Purplish is a political and policy podcast from Colorado Public Radio, hosted by public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland with Colorado Capitol News Alliance reporters. It covers statehouse, congressional and local developments in Colorado. The show has 199 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach engaged Colorado voters through a public-radio political podcast from CPR
- Weekly episodes from Colorado Public Radio, with 199 episodes and a 4.8 average Apple rating from 220 ratings.
- Audience is focused on Colorado statehouse, congressional and local policy, suited to civic-minded listeners.
- Median episode runs about 33 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, reporter roundtable, interview
- Tone
- informative, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link 'Support the Show!' points to donate.cpr.org, and the description credits Corporation for Public Broadcasting support; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover statehouse politics and policy such as 'Tina Peters is free, but the story is likely far from over' and 'ICE tactics have some Colorado Dems itching to respond', with political content as the core topic.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cpr.org/podcast/purplish/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1434628462 |
| RSS feed | www.cpr.org/rss/purplish.podcast.rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From exorcisms to campaign finance violations, unpacking Colorado’s 20 | 2026-10-16 | 33 min |
| ‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part II | 2026-10-02 | 29 min |
| ‘The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama’: Part I | 2026-09-25 | 30 min |
| The Great Colorado Road Trip: voters share how they view the midterms | 2026-09-15 | 36 min |
| What the ‘Buc’? Buc-ee’s back in Colorado headlines | 2026-09-04 | 40 min |
| Rideshare safety in the spotlight and now on the books in Colorado | 2026-08-14 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Purplish is a podcast about politics and policy and how they shape Coloradans’ lives, hosted by Colorado Public Radio’s public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. They break down the latest developments at the statehouse, in Congress and in local communities, to find the bigger picture behind the political headlines. Purplish is produced by CPR…
About Purplish
Purplish is a politics and policy podcast from Colorado Public Radio, hosted by public affairs reporter Bente Birkeland and reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance, according to the feed and the show's website. Each episode breaks down developments at the Colorado statehouse, in Congress and in local communities. The show has 199 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 33 minutes, and holds a 4.8 average rating from 220 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
The show is produced with support from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance and shared with other news organizations across the state. The audience is estimated at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, an estimate based on Apple ratings and show signals rather than published figures. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show's funding link points to Colorado Public Radio's donation page.
A host-read mid-roll would be priced at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits civic-minded organizations and Colorado-focused service brands that can accept a politically sensitive environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Purplish can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Purplish
How much does Purplish charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Purplish's estimated rate for a host-read mid-roll is about $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Purplish about?
Purplish is a Colorado Public Radio podcast about politics and policy and how they affect Coloradans. Hosts break down statehouse, congressional and local developments, with weekly episodes of about 33 minutes.
How do I contact Purplish about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot directly from the listing.
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