The Chauncey DeVega Show
The Chauncey DeVega Show, hosted by Salon.com politics writer Chauncey DeVega, features long-form conversations with authors, journalists, academics and activists on politics, race, history and popular culture. The show has 440 episodes, released roughly every three weeks, with a median length near 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged political listeners in a long-running, deeply researched conversation show
- 440 episodes since 2014 build a durable archive with steady listener loyalty
- Apple Podcasts shows 250 ratings averaging 4.7 stars out of five
- Guests include historians, journalists and authors, attracting an educated audience
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Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles cover authoritarianism, gun violence and racism, and the show is strongly political in nature (Ep. 438: America's Addiction to Gun Violence, Racism, and White Rage), with the feed not explicit-flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thechaunceydevegashow.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1018954215 |
| RSS feed | thechaunceydevegashow.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 456: The Nerd Reich. Confronting Technofascism and Defending Democ | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 12 min |
| Ep. 455: The People's Historian Howard Zinn and the Importance of Radi | 2026-09-28 | 49 min |
| Ep. 454: As President Trump Feels Increasingly Imperiled, His Authorit | 2026-08-31 | 31 min |
| Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Ag | 2026-08-03 | 23 min |
| Ep. 452: Reflecting on This Very Mournful July 4 and America's 250th A | 2026-07-04 | 53 min |
| Ep. 451: Nell Irvin Painter Reflects on Her Landmark Book "The History | 2026-06-22 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 22 days.
The Chauncey DeVega Show is the official podcast of Salon.com politics writer Chauncey DeVega. On a weekly basis the show features a relaxed and free-form conversation with artists, authors, musicians, researchers, academics, journalists, activists, as well as Hollywood actors and directors.
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About The Chauncey DeVega Show
The Chauncey DeVega Show is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Chauncey DeVega, a politics and culture writer for Salon.com. According to the show's website, each episode is a relaxed conversation with authors, journalists, academics and activists on politics, race, human rights, history and the arts. The feed lists 440 episodes, released roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 50 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 250 ratings averaging 4.7 out of five, and the listener base is estimated rather than published. Based on the rating count and show age, estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated audience skewing toward American adults over 35. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits sponsors in books, education and civic causes that want to reach an engaged, politically attentive audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Chauncey DeVega Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Chauncey DeVega Show
How much does The Chauncey DeVega Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Chauncey DeVega Show about?
The show is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Salon.com writer Chauncey DeVega. Guests include authors, journalists and activists discussing politics, race, history and popular culture.
How do I contact The Chauncey DeVega Show 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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