Washington Today
Washington Today, published by C-SPAN, catches listeners up on the day's major political and national news with interviews and analysis from journalists. It has 52 episodes in the feed, posted weekdays, with a median length of about one hour. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily Washington news audience with a high-trust C-SPAN name
- Posts weekdays with episodes near one hour, giving a stable recurring slot.
- A 269-rating Apple Podcasts base with a 4.4 average rating shows an engaged listener base.
- C-SPAN's brand and public-affairs credibility fit sponsors seeking policy-literate adults.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news roundup, analysis segment
- Tone
- factual, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- C-SPAN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only the C-SPAN network and its Q&A podcast.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover political conflict, a shooting by federal agents and military deployments, reflecting high political content and news-level violence without graphic framing; the feed is not explicit.
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 | www.c-span.org/podcasts/subpage/?series=washingt… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id387042247 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/cspanwashingtontoday |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Edition: MAGA & Midterm Polls, Jessica Tarlov, National Civics | 2026-10-17 | 30 min |
| Pres. Trump says new WH Press Sec Zacharia should consider leaving | P | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 1 min |
| Rep. AOC campaigns for MI Senate Dem nominee El-Sayed | Rep. Harris de | 2026-10-15 | 60 min |
| Final inflation report before election day | NH U.S. Senate candidates | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 2 min |
| U.S. Amb. to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid ethics allegations | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 0 min |
| Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home, Trump’s Russia Diesel De | 2026-10-12 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.
About Washington Today
Washington Today is a weekday news podcast from C-SPAN that covers the biggest stories out of Washington, DC, with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. The feed lists 52 episodes, first released in August 2026 and updated daily, with a median episode length of about 60 minutes according to the feed data.
The show is published by C-SPAN, which is named as the publisher on Apple Podcasts. Its website describes the series as part of the network's podcast lineup alongside the Q&A podcast. Apple Podcasts shows 269 ratings with a 4.4 average. Audience figures are estimates only, based on rating volume and platform signals, and suggest 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
The show has no sponsor mentions in the feed and is operated by C-SPAN, so sponsorship would be a host-read or produced ad placed in an editorially sensitive news context. Estimated rates run $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits civic and public-affairs advertisers seeking an audience of policy-interested adults.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Washington Today can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Washington Today
How much does Washington Today charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and placement.
What is Washington Today about?
Washington Today is a weekday news podcast from C-SPAN covering the day's biggest political stories from Washington, with interviews and analysis from journalists. Episodes run about an hour.
How do I contact Washington Today about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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