The President’s Inbox
The President's Inbox, published by the Council on Foreign Relations, examines U.S. foreign policy challenges through interviews with scholars and analysts. The show has 100 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $130 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Serious foreign policy audience of 714 Apple raters, weekly CFR expert interviews
- 714 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.4 average, indicating an engaged listener base
- Weekly episodes of about 35 minutes with named foreign policy experts as guests
- Institutional publisher with a consistent 100-episode archive since late 2024
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo analysis
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 33 to 40 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 wars, missiles and military strategy, but the content is analytical and not graphic; no explicit flag is set.
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.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1172546141 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/thepresidentsinbox/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Will There Be Meddling in the Midterms? | 2026-10-07 | 34 min |
| The Seven Questions Every Military Strategist Must Ask | 2026-09-30 | 36 min |
| Trump Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Xi | 2026-09-23 | 41 min |
| Elbows Up: How Canada Is Fighting Trump’s Tariffs | 2026-09-16 | 40 min |
| What the U.S. Got Wrong in the War on Terrorism | 2026-09-10 | 35 min |
| The CIA Director’s Not-So-Secret Trip to Moscow | 2026-09-02 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Each episode of The President’s Inbox explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States.
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About The President’s Inbox
The President's Inbox is a weekly foreign policy podcast from the Council on Foreign Relations, according to the show feed and the CFR website. Each episode explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States, often through interviews with named experts such as Robert Kagan, Rush Doshi and Michelle Gavin. The show has 100 episodes and a median running time of about 35 minutes, based on the feed.
The show has 714 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.4 average, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener estimates are based on these signals: the audience is likely skewed toward adults interested in U.S. politics and international affairs. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.
No sponsors are named in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $130 to $620 per episode based on these download estimates. The show suits professional services, education and publishing brands seeking a serious audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The President’s Inbox can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The President’s Inbox
How much does The President's Inbox charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $130 to $620 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and placement.
What is The President's Inbox about?
The President's Inbox is a weekly Council on Foreign Relations podcast that explores U.S. foreign policy challenges, often through interviews with foreign policy experts. Episodes typically run about 35 minutes.
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