The Trade Guys
The Trade Guys is a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, hosted by Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch. It covers US trade policy, tariffs, USMCA and China trade, with guest experts. Episodes run about 32 minutes, and the show has 371 episodes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Rate range about $120 to $620 per episode. Distinctive detail: a nonpartisan Washington think tank format.
Weekly trade policy analysis from a nonpartisan Washington think tank
- Reaches a professional audience following tariffs, USMCA and US-China trade developments.
- Consistent weekly cadence over 371 episodes with roughly 32-minute episodes.
- Rated 4.5 on Apple Podcasts across 154 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, expert interview, news roundup
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles discuss tariffs, sanctions and trade disputes between governments, which is political subject matter but presented analytically.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.csis.org/podcasts/trade-guys |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1380336613 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CSIS2753183348 |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Europe’s Trade Defense Push, Diesel Pressure, and South Korea’s U.S. I | 2026-10-13 | 32 min |
| Trump-Xi Summit, USTR's G20 trade ministers meeting, and EU-China Trad | 2026-10-05 | 29 min |
| Angela Ellard on the 2026 WTO Public Forum | 2026-09-28 | 42 min |
| The Trump-Xi Summit and All Things China with Scott Kennedy | 2026-09-21 | 35 min |
| Beef, Russia Sanctions Bill, Canada-Europe Relations, and Italian Past | 2026-09-14 | 36 min |
| The Beef Imports, G20 Finance Meetings, and U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions | 2026-09-09 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.
About The Trade Guys
The Trade Guys is a weekly podcast from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C. Hosts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down trade news, tariffs and how trade policy affects everyday business, often with guest experts. The show has 371 episodes and typical episodes run about 32 minutes, according to its RSS feed.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.5 average rating from 154 ratings. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating count, cadence and show age. The likely listeners are trade professionals, policy observers and business readers, mostly in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $120 to $620 per episode. The show suits B2B brands serving importers, exporters and trade compliance teams.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Trade Guys can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Trade Guys
How much does The Trade Guys charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $120 to $620 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is The Trade Guys about?
The Trade Guys is a weekly CSIS podcast where Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch analyze trade policy, tariffs, USMCA and US-China trade, often with expert guests, in episodes of about half an hour.
How do I contact The Trade Guys about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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