The Brookings Current
The Brookings Current, published by The Brookings Institution, offers short policy analysis episodes on breaking news and current policy debates from Brookings experts. The show has 300 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence, typical length of about 23 minutes, and an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, though this is an estimate. Rate range per episode is about $360 to $2,000.
Policy analysis from Brookings experts reaching a news-engaged audience
- Episodes on breaking national and international news, from the Iran war to USMCA renewal
- Approximately 23-minute episodes with a consistent weekly-to-biweekly cadence
- 300-episode archive from a 501(c)(3) institution with a 4.7 Apple rating from 292 ratings
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Content
- Formats
- expert interview, panel discussion, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, timely
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 25 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 a nonprofit institution and lists no funding links.
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Family friendly
Recent titles cover the Iran war, Congress and NATO, which are politically sensitive subjects handled in an analytical register.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.brookings.edu/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1203460937 |
| RSS feed | 5on45.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 8 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can we slow down AI without losing to China? | 2026-09-21 | 29 min |
| USMCA fails to renew—but it's not over yet | 2026-07-17 | 23 min |
| A fractured front? Inside the Ankara NATO summit | 2026-07-10 | 24 min |
| Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen after the US-Iran deal? | 2026-06-25 | 23 min |
| Understanding Pope Leo's AI encyclical | 2026-06-04 | 23 min |
| 2 members of Congress on improving American education | 2026-05-27 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 28 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
The Brookings Current brings you smart, timely, and quick analysis from experts at the Brookings Institution on breaking news and current policy conversations. In these short episodes, learn not only what's happening, but why and how to make sense of it.
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About The Brookings Current
The Brookings Current is a podcast from The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit research organization. Episodes provide short, timely analysis of breaking news and current policy conversations from Brookings experts, covering topics such as the Iran war, trade, NATO and AI policy. Per the show's website and feed, the podcast has 300 episodes and is published roughly every week to two weeks, with a typical episode length of about 23 minutes.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 292 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings volume and show age, the estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely policy-engaged adults, mostly in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, which is consistent with a nonprofit publisher.
The show suits policy, finance, education and professional-services brands seeking a news-literate audience. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read placement would run about $90 to $625 per episode, depending on the audience estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Brookings Current can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Brookings Current
How much does The Brookings Current charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, though the show shows no sponsors today.
What is The Brookings Current about?
It is a short-form policy podcast from The Brookings Institution offering expert analysis of breaking news, including foreign affairs, the economy, and education.
How do I contact The Brookings Current 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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