So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, hosted by Nico Perrino of FIRE, explores free expression through law, philosophy and stories. The show has 290 episodes and posts roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running free speech show with an engaged, politically aware U.S. listenership
- 290 episodes since 2016, with a 4.6 average rating from 205 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Episodes run close to an hour, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll
- Guests include legal scholars and journalists, with a steady audience for policy and rights topics
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Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, news reaction
- Tone
- analytical, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries an explicit flag and episodes cover contested political topics such as Trump's media ban and campaign finance, Ep. 273 and FIRE Reacts: Trump's media ban.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sotospeakpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1108027131 |
| RSS feed | sotospeak.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 284: Venezuela is a cautionary tale w/ Jim Epstein and Germania Ro | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 5 min |
| FIRE Reacts: Trump's media ban | 2026-09-23 | 46 min |
| Ep. 283: Robby Soave on Trump's press ban, Macklemore, and free speech | 2026-09-22 | 60 min |
| Ep. 282: Breaking down our 2027 College Free Speech Rankings | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep. 281: What's the First Amendment's original meaning? w/ Jud Campbel | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 5 min |
| Ep. 280: Social media, speech, and kids w/ Joel Thayer and Kate Ruane | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 12 days.
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino. New episodes post every other week.
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About So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast is produced by FIRE and hosted by Nico Perrino, according to the show's feed and the FIRE website reference in the feed. The show examines free expression through law, philosophy and real stories, and its episodes mix interviews with legal scholars, journalists and authors alongside FIRE news reactions. The feed lists 290 episodes, with new episodes released about every two weeks and a median running time of roughly 60 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 205 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show is categorized under Politics and News Commentary. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and show history, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States, and the audience skews toward adults interested in civil liberties and public policy. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Brands in legal services, education, books and civic causes may fit. A single host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
How much does So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast 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. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list.
What is So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast about?
The show explores free expression through law, philosophy and real stories. Hosted by Nico Perrino of FIRE, it features interviews and news reactions on speech rights and censorship.
How do I contact So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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