Uncommon Knowledge is a long-running interview show from the Hoover Institution, hosted by Peter Robinson, covering politics, history, science and public policy with scholars, journalists and political leaders. It has 100 episodes with a cadence of about one episode every 16 days and a median length of roughly 64 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 8,000 to 25,000, implying a sponsorship rate of about $150 to $630 per episode.
Long-form policy and history interviews for an engaged, older, mostly American audience
- Apple Podcasts shows over 2,000 ratings with a 4.8 average, a sign of a committed listener base
- Guests include senators, scholars, journalists and former officials, giving credibility to host reads
- Episodes run around an hour, so listeners give attention to each sponsor message
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- serious, intellectual
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Hoover Institution
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own institution.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover contested political topics such as the billionaire tax and conservatism, though the tone is discussion-based and not inflammatory.
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 | uncommonknowledgehoover.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1378389941 |
| RSS feed | uncommonknowledgehoover.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Billionaire Tax, The Busted Federal Budget, and the Future of the | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
| Why Churchill Still Matters: Andrew Roberts on Great Men in History | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Lapsed Atheist: Charles Murray Makes the Case for God | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 7 min |
| Make IPOs Great Again: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Ending Regulation b | 2026-07-21 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Declaration of Independence and the Fight For America’s Future wit | 2026-06-29 | 1 h 22 min |
| Frank Dikötter and the True History of Communist China | 2026-06-15 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 16 days.
For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world.
About Uncommon Knowledge
Uncommon Knowledge is a long-form interview podcast produced by the Hoover Institution and hosted by Peter Robinson, according to the show feed and its Podcasts listing on Apple. Episodes feature political leaders, scholars and journalists discussing politics, history, science and public life. The feed lists 100 episodes, released about every 16 days, with a median length of roughly 64 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,012 ratings with a 4.8 average and lists the show as updated monthly under Politics, News and History. Listener estimates in this profile are inferred from that rating count, not from published download figures, and the audience is likely older and mostly American. The feed shows no sponsors; the show is published by its own institution.
At an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $150 to $630 per episode, based on a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. That suits financial, educational and professional services brands seeking a serious, engaged listener.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Uncommon Knowledge can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Uncommon Knowledge
How much does Uncommon Knowledge charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $150 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price list.
What is Uncommon Knowledge about?
Uncommon Knowledge is a long-form interview podcast from the Hoover Institution, hosted by Peter Robinson. It covers politics, history, science and public policy with scholars, journalists and political leaders, in episodes of about an hour.
How do I contact Uncommon Knowledge about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot directly from the listing.
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