
Focus: Adults in the Room
by KUOW News and Information
Is this your podcast?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 storytel…
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Audience Interest
- investigative journalism
- high school dynamics
Podcast Focus
- Mr. Hudson's teaching legacy
- student journalists' challenges
Publishing Consistency
- 15 episodes released
- active for 2 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- no specific platforms detected
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 34 chart positions in 34 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Documentary#8300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Documentary#17300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Documentary#17300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Documentary#7630K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · Documentary#3130K 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 1.2M5.7K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 11 epsHosts
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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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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/26 | investigationchildhood sexual abuse+3 | — | KUOW News and Informationseries | — | investigationgrooming+3 | — | 1h 21m 03s | ||
| 4/7/26 | teacher abuseeducation+3 | former Garfield High School principal | Garfield High School | — | teacher abuseGarfield High School+3 | — | 37m 56s | ||
| 3/31/26 | mysteryidentity+3 | mystery student | — | — | mysterystudent+5 | — | 30m 24s | ||
| 3/24/26 | investigationguilt+3 | — | school district | — | investigationguilt+4 | — | 32m 28s | ||
| 3/17/26 | teacher legacystudent experience+3 | Jonathan Hill | — | — | teacherlegacy+5 | — | 40m 08s | ||
| 3/10/26 | school investigationallegations+3 | — | Garfield | — | investigationallegations+4 | — | 35m 36s | ||
| 3/3/26 | educationrelationships+4 | — | Garfield High School | — | Garfield High Schoolprincipal+4 | — | 40m 30s | ||
| 2/24/26 | rescueeducation+3 | — | — | Garfield High SchoolOlympic National Park+1 | Garfield High SchoolOlympic National Park+3 | — | 33m 23s | ||
| 2/3/26 | investigative journalismsexual abuse+3 | — | Garfield High School | Seattle | Adults in the RoomIsolde Raftery+5 | — | 2m 40s | ||
| 6/26/24 | mental healthpatient advocacy+4 | Laura Van ToshCarolynn Ponzoha+2 | KUOWSeattle Times+2 | SeattleSeattle Public Library+1 | mental health crisispatient care+3 | — | 54m 50s | ||
| 4/23/24 | mental illnesspsychiatric care+3 | — | The Seattle TimesKUOW | — | mental illnesspsychiatric care+3 | — | 50m 03s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Chart Positions
42 placements across 34 markets.