The World According To Ben Stein
The World According To Ben Stein is a commentary show hosted by Ben Stein and Judah Friedman, covering current events, politics and economics with special guests. The feed lists 600 episodes, typically released every 11 days, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Three-times-weekly political commentary with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 450 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5
- 600 episodes since November 2020 build a long, searchable archive
- Hosts Ben Stein and Judah Friedman bring a public profile in economics and commentary
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 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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Family friendly
Episode titles such as "President Trump Has Clear Eyes On Iran: The World Watches" and "In Memoriam: Charlie Kirk" show heavy political and geopolitical content, with no profanity or adult themes evident in titles.
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 | the-world-according-to-ben-stein.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1540015480 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/eLH_dcSp |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Getting The Straight On The Straight | 2026-08-20 | 38 min |
| In Loving Memory Of My Friend Lindsey Graham | 2026-07-16 | 32 min |
| The Winds Of Change Are Blowing Very Strange | 2026-07-11 | 54 min |
| The MOU According to Ben Stein | 2026-06-24 | 54 min |
| The Only Deal With The Islamic Republic, Is Ending The Islamic Republi | 2026-04-19 | 52 min |
| President Trump And His Speech For The Ages. | 2026-02-26 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 60 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
Author, Actor, economist, lawyer, professor of law and economics, columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Presidential speechwriter, multi Emmy Award winning game show host, investment advisor, and America’s humble servant and Co-host of The World According To Ben Stein, published writer for many well renowned publications, former nationally syndicated radio host and addiction specialist, Judah…
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About The World According To Ben Stein
The World According To Ben Stein is a political and economic commentary podcast hosted by Ben Stein and Judah Friedman, according to the show's feed and website. Episodes feature the two co-hosts discussing current events, the economy and history, with special guests. The feed lists 600 episodes, released roughly every 11 days, with a median episode length of about 50 minutes.
Ben Stein is described on the show's feed as an author, actor, economist, lawyer, former presidential speechwriter and columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Judah Friedman co-hosts the show, and the two have worked together for two decades according to the description. The show also airs live on Rumble on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 450 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward older US adults. No sponsors are named in the feed. An estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll would suit financial services, publishing or subscription news brands aligned with its political focus.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The World According To Ben Stein can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The World According To Ben Stein
How much does The World According To Ben Stein 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. The rate is an estimate from public signals and not a published price.
What is The World According To Ben Stein about?
The show features Ben Stein and Judah Friedman discussing politics, economics, history and current events, often with special guests. It publishes roughly every 11 days with episodes around 50 minutes long.
How do I contact The World According To Ben Stein about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship requests can be sent once the contact details are revealed.
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