The Nation Podcasts
The Nation Podcasts, published by The Nation Magazine, is a progressive political talk network covering news, climate, labor, and foreign policy through writers, activists, and artists. The feed holds 1,000 episodes with roughly daily updates and a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $140 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach a progressive, politically engaged US audience across daily news and climate talk
- Daily episodes across several sub-shows give repeated exposure over a campaign
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 439 ratings signals an established, engaged listener base
- Long episodes, median about 44 minutes, leave room for a full host-read integration
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, panel discussion
- Tone
- analytical, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Political content is the core format; episode titles reference war, police unions, and elections, such as 'Palestine Three Years After October 7', with no explicit flag.
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 | redcircle.com/shows/start-making-sense |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1060110806 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/de5dbe33-63b3-4d3e-a545-0779… |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country w/ John Beard Jr. / A Pe | 2026-10-17 | 31 min |
| Ethiopian Forces Near Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Town | 2026-10-16 | 47 min |
| Taking Data Centers to Court w/ Martha Dark / Tech Won't Save Us | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Political Power of Police Unions w/ Stuart Schrader / American Pre | 2026-10-14 | 54 min |
| GOP Election Deniers running for Governor; plus John Berger’s Ways of | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| Dispatch from the Frontlines of the Data Center Wars w/ Ben Inskeep & | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.
About The Nation Podcasts
The Nation Podcasts is a network of political talk shows produced by The Nation Magazine, covering news, climate, labor, technology, and foreign policy from a progressive perspective. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with updates roughly every day, and episodes typically run between 35 and 55 minutes, according to the RSS feed. Apple Podcasts shows 439 ratings with an average of 4.4 and a listing dating to 2015.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly in the United States and skewing toward adults over 35. The shows have no sponsors visible in the feed, the description, or the episode titles. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $140 to $630 per episode, depending on audience size.
The network suits brands aimed at engaged, politically attentive adults, including clean energy, books, and media launches. Brands should be comfortable with partisan news content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Nation Podcasts can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Nation Podcasts
How much does The Nation Podcasts charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $140 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing depends on the show and placement.
What is The Nation Podcasts about?
The Nation Podcasts is a set of progressive political talk shows from The Nation Magazine, covering news, climate, technology, labor, and foreign policy through interviews and panel discussions.
How do I contact The Nation Podcasts 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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