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How Is This Better?

Akilah Hughes

Booking Overview

This is a commentary and interview show examining politics, technology, media, and broader social issues, with external guests typically consisting of journalists, authors, academics, advocates, and subject-matter professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch expert commentators, researchers, policy advocates, writers, and authors with a timely perspective on societal trends or public-interest questions; booking difficulty is medium because guests are credible specialists rather than primarily celebrity figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 49

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 9.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kitty@couriernewsroom.com

underwriting@couriernewsroom.com

info@couriernewsroom.com

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Host

Akilah Hughes - Akilah Hughes is a comedian, writer, and podcaster known for commentary on politics, culture, and current social issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise, professional experience in public-interest fields, academic research, journalism, authorship, or advocacy. Guests should be able to offer an informed and accessible perspective on a timely social, political, technological, or cultural issue.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or memoirs, Work at established journalism or media outlets, Senior roles at advocacy or conservation organizations, Academic or professional expertise in a relevant field, Public-facing advocacy or subject-matter commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Bridget Todd - AI Intimacy, AI Relationships, And The Future Of Technology-mediated Relationships.

Adam Auerbach - National Park Management, Conservation, And The Future Of Public Lands.

Steven Beissinger - Conservation Biology, National Parks, And The Implications Of Changes To Public-land Protections.

Kristen Brengel - Federal Policy Affecting National Parks And Threats To Protections For Public Lands.

Stinson Carter - 2000s Hollywood, The Chateau Marmont, Entourage, And The Changing Hollywood Dream.

Recent Topics

Society, Current Affairs, Politics, Technology, Popular Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How Is This Better?
:

10 Things That are DEFINITELY Worse Since Trump 2.0

November 02, 2026

Since Trump took office (again) in January 2025, pretty much EVERYTHING has gone downhill. And it seems like the administration even knows it. "Give us another chance, or give us another couple of years," Vice President JD Vance pleaded during an appearance on the "All In" podcast.Akilah Hughes breaks down 10 things (there are more) that are definitely worse now. Are you willing to give them "another chance"?Subscribe to How Is This Better? on YouTube or hit follow wherever you get your podca...

Inside the Mamdani Influencer Army (lol)

October 26, 2026

Akilah Hughes sits down with Cassie Willson to unpack the (media manufactured?) controversy over Zohran Mamdani’s influencer strategy,. Akilah and Cassie were both mentioned by different NY outlets, The New York Times and The New York Post respectively. They discuss why these traditional media are freaking out, and the double standard when it comes to *actually shady* coordination with right-wing creators and conservative administrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Gambling took over sports. Now what?

October 10, 2026

Denny Carter joins me to break down the wave of gambling in sports – from the scores, to the stats, to the moment-to-moment plays. We also talk about prediction markets and celebrities who are getting in on the action. We're looking at you Lebron James and Sydney Sweeney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

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How Is This Better?
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How do I get in touch with How Is This Better??

How Is This Better? is hosted by Akilah Hughes. Its publicly listed emails are kitty@couriernewsroom.com, underwriting@couriernewsroom.com, and info@couriernewsroom.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for How Is This Better??

The publicly listed emails for How Is This Better?: kitty@couriernewsroom.com, underwriting@couriernewsroom.com, and info@couriernewsroom.com.

How many listeners does How Is This Better? have?

Podseeker estimates How Is This Better? reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How Is This Better??

How Is This Better? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise, professional experience in public-interest fields, academic research, journalism, authorship, or advocacy. Guests should be able to offer an informed and accessible perspective on a timely social, political, technological, or cultural issue. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs; Work at established journalism or media outlets; Senior roles at advocacy or conservation organizations. Recent guests include Bridget Todd, Adam Auerbach, and Steven Beissinger.

How hard is it to get booked on How Is This Better??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does How Is This Better? cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Current Affairs, Politics, Technology, and Popular Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

kitty@couriernewsroom.com

underwriting@couriernewsroom.com

info@couriernewsroom.com

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