Starbooked

Stateside with Kai and Carter

Hosted by Kai Wright, Carter Sherman

Stateside with Kai and Carter, produced by The Guardian and hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman, pairs news and culture conversations with journalists and thinkers on politics, society and technology. The show has 55 episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Stateside with Kai and Carter

Sponsor a thoughtful Guardian news conversation heard twice weekly by engaged listeners

  • Fifty-five episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday build a consistent weekly habit.
  • Median episodes run about 39 minutes, giving host-read spots room to land.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 345 ratings with a 3.9 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
Best forsubscription and newsletter productsbooks and cultural mediacivic and nonprofit campaigns
Watch forPolitical and violent subject matter is frequent, so brand fit needs careful review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics45%
Society30%
Technology15%
Arts and Entertainment10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted conversation, narrative
Tone
thoughtful, engaged
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 345 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band, the show is a Guardian production on Acast with a high-profile news brand, and it is under two years old, so the band is shifted up one level.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the broader context behind this week's political news?What does this mean for everyday people and communities?Which experts can explain the technology or social trend in question?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
Other20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; The Guardian is the publisher and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover ICE detention, executions, war in Gaza and mass shootings, and the show is explicit 0 with no profanity flag, but political and violent subject matter is frequent.

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: 37 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join The Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stateside with Kai and Carter's own show description from the podcast feed

Do you make Stateside with Kai and Carter? Claim or remove this page.

About Stateside with Kai and Carter

Stateside with Kai and Carter is a news and culture podcast produced by The Guardian and hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman. The show features conversations with journalists and thinkers on politics, society, culture and technology, according to the show feed and the Acast listing. Episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, with 55 episodes to date and a median length of about 39 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 345 ratings with an average of 3.9 out of 5. Based on those signals, listeners are most likely to be adults interested in current affairs, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates, since podcasts do not publish download data.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll spot is estimated to cost about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits civic, cultural and subscription brands that want to reach an engaged news audience.

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

Questions about Stateside with Kai and Carter

How much does Stateside with Kai and Carter charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the show's confirmed terms.

What is Stateside with Kai and Carter about?

The show is a Guardian news and culture podcast hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman. Each episode features conversations with journalists and thinkers on politics, society, technology and culture.

How do I contact Stateside with Kai and Carter about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

Similar creators

Podcast and other creators in news commentary, ranked by score.

CreatorNichesEst. downloadsMedian viewsRateScore
political commentarynews commentary15k–$90–62037
politicsnews commentary15k–$90–62037
true crimemedical mysteries15k–$90–62037
Canal do Galo Preto@canaldogalopreto · BR
brazilian politicsnews commentary16k311$150–25036
אחד ביוםpodcast · IL
daily newsisraeli politics5k–$40–20036
international affairsglobal politics15k–$90–62036