The Weekend Show, hosted by Anthony Davis and published by the MeidasTouch Network and Five Minute News, features in-depth interviews with expert guests on U.S. politics and national affairs. It has 245 episodes released weekly, typically about 63 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly political interviews with a loyal, highly rated audience of U.S. news followers
- 467 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes with consistent 50 to 65 minute runtimes give a predictable slot for host-read ads.
- Guests include elected officials, academics and commentators, which suits civic and policy-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert guest discussion
- Tone
- critical, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MeidasTouchFive Minute News
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names MeidasTouch and Five Minute News as producers, not advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are overtly political and cover the Trump administration, elections and national security, including topics such as the Iran war and Ukraine.
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.youtube.com/c/FIVEMINUTENEWS |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1612691018 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacynetwork/theweeke… |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@c/FIVEMINUTENEWS |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Bandy Lee Assesses Trump's Plan to Subvert the Midterm Elections. | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 5 min |
| Dr Bandy Lee deconstructs Trump's insane Time Magazine interview. | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 10 min |
| Dr Bandy Lee assesses Trump’s genocidal address at the UN General Asse | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 10 min |
| Psychiatrist Dr Bandy Lee Assesses Trump's Deteriorating and Dangerous | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 1 min |
| Dr Bandy Lee Returns to WARN of Trump's Unfitness for the Presidency a | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 5 min |
| Dr Bandy Lee WARNS of the Nuclear Threat Donald Trump Poses to Humanit | 2026-09-07 | 55 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join Anthony Davis for in-depth conversations with expert guests about the state of America. Brought to you by MeidasTouch and Five Minute News.
About THE WEEKEND SHOW
The Weekend Show is an interview podcast hosted by Anthony Davis and published by the MeidasTouch Network and Five Minute News. Each episode features in-depth conversations with expert guests about the state of America, with recent guests including academics, former officials and commentators. The show has released 245 episodes on a weekly cadence, and episodes typically run 50 to 65 minutes according to the RSS feed.
The show carries a 4.9 average rating from 467 Apple Podcasts ratings. Its audience is estimated, not published: approximately 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show age. The feed shows no named sponsors, so the show appears to be sponsor-free in its recent episodes.
Brands in civic, legal, financial or education categories who want to reach U.S. political news listeners could consider a host-read mid-roll. At an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, the rate is set by the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. THE WEEKEND SHOW can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about THE WEEKEND SHOW
How much does The Weekend Show 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 $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are calculated from audience estimates, not published figures.
What is The Weekend Show about?
The Weekend Show is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Anthony Davis, featuring expert guests discussing American politics and national affairs in depth.
How do I contact The Weekend Show about sponsoring an episode?
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