The Muckrake Political Podcast
The Muckrake Political Podcast, hosted by political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman, covers the news of the day with historical context and alternative perspectives. It has 714 episodes in its feed, released about every 3 days, with a median length of roughly 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A politically engaged audience hears the news with historical context every few days
- 714 episodes since November 2019, released about every three days, showing a long-running and consistent schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 521 ratings, with 451 five-star reviews
- Median episode length of about 49 minutes gives time for a host-read mid-roll integration
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, weekly preview episodes
- Tone
- analytical, satirical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- approximately 10 minutes for previews, 45 to 60 minutes for full episodes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Crude and Unusual Punishment' and 'Know Your Reichs' reference political and historical subjects; the feed's explicit flag is 0, but the political content is heavy.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | muckrack.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1489093693 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/NSM1741369951 |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hack to the Future | 2026-10-16 | 9 min |
| Raid Expectations | 2026-10-13 | 58 min |
| Missile Impossible | 2026-10-09 | 8 min |
| A Mighty Fine Mess | 2026-10-06 | 48 min |
| Weekender PREVIEW: The Winds Continue to Blow | 2026-10-02 | 10 min |
| Follow the Money | 2026-09-29 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Muckrake Podcast is the political podcast that promises to dig deeper. Political analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman tackle the news of the day but go beyond the stale and tired narratives to provide historical context and alternative perspectives, all to bring a little order to chaotic times.
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About The Muckrake Political Podcast
The Muckrake Political Podcast is a political show hosted by analysts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman. According to the show's feed, it digs into the news of the day and adds historical context and alternative perspectives. The feed lists 714 episodes since November 2019, released about every three days, with a median length of about 49 minutes and shorter weekly preview episodes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average from 521 ratings.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly American adults interested in politics and current affairs, though this is an estimate and not published data. The show does not show any sponsors in its feed, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent episode titles. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode.
This show suits brands in books, civic education, news subscriptions and similar categories that want to reach an engaged political audience. Its political content is heavy, so sponsors should review the show's tone before booking. Facts are drawn from the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Muckrake Political Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Muckrake Political Podcast
How much does The Muckrake Political Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. This is an estimate from public signals, not a published rate card.
What is The Muckrake Political Podcast about?
The show, hosted by Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman, covers the news of the day with historical context and alternative perspectives. Episodes run about 49 minutes, with shorter weekly previews.
How do I contact The Muckrake Political Podcast 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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