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Stress Test, from Mother Jones

David Corn, Garrison Hayes

Booking Overview

A twice-weekly election-focused political news and analysis show hosted by Mother Jones journalists, with interviews primarily featuring the publication’s reporters discussing their coverage. Agencies could pitch journalists and subject-matter experts with original, directly relevant expertise in elections, voting rights, or political developments, but the newsroom-led guest pattern makes booking difficult.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 787.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@motherjones.com

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Host

David Corn - Washington bureau chief at Mother Jones, journalist, and author.

Garrison Hayes - Video correspondent at Mother Jones.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Journalists or subject-matter experts with deep, directly relevant expertise and reporting on elections, voting rights, or major political developments.
Required Achievements:  
Published investigative or beat reporting, Recognized expertise in a relevant political subject

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Murphy - Data Centers, The AI Boom, And Their Political Effects In Local Communities.

Ari Berman - Election Interference, Voting Rights, Voter Rolls, Redistricting, And The Supreme Court’s Impact On Elections.

Recent Topics

Politics, Elections, Voting Rights, Election Integrity, Political Disinformation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Stress Test, from Mother Jones
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Panic Attack: Inside Musk's Midterm Disinformation Blitz

October 16, 2026

Election Day is less than three weeks away, and panic is setting in for the GOP. “We see Republican groups pulling money away from House incumbents,” says host David Corn on the latest episode of Stress Test. “They’re cutting them off. They’re saying, ‘So long, Charlie! We don’t think you’re going to survive this blue tsunami.’”The one lifeline Republicans have right now is big money—and nothing gets bigger than Elon Musk, who has poured $366 million into this election cycle in an attempt to ...

Whose Jesus? The Left and Right Fight Over Faith in the Midterms

October 14, 2026

Christian nationalism—the idea that strict adherence to Christian theology should govern American political life, separation of church and state be damned—has been on the rise in America for years. Some vanguard elements of this revolutionary movement believe adherents are called to wage a spiritual battle for control of the United States, seeking command of schools, public policy, and even the courts. Its ascendancy helped propel Donald Trump into the White House the first time, and it conti...

The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never Before

October 09, 2026

Big money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s different is that the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential government treatment is more brazen than ever before and has become part of the cornucopia of corruption running through the Trump administration. In this new episode of Stress Test campaign finance reporter Russ Cho...

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How do I get in touch with Stress Test, from Mother Jones?

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What is the email for Stress Test, from Mother Jones?

The publicly listed email for Stress Test, from Mother Jones: podcast@motherjones.com.

How many listeners does Stress Test, from Mother Jones have?

Podseeker estimates Stress Test, from Mother Jones reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Stress Test, from Mother Jones?

Stress Test, from Mother Jones typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Journalists or subject-matter experts with deep, directly relevant expertise and reporting on elections, voting rights, or major political developments. Common among recent guests: Published investigative or beat reporting; Recognized expertise in a relevant political subject. Recent guests include Tim Murphy and Ari Berman.

How hard is it to get booked on Stress Test, from Mother Jones?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Stress Test, from Mother Jones cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Elections, Voting Rights, Election Integrity, and Political Disinformation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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