Politix is a weekly political podcast hosted by Brian Beutler and Matthew Yglesias, with occasional guests, covering the 2024 election and related political debate. The show has 147 episodes, releases on Wednesdays, and runs about 45 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly election analysis from two established political commentators, aimed at an engaged US politics audience
- Weekly episodes of about 45 minutes, released every Wednesday since December 2023
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,323 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Co-hosted format with recurring debate, suited to sponsors reaching politically engaged listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary
- Tone
- analytical, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links, and the show is distributed through Substack.
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The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), and titles such as 'Right Makes Antisemite' and 'Woke Two: Cancellation Boogaloo?!' signal heated political content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.politix.fm/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1485109198 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2118966.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| St. James Infirmary | 2026-10-14 | 39 min |
| Dennis, The Menace | 2026-10-07 | 55 min |
| Boba Black Sheep | 2026-09-30 | 57 min |
| Golden Sour | 2026-09-23 | 56 min |
| The Stunt For Red October | 2026-09-16 | 51 min |
| Right Makes Antisemite | 2026-09-09 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Politix is a weekly podcast about the 2024 election from Brian Beutler, Matthew Yglesias, and some occasional guests. We’ll have some good-faith disagreement, some points of consensus, and an overall effort to focus on what’s really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. www.politix.fm
About Politix
Politix is a weekly political podcast hosted by Brian Beutler and Matthew Yglesias, with occasional guests. According to the show's website, it focuses on the 2024 election and on the points of disagreement and consensus between the two hosts. The feed lists 147 episodes released each Wednesday, with a typical episode running about 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 1,323 ratings and an average of 4.6 out of 5. Listeners are likely politically engaged US adults; these audience estimates are inferred from the show's topic and rating volume, not published by the show. The estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
The feed shows no sponsors and no funding links. Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll ad is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits civic, news, and political publishing brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politix can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politix
How much does Politix charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is Politix about?
Politix is a weekly political podcast hosted by Brian Beutler and Matthew Yglesias, covering the 2024 election with occasional guests. Episodes run about 45 minutes and are released every Wednesday.
How do I contact Politix about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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