The Lead with Jake Tapper
The Lead with Jake Tapper is a weekday news program from CNN, hosted by chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper, covering national and international news, politics, health, money and culture. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, publishes daily, and typical episodes run about 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000 (estimated), at a rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily two-hour national news show from CNN, reaching a politically engaged audience
- Daily episodes from CNN's chief Washington correspondent build a consistent weekday habit
- Apple Podcasts rating count of 1,610 indicates an established listener base
- Long episodes give a host-read mid-roll sustained attention during the afternoon
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news briefing, interview, narrative
- Tone
- serious, fast-paced
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 85 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CNN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; CNN is named only as the publisher.
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Titles cover a school shooting, a sexual assault allegation and a gang rape lawsuit, and the show is dominated by political coverage.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-lead-with-jake-ta… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1034974185 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY4053344139 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Officials Give Update on Oregon School Shooting | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 42 min |
| House Dems Ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for Records Related to Alleged Pay-t | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 42 min |
| Trump Holds Rallies as Inflation Rises Ahead of Midterms | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 30 min |
| “Brutal”: WH Officials Pan Katie Zacharia’s First Press Briefing | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 31 min |
| Trump Weighing Whether to Help Saudis Respond to Deadly Strikes | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 30 min |
| Gulf Coast Bracing for Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Strong Winds | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the…
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About The Lead with Jake Tapper
The Lead with Jake Tapper is a daily news program from CNN, hosted by chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper, according to the show's website. Each weekday episode covers national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture, and it aims to bring stories that are not on front pages to the forefront. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, with typical episodes running about 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,610 ratings with an average of 3.5 out of 5, and the feed reports daily updates. Listeners are estimated to be mostly US adults aged 35 and over, based on the show's news format and the Apple Podcasts data; this is an estimate, not a measured figure. The feed contains no sponsor mentions. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, which suggests a rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll. Brands in finance, insurance and other mainstream categories may suit this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Lead with Jake Tapper can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Lead with Jake Tapper
How much does The Lead with Jake Tapper charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads of 50,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and the show's availability.
What is The Lead with Jake Tapper about?
It is a daily news show from CNN hosted by Jake Tapper. Each weekday episode covers national and world news, politics, health, money and culture, and it highlights stories that are not on front pages.
How do I contact The Lead with Jake Tapper about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, which handles the booking process.
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