The Politics Guys
The Politics Guys, hosted by Michael Baranowski, is an independent American politics and policy show featuring political scientists, law professors and attorneys across viewpoints. It has 1,000 episodes released roughly every 2.7 days, typically around 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Ideologically diverse American politics audience with 1,000 episodes of back catalog
- Hosted by political scientists, law professors and practicing attorneys, offering expert-level analysis.
- Weekly-plus cadence with roughly 54-minute episodes gives a long, engaged listening window.
- 752 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.4 stars signal a loyal listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, expert interview, narrative explainer
- Tone
- analytical, even-handed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links field is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover elections, policy and legal matters without graphic content, but political content is central to the show.
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 | www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-politics-guys--7084… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id977015568 |
| RSS feed | rss.introcast.io/977015568/feeds.megaphone.fm/IO… |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| GOP Midterm Woes, Russian Diesel, Rep. Omar Raid | 2026-10-17 | 59 min |
| Is Trump's Approval Too High? | 2026-10-13 | 55 min |
| Midterm Money, Botched Executions, Trump Ads & Measles | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 6 min |
| Can Congress Still Govern? Tim Ryan on Crypto and the CLARITY Act | 2026-10-07 | 44 min |
| Major Political Events: The 2000 Election Part 1 | 2026-10-06 | 15 min |
| Article I Spending Battles, Performative Oversight Memes, Midterm Camp | 2026-10-02 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Politics Guys is an independent, ideologically diverse American politics and policy podcast hosted by experts: political scientists, law professors, and practicing attorneys with government experience. Our mission is to give listeners a much-needed break from conservative and liberal echo chambers through civil, rational, and evidence-based discussion of American politics and policy from…
About The Politics Guys
The Politics Guys is an independent American politics and policy podcast hosted by Michael Baranowski, according to the show feed. It features political scientists, law professors and practicing attorneys with government experience, aiming to offer civil, evidence-based discussion from multiple perspectives. The feed reports 1,000 episodes released about every 2.7 days, with a median length of roughly 54 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 752 ratings and an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, which indicates a loyal listener base. Listener estimates, which are not published by the show, suggest roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is not currently running advertising.
A host-read mid-roll placement at estimated audience levels would sit at about $40 to $200 per episode, a rate that suits education, civic technology and professional service brands. Brands seeking a politically engaged, older-skewing audience of listeners are the best fit. The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Politics Guys can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Politics Guys
How much does The Politics Guys charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is The Politics Guys about?
The Politics Guys is an independent American politics and policy podcast with expert hosts including political scientists and attorneys. It offers evidence-based discussion of current events and policy from multiple perspectives.
How do I contact The Politics Guys 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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