Slate Money, hosted by Felix Salmon, is a weekly roundup of major business and finance stories from Slate Podcasts. The show has 837 episodes, released about every four days, with a median length of roughly 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read episode slot.
Weekly business and finance roundup from Slate with a sizeable Apple audience
- Over 830 episodes with a regular release about every four days
- Median episode length near 46 minutes gives ample room for host-read mid-roll ads
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 across roughly 1,020 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, news roundup, recurring segment
- Tone
- analytical, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Slate Plus
- Categories promoted
- subscription media
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promotes Slate Plus subscriptions for bonus episodes and ad-free listening, with a link to slate.com/moneyplus.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Explosive You-Know-What' and 'Fabulous, Beautiful Debt' are business-focused with no explicit flags; political economy topics recur.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | slate.com/podcasts/slate-money |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id876523888 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/695ead68a32e86d7758… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Prices Stay Sane | 2026-10-17 | 50 min |
| The Specter of Puerto Rico’s Debt | 2026-10-13 | 43 min |
| DiscoDance | 2026-10-10 | 56 min |
| The Personal Finance-sode | 2026-10-03 | 47 min |
| Money Talks: Chasing Ambulances on Wall Street | 2026-09-29 | 31 min |
| Fabulous, Beautiful Debt | 2026-09-26 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.Want more Slate Money? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/moneyplus to get…
About Slate Money
Slate Money is a weekly business and finance podcast from Slate Podcasts, hosted by Felix Salmon according to the show's feed and website. Each episode rounds up major business and economic stories, with recurring segments and occasional live recordings. The show has 837 episodes in the Podcast Index, released about every four days with a median length of about 46 minutes, and holds an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from roughly 1,020 ratings.
The audience is estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States interested in markets and personal finance. The feed names no sponsors, and the description promotes Slate Plus subscriptions instead. Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll slot, which suits fintech, investing and business software brands seeking a finance-literate audience.
Sources: the show's RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts listing data as provided to Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Slate Money can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Slate Money
How much does Slate Money charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll slot, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsor's requirements.
What is Slate Money about?
Slate Money is a weekly podcast from Slate covering business and finance news, including markets, personal finance, economics and technology's effect on money.
How do I contact Slate Money about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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