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The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

Podcast · www.ms.now · EN
Hosted by Ali Velshi

The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi, published by MS NOW, is a daily news and politics show hosted by Ali Velshi. It covers current U.S. political stories, including the midterm elections and White House press access. The feed holds 206 episodes, released daily, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

Daily U.S. political audience with a 3,500-rating Apple base

  • Daily episodes of roughly 41 minutes keep the show in front of listeners through a high-news period.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 3,559 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, a sizeable engaged base.
  • Network publisher MS NOW gives the show a professional production standard.
Best forcivic and political engagement campaignsfinancial and news-literacy brands
Watch forPolitical content is intense, and many brands will want to check suitability before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics100%
Formats
solo monologue, news analysis, commentary
Tone
urgent, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
38 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment35/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 1,000 to 5,000 Apple ratings band (3,559 ratings), a show over five years old, daily cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a network publisher.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening in the midterm elections?How are White House actions affecting the press?What are the latest developments in ICE enforcement?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
22%35-44
48%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover mass shootings and ICE shootings, and the political content is partisan in its framing, for example 'Trump threatens to annihilate Iran in UN speech'.

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: 50 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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About The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi is a daily news and politics podcast published by MS NOW and hosted by Ali Velshi. The feed, hosted on nbcnews.com, lists 206 episodes released every day, and the typical episode runs about 41 minutes. Recent episodes cover the 2026 midterm elections, White House press access and immigration enforcement, as described in the episode titles.

Apple Podcasts lists 3,559 ratings with an average of 4.4 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2017. The audience is estimated, not published: we estimate roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and older in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed or episode titles.

Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands looking for a serious, politically engaged audience, provided their messaging fits a news environment.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

How much does The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll works out to roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and is agreed directly with the show.

What is The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi about?

It is a daily news and politics podcast hosted by Ali Velshi and published by MS NOW. Episodes cover U.S. politics, the midterm elections and current affairs, usually running about 41 minutes.

How do I contact The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi about sponsoring an episode?

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

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