The Munk Debates Podcast
The Munk Debates Podcast, published by the Munk Foundation and distributed through iHeartRadio, carries two Canadian current affairs shows: Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne. The feed holds 605 episodes, released about every 3.3 days, with a median length of roughly 26 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000. Rate range is $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll episode.
Canada's serious current affairs audience, in long-form host-read ads
- Two weekly Canadian current affairs shows with 605 episodes since 2019
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 192 ratings, with a Munk Foundation and iHeartRadio publisher
- Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing older and Canadian
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, moderated discussion, formal debate
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 18 to 33 minutes for weekly shows, up to 100 minutes for debate 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
Family friendly
Episode titles cover war, trade conflict and Iran, and one debate is titled 'Be it resolved, anti-Zionism is antisemitism', so political and conflict-related content is pervasive, though no explicit content is flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-munk-debates-podc… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1486184902 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a16f62630535b3e186… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Focus: Trump tilts the war in Putin's favour and the growing th | 2026-10-16 | 25 min |
| Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump's gift to Putin and Alberta's g | 2026-10-13 | 28 min |
| Friday Focus: Iran on the brink and the politicization of the Nobel Pe | 2026-10-09 | 28 min |
| Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Canada’s separatist moment | 2026-10-06 | 18 min |
| Friday Focus: Trump's pre-midterm warning to Tehran and Israel's high- | 2026-10-02 | 19 min |
| Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Is Mark Carney governing like a Conse | 2026-09-28 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Munk Debate podcasts is home to two of the most popular Canadian current affairs podcasts: Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Munk Debates Podcast
The Munk Debates Podcast is a Canadian current affairs feed that carries two shows: Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne. The feed lists 605 episodes, released roughly every 3.3 days, with a median episode length of about 26 minutes. Episodes cover Canadian politics, US relations, trade, and foreign policy, and occasionally a formal Oxford-style debate running about 100 minutes.
The podcast is published by the Munk Foundation and distributed through iHeartRadio, with hosting on Acast. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 192 ratings and an average of 4.3 out of 5. The feed does not name listener demographics, so the audience profile is an estimate: an older, Canadian-leaning audience is likely, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors were seen in the feed, so the show suits host-read or produced ads from financial services, higher education, or business publishing brands. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a serious, politically engaged listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Munk Debates Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Munk Debates Podcast
How much does The Munk Debates Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $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. Final pricing depends on the episode and placement.
What is The Munk Debates Podcast about?
The feed carries two Canadian current affairs shows, Friday Focus with Janice Gross Stein and Munk Dialogues with Andrew Coyne, covering politics, trade, and foreign affairs, plus occasional formal debates.
How do I contact The Munk Debates 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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