms.
What is Politics Chat about?
Politics Chat is hosted by Heather Cox Richardson and answers listener questions about modern American politics, connecting current events to US history in episodes that usually run about 49 minutes.
How do I contact Politics Chat 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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