Texas Minute
Texas Minute, published by Texas Scorecard and hosted by Michael Quinn Sullivan, delivers a daily news briefing on Texas politics, government and policy. The show has 691 episodes, publishes every weekday, and runs about 6 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $630 per episode, with one distinctive detail: it runs on Apple Podcasts with a 4.7 average from 164 ratings.
Daily Texas news briefing with a loyal, politically engaged state audience
- Publishes every weekday, giving a sponsor a steady presence across 691 episodes
- Short episodes of about 6 minutes suit a single focused host-read
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 164 ratings signals an engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news briefing
- Tone
- direct, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 5 to 7 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Texas Scorecard, which is named as publisher only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political and government topics such as 'Trump Unloads on Cornyn' and 'Talarico: Police Make Schools Unsafe', with strong partisan framing; no profanity or adult content is visible in titles.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | texasscorecard.com/series/texas-minute/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1668143992 |
| RSS feed | feeds.transistor.fm/texas-minute |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10.16.2026: Trump Unloads on Cornyn | 2026-10-16 | 6 min |
| 10.15.2026: North Korea’s Cyber Crimes | 2026-10-15 | 5 min |
| 10.14.2026: ‘Don’t Mess With Texas.’ | 2026-10-14 | 6 min |
| 10.13.2026: Advertising for H-1Bs | 2026-10-13 | 6 min |
| 10.12.2026: Texas’ Islamist School Problem | 2026-10-12 | 6 min |
| 10.9.2029: Satanic prayers for Texas? | 2026-10-09 | 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Each week day morning, the Texas Minute brings you the real news impacting the Lone Star State. Hosted by Michael Quinn Sullivan, the Texas Minute ensures real Texans start their day with the news and information they need.
About Texas Minute
Texas Minute is a daily news podcast from Texas Scorecard, hosted by Michael Quinn Sullivan according to the show's website and feed. Each weekday episode gives a short briefing on Texas politics, government and policy, with a typical runtime of about 6 minutes and 691 episodes in the feed since January 2024.
The show carries a 4.7 average rating from 164 ratings on Apple Podcasts, a figure that suggests a committed listener base. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly older Texas adults interested in state politics, based on ratings and cadence signals from Apple Podcasts and the feed.
The feed shows no sponsors. Estimated rates run from about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Brands in Texas-focused campaigns or state-level awareness work are the best fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Texas Minute can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Texas Minute
How much does Texas Minute charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The final price depends on the show's own terms and the placement.
What is Texas Minute about?
Texas Minute is a daily news podcast covering Texas politics, government and policy. Episodes run about 6 minutes and publish every weekday, hosted by Michael Quinn Sullivan.
How do I contact Texas Minute about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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