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The David Frum Show

David Frum

Booking Overview

A current-affairs and democracy analysis show focused on American politics, political history, foreign policy, and threats to democratic institutions, with recurring interviews featuring prominent historians, senior government figures, and former national leaders. Credible pitches include political historians, former policymakers and diplomats, democracy scholars, and international-affairs experts with substantial firsthand experience, major books, or senior public service backgrounds; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 84

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 944.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcastproduct@theatlantic.com

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Host

David Frum - Writer, author, political commentator, and senior editor at The Atlantic. He is a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and writes extensively about American politics, democracy, and int...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Prominent historians, authors, former senior government officials, former national leaders, and experts with substantial firsthand experience in American politics, international affairs, or democratic institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Published major books on politics, history, or international affairs, Held senior government or national political office, Served in high-level government communications or policy roles, Demonstrated authoritative firsthand experience with major geopolitical events

Recent Guest Discussions

Simon Sebag Montefiore - The Formation Of The Modern Middle East After The Ottoman Empire, Including Political Violence, Exile, And The Treatment Of Religious And Linguistic Groups.

John McConnell - Firsthand Memories Of The September 11, 2001 Attacks And The White House Response.

Malcolm Turnbull - The Trump Presidency’s Impact On U.s. Allies, America’s Global Reputation, And Politics In The Pacific.

Recent Topics

Politics, Democracy, American Politics, Foreign Policy, Political History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Did Marco Rubio Just Start His 2028 Campaign?

October 10, 2026

On this week’s Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Acropolis in Greece and what it means for the future of the Republican Party. Sign up for David Frum’s newsletter alert. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic su...

Why American Cities Cost So Much and Deliver So Little

October 07, 2026

In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on the sudden recall of 12 B-1 bombers from their base in the south of England to the mainland of the United States. He asks what prompted the move and why the Trump administration refuses to learn vital military lessons from Ukraine. Then, David is joined by Reihan Salam, the president of the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, to discuss why American cities cost so much and often deliver so lit...

Are You Better Off Under Trump? The Numbers Say No

October 03, 2026

In this Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum explains why President Trump’s approval rating has sunk so far just two years into his second presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The David Frum Show?

The David Frum Show is hosted by David Frum. Its publicly listed email is podcastproduct@theatlantic.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 The David Frum Show?

The publicly listed email for The David Frum Show: podcastproduct@theatlantic.com.

How many listeners does The David Frum Show have?

Podseeker estimates The David Frum Show reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The David Frum Show?

The David Frum Show typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Prominent historians, authors, former senior government officials, former national leaders, and experts with substantial firsthand experience in American politics, international affairs, or democratic institutions. Common among recent guests: Published major books on politics, history, or international affairs; Held senior government or national political office; Served in high-level government communications or policy roles. Recent guests include Simon Sebag Montefiore, John McConnell, and Malcolm Turnbull.

How hard is it to get booked on The David Frum Show?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The David Frum Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Democracy, American Politics, Foreign Policy, and Political History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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