The Decoded Podcast, published by POLITICO, covers the people, policy battles and market forces shaping technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence and tech politics. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every three days, with a median length of about 17 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach policy-engaged tech decision makers through a daily-updated POLITICO show
- Over 1,000 episodes and a feed updated roughly every three days build a deep archive.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 388 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Coverage of AI policy and tech politics attracts a professional, news-following audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news analysis, panel discussion
- Tone
- analytical, current
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 12 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- POLITICO
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is POLITICO, the show's own news brand.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover AI regulation, U.S. politics and Trump administration policy, which is political content; no explicit flag is set.
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 | www.politico.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1500970749 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ASD1382456044 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is Europe struggling with an AI identity crisis? | 2026-10-16 | 17 min |
| Microsoft’s president warns the White House | 2026-10-15 | 20 min |
| Are Wall Street vibes shifting on AI? | 2026-10-14 | 11 min |
| Dems widen war on AI | 2026-10-13 | 13 min |
| The donation Ron Conway regrets, Anthropic's AI models go rogue (again | 2026-10-12 | 16 min |
| The rise of the AI anxiety index | 2026-10-09 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Decoded Podcast explores the people, policy battles and market forces shaping the future of technology around the world, drawing on POLITICO’s reporting to make sense of what’s happening and what comes next.
About The Decoded Podcast
The Decoded Podcast is a news show published by POLITICO that explores the people, policy battles and market forces shaping technology worldwide. According to the show's RSS feed, it has 1,000 episodes released roughly every three days, with a median length of about 17 minutes. Recent episodes cover AI regulation, tech politics and industry leaders.
The show carries a 4.2 average rating from 388 Apple Podcasts ratings, per Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward professionals who follow technology policy and U.S. politics. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Estimated sponsorship costs run about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range. This suits B2B software, consulting and enterprise security brands seeking policy-engaged decision makers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Decoded Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Decoded Podcast
How much does The Decoded Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and must be confirmed with the show.
What is The Decoded Podcast about?
The Decoded Podcast, from POLITICO, explores the people, policy battles and market forces shaping technology, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, tech regulation and the politics around them.
How do I contact The Decoded Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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