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The Red Nation Podcast

Podcast · www.therednation.org · EN
Hosted by Nick Estes, Jen Marley, Melanie Yazzie, Elena Ortiz

The Red Nation Podcast, hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley with Red Power Hour hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz, covers Indigenous history, politics and culture from a left perspective. The feed lists 494 episodes released weekly with a median length of about 74 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Red Nation Podcast

Engaged, high-rated left Indigenous politics audience with a long archive

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,041 ratings averaging 4.8 stars across 494 episodes.
  • Weekly releases with a median episode of about 74 minutes give steady exposure.
  • Listeners are engaged with politics, history and book discussion.
Best forvalues-aligned brandsbooks and publishingcommunity-focused campaigns
Watch forPolitically charged content may not suit brands seeking neutral placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics45%
History35%
Society20%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, interview, book review
Tone
political, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,041 (band 1,000 to 5,000, 20,000 to 80,000 per episode) with a long-running show, weekly cadence and the Podcast Index popularity of 9; the high band was lowered given the niche political focus and Libsyn hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhat does decolonization mean in practice?How do Indigenous struggles connect to Palestine and other movements?What are the current Indigenous land and resource fights?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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 website states the show is supported by patrons on Patreon, and the description links to a Patreon page.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles and description cover genocide, colonial violence and revolution, and the website carries a content warning on a Gaza episode.

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: 98 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Red Nation Podcast features discussions on Indigenous history, politics, and culture from a left perspective. Hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley with help from our friend and comrade Sina. The Red Nation Podcast is also the home of Red Power Hour, hosted by Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz. Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus…
The Red Nation Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Red Nation Podcast

The Red Nation Podcast covers Indigenous history, politics and culture from a left perspective. Hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley, with Red Power Hour hosted by Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz, the show is listed on the Red Nation website and on Apple Podcasts. Episodes are released weekly, with 494 episodes in the feed and a median length of about 74 minutes.

The show has a 4.8-star average from 1,041 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, listenership is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers, and the audience is likely to skew toward engaged readers of politics and history in the United States.

The show is supported by Patreon and has no visible sponsors in the last 20 episodes. Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read episode, which suits values-aligned brands in books, education or community-focused campaigns.

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

Questions about The Red Nation Podcast

How much does The Red Nation Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.

What is The Red Nation Podcast about?

The show covers Indigenous history, politics and culture from a left perspective. Hosts Nick Estes and Jen Marley discuss decolonization, land struggles and related books and current events.

How do I contact The Red Nation Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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