State of the World from NPR
State of the World from NPR is a weekday news podcast from NPR covering global stories with reporting from its international bureaus. It runs about 1,000 episodes, published daily, with a median length of roughly 7 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its sponsor-free listening option through NPR+.
Daily global news from NPR's international bureaus reaching a large audience
- Roughly 1,000 episodes published daily with a consistent news format
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 409 ratings indicates an engaged listener base
- Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode across a short, high-production format
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Content
- Formats
- news segment, interview, reported feature
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 4 to 9 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR
- Categories promoted
- subscription services
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries an NPR+ funding link and the description promotes sponsor-free listening for the show, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed episode titles.
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Recent titles cover armed conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, and political and military topics, which a brand should weigh.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510366/state-of-the-world |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1612459752 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510366/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A conversation with President Volodmyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine | 2026-10-16 | 14 min |
| A Gaza war documentary sparks outrage in Israel | 2026-10-15 | 9 min |
| A German intelligence scandal | 2026-10-14 | 5 min |
| Desperate Iranians head to Turkey in search of work | 2026-10-13 | 6 min |
| Encore: What 9,000 year old remains in Germany tell us about human dev | 2026-10-12 | 7 min |
| The roots of the Mexican music known as fandango | 2026-10-09 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World…
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About State of the World from NPR
State of the World from NPR is a daily podcast from NPR that explains global news in a few minutes per episode. The show is produced by NPR reporters working from the network's international bureaus and covers conflicts, elections and international affairs. Its website and feed credit NPR as the publisher, and the show has published about 1,000 episodes since October 2022.
Episodes run a median of about seven minutes and publish every weekday. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.3 rating from 409 ratings. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers, and suggest roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults over 35 in the United States. The feed shows no visible sponsors and promotes an NPR+ subscription for sponsor-free listening.
At 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. Brands seeking news-adjacent credibility or broad awareness among older, US-based listeners may find the show suitable, though its sponsor-free policy should be confirmed before outreach. Facts are drawn from the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. State of the World from NPR can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about State of the World from NPR
How much does State of the World from NPR charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show's current sponsorship policy should be confirmed directly.
What is State of the World from NPR about?
It is a daily news podcast from NPR that explains global stories in a few minutes, using reporting from NPR's international bureaus on conflicts, politics and world affairs.
How do I contact State of the World from NPR about sponsoring an episode?
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