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Apple #636
Hosts: Emily Kwong, Regina Barber
Publisher: NPR

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Short Wave.

~$13K
Estimated 30d gross ad earnings
$2K–$93K · 70/70 reads
Jul 15–Aug 13 · episodes published
21
Unique Sponsors
26s
Avg promo duration
12.2%
Ad load (% runtime, last 5 eps)
Aug 13
Most recent

Who sponsors Short Wave?

21 brands

Short Wave has 77 quality-qualified public sponsor reads from 21 brands in AdReads, including Amazon Health, Capella University, and Workday. The most recent detected sponsor was Poshmark on Aug 13. This is an observed dataset, not a complete advertiser roster.

Sponsor changes over time

Last 4 weeks
Older
Week of Jul 20
2 reads
1
sponsors
WWorkdayWorkday2
Week of Jul 27
3 reads
3
sponsors

Recent reads

Grouped by episode and date · showing 21–40 of 77
+Follow Podcast
AAmazon HealthAmazon Health1
UU.S. BankU.S. Bank1
WWorkdayWorkday1
Week of Aug 3
29 reads
10
sponsors
AAmazon HealthAmazon Health6
CCapella UniversityCapella University6
NNetSuiteNetSuite4
Week of Aug 10
35 reads
16
sponsors
AAmazon HealthAmazon Health5
CCapella UniversityCapella University5
NNetSuiteNetSuite3
The Midnight Rebellion: Almost Midnight
Episode date Aug 8
1 read
CCapella University
Capella University—-0:14
This message comes from Capella University. That spark you feel? That's your drive for more. Capella University's FlexPath Learning Format lets you earn your degree at your pace, without putting life on pause. Learn more at capella.edu.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 11
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
The Midnight Rebellion: Almost Midnight
Episode date Aug 8
4 reads
CCapella University
Capella University—-0:14
This message comes from Capella University. That spark you feel? That's your drive for more. Capella University's FlexPath Learning Format lets you earn your degree at your pace, without putting life on pause. Learn more at capella.edu.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 11
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
AAmazon Health
The red flags that may be hiding in your poop
Episode date Aug 7
5 reads
UU.S. Bank
U.S. Bank—-0:15
This message comes from U.S. Bank. Simplify how you do business with Business Essentials, a powerful combination of no monthly maintenance fee checking and card payment processing. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
The red flags that may be hiding in your poop
Episode date Aug 7
5 reads
UU.S. Bank
U.S. Bank—-0:15
This message comes from U.S. Bank. Simplify how you do business with Business Essentials, a powerful combination of no monthly maintenance fee checking and card payment processing. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
Shooting stars are just pea-sized rocks... and other space wonders
Episode date Aug 5
5 reads
NNational Geographic
National Geographic0:00-0:14
This message comes from National Geographic's Pompeii, Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a new series from the executive producers of Loki. Pompeii, Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 9
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
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Sponsor history

