The Long View
The Long View, hosted by Christine Benz, Amy Arnott and Ben Johnson, is a Morningstar show on retirement, personal finance and portfolio strategy. It has 394 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $90 to $620 per episode.
Weekly retirement and investing listeners from a trusted Morningstar show
- 394 episodes released weekly, with a long archive of retirement and portfolio interviews.
- Median episode length of about 52 minutes allows a full host-read mid-roll.
- Apple rating of 4.6 from 929 ratings shows a loyal, engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- analytical, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Morningstar and carries no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover retirement, bonds and portfolio construction with no flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-long-view.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1462214964 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/5SEwkJYi |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Look and Jack VanDerhei: The Assumptions That Can Put Your Ret | 2026-10-13 | 53 min |
| Erin Moriarity: My Dad Lost About $1.5 Million on Bad Investments. Her | 2026-10-06 | 49 min |
| Robin Wigglesworth: Why Bonds Are Behind Every Financial Boom and Bust | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 8 min |
| Elliott Appel: Caring for My Father Put My Life on Pause for 7 Years. | 2026-09-22 | 49 min |
| Jeff Ptak: The Simple Secret to Becoming a Better Investor | 2026-09-15 | 52 min |
| Jean Chatzky: How to Create a Forever Paycheck for Retirement | 2026-09-08 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Empowering long-term investors with actionable insights on retirement, personal finance, and portfolio strategy. Hosts Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson talk with influential leaders in finance and investing every week.
About The Long View
The Long View is a weekly podcast from Morningstar that covers retirement, personal finance and portfolio strategy. Hosts Christine Benz, Amy Arnott and Ben Johnson interview investors, researchers and finance leaders, and the feed lists 394 episodes with a median length of about 52 minutes.
According to the show website and the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has been running since May 2019 and carries an Apple rating of 4.6 from 929 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly older, US-based investors and retirees, though this is an estimate and not published data.
The feed shows no sponsors and no funding links. At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode. Financial services and retirement brands are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Long View can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Long View
How much does The Long View charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and the placement.
What is The Long View about?
The Long View is a Morningstar podcast on retirement, personal finance and portfolio strategy. Hosts Christine Benz, Amy Arnott and Ben Johnson interview finance leaders and investors every week.
How do I contact The Long View about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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