The Cato Weekly Podcast
The Cato Weekly Podcast, published by the Cato Institute, features scholars and policy analysts discussing individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly libertarian policy analysis for an engaged, older American audience of policy readers
- Over 1,000 episodes and a Tuesday-to-Sunday cadence give a long, predictable run for a sponsor.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 972 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 30 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, expert analysis, narrative explainer
- Tone
- analytical, argumentative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 26 to 43 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
Family friendly
Episode titles cover policy, elections and foreign conflict ('Iran: Schrodinger's War') in analytical terms with no explicit flags; political content is the defining feature of the show.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cato.org/multimedia/cato-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id158961219 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/cato-daily-podcast |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Bad Policy Delays Adulthood | 2026-10-13 | 30 min |
| Is the US Already Quasi-Socialist? | 2026-10-06 | 32 min |
| The Controversy Over Flock Cameras | 2026-09-29 | 38 min |
| How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election? | 2026-09-22 | 27 min |
| Uncle Sam Owning Private Companies? | 2026-09-15 | 29 min |
| How Much Would the DSA's Agenda Cost? | 2026-09-08 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Every Tuesday on The Cato Weekly Podcast , leading scholars and policy analysts from the Cato Institute delve into the big ideas shaping our world: individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Whether unpacking current events, debating civil liberties, exploring technological innovation, or tracing the history of classical liberal thought, we promise insightful analysis…
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About The Cato Weekly Podcast
The Cato Weekly Podcast is published by the Cato Institute, a Washington-based policy research organization, and features its scholars and policy analysts discussing individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. The show is hosted on Acast, with episodes released on a semiweekly schedule, and the feed lists 1,000 episodes with a median length of about 30 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 972 ratings with a 4.5 average, according to the Apple Podcasts data in the dossier.
Listeners are estimated, not measured. Based on the ratings count and show age, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and older in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is not a current advertising vehicle, and the publisher is a nonprofit research institute rather than a commercial network.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $90 to $630 per episode, buying reach among policy-engaged listeners. Brands in financial services, education and advocacy whose messaging fits a libertarian audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Cato Weekly Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Cato Weekly Podcast
How much does The Cato Weekly Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the publisher's terms and the audience estimate.
What is The Cato Weekly Podcast about?
The show features Cato Institute scholars discussing individual liberty, limited government, free markets, peace and current policy debates from a libertarian perspective.
How do I contact The Cato Weekly Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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