Talking Feds is a law and politics roundtable podcast from Harry Litman, with former government officials, journalists and guests. It has 544 episodes, about two per week, typically 35 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $1,500. Recent titles focus on the Trump administration, the Justice Department and the midterms.
Twice-weekly law and politics show with a loyal, highly rated news audience.
- 4,460 Apple Podcasts ratings at a 4.8 average suggest a loyal audience built over seven years.
- About two episodes per week gives frequent placement opportunities across 544 episodes.
- Guests include former officials and journalists, which suits brands that want an informed news audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- roundtable discussion, interview, solo commentary
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 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 show covers partisan US politics, with titles such as "The 'Who's Going To Stop Me?' Presidency" and "Trump's Midterm Pitch? Bomb LA."
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.talkingfeds.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1456045551 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GEMINIMEDIA2127678588 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The “Who’s Going To Stop Me?” Presidency | 2026-10-15 | 57 min |
| A “Moonshot” Plan to Deal with AI’s Dangers | 2026-10-12 | 38 min |
| Trump’s Midterm Pitch? Bomb LA. | 2026-10-08 | 41 min |
| Rick Wilson on Why Republicans are “Running for the Hills” | 2026-10-05 | 34 min |
| Schmitt's Creek | 2026-10-01 | 52 min |
| Andy Beshear Explains His Why | 2026-09-28 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.
About Talking Feds
Talking Feds is a roundtable podcast from Harry Litman that brings together former government officials, journalists and special guests to analyze the most pressing questions in law and politics, according to the feed description. Recent titles cover the Justice Department, the midterm elections and the dangers of AI.
The feed lists 544 episodes since March 2019, released roughly twice a week. Episodes typically run 35 to 60 minutes, and the show is hosted on Megaphone. Apple Podcasts shows 4,460 ratings at a 4.8 average. The website has About and Contact pages, but the dossier does not include contact details.
Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence. At $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $1,500 per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed. The show suits brands that want an informed, news-focused audience and are comfortable with political adjacency.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Talking Feds can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Talking Feds
How much does Talking Feds charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Talking Feds at about $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Talking Feds about?
Talking Feds is a roundtable led by Harry Litman where former government officials, journalists and guests analyze law and politics. Recent episodes cover the Justice Department, the midterms and AI risks.
How do I contact Talking Feds about sponsoring an episode?
The show's website has a Contact page. The contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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