The Weekend, from MS NOW, is hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany, who set the agenda for the weekend and the week ahead with analysis of the week's major political and current events. The show has 610 episodes since July 2024, releasing roughly daily, with a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily political analysis from an MS NOW panel with a 4.7 Apple rating
- 610 episodes since July 2024 with a steady weekly-plus cadence and roughly 40-minute episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 256 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with 223 of them five-star
- Hosted by three named MS NOW journalists, giving the show network-level production and credibility
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, panel analysis, news roundup
- Tone
- analytical, urgent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 38 to 42 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MS NOW
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover war with Iran, ICE shootings and election interference, so violence and political content are present, though no explicit flag is set in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ms.now/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1756927202 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/7Znw4t09 |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump in Georgia | 2026-10-17 | 40 min |
| Trump Corruption Message | 2026-10-17 | 41 min |
| The Deciding Vote | 2026-10-17 | 40 min |
| National Day of Action Ahead of Midterms | 2026-10-11 | 40 min |
| DOJ vs. Networks | 2026-10-11 | 41 min |
| Middle East Escalation | 2026-10-11 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.
Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany set the agenda for Saturday, Sunday, and the week ahead; fresh analysis of the week's biggest events.
About The Weekend
The Weekend is a news analysis podcast from MS NOW, hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany according to the feed. Each episode sets the agenda for the weekend and the week ahead, covering the week's biggest political events with panel analysis. The show has released 610 episodes since July 2024, with a median episode length of about 40 minutes and a near-daily cadence in the most recent feed entries.
Apple Podcasts lists 256 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, and the feed carries no sponsor mentions or funding links. Listener estimates are 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate, based on rating volume and show size, and not a published figure. The show is distributed through Simplecast.
Brands in news, media, and politically engaged consumer categories should consider sponsoring. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to an adult, news-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Weekend can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Weekend
How much does The Weekend 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 $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and its network, so confirm pricing directly.
What is The Weekend about?
The Weekend is a news analysis podcast from MS NOW hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany. It covers the week's major political events and sets the agenda for the weekend and the week ahead.
How do I contact The Weekend about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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