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The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast, hosted by investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, covers investigative reporting on public health, government, media and science. The show has 336 episodes released roughly every 7 days, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its large Apple Podcasts rating base of 1,787 ratings averaging 4.9.

Why brands sponsor The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast

Large, loyal news audience with a 4.9 Apple rating across 1,787 ratings

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,787 ratings averaging 4.9, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • 336 episodes since April 2019 give a long, consistent archive and steady weekly-to-biweekly cadence.
  • Host-read format with a median length near 32 minutes suits a mid-roll placement.
Best forsubscription and wellness productsnews and media subscriptionsbooks and nonfiction brand awareness
Watch forPolitical and public health subject matter is polarizing, so brand suitability needs checking against your own guidelines.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News45%
Health & Medicine25%
Politics20%
Technology & Computing10%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, investigative segment
Tone
skeptical, authoritative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 55%: Apple ratings_count of 1,787 maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 per episode), with 336 episodes, a biweekly-to-weekly cadence, a strong 4.9 rating and a top-bucket Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks aboutIs the vaccine schedule or CDC guidance accurate?What did government agencies know about COVID origins?How do investigative reporters verify their claims?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Recent episodes discuss kratom and vaping ("346. The ABCs of Kratom", "347. The Vaping Talk") and contested political and public health topics such as "Dr. Fauci's Deception Was Always in Plain Sight", which warrant care for political and drug-related adjacency.

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: 92 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence49 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Smear," "Stonewalled," "Slanted," and "Follow the Science." She is managing editor of the Sun. morning national TV news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.” Find out why her…
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About The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast

The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast is hosted by Sharyl Attkisson, a nonpartisan investigative journalist and five-time Emmy Award winner, according to the show's description in the RSS feed. The show has published 336 episodes since April 2019, mostly covering investigative reporting on public health, government, media and science. Recent titles include discussions of vaccine schedules, COVID origins and kratom.

Episodes typically run about 32 minutes and are released roughly every seven days, with the Apple Podcasts listing updating biweekly. Apple Podcasts shows 1,787 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listener demographics are not published; based on the content and rating volume, the audience is estimated to be mostly American adults aged 35 and over, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands in subscriptions, books and nonfiction products that want reach among news-focused listeners.

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

Questions about The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast

How much does The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.

What is The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast about?

The show features investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson covering public health, government, media and science. It has 336 episodes, typically about 32 minutes long.

How do I contact The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast 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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