Fresh Air
by NPR
Is this your podcast?NPR, or National Public Radio, is a renowned nonprofit media organization known for its in-depth reporting and cultural programming. It produces high-quality content that engages audiences with a focus on news, arts, and societal issues. As…
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Audience Interest
- arts and culture discussions
- book reviews and author interviews
Podcast Focus
- intimate conversations with luminaries
- contemporary arts and issues
Publishing Consistency
- 298 episodes released
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- available on TuneIn
- available on Castbox
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 30 chart positions in 30 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Books#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Books#8300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Books#27100K to 300K
- 🇲🇽MX · Books#15100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
975K to 3.0M🎙 Daily cadence·298 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.3M to 10M🇺🇸30%🇨🇦30%🇦🇺10%+27 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
975K to 3.0M639K real followers tracked across platforms
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Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
Total Followers
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* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
On the show
From 31 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Broadway legend André De Shields doesn't walk, he floats
Jul 21, 2026
45m 37s
Harriet Clark spent 37 years visiting her mom in prison
Jul 20, 2026
46m 18s
Best Of: ‘The Invite’ screenwriters / Guitarist Lenny Kaye
Jul 18, 2026
48m 46s
Ebon Moss-Bachrach on ‘The Bear’
Jul 17, 2026
46m 40s
Apache Chef Nephi Craig says cooking saved his life
Jul 16, 2026
45m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | BroadwayTheater+3 | André De Shields | NPRCATS: The Jellicle Ball+2 | — | André De ShieldsBroadway+6 | — | 45m 37s | ||
| 7/20/26 | prisonmotherhood+4 | Harriet Clark | Weather UndergroundBlack Panthers+3 | — | Harriet ClarkJudith Clark+5 | — | 46m 18s | ||
| 7/18/26 | screenwritingmarriage+4 | Rashida JonesWill McCormack+1 | Patti SmithThe Invite+1 | — | screenwritersLenny Kaye+5 | — | 48m 46s | ||
| 7/17/26 | TV criticisminterview+3 | Ebon Moss-Bachrach | NPRThe Bear+1 | — | Ebon Moss-BachrachThe Bear+5 | — | 46m 40s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Native cuisineaddiction treatment+4 | Nephi Craig | Café GozhóóOur Knives Will Save Us+1 | White Mountain Apache | cookingNative American cuisine+4 | — | 45m 36s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Trump White Housepolitics+3 | Jonathan Swan | New York TimesFresh Air+1 | — | TrumpWhite House+5 | — | 45m 42s | ||
| 7/14/26 | ICE detention centersabuse+4 | Jonathan Blitzer | New Yorker | El PasoTexas | ICEdetention centers+5 | — | 45m 25s | ||
| 7/13/26 | screenwritingfilm+3 | Rashida JonesWill McCormack | The InviteCeleste & Jesse Forever+2 | — | The InviteRashida Jones+6 | — | 45m 37s | ||
| 7/11/26 | music historyromance writing+3 | Peter AsherKennedy Ryan | NPRI Want to Hold Your Hand+1 | — | Peter AsherKennedy Ryan+5 | — | 49m 09s | ||
| 7/10/26 | musical theaterhistorical figures+4 | — | Little House on the PrairieSugar | — | Robert Kimballmusical theater+6 | — | 46m 56s | ||
| 5/9/26 | novelinterview+4 | Douglas StuartRichard Gadd | Shuggie BainJohn of John+3 | — | Douglas StuartRichard Gadd+5 | — | 47m 46s | ||
| 5/8/26 | BroadwayTheater+3 | Jeffrey Seller | NPRRENT+4 | — | BroadwayJeffrey Seller+6 | — | 46m 03s | ||
| 5/7/26 | theaterTony Awards+3 | Nathan Lane | Fresh AirNPR+1 | — | Nathan LaneDeath of a Salesman+5 | — | 44m 38s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Silicon ValleyMAGA+5 | George PackerDavid Bianculli | AtlanticNetflix+3 | — | Silicon ValleyMAGA+5 | — | 44m 23s | ||
| 5/5/26 | intersectionalitycritical race theory+5 | Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw | NPRCornell+3 | Canton, Ohio | intersectionalitycritical race theory+7 | — | 44m 25s | ||
| 5/4/26 | isolationsecret-keeping+5 | Douglas Stuart | John of John | Glasgow | Douglas StuartTerry Gross+7 | — | 45m 37s | ||
