The Good Fight, hosted by Yascha Mounk, interviews thinkers on populism, democracy, geopolitics and institutions. It has 496 episodes, released roughly every four days, typically around 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Serious, long-form political interviews with a sizeable, highly rated audience
- Nearly 500 episodes released roughly every four days, each around an hour long.
- 883 Apple ratings averaging 4.7, with most reviews at five stars.
- Guests include academics, journalists and policy figures discussing democracy and geopolitics.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- serious, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to a website and a Persuasion community link, with no funding or affiliate links.
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Family friendly
Episodes discuss political conflict and authoritarianism in an academic register, with no explicit flag set in the feed (explicit: 0).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.yaschamounk.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1198765424 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/thegoodfight |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Eliot Cohen on Why America Keeps Losing Wars It Should Win | 2026-10-17 | 53 min |
| David Deming on the Future of Universities in the Age of AI | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 2 min |
| Why America’s Real Wealth Isn’t in Silicon Valley | 2026-10-10 | 53 min |
| Luis Garicano on Why Europe Fell Behind | 2026-10-06 | 58 min |
| Galen Druke on the Midterms | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 15 min |
| Frank Furedi on the Case for Populism | 2026-09-29 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
"The Good Fight," the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat authoritarian populism.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.Email: goodfightpod@gmail.comTwitter: @Yascha_MounkWebsite: http://www.persuasion.community
About The Good Fight
The Good Fight is a long-running interview podcast hosted by Yascha Mounk, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. It searches for ideas and strategies to counter authoritarian populism, with guests drawn from academia, journalism and policy. The show has 496 episodes, released about every four days, with a typical runtime near 60 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 883 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with most ratings at five stars. Audience figures are estimates only: the show likely reaches 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over with an interest in politics and international affairs. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to be unsponsored.
The show suits brands in books, education and professional services that want to reach an engaged, politically aware audience. Estimated rates run $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Good Fight can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Good Fight
How much does The Good Fight charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship package and must be confirmed with the show.
What is The Good Fight about?
The Good Fight is a podcast hosted by Yascha Mounk that interviews thinkers on how to defeat authoritarian populism. It covers democracy, geopolitics, technology and history, with long-form conversations.
How do I contact The Good Fight 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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