The Highwire with Del Bigtree is a news and commentary podcast covering health policy, vaccines, public health agencies and media claims. With 1,000 episodes and a weekly cadence, episodes typically run about 90 to 100 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly health news audience of engaged, highly loyal listeners
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,282 ratings with a 4.9 average, indicating a strongly engaged listener base.
- 1,000 episodes on a weekly cadence give a long, stable archive with consistent recurring listeners.
- Episodes run about 90 to 100 minutes, leaving room for multiple host-read mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, news roundup, guest interview
- Tone
- adversarial, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 85 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries a Spreaker support link and the website links to an ICAN donation page and a HW+ membership, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles discuss vaccine injury, surveillance and contested science in a partisan framing, such as 'VACCINE INJURY VINDICATION, CLIMATE SKEPTICS GAIN GROUND' (Episode 498), which warrants a high political flag and brand-safety review.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thehighwire.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1227863378 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/3620606/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 498: VACCINE INJURY VINDICATION, CLIMATE SKEPTICS GAIN GROUND | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 26 min |
| Episode 497: RUSSIA’S PLAGUE MYSTERY, A SUPREME CONFLICT OF INTEREST & | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 48 min |
| Episode 496: DEADLY HOSPITAL PROTOCOLS, MAHA MUTINY & THE MAMMOGRAM MY | 2026-10-02 | 2 h 6 min |
| Episode 495: AI’S FREE PASS, NIH FINALLY WAKES UP & CHILDHOOD DEATH BO | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 56 min |
| Episode 494: OZEMPIC FALLOUT, EU’S FREE SPEECH CRACKDOWN & A DOCTOR FI | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 28 min |
| Episode 493: CANADIANS CRY FOR HELP, AUTISM FRAUD, & “THE WORM QUEEN” | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About The Highwire with Del Bigtree
The Highwire with Del Bigtree is a health and news podcast hosted by Del Bigtree, covering vaccines, public health agencies, food safety and media coverage of health issues. According to the show's website, the program presents itself as an alternative to mainstream media coverage and publishes content on its website alongside the podcast feed.
The show has published 1,000 episodes since February 2022 on a weekly cadence, with episodes typically running 85 to 110 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 3,282 ratings with a 4.9 average, per Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on ratings volume and show scale.
No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed. Estimated sponsorship rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range. This fits health-adjacent brands willing to accept a highly partisan editorial context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Highwire with Del Bigtree can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Highwire with Del Bigtree
How much does The Highwire with Del Bigtree charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on placement and agreed terms with the show.
What is The Highwire with Del Bigtree about?
The show covers health policy, vaccines, public health agencies, food safety and media coverage of health topics, hosted by Del Bigtree. Episodes are published weekly and typically run about 90 to 100 minutes.
How do I contact The Highwire with Del Bigtree 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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