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Rania Khalek Dispatches

Podcast · breakthroughnews.org · EN
Hosted by Rania Khalek

Rania Khalek Dispatches, hosted by Rania Khalek, is a news commentary show from BreakThrough News covering global politics from a left perspective, with interviews, analysis and on-the-ground reports. It has 311 episodes released about every four days, typically 45 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Rania Khalek Dispatches

Engaged left-leaning news audience following geopolitics and war coverage closely

  • Feed shows 311 episodes with a cadence of about one every four days, giving steady inventory.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 231 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 221 five-star reviews.
  • Interviews with named analysts and journalists keep episodes at 35 to 68 minutes, long enough for a mid-roll read.
Best fornonprofit and civic campaignsbooks and academic publishingindependent media subscriptions
Watch forContent is highly political and war-focused, so brands need strong suitability controls.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Politics30%
Interview10%
Formats
interview, solo analysis, on-the-ground report
Tone
analytical, adversarial
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
33 to 68 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 231 Apple ratings puts the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, shifted down for a high ratings-to-episodes ratio; Buzzsprout hosting, daily-updated Apple listing and Podcast Index popularity 9 support the upper end.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening in Israel, Iran and LebanonWho is behind US foreign policy decisionsHow do leftist movements resist empire
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links a nonprofit donation page and the show is run by a 501(c)3.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover war, pogroms and war crimes in Iran and Lebanon, for example 'Terror, Pogroms & Land Theft: Inside Israel's Final Push to Take the West Bank'.

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

Benchmark score: 7 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 84 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

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About Rania Khalek Dispatches

Rania Khalek Dispatches is a news commentary podcast from BreakThrough News, a nonprofit media organization whose website describes it as dedicated to independent, fact-based reporting. The show offers insight, analysis, investigations and interviews on global issues from a left perspective, with recent episodes focused on the Middle East, Iran and Lebanon. Host Rania Khalek is named in the feed and in the Apple Podcasts listing.

The feed lists 311 episodes, released about every four days, with recent episodes running roughly 33 to 68 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 231 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and these numbers are estimates only.

No sponsors are named in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. The show suits nonprofits, civic campaigns and publishers reaching an engaged, politically attentive audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Rania Khalek Dispatches can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Rania Khalek Dispatches

How much does Rania Khalek Dispatches 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 about $90 to $620 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.

What is Rania Khalek Dispatches about?

It is a news commentary podcast from BreakThrough News covering global politics from a left perspective, with interviews, analysis and reports on the Middle East and other issues.

How do I contact Rania Khalek Dispatches 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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