What the Health? From KFF Health News
What the Health? From KFF Health News is hosted by Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, with panels of health policy reporters. The show has 471 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically around 40 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly health policy analysis for a politically engaged, older US audience
- 471 episodes with a steady weekly cadence since 2017, with 514 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars.
- Panels of reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post and Politico give the show credibility.
- Episodes run about 40 to 45 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, news roundup, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- KFF Health News
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by KFF Health News, a nonprofit newsroom.
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Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Trump Officials Still Delaying Funds' and 'Midterm Madness' show sustained coverage of partisan politics, though the language is measured.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | kffhealthnews.org/what-the-health/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1253607372 |
| RSS feed | whatthehealth.feeds.wamu.org |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Early Voting Begins | 2026-10-15 | 40 min |
| Midterm Madness | 2026-10-08 | 37 min |
| The MAHA Metamorphosis | 2026-10-01 | 43 min |
| Healthcare a Vague but Potent Issue for Election 2026 | 2026-09-24 | 42 min |
| The Health Risks of AI | 2026-09-17 | 38 min |
| Anger Over Health Costs Clouds Midterms | 2026-09-10 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, along with top health policy reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico and other media outlets to discuss the latest news and explain what the health is going on here in Washington, D.C.
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About What the Health? From KFF Health News
What the Health? From KFF Health News is a weekly podcast in which Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, leads discussions with health policy reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico and other outlets. According to the feed and the show's website, the program has 471 episodes since June 2017, released about every seven days, with typical episodes running roughly 40 to 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 514 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults aged 45 and over who follow US health policy and politics. The estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode come from ratings volume and show age. The feed and website show no sponsors, and KFF Health News is the publisher.
At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys access to an engaged policy audience. Health insurers, healthcare services and wellness brands with an older customer base are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What the Health? From KFF Health News can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What the Health? From KFF Health News
How much does What the Health? From KFF Health News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Rates are estimated at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, which works out to roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll based on estimated audience size. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms of the booking.
What is What the Health? From KFF Health News about?
The show covers US health policy and politics in a weekly panel discussion led by Julie Rovner. Guests are health policy reporters from major national outlets, and topics include Medicaid, vaccines and healthcare costs.
How do I contact What the Health? From KFF Health News about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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