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Capella University on This American Life

This American LifeJuly 12, 2026

891: The Test Case

0:27
post-roll
Ira Glass
This American Life
July 12, 2026
Announcer-readBrand awarenessBaked-in adEducation
0:00 / 0:27
@ 7:56 in ep

Estimated current placement value

Low confidence
~$1,600range $300–$11,000

What a comparable one-episode placement on this show might cost today—not reported advertiser spend or a historical invoice.

How this estimate works

A broad audience range for the top 50 popularity tier is multiplied by public CPM benchmarks and a 0.5× placement factor. Inputs for this read: 0:27 · Announcer-read · post-roll.

Model placement-value-v1-2026-08 · benchmark inputs as of 2026-08
Methodology and limitations →

Transcript

This American life and the following message come 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 flex path 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?

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Capella University sponsor landing page on This American Life

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Episode

This American Life
891: The Test Case
Host: Ira Glass
Publisher: This American Life