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The Real News Podcast, published by The Real News Network, a nonprofit media organization, covers US politics, labor, civil rights, environment and international affairs through daily reports and long-form interviews. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, roughly one every 0.7 days, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Real News Podcast

Engaged progressive news audience on a 1,000-episode nonprofit network show

  • Daily and near-daily cadence across 1,000 episodes gives sustained exposure over time
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 283 ratings signals an engaged listener base
  • Long-form interviews with labor, civil rights and policy figures suit issue-driven messaging
Best forlabor and union toolsnonprofit and civic campaigns
Watch forThe show runs no ads and states it rejects corporate sponsorship, so a sponsorship may be declined.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics60%
Society25%
Business and Finance10%
Health and Fitness5%
Formats
news report, interview, documentary-style feature
Tone
serious, advocacy-driven
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 283 ratings, an established show with 1,000 episodes, a mid-size network, and an Apple rating count in the 200 to 1,000 band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening with Trump administration policiesHow unions and grassroots movements are respondingImmigration enforcement and civil liberties
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
20%35-44
40%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description states that The Real News Network does not accept advertising revenue or corporate sponsorship, and the feed links only to a Spreaker support page.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover ICE violence and a border-wall conflict, and the feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), which is flagged here.

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

Benchmark score: 36 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Daily Reports, specials, and podcasts by The Real News Network (TRNN). TRNN makes media connecting you to the movements, people, and perspectives that are advancing the cause of a more just, equal, and livable planet. TRNN is a nonprofit media organization. We do not accept advertising revenue or corporate sponsorship. Sign up for our newsletter at therealnews.com Text us at (410) 431-0868 Become…
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About The Real News Podcast

The Real News Podcast is published by The Real News Network, a nonprofit media organization whose feed describes its mission as connecting audiences to movements advancing a more just, equal and livable planet. The show combines daily reports, specials and interviews on politics, labor, civil rights and environmental justice. Episode titles in the feed cover topics such as Black Panther history, union organizing and immigration enforcement.

The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a release gap of roughly 0.7 days and a median episode length of about 39 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 283 ratings with an average of 4.6. Audience size is not published; based on these signals, the estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listener demographics are estimates only.

The feed and description state that the network accepts no advertising revenue or corporate sponsorship. Brands considering this show should expect support via listener funding rather than paid placement, and any approach should respect that policy. Estimated rate for a host-read mid-roll, if the show were to accept one, would be $90 to $625 per episode.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Real News Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Real News Podcast

How much does The Real News Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The show's estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The description says the network does not accept advertising or corporate sponsorship, so availability is uncertain.

What is The Real News Podcast about?

The Real News Podcast covers daily news, interviews and specials on politics, labor, civil rights, immigration and environmental issues. It is produced by The Real News Network, a nonprofit media organization, and has 1,000 episodes in its feed.

How do I contact The Real News Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Given the network's stated no-sponsorship policy, confirm availability before proposing a placement.

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