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You Might Be Right

Podcast · youmightberight.org · US · EN
Hosted by Phil Bredesen, Bill Haslam

You Might Be Right, hosted by former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam, explores public policy questions through civil conversations with guests holding a range of views. The show has 62 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with typical episodes around 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor You Might Be Right

Civil policy talk from two former governors, reaching an engaged politics audience

  • Biweekly episodes of about 53 minutes with a consistent co-hosted format
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 327 ratings, with 312 five-star reviews
  • Produced by a university policy school, giving a credible, non-partisan editorial frame
Best forBrand awareness with civic-minded professionalsHigher education, policy and public service recruitment
Watch forPolitical topics are central, so sponsors need brand-safety comfort with election-season content.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics60%
News25%
Business and Finance15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
Tone
thoughtful, civil
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 327 ratings, which maps to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, supported by a 62-episode university-produced show on Megaphone with a biweekly cadence and no sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow will the 2026 midterm elections be shaped?Is there an affordability crisis in the United States?Who should regulate artificial intelligence?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
20%35-44
50%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at University of Tennessee
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by the University of Tennessee Baker School.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Recent titles cover elections, redistricting, National Guard deployment and federal regulation, all discussed in civil, policy-focused terms with no explicit flags.

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

Benchmark score: 70 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam bring their perspectives to some of the country’s most challenging public policy questions, joined by expert guests with a range of viewpoints. In Season 9, they turn their attention to issues shaping the national conversation ahead of the midterm elections, including redistricting, affordability and what the polling numbers reveal about…
You Might Be Right's own show description from the podcast feed

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About You Might Be Right

You Might Be Right is a politics and public policy podcast co-hosted by former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam. The show explores complex issues such as redistricting, affordability and AI regulation through civil conversations with expert guests holding a range of viewpoints. It is produced by the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, as described on the show website and its feed.

The podcast has released 62 episodes since September 2022, roughly every 14 days, with typical full episodes running about 53 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 327 ratings with an average of 4.9, according to Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older adults interested in American politics.

No sponsors appear in the feed. An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits civic, education and policy-adjacent brands seeking a thoughtful, politically engaged audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. You Might Be Right can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about You Might Be Right

How much does You Might Be Right charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and placement.

What is You Might Be Right about?

You Might Be Right is a public policy podcast hosted by former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam. Each episode features civil discussions of policy issues with expert guests.

How do I contact You Might Be Right 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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