Kalorama Audio is a leading publisher for politics and policy audio
Who We Are
Kalorama Audio is the politics and policy publishing brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, Kalorama Audio is developing partnerships with journalists, authors, and commentators who are writing about politics, policy initiatives, and public discourse.
Extensive catalog of exclusive titles
Notable audiobook releases include The Great Alignment by Alan I. Abramowitz, The Corrosion of Conservatism by Max Boot, Shortest Way Home by Pete Buttigieg, The Land of Flickering Lights by Michael Bennet, Eyes in the Sky by Arthur Holland Michel, The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater, Dealing Death and Drugs by Beto O’Rourke, and Information Wars by Richard Stengel.
RBmedia is aggressively pursuing and acquiring the rights to additional high-profile titles and authors in the politics and policy genre.
Agents representing authors in this genre are encouraged to contact us with proposals.
How We Distribute
RBmedia has the broadest distribution network in the business. Our key partnerships with all major digital distribution outlets mean our premier audiobooks reach everyone... everywhere.
News
Four RBmedia Titles Earn 2026 Pulitzer Honors
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it’s the audiobook home for four of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists.
18 RBmedia Titles Named Audible’s Biggest Audiobooks of Spring 2026
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that 18 of its titles have been named among Audible’s most anticipated listens of the season. Audible’s Spring Preview highlights the most exciting new releases from emerging writers to established authors and voices across all genres.
Sarah J. Maas’ ACOTAR from RBmedia Unveiled as Spotify's Most Streamed Audiobook of All Time
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its title “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas is Spotify’s most streamed audiobook of all time in Premium. In total, eight RBmedia titles appear on Spotify’s list of the 20 most streamed audiobooks, with 7 in the top 10.
Digital Retailers
As an RBmedia audio brand, the Kalorama Audio distribution network includes every leading digital retailer in the business and reaches millions of listeners around the globe.
Library & School Platforms
Our key partnerships with all of the leading library platforms make it easier than ever for libraries to build, manage, and share a collection of popular digital content with their patrons.
Authors & Agents
We know what it takes to make a great audiobook recording. And you’ll be in great company with thousands of bestselling authors who have chosen RBmedia as their audiobook partner.
- Alan I. Abramowitz
- Max Boot
- Pete Buttigieg
- Michael Bennett
- Arthur Holland Michel
- Barry Goldwater
- Beto O’Rourke
- Richard Stengel
- J.R.R Tolkien
- Danielle Steel
- Brandon Sanderson
- Pierce Brown
- C.J. Box
- Diana Gabaldon
- William Kent Krueger
- Christine Feehan
- Joanne Fluke
- Donna Leon
- Jeff Kinney
- Dannika Dark
- Jude Deveraux
- Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
- Kristan Higgins
- Alison Weir
- Anne Perry
- James S. A. Corey
- Alexander McCall Smith
- Robyn Carr
- Charlaine Harris
- Linda Lael Miller
- Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Sabrina Jeffries
- Fern Michaels
- Laurie R. King
- Francine Rivers
- David Ignatius
- Carl Weber
- Benedict Jacka
- And many more
Kalorama Audio at a Glance
Kalorama Audio is a leading publisher of audiobooks focused on politics and policy—one of the fastest growing categories in nonfiction—and an audio brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world.
- Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, the world’s foremost political hub
- Strong publishing partnerships with the journalists, authors, and commentators who are writing about politics, policy initiatives, and public discourse
- Notable audiobook releases include The Great Alignment by Alan I. Abramowitz, The Corrosion of Conservatism by Max Boot, Shortest Way Home by Pete Buttigieg, The Land of Flickering Lights by Michael Bennet, Eyes in the Sky by Arthur Holland Michel, The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater, Dealing Death and Drugs by Beto O’Rourke, and Information Wars by Richard Stengel