The Editors
The Editors is a political commentary podcast from National Review, featuring editors and writers including Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke and Jim Geraghty. It covers American politics and the news cycle, with episodes numbered up to 918, released about twice a week at around 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $1,500.
Established political commentary reaching an engaged news audience twice a week
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,873 ratings, with 4,016 five-star reviews.
- Episodes release roughly every four days, giving frequent ad slots.
- National Review is the publisher, with named editors as recurring panelists.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel, commentary, guest interview
- Tone
- analytical, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- National Review
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description only names National Review as publisher.
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Titles such as 'Episode 917: Trump's Crude Intentions' and 'Episode 916: Vance Redefines Socialism' show every episode is political commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-editors/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1150237453 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/bAMj0tiC |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 918: Foreign 'Frenemies' | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 28 min |
| Episode 917: Trump's Crude Intentions | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 916: Vance Redefines Socialism | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 5 min |
| Episode 915: Liberté, Égalité, Enflammée | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 19 min |
| Episode 914: What Happened at Cornell? | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 24 min |
| Episode 913: Ohio, We Have a Problem | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All…
About The Editors
The Editors is a political commentary podcast from National Review. The feed describes it as commentary and in-depth analysis on American politics from National Review editors and writers, naming Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests.
The feed shows episodes numbered up to 918, published about every four days, with a median length of roughly 68 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 4,873 ratings with a 4.5 average. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode; the show does not publish download numbers. No sponsors appear in the feed.
At Starbooked's rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $360 to $1,500 per episode. It suits brands that are comfortable alongside political news and want an engaged audience of news followers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Editors can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Editors
How much does The Editors charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $360 to $1,500 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on 20,000 to 60,000 estimated downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is The Editors about?
It is a National Review podcast where editors and writers, including Rich Lowry and Charles C. W. Cooke, discuss American politics and the week's news, with occasional guest conversations and special episodes.
How do I contact The Editors about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, and because it is a National Review show, ad sales may also go through the publisher.
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