Racket To Go is the audio feed for Racket News, where host Matt Taibbi reads aloud his articles on politics, media and culture. The feed holds 405 episodes posted about every four days, most running around three minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Short, read-aloud political commentary from a well-known investigative journalist
- 405 episodes posted about every four days keep sponsor messages in regular rotation
- Typical episodes run about three minutes, so a host-read spot is a large share of listening time
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 195 ratings signals an engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, audio version of written article
- Tone
- opinionated, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 3 minutes, occasionally 7 to 12 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website shows a Substack subscribe prompt only.
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Titles cover political controversy, such as 'Down With Freedom!' and 'Anatomy of a Struggle Session', which is explicitly political 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.racket.news/s/racket-to-go |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1587382650 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1042/s/9388.rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to This Article: Art is More Important than Politics | 2026-10-17 | 12 min |
| Listen to This Article: Writing is Good (He Said Controversially) | 2026-10-03 | 3 min |
| Listen to This Article: Marriage is Wonderful (He Said Controversially | 2026-10-01 | 3 min |
| Listen to This Article: Trump is Wrong on Speech. Don’t Forget the Bac | 2026-09-24 | 3 min |
| Listen to This Article: On Escaping This Horrible Era | 2026-09-12 | 7 min |
| Listen to This Article: Down With Freedom! | 2026-09-04 | 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Audio versions of articles from Racket News, found at www.Racket.news www.racket.news
About Racket To Go
Racket To Go is the audio edition of Racket News, a Substack publication written by investigative journalist Matt Taibbi. The feed reads aloud his articles on politics, news and culture, mostly in short solo episodes of about three minutes. According to the show's website, the publication has over 439,000 subscribers.
The show has 405 episodes in its feed, released roughly every four days since December 2021. Apple Podcasts lists 195 ratings with an average of 4.8. Listener figures are estimates: the show likely reaches around 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly from English-speaking adults in the United States who follow political commentary.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read spot is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands seeking newsletter, subscription or media launch audiences rather than family or general consumer audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Racket To Go can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Racket To Go
How much does Racket To Go charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Racket To Go about?
Racket To Go reads aloud articles from Racket News by Matt Taibbi, covering politics, media and culture in short commentary episodes of about three minutes.
How do I contact Racket To Go 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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