Week In Review is a weekly news podcast from KUOW, Seattle's public radio station, hosted by Bill Radke with guests who make sense of the week's news. It has 216 episodes, released every Friday, with a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly Seattle news analysis from KUOW, with a loyal public radio audience
- Consistent weekly release every Friday across more than 200 episodes since 2022
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 230 listeners, with 70 percent five-star reviews
- Roughly 52-minute episodes give sponsors room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, roundtable
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 53 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover policing, gun violence and elections, such as 'What prevents gun shots in Seattle?', which is news content rather than graphic material; the feed is not flagged 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.kuow.org/podcasts/week-in-review |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id702998658 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/fa64d43e-1285-4f7… |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What can Seattle do to stop crime in Little Saigon? | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| Workers called in sick. Ferries stopped. Was that fair? | 2026-10-09 | 52 min |
| “# 4 City in the World” | 2026-10-02 | 51 min |
| Should everyone pay the same for a banana? | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
| What prevents gun shots in Seattle? | 2026-09-18 | 53 min |
| What is the right way to police Seattle? | 2026-09-11 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Host Bill Radke and guests make sense of the week's news. New episode every Friday.
About Week In Review
Week In Review is a weekly news podcast produced by KUOW, the public radio station in Seattle, and hosted by Bill Radke. According to the feed, each episode features Radke and guests making sense of the week's news, with new episodes released every Friday. The show has 216 episodes since September 2022, and the median episode runs about 52 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 230 ratings and a 4.2 average, with 161 five-star reviews, and the show has been listed since 2013. Audience figures are estimates only, based on that rating count. We estimate roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and a listener base skewing toward Seattle-area adults interested in local politics and public affairs.
The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode on these estimates. The show suits local businesses, civic organizations and public service campaigns that want to reach an engaged Seattle news audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Week In Review can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Week In Review
How much does Week In Review charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and the placement requested.
What is Week In Review about?
Week In Review is a weekly KUOW news podcast hosted by Bill Radke. Each episode features Radke and guests discussing the week's news, mostly focused on Seattle and Washington state politics, policing and public services.
How do I contact Week In Review 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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