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The Michael Steele Podcast, hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, moderates a barbershop-style discussion of political and cultural issues. With 633 episodes and near-daily cadence, episodes run about two minutes to four minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Michael Steele Podcast

Daily political commentary from a former RNC chair, with a loyal ratings base

  • Near-daily episodes across 633 releases give frequent placement opportunities
  • Apple Podcasts shows 3,320 ratings with a 4.8 average
  • Hosted by a former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor, with MSNBC political analyst experience
Best forpolitical awareness campaignsvoter registration or civic engagementnews and media subscriptions
Watch forPolitically polarized content and explicit flag may deter many brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics85%
Government10%
History5%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, solo commentary, short-form segment
Tone
candid, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 to 5 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple ratings_count of 3,320 sits in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, shifted nothing since the show is over five years old; 633 episodes, daily cadence, Spreaker hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 support the upper part of the band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest in the Trump administration's political conductHow do voting rules and elections workWhich political strategies are candidates using
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1) and the episodes are heavily partisan political commentary on sensitive current events.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 71 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political…
The Michael Steele Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Michael Steele Podcast

The Michael Steele Podcast is a political discussion show hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele, as described on the show's Spreaker page and feed. Each episode is a short, moderated barbershop-style conversation about key political and cultural issues, with episodes typically running about one to five minutes. The show has 633 episodes in its feed and updates roughly every two days, with a Politics and News categorization on Apple Podcasts.

Apple Podcasts lists 3,320 ratings with a 4.8 average. Based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated, not confirmed, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and skews toward adults aged 45 and older with a politically engaged profile. No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode would fit brands looking for placement in political or civic-focused programming.

Brands in the civic engagement, news subscription or political awareness categories should consider this show. Sponsorship inquiries should account for the explicit flag and the polarized editorial tone.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Michael Steele Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Michael Steele Podcast

How much does The Michael Steele Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, the estimated rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Actual pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is The Michael Steele Podcast about?

The show is a political discussion podcast hosted by former RNC Chairman Michael Steele. Episodes cover current political and cultural issues in short, moderated conversations.

How do I contact The Michael Steele Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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