The Smerconish Podcast, hosted by Michael Smerconish and published by SiriusXM, covers US government, politics and current events with a stated non-partisan approach. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed and updates almost daily, with a median length of about 21 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily politics show with 1,000 episodes and a large engaged news audience
- Publishes nearly every day, with about 21-minute median episodes and a live-radio origin on SiriusXM.
- Apple Podcasts shows 406 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, with a daily poll segment that invites listener participation.
- Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward listeners aged 45 and older.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, daily poll segment
- Tone
- spirited, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 9 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the only named brand is the publisher SiriusXM in the show description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover a rape case, violence against officials and the Iran war, and the show is explicitly political, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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.siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1573813504 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Dv1m2CJC |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can We Agree: Regulating AI | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 12 min |
| Today's Poll Question: Which is the bigger midterm prize, the House or | 2026-10-16 | 9 min |
| GOP Midterm Disaster? Mark Halperin Warns It Could Be Worse Than Anyon | 2026-10-15 | 34 min |
| Who Cut Ukraine’s Starlink - Trump, Musk, Both, or a Glitch? | 2026-10-15 | 13 min |
| Can We Agree: Democratic Socialism | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| Today's Poll Question: Will the midterm election results cause the pre | 2026-10-14 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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About The Smerconish Podcast
The Smerconish Podcast is an episodic show hosted by Michael Smerconish and published by SiriusXM. According to the feed, it covers government, politics and current events, aiming for discussion without predictable partisan bias. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, updates almost daily, and typical episodes run about 9 to 35 minutes.
The show carries a 4.2-star average from 406 ratings on Apple Podcasts, listed there since June 2021. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing older and US-based. No sponsors are named in the feed beyond the publisher SiriusXM.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits financial services and brands seeking news-engaged adults, provided their suitability rules allow political content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Smerconish Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Smerconish Podcast
How much does The Smerconish Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms with the show.
What is The Smerconish Podcast about?
The show, hosted by Michael Smerconish and published by SiriusXM, covers US government, politics and current events. Its feed describes spirited discussion without predictable partisan bias.
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