The Headlines
The Headlines, a daily news podcast from The New York Times, covers top stories with analysis from Times reporters around the world. The show has 553 episodes and publishes every weekday, with a median episode length of about 10 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, a rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per mid-roll ad read.
Daily news audience from a major newsroom, with high-production host-read placements
- 553 episodes published every weekday, giving steady recurring placements
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 706 ratings, a sign of an engaged listener base
- Reporter-led analysis at roughly 10 minutes per episode suits focused messages
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news roundup, reporter analysis, explainer
- Tone
- informative, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 9 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The New York Times
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only The New York Times subscriptions and apps.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover violent events such as 'Teenager Kills 4 at Oregon Elementary School' and a planned execution livestream, and feature heavy political content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nytimes.com/column/the-headlines |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1758855019 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/ydACIPHO |
Benchmark score: 44 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms, and Teenager Kills 4 at Oregon | 2026-10-16 | 16 min |
| Inflation Data Undercuts Trump’s Economic Claims, and the Danger of Ne | 2026-10-15 | 11 min |
| The Downfall of Trump’s Ambassador to Greece, and the Pope’s Cancer Di | 2026-10-14 | 11 min |
| Musk Pours $276 Million Into the Midterms, and Federal Agents Raid Hom | 2026-10-13 | 10 min |
| Growing Threats Against Public Officials, and Trump’s Diesel Deal With | 2026-10-12 | 10 min |
| The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and the Pentagon’s Plan to Livestre | 2026-10-09 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world. From the team that brought you "The Daily." Listen every weekday morning. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more…
About The Headlines
The Headlines is a daily news podcast from The New York Times, which the feed credits as its owner and publisher. Each weekday episode gives a roundup of top stories with analysis from Times reporters around the world, and the show is produced by the team behind The Daily. The feed lists 553 episodes with a median length of about 10 minutes.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 706 ratings. Listener estimates are based on rating counts and the show's cadence, and suggest a predominantly U.S. audience of adults, with roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed and Apple Podcasts list no named sponsors, and the description promotes only New York Times subscriptions.
This show suits brands seeking daily news-audience reach with high production value. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $900 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a large, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Headlines can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Headlines
How much does The Headlines charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $900 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published by the show.
What is The Headlines about?
The Headlines is a daily New York Times news podcast that summarizes top stories with analysis from Times reporters around the world. Episodes run about 10 minutes and publish every weekday.
How do I contact The Headlines about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship requests should go through the contact details the show provides.
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