Brands with quality-qualified reads detected on Short Wave
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health13 reads
Health & Wellness
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
CCapella University
Capella University11 reads
Education
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
WWorkday
Workday8 reads
SaaS
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
NNetSuite
NetSuite8 reads
SaaS
Try NetSuite Next for free
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
UU.S. Bank
U.S. Bank5 reads
Financial Services
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Aug 10
CCharles Schwab
Charles Schwab4 reads
Fintech
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
BBetterHelp
BetterHelp4 reads
Health & Wellness
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
PPoshmark
Poshmark2 reads
Retail
$10 off your first purchase
post-rollNPRLatest Aug 13
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile2 reads
Telecommunications
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
EEdward Jones
Edward Jones2 reads
Financial Services
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
HHenry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health2 reads
Automotive
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
LLeesa
Leesa2 reads
Consumer Goods
25% off plus an extra $50 off
post-rollNPRLatest Aug 11
GGrainger
Grainger2 reads
Industrial Goods
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
PProgressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance2 reads
Insurance
Save over $900 on average
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 10
WWealthfront
Wealthfront2 reads
Fintech
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 9
LLinkedIn
LinkedIn2 reads
HR & Recruiting
Spend $250 and get a $250 credit
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 9
NNational Geographic
National Geographic2 reads
Media & Entertainment
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Aug 9
RRosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone1 read
Education
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 13
CCarvana
Carvana1 read
E-commerce
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
BBayer
Bayer1 read
Healthcare
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 4
BBombus
Bombus1 read
Media & Entertainment
20% off
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 14
Amazon Health17:23-17:43
This message comes from Amazon Health. Why is it that every visit to the doctor's office requires filling out pages of paperwork? Amazon Health AI is different. With your permission, it can connect you with your health history to get you personalized care fast. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less pain.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 11
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
GGrainger
Grainger17:43-18:01
This message comes from Grainger. For the ones who get it done, Grainger offers the professional-grade products you need to get the job done. With fast delivery and access to technical product experts ready to help you meet any challenge. Call, click Grainger.com, or just stop by.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 11
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
LLeesa
Leesa18:01-18:17
This message comes from Leesa. Meticulously designed mattresses, backed by free shipping, easy returns, and a 120-night sleep trial. Visit leesa.com for 25% off today. Plus, get an extra $50 off with promo code NPR.
post-rollNPRDetected Aug 11
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
PProgressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance3:14-3:42
This message comes from Progressive Insurance. You're listening to this podcast, so you've got a curious mind. Did you know that drivers who switch and save with Progressive save over $900 on average? Visit Progressive.com and get a quick quote with discounts that are easy to come by. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates. National average 12-month savings of $946 by new customers surveyed who save with Progressive between June 2024 and May 2025. Potential savings will vary.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
NNetSuite
NetSuite3:42-4:13
This message comes from NPR sponsor NetSuite. Don't want your business to fall behind because you're late to AI? NetSuite Next can help. NetSuite Next aims to be the next huge leap in how business gets done because AI is built into everything you do. Try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to netsuite.ai slash shortwave. Built for every industry, ready for every boardroom.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCapella University
Capella University4:08-4:24
This message comes from Capella University. That spark you feel? That's your drive for more. Capella University's FlexPath Learning Format lets you earn your degree at your pace, without putting life on pause. Learn more at capella.edu.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health14:31-14:52
This message comes from Amazon Health. Why is it that every visit to the doctor's office requires filling out pages of paperwork? Amazon Health AI is different. With your permission, it can connect you with your health history to get you personalized care fast. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less painful.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
PProgressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance3:14-3:42
This message comes from Progressive Insurance. You're listening to this podcast, so you've got a curious mind. Did you know that drivers who switch and save with Progressive save over $900 on average? Visit Progressive.com and get a quick quote with discounts that are easy to come by. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates. National average 12-month savings of $946 by new customers surveyed who save with Progressive between June 2024 and May 2025. Potential savings will vary.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
NNetSuite
NetSuite3:42-4:13
This message comes from NPR sponsor NetSuite. Don't want your business to fall behind because you're late to AI? NetSuite Next can help. NetSuite Next aims to be the next huge leap in how business gets done, because AI is built into everything you do. Try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to netsuite.ai slash shortwave. Built for every industry, ready for every boardroom.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCapella University
Capella University4:08-4:24
This message comes from Capella University. That spark you feel? That's your drive for more. Capella University's FlexPath Learning Format lets you earn your degree at your pace, without putting life on pause. Learn more at capella.edu.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health14:31-14:52
This message comes from Amazon Health. Why is it that every visit to the doctor's office requires filling out pages of paperwork? Amazon Health AI is different. With your permission, it can connect you with your health history to get you personalized care fast. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less painful.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 10
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
NNetSuite
NetSuite1:58-2:28
This message comes from NPR sponsor NetSuite. Don't want your business to fall behind because you're late to AI? NetSuite Next can help. NetSuite Next aims to be the next huge leap in how business gets done because AI is built into everything you do. Try NetSuite Next for free. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to netsuite.ai slash shortwave. Built for every industry, ready for every boardroom.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 9
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
LLinkedIn
LinkedIn2:28-3:00
This message comes from LinkedIn ads. Ever invest in something that seemed incredible at first but didn't live up to the hype? For marketers, that's impressions. When ads don't create revenue, that's a tough conversation with the CFO. Instead, invest in results your CFO will love. LinkedIn Ads generates the highest ROAS of all major ad networks. So advertise on LinkedIn. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit. Just go to linkedin.com slash nprpod.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 9
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health12:54-13:19
This message comes from Amazon Health. Late-night internet searches about health issues can send anyone into a spiral. There's another way to get help. Amazon Health AI can connect your symptoms with your medical history, and it can even get you care 24-7. So stop the endless search and get answers and care right when you need it. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less painful.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 9
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
WWealthfront
Wealthfront13:19-13:49
This message comes from Wealthfront. It's time your hard-earned money works harder for you. With Wealthfront's cash account, you earn a competitive APY on your cash from program banks higher than the average savings rate with free instant withdrawals to eligible accounts. Go to Wealthfront.com. Cash account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC. Member FINRA SIPC, not a bank. Funds are swept to program banks where they earn the variable annual percentage yield.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 9
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830

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SShopify
Shopify
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WWise
Wise
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OOdoo
Odoo
Detected on Pop Culture Happy Hour
SShane Company
Shane Company
Detected on Morning Brew Daily
QQuince
Quince
Detected on The Herd with Colin Cowherd