Working People, hosted by Maximillian Alvarez, features interviews with workers across the United States about jobs, unions, politics, and family life. The show has 407 episodes, released about every six days, with a median length of roughly 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach engaged working-class listeners through long-form labor and union storytelling
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 266 ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Over 400 episodes with consistent weekly-to-biweekly releases build sustained reach
- Episodes average close to an hour, giving sponsors room for substantive host-read messages
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, field reporting, live show
- Tone
- serious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- In These TimesThe Real News Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names In These Times and The Real News Network as partners, not advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles such as 'Purge Palantir!' and 'Trump messed with Texas' carry strong political and profane language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | workingpeople.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1414587517 |
| RSS feed | workingpeople.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 44 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trump messed with Texas. Now an army of pissed-off Texans are fighting | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| He loved working in concrete. Now, he's dying from the chemical exposu | 2026-10-05 | 41 min |
| Want to save the world? Start by unionizing your workplace | 2026-09-30 | 54 min |
| Toledo residents' lives upended by deadly Brent Industries explosions | 2026-09-23 | 58 min |
| "Purge Palantir!": Union nurses warn Big Tech and Big Brother are inva | 2026-09-16 | 43 min |
| Why the stories working people tell ourselves about ourselves matter ( | 2026-09-09 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
Working People: A podcast by, for, and about the working class today (now in partnership with In These Times magazine and The Real News Network). Working People is a podcast about working-class lives in 21st-century America. In every episode, you'll hear interviews with workers from around the country, from all walks of life. We'll talk about their life stories, their jobs, politics, and…
About Working People
Working People is a podcast hosted by Maximillian Alvarez that features interviews with workers across the United States about their jobs, unions, politics, and families, as described on the show's website and RSS feed. The show has 407 episodes, released about every six days, with a median length of about 53 minutes. It is now produced in partnership with In These Times magazine and The Real News Network.
Apple Podcasts lists 266 ratings with an average of 4.9. Based on these signals, estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. The show's listeners are likely to be workers, union members, and people interested in labor and class issues.
No sponsors are named in the feed. A host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Brands in trades tools, workforce services, and industrial safety may find the audience relevant.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Working People can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Working People
How much does Working People charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is Working People about?
Working People features interviews with workers across the United States about their jobs, unions, politics, family life, and the challenges facing working-class communities. Episodes are published about every six days.
How do I contact Working People 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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