| 5/2/26 | musictelevision+3 | FleaNick Offerman | Red Hot Chili PeppersHonora+3 | — | FleaNick Offerman+5 | — | 48m 43s | ||
| 5/1/26 | symphonyclassical music+4 | — | The San Francisco Symphony | — | Michael Tilson ThomasSan Francisco Symphony+3 | — | 44m 59s | ||
| 4/30/26 | toxic masculinityfame+3 | Richard Gadd | HBOBaby Reindeer+4 | Scotland | Richard GaddHalf Man+3 | — | 43m 00s | ||
| 4/29/26 | environmental policyEPA regulations+3 | Elizabeth Kolbert | EPANew Yorker+1 | — | EPALee Zeldin+5 | — | 44m 42s | ||
| 4/28/26 | musicjazz+4 | Flea | Red Hot Chili PeppersHonora | — | FleaRed Hot Chili Peppers+5 | — | 44m 33s | ||
| 4/27/26 | actingwrestling+3 | Nick Offerman | NPRMargo's Got Money Troubles+1 | — | Nick OffermanParks and Recreation+5 | — | 45m 23s | ||
| 4/25/26 | educationadvocacy+3 | Malala YousafzaiOscar Isaac | Nobel Peace PrizeNetflix+5 | — | Malala YousafzaiOscar Isaac+6 | — | 47m 46s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Broadwaymusicals+3 | Cinco Paul | NPRApple TV+2 | — | SchmigadoonCinco Paul+5 | — | 45m 27s | ||
| 4/23/26 | spy networkNazi groups+4 | Steven J. Ross | Southern Poverty Law CenterNPR+1 | — | spy networkNazi groups+5 | — | 43m 30s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NPR, or National Public Radio, is a renowned nonprofit media organization known for its in-depth reporting and cultural programming. It produces high-quality content that engages audiences with a focus on news, arts, and societal issues. As a host, NPR brings a wealth of journalistic integrity and expertise to its programming. "Fresh Air," hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, stands out for its intimate and thought-provoking interviews with prominent figures in arts, culture, and society. The podcast covers a diverse range of topics, including books, film, and social issues, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and exploration of contemporary themes. With an estimated listenership exceeding 250,000, the audience comprises individuals seeking insightful discussions and cultural enrichment. Listeners value the show for its deep dives into the minds of influential guests, offering unique perspectives and fostering a greater understanding of today's cultural landscape.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 639K
- Total plays: 18M
- Total reviews: 36K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 196K
Castbox
- Followers: 404K
- Plays: 18M
- Reviews: 601
Podcast App
- Followers: 38K
- Reviews: 35K
Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- intimate conversations with luminaries
- contemporary arts and issues
- interviews with influential figures
- cultural commentary and analysis
Audience interests
- arts and culture discussions
- book reviews and author interviews
- TV and film critiques
- societal issue explorations
Platform reach
- available on TuneIn
- available on Castbox
- available on YouTube
- available on Podcast Republic
Publishing consistency
- 298 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent episode release schedule
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Fresh Air, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Fresh Air, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are typically educated individuals interested in arts and culture. They enjoy in-depth discussions and critiques on various societal issues.
- arts
- books
- film
- society
- culture
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Fresh Air
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 13 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Finland | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Denmark | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| IS | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| MY | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| CL | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| SG | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| PE | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| South Africa | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| IL | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Mexico | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| AR | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| KE | — | #16 | #16 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 30 markets.