Crooked Media expands political podcast ad network reach

Crooked Media has broadened its political podcast and digital sales network, now offering host-read advertising across a wider range of shows.

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These include Adam Mockler, The Argument, and Weekly Skews.

This move brings more political audio and video programming into Crooked’s advertising model, allowing advertisers to connect with engaged audiences through trusted hosts on both podcast feeds and YouTube channels.

The network’s expansion means advertisers can now access a larger slate of political content, joining existing shows such as No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen and The Joy Reid Show.

Crooked holds exclusive rights to sell host-read advertising across these shows’ RSS feeds and YouTube channels, further strengthening its position in the political podcasting space.

The expanded network is available to advertisers immediately, providing new opportunities to reach listeners and viewers who are highly engaged with political content.

This development brings together a growing group of influential political voices, enabling advertisers to deepen their connection with audiences through the authenticity of host-read ads.

Crooked’s current lineup generates more than 30 million monthly downloads and regularly appears at the top of competitive podcast charts.

The network’s programming includes Pod Save America, Pod Save the World hosted by Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes, Lovett or Leave It with Jon Lovett, Offline with Jon Favreau, Still Counting with Nate Silver, Galen Druke and Clare Malone, Runaway Country with Alex Wagner, Keep It with Louis Virtel and Nina Parker, Strict Scrutiny, Hysteria, Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, What A Day, and others.

This announcement follows Crooked’s recent launch of its FAST Channel, SANE tv, and its expansion into streaming and digital platforms.

Crooked also offers a subscription service, Friends of the Pod, which provides exclusive content and access across Substack, YouTube, Supercast, and Apple Podcasts.

In addition, the company has a live events business, with the second annual Crooked Con scheduled for Washington, D.C. in November 2026, as well as a merchandise and ecommerce operation, a portfolio of newsletters, and ongoing expansion into audio, digital, film, and television.

Crooked has received more than 80 awards and nominations, including recognition from the Webbys, Tribeca Honors, and a Peabody Award nomination.