Politics Weekly America
Politics Weekly America is hosted by Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, who invites experts and journalists to analyse American politics each Friday. The show has 282 episodes on a weekly cadence with a median length of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly US politics analysis from a Guardian columnist, with a 4.5 Apple rating
- 282 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a 4.5 average rating from 156 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Median episode runs about 28 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll with room to breathe
- Hosted by a Guardian columnist, backed by a publisher with over 900 journalists globally
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, informed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover US politics, including the Iran war and Trump's trade war with Canada, which are political rather than graphic; the show is explicitly political in content.
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.theguardian.com/politics/series/politics-wee… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1610749444 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politics-wee… |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| Is a ‘blue tsunami’ going to wipe out Republicans? | 2026-10-09 | 31 min |
| Can the Democrats take Texas? | 2026-10-02 | 29 min |
| Trump loses the fear factor | 2026-09-25 | 28 min |
| Is Trump’s AI obsession walking the world into disaster? | 2026-09-18 | 32 min |
| Trump-a-palooza: why are Republicans avoiding the president’s conventi | 2026-09-11 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics. From politicians to journalists covering the White House and beyond, Jonathan and his guests give listeners behind the scenes access to how the American political machine works. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated…
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About Politics Weekly America
Politics Weekly America is a weekly show from The Guardian, hosted by columnist and former Washington correspondent Jonathan Freedland, according to the show's website. Each Friday he invites experts, politicians and journalists to analyse American politics, with 282 episodes since February 2022 and a median length of about 28 minutes.
The show has a 4.5 average rating from 156 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 35 and over, based on the political subject matter; this is an estimate, not measured data. Downloads are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.
No sponsors are named in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits brands targeting politically engaged professionals.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politics Weekly America can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politics Weekly America
How much does Politics Weekly America charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals and are not published by the show.
What is Politics Weekly America about?
Politics Weekly America is a Guardian podcast hosted by Jonathan Freedland. Each Friday he and his guests analyse the latest in American politics, including the midterms, Trump's administration and potential 2028 candidates.
How do I contact Politics Weekly America about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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