Popular Front is an independent conflict journalism podcast hosted by Jake Hanrahan, covering modern warfare and under-reported conflicts. It has 401 episodes released roughly every 6.7 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-form conflict reporting with an 808-rating, 4.8-star audience.
- Apple Podcasts shows 808 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Over 400 episodes since 2018, with a weekly cadence and episodes averaging around 44 minutes.
- Host Jake Hanrahan has reported for HBO, VICE News, Frontline PBS and ProPublica, per the show website.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, field reporting
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website says the show is funded through Patreon, merchandise sales and independent sponsorships, and the feed carries a Patreon link in the description; no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference war crimes, militancy and riots, and the feed carries an explicit flag; the content is conflict reporting rather than sensational material.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | popularfront.co |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1364539980 |
| RSS feed | popularfront.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 96 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Students are Setting France on Fire | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| On the Ground for Northern Ireland's Garvaghy Resistance | 2026-10-06 | 41 min |
| The Bloody Collapse of Rojava's SDF | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 42 min |
| The Pure Dystopia of Flock Camera Surveillance | PREVIEW | 2026-09-18 | 11 min |
| Simon Ostrovsky on the Ukraine War, the Internet Economy, and Russia's | 2026-09-10 | 11 min |
| The Next Wave of Anti-Tech Action is Already Happening | 2026-09-08 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Popular Front is a grassroots media network that focuses solely on war and conflict. We go deeper than mainstream media in a way that makes important war coverage accessible for everyone. The podcast focuses on the niche details of modern warfare and under-reported conflict. Support us: patreon.com/popularfront
About POPULAR FRONT
Popular Front is an independent podcast covering war and conflict, hosted by British journalist and documentary filmmaker Jake Hanrahan. According to the show website, it focuses on niche details of modern warfare and under-reported conflicts, reporting from conflict zones and drawing on the perspectives of people there.
The show has published 401 episodes since March 2018, with a release roughly every 6.7 days and a median episode length of about 44 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 808 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience likely skews toward adults interested in international news and politics.
The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes; the show is funded through Patreon, merchandise and independent sponsorships, as stated on its website. Estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, suited to brands seeking an informed, news-literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. POPULAR FRONT can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about POPULAR FRONT
How much does Popular Front charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly before booking.
What is Popular Front about?
Popular Front is an independent podcast about war and conflict, covering modern warfare and under-reported conflicts through reporting from conflict zones, hosted by Jake Hanrahan.
How do I contact Popular Front about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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