The Source with Kaitlan Collins
The Source with Kaitlan Collins, a CNN Podcasts show hosted by Kaitlan Collins, covers daily US politics and news, with interviews and reporting on the campaign trail and White House. It has 788 episodes, publishes daily, and typical episodes run about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Daily CNN politics show with about 20,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads per episode
- Publishes daily on the CNN Podcasts network with 788 episodes since July 2023
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 202 ratings, with 168 five-star reviews
- Long-form episodes near 48 minutes suit host-read sponsorship with time for context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news briefing, town hall coverage, debate coverage
- Tone
- urgent, direct
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Recent titles cover shootings, a child homicide case, and a hurricane, and the show is heavily political, e.g. 'Trump Fires White House Press Secretary After Five Days'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-source-with-kaitl… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1696974077 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY9548726236 |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump Fires White House Press Secretary After Five Days | 2026-10-17 | 48 min |
| Oregon Police: Children Killed Were 5, 8, and 11 Years Old | 2026-10-16 | 48 min |
| Talarico Speaks with Texas Voters at CNN Town Hall | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| Senate Candidates Debate in Maine and Georgia | 2026-10-14 | 48 min |
| Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal Draws Bipartisan Criticism | 2026-10-13 | 48 min |
| Hurricane Isaias Nears Landfall as Category 2 | 2026-10-10 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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About The Source with Kaitlan Collins
The Source with Kaitlan Collins is a daily news podcast from CNN Podcasts, hosted by Kaitlan Collins, that chases the facts behind the day's political and national stories. The feed describes it as going straight to the source for the latest developments, and recent episodes cover White House news, the 2026 midterm campaign and debates, and major breaking events.
The show has published 788 episodes since July 2023 at a daily cadence, with a median episode length of about 48 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.5 average rating from 202 ratings, with 168 of them five stars. The feed carries no named sponsors, and no sponsor mentions appear in recent episode titles or description.
Estimated audiences are 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over in the United States, and these figures are estimates rather than published data. At $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands seeking broad political-news reach with a strong suitability review in place should consider this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Source with Kaitlan Collins can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Source with Kaitlan Collins
How much does The Source with Kaitlan Collins charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card.
What is The Source with Kaitlan Collins about?
It is a daily CNN news podcast hosted by Kaitlan Collins, covering US politics, White House news, the 2026 midterm campaign, and breaking national stories through interviews and reporting.
How do I contact The Source with Kaitlan Collins about sponsoring an episode?
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