The Hanania Show

Richard Hanania

Booking Overview

This is a political commentary and public-affairs show focused on politics, philosophy, and current events, typically featuring the host in extended discussions with journalists, commentators, and occasional political candidates. Credible pitches would include prominent political journalists, public intellectuals, policy experts, authors, and elected or campaign figures with strong viewpoints; booking difficulty is medium to high because recent guests include established commentators and a major-party gubernatorial candidate.

Metrics

Episodes: 141

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

richardhanania@substack.com

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Host

Richard Hanania - Political scientist, author, and president of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology, whose work focuses on American politics, ideology, and foreign policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established political journalists, commentators, authors, public intellectuals, policy experts, political candidates, and elected officials with substantive views on major political or public-policy issues.

Required Achievements:

Published political analysis or books, Established journalism or commentary platforms, Political candidacy or public office, Recognized expertise in domestic or foreign policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Tracey - Gloria Steinem, The Satanic Panic, And Moral Panics

Michael Tracey - Congressional Ethics Scandals And Allegations Involving Members Of Congress

Steve Hilton - Housing Policy, Zoning, Local Control, And His Gubernatorial Campaign

Michael Tracey - J.d. Vance's Political Ideas And The Book Communion

Michael Tracey - The Iran Conflict, U.s. Foreign Policy, Hungary, And American Politics

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Philosophy, Foreign Policy, Elections, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Hanania Show

Mr Tracey Goes to Ithaca

October 09, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.richardhanania.comHaving heard that the mayor of the city was proposing suspending permits for Cornell events to protect locals from hordes of Ivy League rapists, Michael Tracey went to Ithaca to personally call on him to resign. You can watch what happened and read about the adventure here.Michael joins me to stream directly from the Cornell campus. We talk about the media freakout he has inspired, and I question him on whethe...

Gloria Steinem and the Satanic Panic

September 09, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.richardhanania.comThe peak of Gloria Steinem’s influence was before my time. I knew that she was a famous feminist but little else. As it turns out, as Michael Tracey taught me in his article upon her death (see also part II), she was a crazy person who was an important figure in the Satanic sex abuse mass hysteria of the 1980s and early 1990s. Steinem also popularized the idea of multiple personalities. This has all gone unmen...

Censured for Simping?

August 06, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.richardhanania.comMichael joined me today to talk about two Congressional scandals recently in the news: the Chuck Edwards censure, and the abuse allegations being made against Congressman Max Miller by his former wife and former father-in-law, who happens to be Senator Bernie Moreno. I thought the case against Miller looked really bad, but Michael shifted my views on it.The Chuck Edwards thing I find quite hilarious, and we en...

Frequently asked questions

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The Hanania Show

How do I get in touch with The Hanania Show?

The Hanania Show is hosted by Richard Hanania. Its publicly listed email is richardhanania@substack.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 Hanania Show?

The publicly listed email for The Hanania Show: richardhanania@substack.com.

How many listeners does The Hanania Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Hanania Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Hanania Show?

The Hanania Show typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established political journalists, commentators, authors, public intellectuals, policy experts, political candidates, and elected officials with substantive views on major political or public-policy issues. Common among recent guests: Published political analysis or books; Established journalism or commentary platforms; Political candidacy or public office. Recent guests include Michael Tracey, Michael Tracey, and Steve Hilton.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hanania Show?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Hanania Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Philosophy, Foreign Policy, Elections, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

richardhanania@substack.com

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