Focus: Adults in the Room
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Focus: Adults in the Room

by KUOW News and Information

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Insights from recent episode analysis

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 1.2M to 3.9M
Listeners across platforms
  • investigative journalism
  • high school dynamics

Podcast Focus

Categories: society · culture
+1 more
  • Mr. Hudson's teaching legacy
  • student journalists' challenges

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
15 episodes since 2024
  • 15 episodes released
  • active for 2 years

Platform Reach

Total Followers: 5.7K
Across 5 platforms
  • available on major podcast platforms
  • no specific platforms detected

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

education
4
high school
3
investigation
2
allegations
2
mental illness
2
1994
1

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Total monthly reach

1.2M to 3.9M

Estimated from 34 chart positions in 34 markets.

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    US · Documentary
    #8
    300K to 1M
  • 🇨🇦
    CA · Documentary
    #17
    300K to 1M
  • 🇦🇺
    AU · Documentary
    #17
    300K to 1M
  • 🇩🇪
    DE · Documentary
    #76
    30K to 100K
  • 🇮🇳
    IN · Documentary
    #31
    30K to 100K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    595K to 2.0M
    🎙 ~2x weekly·15 episodes·Last published 1mo ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    1.2M to 3.9M
    🇺🇸25%🇨🇦25%🇦🇺25%+31 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    357K to 1.2M
    5.7K real followers tracked across platforms

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On the show

From 11 eps

Hosts

TH
Tom Hudson
4 eps
I
Isolde
2 eps
E
Ella
1 ep
KN
KUOW News and Information
1 ep

Recent guests

7 across last 11 eps
FG
former Garfield High School principal
1 ep
MS
mystery student
1 ep
JH
Jonathan Hill
1 ep
LV
Laura Van Tosh
1 ep
CP
Carolynn Ponzoha
1 ep
TJ
Timothy Jolliff
1 ep
DP
Dr. Paul Borghesani
1 ep

Recent episodes

Adults in the Room Live: A behind-the-scenes look at an investigation 25 years in the making

Jun 29, 2026

1h 21m 03s

Adults in the Room: Bad Apples

Apr 7, 2026

37m 56s

Adults in the Room: The Boy in the Photograph

Mar 31, 2026

30m 24s

Adults in the Room: The Bet

Mar 24, 2026

32m 28s

Adults in the Room: Jonathan

Mar 17, 2026

40m 08s

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

KUOW News and Information is a prominent Seattle-based public radio station known for its in-depth journalism and commitment to providing quality news and information. The organization has garnered recognition for its investigative storytelling, including the acclaimed Peabody-nominated series "Lost Patients." "Focus: Adults in the Room" is a unique investigative podcast that delves into the complexities of a high school environment, centering on the controversial figure of Mr. Hudson, a revered biology teacher accused of sexual misconduct. The show combines documentary-style storytelling with thorough investigations, offering listeners an engaging narrative that examines societal issues within educational settings. The podcast appeals to a diverse audience, particularly those interested in societal and cultural issues, as well as investigative journalism. Listeners gain valuable insights into the challenges of addressing abuse within institutions, fostering a deeper understanding of accountability and the importance of speaking out. With its compelling storytelling and critical themes, it resonates with those seeking both awareness and advocacy in complex social matters.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 5.7K
  • Total plays: 1.3M

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 6
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 5.7K
    • Views: 1.3M
    • Videos: 2.7K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 8

Key insights

What the show covers

  • Mr. Hudson's teaching legacy
  • student journalists' challenges
  • rumors of abuse
  • adults' reactions to investigations

Audience interests

  • investigative journalism
  • high school dynamics
  • sexual abuse awareness
  • cultural impact discussions

Platform reach

  • available on major podcast platforms
  • no specific platforms detected
  • potential for broad audience
  • unknown follower count

Publishing consistency

  • 15 episodes released
  • active for 2 years
  • weekly episode cadence
  • new episodes on Tuesdays

Chart history for Focus: Adults in the Room

Peaked at #3 in ID, top 10 in 2 of 42 tracked markets, currently #3 in ID.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
ID#3#3
United States#8#8
ID#13#13
Canada#17#17
Australia#17#17
GR#23#23
PH#23#23
South Africa#23#23
Ireland#25#25
New Zealand#27#27
Finland#27#27
United States#31#31
India#31#31
AE#42#42
HK#47#47
AR#52#52
Japan#54#54
BE#55#55
IS#58#58
Denmark#59#59

Chart Positions

42 placements across 34 markets.