WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch is a daily Wall Street Journal opinion podcast hosted by Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson, covering Washington politics and policy. It publishes 600 episodes, most around 25 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a suggested rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily Washington analysis from the Wall Street Journal opinion desk with a large, loyal audience
- Publishes every weekday with 600 episodes and a median length of about 26 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,788 ratings, averaging 4.2 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
- Listeners follow midterm politics, tariffs, energy and Supreme Court developments closely.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, interview, news commentary
- Tone
- analytical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 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
Recent titles cover elections, tariffs, Ukraine and the Supreme Court; political content is central to the show and is flagged as high.
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.wsj.com/podcasts/opinion-potomac-watch |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id971901464 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/uvLfx5GI |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| California’s Prop. 40 Wealth Tax and the Economic Stakes | 2026-10-16 | 24 min |
| Can Alaska Save the Senate Majority for Republicans? | 2026-10-15 | 27 min |
| A Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine? | 2026-10-14 | 29 min |
| Could Texas Turn Blue, and South Carolina, Too? | 2026-10-13 | 24 min |
| Donald Trump’s ‘Diesel Deal’ and ‘Energy Ceasefire’ | 2026-10-12 | 26 min |
| Senate Candidates Debate: Medicare for All, Tariffs, Iran and Social S | 2026-10-09 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com
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About WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch is a daily political commentary podcast produced from the Wall Street Journal opinion pages. According to the feed and the show's website, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss developments in Washington, with episodes typically running about 25 to 30 minutes and published every weekday.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,788 ratings with an average of 4.2 stars, and the show has 600 episodes. Listener figures are not published; based on the ratings count, the estimate is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified figure. No sponsors are named in the feed.
Sponsorship at the estimated audience size would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to financial services and business software brands seeking a policy-engaged professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
How much does WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, the rate is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. Figures are estimates derived from Apple Podcasts ratings and are not published by the show.
What is WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch about?
The show is a daily political commentary podcast from the Wall Street Journal opinion pages, covering Washington policy, elections, tariffs and the Supreme Court, with four rotating hosts.
How do I contact WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Feedback to the show is directed to pwpodcast@wsj.com.
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