To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes is a political commentary podcast hosted by Charlie Sykes, covering US politics, foreign policy and the Trump-era news cycle with guests and analysts. It has 250 episodes published roughly every two days, typically 40 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Politically engaged 250-episode commentary show with an exceptionally strong 4.8 Apple rating
- 763 Apple Podcasts ratings with 715 five-star reviews signal a loyal, highly engaged listener base.
- Recurring weekly-plus episodes of 40 to 55 minutes give sponsors steady, repeated exposure.
- Guests include former officials and prominent commentators, lending authority to host-read placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, solo commentary
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description only references the Acast privacy page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles are political analysis such as 'Trump's Ukraine Betrayal: Is MAGA Finally Falling Apart?' with no profanity, adult or violent content flagged; political content is the core subject of the show.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/to-the-contrary |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1794683063 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67a407e5340a5590cd2… |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump's Ukraine Betrayal: Is MAGA Finally Falling Apart? | 2026-10-17 | 53 min |
| Oligarchs, Intimidation, and a Silent GOP: Kinzinger Sounds the Alarm | 2026-10-14 | 42 min |
| The Unbearable Lightness of Marco Rubio | 2026-10-13 | 48 min |
| David Frum: America is Playing Russian Roulette | 2026-10-09 | 54 min |
| After the Midterms, What is Trump Capable Of? | 2026-10-08 | 39 min |
| How Russia Won | 2026-10-06 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
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About To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes is a political commentary podcast in which host Charlie Sykes analyzes US politics, the Trump administration, foreign policy and the 2026 midterm landscape, often with guests such as David Frum, Jennifer Rubin and Mark Kinzinger. Recent episode titles include analysis of Ukraine policy, Russia and China relations and the Democratic path to a supermajority, according to the show feed.
The show has published 250 episodes on the Acast platform, with a new episode roughly every two days, and typical episodes run 40 to 55 minutes. On Apple Podcasts the show holds a 4.8 average rating from 763 ratings, according to the Apple listing. Audience estimates, not published figures, place downloads at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode.
No sponsors were visible in the feed. At an estimated range of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits civic, publishing and professional-services brands seeking an engaged, politically attentive audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
How much does To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing is not published in the feed.
What is To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes about?
It is a political commentary show hosted by Charlie Sykes covering US politics, the Trump administration, foreign policy and the midterms, with guest analysts and episodes about two days apart.
How do I contact To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked contact to request a rate card and availability.
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