The A.M. Update is hosted by Aaron McIntire, a daily morning news podcast covering politics and current events with a sarcastic tone and a closing segment called Aaron-analysis. The show has 300 episodes and publishes daily, with typical episodes running about 15 to 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily political news audience with a loyal, highly rated morning show
- Publishes every day, with 841 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 stars
- Short morning episodes of roughly 15 to 20 minutes suit a quick host-read
- Listeners return for the signature sarcastic commentary and Aaron-analysis segment
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news roundup, commentary segment
- Tone
- sarcastic, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 13 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover political and violent news items such as a foiled hijacking, a firing squad livestream and an execution, and the show is categorized under Politics with partisan commentary in the description.
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 | sites.libsyn.com/459960 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1670758110 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/459960/destinations/3877914… |
Benchmark score: 47 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hasan Livestream Canceled | Talarico vs. a Catholic Voter | El-Sayed G | 2026-10-16 | 19 min |
| Grassley's Red Hat Memo | Omar's Birth Year Question | Girls Walk Off | 2026-10-15 | 16 min |
| Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer | Pirro Probes Omar's Money | Indiana Candida | 2026-10-14 | 18 min |
| Feds Raid Ilhan Omar's Home | Judge vs. Trump's Golf Course | Tafoya's | 2026-10-13 | 13 min |
| Trump's Russia Diesel Deal | Hegseth's Firing Squad Livestream | Vance | 2026-10-12 | 19 min |
| Mall of America Plot Foiled | Talarico Staffer's Marxist Claim | Rubio | 2026-10-08 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Aaron McIntire provides the morning news update you don't necessarily want but absolutely need. Aaron delivers the most relevant stories with his signature sarcasm and even adds a little "Aaron-analysis" to wrap things up.
About The A.M. Update
The A.M. Update is a daily morning news podcast hosted by Aaron McIntire, according to the show's RSS feed and its Libsyn website. Each episode delivers a roundup of the day's most relevant stories, mostly political, with a sarcastic delivery and a closing segment called Aaron-analysis. The show has published 300 episodes since March 2025, with a median episode length of about 16 minutes.
The show has 841 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.9 stars, according to Apple Podcasts data. Listener figures are not published; based on the ratings count and cadence, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a figure that is an estimate and not a published number. The audience is likely politically engaged adults interested in daily news.
No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This suits news, media and political brands seeking a daily, opinionated news audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The A.M. Update can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The A.M. Update
How much does The A.M. Update charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The A.M. Update is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the actual terms agreed with the show.
What is The A.M. Update about?
The A.M. Update is a daily morning news podcast hosted by Aaron McIntire. It covers the day's top stories, mostly political, with sarcastic commentary and a closing Aaron-analysis segment.
How do I contact The A.M. Update 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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