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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

Week of Jul 6 – Week of Jul 13
Newer
Week of Jul 6
4 reads
3
sponsors
UU.S. BankU.S. Bank2
NNetSuite

Recent reads

Grouped by episode and date · showing 1–20 of 77
+Follow Podcast
NetSuite
1
WWorkdayWorkday1
Week of Jul 13
4 reads
3
sponsors
WWorkdayWorkday2
AAmazon HealthAmazon Health1
BBombusBombus1
How to see this week's eclipse (and the next big one)
Episode date Aug 11
4 reads
CCharles Schwab
Charles Schwab—-0:14
This message comes from Charles Schwab with their original podcast, Choiceology. Choiceology is a show about the psychology and economics behind people's decisions. Download the latest episode and subscribe at schwab.com/podcast.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
WWorkday
Workday2:59-3:59
This message comes from Workday, the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT. Since 1949, medical technology company Medtronic has set out to provide life-saving equipment for patients. Now, their workforce has the ultimate tool: more time to focus on those life-saving products. Before, Medtronic recruiters found their days were consumed with managing around 12,000 hires a year. With Workday's AI agents for HR, teams can automate interview scheduling and reduce processes from days to just minutes. With 80% of their HR processes safely automated, recruiters at Medtronic spend less time on routine tasks and more time making strategic decisions, like hiring the next innovators in healthcare. They do it all through Workday's AI platform, built with a deep understanding of their organization's unique rules and guardrails, ensuring every AI action has the permissions to get work done and get it done right. Learn more at Workday.com.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
RRosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone13:15-13:44
This message comes from Rosetta Stone, offering an alternative approach to language learning. Moving past rote memorization, the app guides users to intuitively think in a second language using images and contextual audio, mimicking how people acquire speech as children. The platform also includes advanced speech recognition technology that compares a learner's pronunciation directly with native speakers to refine accent precision. Learn more about their new Rosetta Stone Sapphire app at rosettastone.com.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
PPoshmark
Poshmark13:45-14:15
This message comes from Poshmark. If your fashion wishlist lives rent-free in your brain, you need to be on Poshmark. With Poshmark, you're shopping millions of listings from thousands of closets, vintage finds, designer pieces, and everyday staples all in one place. Search or let the discovery come to you. Poshmark makes it easy to find what you actually want to wear at prices that feel like a quiet win. Download the Poshmark app today and use code NPR when you sign up to get $10 off your first purchase.
post-rollNPRDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
How to see this week's eclipse (and the next big one)
Episode date Aug 11
4 reads
HHenry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health—-0:17
Support for this podcast and the following message come from Henry Ford Health. What if medical expertise could travel far beyond the hospital? This led Henry Ford Health doctors to develop remote ultrasound diagnostics used by astronauts. More at henryford.com slash science for the win.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
Mirror cells could threaten life on Earth. Why are we building them?
Episode date Aug 10
5 reads
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile—-0:16
This message comes from Mint Mobile. If you're tired of spending hundreds on big wireless bills, bogus fees, and free perks, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com slash switch. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
Mirror cells could threaten life on Earth. Why are we building them?
Episode date Aug 10
4 reads
CCarvana
Carvana—-0:14
Support for this NPR podcast and the following message come from Carvana. Selling your car? Carvana has offers so good they're almost inexplicable. Sell your car 100% online in minutes. Visit Carvana.com today.
pre-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
The Midnight Rebellion: Almost Midnight
Episode date Aug 8
3 reads
AAmazon Health
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
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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
EEdward Jones
Edward Jones3:01-3:35
This message comes from Edward Jones, where they believe rich isn't about having life all figured out. It's opening yourself to all the possibilities. That's why your dedicated financial advisor provides long-term planning built around you, meeting you where you are, and helping you get closer to where you want to be. So no matter where you're starting from, or wherever life takes you, you can move forward with confidence. The key to being rich is knowing what counts. Let's find your rich together. Edward Jones, member SIPC.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
NNetSuite
NetSuite3:35-4:02
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 12
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
PPoshmark
Poshmark13:22-13:52
This message comes from Poshmark. If your fashion wishlist lives rent-free in your brain, you need to be on Poshmark. With Poshmark, you're shopping millions of listings from thousands of closets, vintage finds, designer pieces, and everyday staples all in one place. Search or let the discovery come to you. Poshmark makes it easy to find what you actually want to wear at prices that feel like a quiet win. Download the Poshmark app today and use code NPR when you sign up to get $10 off your first purchase.
post-rollNPRDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
WWorkday
Workday4:21-5:13
Support for Shortwave TechCamp comes from Workday, the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT. When it comes to your company's finance and HR functions, you can't afford to get it almost right. Workday's AI platform empowers agents to work securely and accurately, following your organization's unique context and guardrails. Agents operate within predefined permissions to complete tasks, and they log every action to guarantee auditability. From automating routine data entry to flagging financial anomalies, every workflow runs within enterprise controls. So it does the work to drive real outcomes you can trust. This is the world Workday is creating, where the limitless potential of AI is combined with the certainty and predictability your enterprise needs. It's a new Workday. Learn more at Workday.com.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCharles Schwab
Charles Schwab15:11-15:25
This message comes from Charles Schwab with their original podcast, Choiceology. Choiceology is a show about the psychology and economics behind people's decisions. Download the latest episode and subscribe at schwab.com/podcast.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
CCapella University
Capella University15:25-15:59
This message comes from Capella University. You know that feeling when there's a spark building inside you, that you were meant for more? That's your own drive pushing you towards what's next. Capella University gets that. With their FlexPath learning format, you can set the pace and earn your degree without putting life on pause. You've built experience and know what you're capable of. Now, this is your time to turn that momentum into more. The only real question is, what can't you do? Learn more at capella.edu.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health15:59-16:16
This message comes from Amazon Health. Amazon Health AI can connect your symptoms with your medical history, and it can even get you care 24-7. Get answers and care right when you need it. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less painful.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 13
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
EEdward Jones
Edward Jones4:29-4:59
This message comes from Edward Jones, where they believe rich is more than caring about the latest and greatest. It's also about taking care of what gives your life meaning. That's why your dedicated financial advisor meets you where you are with personalized financial strategies that help protect what matters so you can preserve your progress while creating a path forward. The key to being rich is knowing what counts. Let's find your rich together. Edward Jones, member SIPC.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
BBetterHelp
BetterHelp5:00-5:29
This message comes from BetterHelp. One of the hardest parts about starting therapy? Not knowing what to expect. Instead of listening to an ad, hear from the people who've actually been there. Visit betterhelp.com slash reviews to explore real client reviews that are updated every day. With an average live therapy session rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on more than 1.7 million client session reviews, the feedback speaks for itself. Visit betterhelp.com slash reviews.
mid-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
HHenry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health15:27-16:20
Support for NPR and the following message come from Henry Ford Health. In the game of life, science is undefeated. It doesn't stand still or accept limits. It learns, adapts, and evolves. That's why Henry Ford Health is working together to keep pushing medicine forward, not just following science, but advancing it every single day. Like their doctors performing Michigan's first beating heart transplant, leading to faster recovery and better patient outcomes, or developing remote ultrasound diagnostics used by astronauts so medical expertise can travel beyond the hospital. Because the future of health care belongs to those who move science forward, who never stop searching and challenging what's possible. If science is where progress begins, Henry Ford is where science leads. Science for the win. Henry Ford Health. We are Henry. Learn more at henryford.com slash science for the win.
post-rollno codeDetected Aug 12
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

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5 brands

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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
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Detected on Morning Brew Daily
QQuince
Quince
Detected on The Herd with Colin Cowherd