When it comes to trusted voices in economics, markets, and public policy, Larry Kudlow continues to dominate the national conversation, and the numbers prove it.

According to the latest Nielsen National Dataset for Adults 25+, the combined lineup of The Larry Kudlow Show and Kudlow Riff posted another year of solid, steady audience growth from Spring 2024 to Spring 2025.

The Average Quarter-Hour (AQH) audience increased from 114,100 to 127,300, an impressive +11.6% year-over-year gain. In the crowded talk-radio marketplace, double-digit AQH growth is not just a win, it’s a statement. It’s the audience saying: Kudlow is where the smart conversations happen.

Cume is on the rise as well, marking strong expansion in overall reach. Kudlow’s total weekly listeners jumped from 588,500 to 621,800, a +5.7% increase, reflecting a broader base of Americans who want clear explanations, sharp economic insight, and no-nonsense policy analysis. With a 17.3% overall increase in ratings, Kudlow’s audience isn’t just large, it’s loyal, educated, and financially engaged. In other words: exactly the listeners advertisers and affiliates want.

Together, The Larry Kudlow Show and Kudlow Riff form one of the most consistent, high-performing franchises on Red Apple Audio Networks. Year after year, Kudlow brings in a high-quality, high-retention audience that follows his commentary closely, trusts his forecasting, and tunes in for the intellectual camaraderie he’s known for. For affiliates, that means you’re not just picking up a show, you’re picking up a brand with momentum.

Source: Nielsen National Dataset, Lineup Composite: Larry Kudlow Riff & Larry Kudlow Show, Adults 25+, Spring ’24 → Spring ’25.