The Fifth Column
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 707
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
contact@wethefifth.com
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Host
Kmele Foster - Media entrepreneur and co-founder of Freethink who regularly comments on politics, culture, technology, and public discourse.
Michael Moynihan - Journalist and writer known for political and cultural commentary, including work associated with Vice.
Matt Welch - Journalist, author, and editor associated with Reason, known for commentary on politics, media, and civil liberties.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Scott Jennings - Republican Politics, Donald Trump, Tariffs, Universities, Media Coverage, And The Future Of The Republican Party.
Tyler Austin Harper - Higher Education, Tenure, Ideological Politics, And His Decision To Leave The Tenure Track.
Jim VandeHei - Artificial Intelligence And Newsrooms, Media Business Strategy, Leadership, Local News, And Political Journalism.
Devlin Barrett - The Justice Department, Government Accountability, Political Influence, And Federal Law Enforcement.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Why the Midterms Are Turning Against Trump (w/ Nate Silver) Members Only #350
October 16, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comThe guys put America’s most famous political forecaster, Nate Silver, to work… separating real electoral shifts from political noise, and confronting the uncomfortable possibility that everyone is just guessing.-The House leaned Democratic, the Senate was a toss-up…then came Labor Day-The first thing Nate Silver does every morning-$4.50 gas, AI data centers, and T…
Can the Democratic Center Hold? (#579)
October 14, 2026
Yes, we want accolades. Yes, we’re shamelessly asking for your vote:VOTE for The Fifth Column as the Best News & Politics Show Yemisi Egbewole is here and we will figure out how to pronounce her name….next time-A Democratic consultant defending Fox News out of the gate-Was Mike Lindell ever really a crackhead?-Ladies and gentlemen, the new White House press secretary, Katie Zachariah-Did we fuck Scott Jennings?-How does a WH press secretary actually prepare?-Kimberly Guilfoyle’s $100,000 AmEx...
People Who Lie and People Who Die (w/ Sam Roberts) Members Only #349
October 09, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com“There are no ordinary lives and everyone has a story” -Sam Roberts’ father takes him to see the Rosenbergs’ funeral-Fifty years in journalism and an unexpected career writing obituaries-Anna Nicole Smith and the brutality of British obituaries-Charlie Rangel’s complicated legacy-Who deserves a New York Times obituary?-Writing Rudy Giuliani’s obituary b…
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Fifth Column?
The Fifth Column is hosted by Kmele Foster and Michael Moynihan. Its publicly listed email is contact@wethefifth.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 Fifth Column?
The publicly listed email for The Fifth Column: contact@wethefifth.com.
How many listeners does The Fifth Column have?
Podseeker estimates The Fifth Column reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Fifth Column?
The Fifth Column typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, political commentators, authors, media executives, government and legal experts, or public figures with authoritative perspectives on American politics and current affairs. Common among recent guests: Major journalism or media roles; Published books on politics, media, or public affairs; National television, newspaper, or magazine commentary. Recent guests include Scott Jennings, Tyler Austin Harper, and Jim VandeHei.
How hard is it to get booked on The Fifth Column?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does The Fifth Column cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Commentary, Journalism, Media Criticism, and Free Speech. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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