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Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté

Katie Halper, Aaron Maté

Booking Overview

A politics analysis and interview podcast focused on U.S. political news, foreign affairs, war, intelligence, and media criticism, with recurring external guests including whistleblowers, journalists, former intelligence personnel, and conflict monitors. Credible pitches include investigative journalists, national-security and foreign-policy analysts, former diplomats or intelligence officials, war correspondents, and authors with deeply reported geopolitical perspectives; booking difficulty is high because guests typically bring specialized experience and contentious, newsworthy viewpoints.

Metrics

Episodes: 438

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mattwilsonsummit@gmail.com

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Host

Katie Halper - Writer, podcaster, and political commentator known for analysis of U.S. politics, foreign policy, and media narratives.

Aaron Maté - Journalist and political commentator covering U.S. politics, foreign policy, war, intelligence, and media criticism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Investigative journalists, former government or intelligence officials, conflict monitors, foreign-policy specialists, and authors with direct experience or substantial research in geopolitics, war, intelligence, or political accountability.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or major investigative work, Senior experience in intelligence, national security, diplomacy, or international monitoring, Direct on-the-ground experience in major geopolitical conflicts, Publicly documented whistleblowing or government-accountability work

Recent Guest Discussions

Coleen Rowley - FBI Intelligence About The September 11 Attackers, Pre-attack Warnings, Government Accountability, And The Subsequent Investigations.

Benoît Par - The Ukraine Conflict, The Post-maidan Period, Civil War, Battlefield Developments, And International Monitoring.

Jacques Baud - The Ukraine War, Military Balance, Peace Negotiations, Western Policy, And Competing Narratives About The Conflict.

Recent Topics

Politics, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, National Security, Us Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté
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Israeli App EXPOSED: "It activates your camera and can view every piece of data on your phone"

October 09, 2026

Support our work and watch the Friday Free-For-All: It Doesn’t Go Well When JD Vance Tries to Define Socialism https://usefulidiotspodcast.comPlease watch and share this full interview with Muhammad Shehada.Join us LIVE on Youtube every Monday at 10am EST for Monday Mourning, where we watch the Sunday morning news shows so that you don't have to.Go to https://groundnews.com/useful to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on the stories shaping ou...

It takes Katie and Aaron 30 minutes to debunk every lie in this former Biden official’s 4 minute interview on Israel

October 05, 2026

Go to https://groundnews.com/useful to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on the stories shaping our world.Support Two Pro-Palestinian Activists Targeted by ICE: https://chuffed.org/project/200834-support-deported-activists?utm_campaign=campaign_share&utm_id=01a09598-a023-794c-aa44-bfe0371f4d89&pdm=twitterPre-order Aaron's new book on the Ukraine war: Their Blood, Our Bullets https://orbooks.com/catalog/their-blood-our-bullets/Check ou...

Cornell Bombshell: Israel's Secret Power Over University EXPOSED

October 02, 2026

Go to https://groundnews.com/useful to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on the stories shaping our world.Support Two Pro-Palestinian Activists Targeted by ICE: https://chuffed.org/project/200834-support-deported-activists?utm_campaign=campaign_share&utm_id=01a09598-a023-794c-aa44-bfe0371f4d89&pdm=twitterPre-order Aaron's new book on the Ukraine war: Their Blood, Our Bullets https://orbooks.com/catalog/their-blood-our-bullets/Check ou...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté?

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté is hosted by Katie Halper and Aaron Maté. Its publicly listed email is mattwilsonsummit@gmail.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 Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté?

The publicly listed email for Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté: mattwilsonsummit@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté have?

Podseeker estimates Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté?

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Investigative journalists, former government or intelligence officials, conflict monitors, foreign-policy specialists, and authors with direct experience or substantial research in geopolitics, war, intelligence, or political accountability. Common among recent guests: Published books or major investigative work; Senior experience in intelligence, national security, diplomacy, or international monitoring; Direct on-the-ground experience in major geopolitical conflicts. Recent guests include Coleen Rowley, Benoît Par, and Jacques Baud.

How hard is it to get booked on Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, National Security, and Us Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mattwilsonsummit@gmail.com

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