The Carl Nelson Show
The Carl Nelson Show, hosted by Carl Nelson, is a weekday news and newsmaker program from WOL 1450 AM in Washington DC, covering politics, Black communities, Africa and civic affairs through guest panels. It has 100 episodes in its feed, updates daily, and runs about 3 hours 12 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.
Daily Washington newsmaker talk reaching engaged Black and politically active listeners
- Three-hour daily episodes from WOL 1450 AM with long, attentive listening sessions
- Guest panels on elections, Africa and civic issues attract an informed, politically engaged audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 184 ratings suggests strong listener satisfaction
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, newsmaker interview
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 3 hours 12 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Radio One
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists advertising contacts for Radio One D.C., the station's owner.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political campaigns, police and legal cases such as the Trayon White trial, and the Black Panther Party, with no explicit flag set in the feed.
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 | woldcnews.com/category/the-carl-nelson-show/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1533859805 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/78a347aa-3282-4ac… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Browder, Brother Taharka & Jeff Gallop on Egypt on the Potomac at | 2026-10-15 | 3 h 12 min |
| Black Panther Party at 60: Voices From DC, LA & Chicago Honor a Legacy | 2026-10-15 | 3 h 11 min |
| Zaki Baruti, Wayne Gillman, Reggie Thomas & Dr. James Anyike on Electi | 2026-10-13 | 3 h 12 min |
| Dr. Ray Winbush, Ronald Gregory, Yohance Gregory & Charles Barron on E | 2026-10-12 | 3 h 12 min |
| Dr. Maulana Karenga & Brother Askia on the Million Man March’s 31st An | 2026-10-12 | 3 h 13 min |
| AI Controversy, Black Senate Campaigns & Pan-Africanism | Dr. Barbra R | 2026-10-07 | 3 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of…
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About The Carl Nelson Show
The Carl Nelson Show is a weekday newsmaker program hosted by Carl Nelson, a Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist who has interviewed presidents, prime ministers and civic leaders over a four-decade career, according to the show's website. The show airs from 6 to 10 am on WOL 1450 AM in Washington DC and is distributed as a podcast with episodes of about three hours each. Its daily feed has 100 episodes, and the subjects include elections, Africa, Black history and civic affairs.
The website woldcnews.com and the feed describe the program as a panel-based talk show with guests from academia, activism and politics. On Apple Podcasts the show holds 184 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, according to Apple Podcasts data. The audience is estimated rather than measured, and this profile estimates 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, mostly from listeners in the United States.
The show carries no sponsor mentions in its feed, and its website lists advertising contacts for Radio One D.C. Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll ad could reasonably pay an estimated $40 to $90 per episode, which would suit civic, financial and local business campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Carl Nelson Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Carl Nelson Show
How much does The Carl Nelson Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $90 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the sponsor's campaign terms.
What is The Carl Nelson Show about?
The Carl Nelson Show is a weekday newsmaker program from WOL 1450 AM in Washington DC, covering politics, Africa, Black history and civic affairs through guest panels hosted by Carl Nelson.
How do I contact The Carl Nelson Show about sponsoring an episode?
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