Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté is an explicit politics and news commentary podcast with 438 episodes since 2019, published about twice a week at roughly 65 minutes each. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with an estimated host-read rate of $360 to $1,500. It combines weekly news analysis, interviews and a critical view of both major parties.
A loyal, highly rated politics audience reached twice a week
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,431 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong sign of an engaged audience.
- About two episodes a week since 2019 gives sponsors a steady slot and a long track record.
- Long 65-minute episodes leave room for extended host-read ads in a news-driven audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview
- Tone
- irreverent, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 80 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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The feed is flagged explicit and titles such as 'Israel LOSES CONTROL over Settler Terrorists' show heated political and conflict coverage.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/useful-idiots-with-katie-hal… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1476110521 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/473197/feeds.redcircle.com/7090379b-… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Netanyahu PANICS As Opposition Parties Rally Against Him Before Israel | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| MAGA Splits in Two After Trump Makes Diesel Deal with Putin: “You’re T | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 10 min |
| Israeli App EXPOSED: "It activates your camera and can view every piec | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 18 min |
| It takes Katie and Aaron 30 minutes to debunk every lie in this former | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 11 min |
| Cornell Bombshell: Israel's Secret Power Over University EXPOSED | 2026-10-02 | 38 min |
| Iran Officially REJECTS Trump Negotiators: “There is no reason we shou | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster/writer Katie Halper. Episodes feature analysis of the political news of the week and exclusive interviews, with humor, commentary and dissection of why both Republicans and Democrats suck. Join Aaron and Katie as they examine important stories that have slipped through the cracks and what the…
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About Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté is a politics and news commentary podcast. Its feed describes it as informative and irreverent, with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster and writer Katie Halper covering the week's political news, interviews, and what they say the media got wrong. It is flagged explicit. The feed lists 438 episodes since August 2019, published about twice a week at a median of roughly 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 4,431 ratings with a 4.5 average. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count, the show's age, cadence and popularity score. These are estimates, not published figures. No sponsors or funding links appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,500 per episode. The show suits brands comfortable with political adjacency, such as privacy tools, books and subscription media. Brands that need neutral or family-friendly content should look elsewhere.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté
How much does Useful Idiots charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on 20,000 to 60,000 estimated downloads. The show does not publish rates or download numbers, so treat this as a planning range.
What is Useful Idiots about?
Useful Idiots is a politics podcast with Aaron Maté and Katie Halper. It covers weekly political news, interviews and media criticism with humor, and takes a critical view of both Republicans and Democrats.
How do I contact Useful Idiots about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly. The feed lists no sponsorship contact, so unlocking the email is the quickest way to reach the hosts.
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