The Reason Roundtable
The Reason Roundtable is a weekly political news discussion from the editors of Reason magazine, hosted by Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward and Peter Suderman. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly political debate from Reason's editors, reaching a dense national audience
- The show has 100 episodes and a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 70 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,503 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with the host-read rate at roughly $360 to $2,000.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted roundtable discussion, panel debate, news commentary
- Tone
- analytical, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Flagged explicit in the feed (explicit=1) and the content is consistently political, for example 'Trump Wants the FCC To Punish His Enemies'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1155629323 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/68EwVbYtTeNpQR6FCQt7yJ?si=… |
| RSS feed | reason.com/podcasts/the-reason-roundtable/feed/ |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@reasonRoundtable |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Vance Is Playing Dumb About Socialism | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 13 min |
| Live Reason Roundtable 10th Anniversary Show! | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 20 min |
| Are the Cornell 7 Being Tried on Social Media? | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 3 min |
| Trump's Iran War Is Losing With Everyone (Even Republicans) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 10 min |
| Does CNN Deserve To Be Banned From the White House? | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 14 min |
| Is AI Really an Existential Threat? | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of “Free Minds and Free Markets”—Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Peter Suderman—discuss and debate the week’s biggest stories and what fresh hell awaits us all.
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About The Reason Roundtable
The Reason Roundtable is a weekly political news discussion from the editors of Reason magazine, hosted by Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward and Peter Suderman, according to the show's feed and description. The show has 100 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 70 minutes per episode. Each episode debates the week's major stories from a libertarian perspective.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,503 ratings with an average of 4.5. The listener base is estimated rather than published, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and skews toward US adults aged 35 and over. The feed contains no sponsor mentions, and the show carries no funding links.
The show suits brands seeking a politically engaged US audience, such as books or policy-adjacent products. Estimated host-read rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Sponsors should review the show's explicit flag and political focus before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Reason Roundtable can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Reason Roundtable
How much does The Reason Roundtable charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and on negotiation.
What is The Reason Roundtable about?
The Reason Roundtable is a weekly political news discussion from the editors of Reason magazine. The four hosts debate the week's biggest stories from a libertarian perspective, with episodes running about 70 minutes.
How do I contact The Reason Roundtable 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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