The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim, a Sky News podcast, features NBC's Richard Engel and Sky News's Yalda Hakim debriefing global flashpoints, Middle East conflict, Ukraine and US politics, often with guest decision makers. The show publishes roughly weekly, about 28 minutes per episode, with estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Serious geopolitical audience hearing from two senior frontline correspondents
- Weekly episodes from Sky News and NBC correspondents with about 28 minute median length
- Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on 178 Apple ratings averaging 4.6
- Strong listener engagement across Middle East, Ukraine and US foreign policy coverage
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted analysis, debrief
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Sky News
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is Sky News and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes cover armed conflict and war, for example 'Inside Iran: Is the war about to escalate?' and 'Robots on the frontline: Is Ukraine now winning the war?', and the political content is heavy.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-world.captivate.fm |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1770317795 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/the-world/ |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The US journalist who became Putin's political prisoner | with Evan Ge | 2026-10-14 | 25 min |
| Russell Brand: On Trial – A New Podcast | 2026-10-12 | 13 min |
| Can Europe defend itself from Russia? With Deborah Haynes | 2026-10-07 | 27 min |
| Pakistan's battle over Imran Khan | 2026-09-30 | 37 min |
| Could AI really take control of humanity? With ex-NASA scientist Will | 2026-09-23 | 39 min |
| Can we switch AI off before it's too late? | 2026-09-16 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the Trump presidency,…
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About The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim is a weekly news commentary podcast from Sky News, hosted by NBC's Richard Engel and Sky News's Yalda Hakim. Episodes debrief from global flashpoints, including the Middle East, Ukraine and US politics, and often feature key decision makers as guests. Based on the show feed, the podcast has 111 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 29 minutes.
The show has a 4.6 average rating from 178 Apple Podcasts ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates, not published download numbers: based on those ratings and the show's signals, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The listeners are likely news-engaged adults, skewing towards the UK and US, which is also an estimate.
The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so Sky News is the only brand named. A host-read ad is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. This suits brands seeking a serious, news-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
How much does The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's agreement.
What is The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim about?
It is a weekly Sky News podcast where Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim debrief global news, covering conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, US politics, and interviews with key decision makers.
How do I contact The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim about sponsoring an episode?
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