The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast
The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke and published by National Review, covers politics, music, technology and American history through interviews with guests. It has 105 episodes released roughly every 17 days, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Politically engaged, high-rated weekly interviews from a National Review host
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,051 ratings, with 1,006 five-star reviews.
- Episodes run about 54 minutes median, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Guests include policy analysts and authors, attracting an audience focused on ideas and books.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, debate
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- National Review
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; National Review is listed only as publisher.
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Family friendly
Titles such as 'Sedition!' and 'Debate: Does Trump Need Congress's Permission to Attack Iran?' show heavy political content, with no explicit flag in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcast.charlescwcooke.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1647660323 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/qxAw7LNr |
Benchmark score: 25 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 105: September 11, 2001 — with Dan McLaughlin and Noah Rothman | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 3 min |
| Episode 104: Charlie and Luther’s Hollerin’ Neon Dixieland Whizzbang A | 2026-07-21 | 1 h 27 min |
| Episode 103: The Declaration of Independence — with Michael Auslin | 2026-05-01 | 1 h 10 min |
| Episode 102: All About Gerrymandering — with Sean Trende | 2026-04-22 | 37 min |
| Episode 101: Last Branch Standing — with Sarah Isgur | 2026-04-14 | 53 min |
| Episode 100: Turn of the Century — with Sean Beienburg | 2026-03-11 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 41 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.
A show about politics, music, technology, rollercoasters, golf carts, and the United States of America.
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About The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast
The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast is published by National Review and hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke. The feed and the show's website describe it as a show about politics, music, technology, rollercoasters, golf carts and the United States. Episodes are interview-led and typically run close to an hour, with 105 episodes released since September 2022, about one every 17 days.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,051 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show is listed under News, Politics, Music and Music History. The audience is an estimate only: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing male and older, based on rating volume and show age. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the publisher is National Review.
At an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting brands in books, subscriptions or history education who want a politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast
How much does The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from audience signals, not a published price.
What is The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast about?
The show covers politics, music, technology and American history through interviews and debates. Episodes are published about every 17 days and usually run about 54 minutes.
How do I contact The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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