State of the Union
State of the Union is a CNN news podcast hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, featuring interviews with newsmakers on politics, policy, Washington and world affairs. It has 428 episodes released weekly, typically about 43 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode. Its distinctive detail is a 2009 Apple Podcasts listing and a long-running political interview format.
Weekly CNN political interviews reaching a 1,125-rated, news-focused audience
- Long-running weekly show with 428 episodes from CNN, with a 2009 Apple Podcasts listing
- Interviews with newsmakers on politics, policy and Washington give a serious, high-attention context
- Median episode of about 43 minutes allows a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, co-hosted analysis
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CNN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by CNN Podcasts with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles reference military strikes ('Deadly Attack: The US Strikes Back') and heavy political content, flagging violence and political as elevated.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/state-of-the-union-wi… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id309575412 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY9982360035 |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads: The Impact of ICE and AI in Today's World | 2026-10-11 | 43 min |
| Presidential Polls and Controversies: The Economy Under Scrutiny | 2026-10-04 | 44 min |
| Midterm Storm Clouds: Navigating GOP Challenges | 2026-09-27 | 43 min |
| AI, Trade, and the Trump Doctrine | 2026-09-20 | 43 min |
| Balancing the Future: AI, Government, and Innovation | 2026-09-13 | 47 min |
| Election Horizons: Struggles and Strategies | 2026-09-06 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
About State of the Union
State of the Union is a weekly news podcast from CNN Podcasts, hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash according to the feed and the show's website. Each episode features interviews with newsmakers on politics, policy, Washington and global affairs. The feed lists 428 episodes with a cadence of about seven days and a median length of roughly 43 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,125 ratings with an average of 3.4 stars, which supports an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimated, not published by the show).
The show is hosted on Megaphone and published under the CNN name. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the recent episode titles, and the listing carries no funding links. Its audience is estimated to skew toward adults aged 45 and over, as is typical for political news audiences; these demographic shares are estimates and not measured data.
Based on an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits policy organizations, financial and professional services, and brands running awareness campaigns in a news context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. State of the Union can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about State of the Union
How much does State of the Union charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is State of the Union about?
State of the Union is a CNN news podcast hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. It features interviews with newsmakers on politics, policy, Washington and world affairs, released weekly.
How do I contact State of the Union about sponsoring an episode?
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