The Political Scene | The New Yorker
The Political Scene is The New Yorker's weekly politics podcast, with editor David Remnick, senior editor Tyler Foggatt and staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer and Evan Osnos. The show has 150 episodes released about every 2.4 days, with a median length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll ad.
Weekly politics audience of engaged news readers during the 2026 midterms
- Three weekly episodes from The New Yorker's editors and staff writers covering US politics.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,836 ratings with a 4.3 average, indicating an established listener base.
- Long-form episodes of about 46 minutes give a sponsor time to be heard in host-read mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, feature reporting
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
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 elections, immigration crackdowns and military and political conflict in a news register, with no explicit content flagged.
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 | the-political-scene-the-new-yorker.simplecast.co… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id268213039 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNE3630198409 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy the Midterms, and He Doesn’t Care Who Knows | 2026-10-17 | 44 min |
| What’s at Stake in the 2026 Midterms | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| Canada’s Plans for Donald Trump | 2026-10-12 | 34 min |
| Will Donald Trump’s Corruption Matter in November? | 2026-10-10 | 50 min |
| Why Trump Is Pausing His Crackdown on Salvadoran Immigrants | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| An American Journalist Imprisoned as a Spy in Russia | 2026-10-06 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and…
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About The Political Scene | The New Yorker
The Political Scene is a politics podcast from The New Yorker, hosted by editor David Remnick, senior editor Tyler Foggatt and staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer and Evan Osnos, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. Episodes cover the state of American politics through interviews, feature stories and analysis of current developments in Washington and beyond. The show has 150 episodes released about every 2.4 days, with a median length of about 46 minutes.
The show holds a 4.3 average rating from 3,836 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener numbers are not published; Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 35 and over, based on the editorial focus. No sponsors were found in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to brands in financial services, publishing and civic campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Political Scene | The New Yorker can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Political Scene | The New Yorker
How much does The Political Scene charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on 20,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads and an $18 to $25 rate per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the agreement with the show.
What is The Political Scene about?
The Political Scene is a weekly politics podcast from The New Yorker. It features interviews and analysis of American politics by David Remnick, Tyler Foggatt, Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer and Evan Osnos.
How do I contact The Political Scene 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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