The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence, from The Economist, is hosted by Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau. Each weekday it covers three news stories across politics, business and culture from the magazine's global correspondents, with a Saturday deep dive. The feed holds 1,000 episodes published daily, typically 20 to 28 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily global news briefing from The Economist's correspondents, with a loyal, high-rated audience
- Publishes every weekday across 1,000 episodes, with a rating of 4.5 from 2,456 Apple Podcasts reviews.
- Three news stories per episode, typically 20 to 28 minutes, give a consistent frame for host-read placements.
- Audience skews toward professionals in politics, business and finance, a fit for B2B and financial services brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news briefing, analysis, co-hosted discussion, narrative deep dive
- Tone
- analytical, concise
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 28 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Economist
- Categories promoted
- news subscriptions
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes Economist Podcasts+ subscription access, with no third-party sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Recent titles cover wars, attacks and terror in Gaza, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia, plus contested elections, which is news reporting rather than sensationalism.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/the-intelligenc… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1449631195 |
| RSS feed | access.acast.com/rss/d556eb54-6160-4c85-95f4-47d… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Schrödinger’s chat: can AI and scientists co-exist? | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback | 2026-10-15 | 22 min |
| Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals | 2026-10-14 | 26 min |
| Unrest in peace: misery in Gaza | 2026-10-13 | 25 min |
| Saudi under siege: Houthis attack airport | 2026-10-12 | 23 min |
| Saving your bacon: healthy-eating policy evolves | 2026-10-09 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist's global network of correspondents. Every weekday the winner of "Best Daily Show" at the 2026 British Podcast Awards, picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to…
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About The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence is a daily news podcast from The Economist, hosted by Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau according to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed. Each weekday episode covers three stories across politics, business and culture, typically 20 to 28 minutes long, with a Saturday deep dive titled The Weekend Intelligence. The feed lists 1,000 episodes since February 2023 and Apple Podcasts shows 2,167 episodes overall.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a rating of 4.5 from 2,456 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, based on rating volume, daily cadence and hosting on Acast. The feed shows no third-party sponsors, only Economist subscription promotion.
The show suits B2B services, financial products and executive education brands. Host-read placements are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Intelligence from The Economist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Intelligence from The Economist
How much does The Intelligence charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is The Intelligence about?
The Intelligence is a weekday news podcast from The Economist that covers three major stories in politics, business and culture. A Saturday episode, The Weekend Intelligence, gives a deep dive into a single story.
How do I contact The Intelligence about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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