Talking Geopolitics is a non-partisan show from Geopolitical Futures, hosted by George Friedman, covering international affairs, security and great-power competition. It has 100 episodes, released roughly every 7.6 days, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, with a rate range of $60 to $200 per episode.
A non-partisan geopolitics show with a loyal, rating-heavy audience of decision-makers
- 172 Apple ratings, 4.5 average, with 135 five-star reviews
- Weekly-cadence analysis of international affairs with a 35 minute median
- Non-partisan framing suits finance, defense, travel and professional services brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo analysis, Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Geopolitical Futures
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by its owner Geopolitical Futures to promote its own publication.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover wars, nuclear programs and military escalation (for example 'Iran's Nuclear Gamble and Trump's Midterm Countdown'), but the feed is not explicit. The description says the show is non-partisan.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1192847456 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/106657/destinations/576122.… |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Security, Long-Term US Strategy, and the Big Picture | Q&A | 2026-10-09 | 38 min |
| Russia's Failure, Poland's Rise, and the End of an Era | 2026-10-07 | 14 min |
| The UK Airbase Puzzle and Inside the Trump-Xi Summit | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
| UN Drama, Russian Bluffs, and the Trump-Xi Summit Preview | 2026-09-24 | 37 min |
| Germany's AfD and the Return of European Nationalism | 2026-09-11 | 41 min |
| CIA in Moscow, Hybrid Threats, and the Limits of Russian Escalation | 2026-09-04 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
A non-partisan podcast brought to you by Geopolitical Futures, an online publication founded by internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster George Friedman. Geopolitical Futures tells you what matters in international affairs and what doesn't. Go to https://geopoliticalfutures.com/podcast for details.
About Talking Geopolitics
Talking Geopolitics is a podcast from Geopolitical Futures, the online publication founded by George Friedman, and the feed names Friedman as the central voice. The show covers international affairs, security, Russia, China, the Middle East and European politics, mixing interviews with solo analysis. The Geopolitical Futures website describes the team as non-ideological and forecasting through political, economic, military and geographic factors. According to the feed, the show has 100 episodes, releases about every 7.6 days, and runs a median of roughly 35 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 172 ratings with a 4.5 average, which places the show in the 50 to 200 ratings band. Based on that signal and the show's age, the estimated audience is 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed shows no visible sponsors, so the show promotes its owner's publication. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $60 to $200 per episode.
This show suits brands in financial services, professional tools, education and research subscriptions, and travel or defense-adjacent products that want a knowledgeable, older, male-skewing audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the Geopolitical Futures website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Talking Geopolitics can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Talking Geopolitics
How much does Talking Geopolitics charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $60 to $200 per episode. These are estimates derived from Apple ratings, not published rates.
What is Talking Geopolitics about?
Talking Geopolitics is a non-partisan show from Geopolitical Futures, hosted by George Friedman. It covers international affairs, security, great-power competition and geopolitical forecasting.
How do I contact Talking Geopolitics about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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