Us & Them, hosted by Trey Kay of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, tells stories from the fault lines separating Americans, listening to people on both sides of the divide. The show has 284 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typical length about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
Long-form public radio reporting that reaches listeners on both sides of America's divides
- 284 episodes since 2015, released about every two weeks, with a 4.6 average Apple rating from 395 ratings.
- Episodes run about 52 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll in a serious, attentive listening context.
- Produced by a Peabody Award-winning public radio producer on West Virginia Public Broadcasting's own platform.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, documentary
- Tone
- thoughtful, reportorial
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WVPBPRX
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed credits West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the PRX hosting domain, with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes such as 'What We Hide — Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction' discuss substance use in depth, and 'Stay or Go' and 'Who Can Call Morgantown Home?' cover contested social topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | usandthempodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id991237306 |
| RSS feed | feeds.wvpublic.org/usthempodcast |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Us & Them: Stay or Go — Part 2: The Goers | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| Us & Them: Dinner Party — Charleston 2026 | 2026-09-24 | 52 min |
| Us & Them: Stay or Go — Part 1: The Stayers | 2026-09-10 | 52 min |
| Us & Them Encore: Disconnected Youth | 2026-08-27 | 52 min |
| Us & Them: What We Hide — Examining The Collateral Damage Of Addiction | 2026-08-13 | 49 min |
| Us & Them: Who Can Call Morgantown Home? | 2026-07-23 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
We tell stories from the fault lines that separate Americans. Peabody Award-winning public radio producer Trey Kay listens to people on both sides of the divide.
About Us & Them
Us & Them is a public radio podcast hosted by Trey Kay, a Peabody Award-winning producer for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. According to the show's website and feed, it tells stories from the fault lines that separate Americans, listening to people on both sides of the divide. Recent episodes cover addiction, rural health care, housing and foster care in Appalachia.
The feed lists 284 episodes released about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 52 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 395 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, which the team uses to estimate reach. Listeners appear to be older, engaged adults in West Virginia and across the United States, though these demographic splits are estimates and not measured data.
No sponsors appear in the feed, which credits West Virginia Public Broadcasting. The estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode suggest a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits regional health, community and civic brands that value thoughtful, long-form audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Us & Them can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Us & Them
How much does Us & Them charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list.
What is Us & Them about?
Us & Them is a public radio show hosted by Trey Kay that tells stories from the fault lines dividing Americans. Episodes cover addiction, rural health, housing and civic life in West Virginia and beyond.
How do I contact Us & Them about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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