11 Best Boston Politics Podcasts

1. The Big Dig

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'This is a town where there are three pastimes: politics, sports and revenge.' Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News. Each season of 'The Big Dig' uncovers a different facet of society infrastructure, gambling, food, healthcare together the pieces connect to tell the story of modern America. Season One: 'The Big Dig' The highway project known as 'The Big Dig' is infamous a shorthand for government failure but it all started as one engineer's dream to correct the wrongs of the past, and its legacy is far from simple...MORE Host Ian Coss
Producer/Network GBH News
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jonathan Cohen, Marc Dunkelman
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 4.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Boston Public Radio Podcast

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Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite conversation from each show. To hear the full show, please visit wgbhnews.org/bpr To share your opinion, email ****@wgbh.org or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-2PM Monday through Friday.MORE Hosts Jim Braude, Margery Eagan
Producer/Network WGBH Educational Foundation
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Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Megan Smith, Anand Giridharadas +3 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 515Facebook 52.1KTwitter 172Instagram 41.9K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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3. The Gerry Callahan Show

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A longtime Newsmax contributor, #1 rated morning radio host for over 20 years, and successful columnist, Gerry Callahan calls it like he sees it and offers sharp commentary on the news of the day. With an emphasis on politics, Gerry also brings his unique takes on major sports stories and cultural issues. He has covered The Olympics for Sports Illustrated, numerous World Series and Super Bowls and he offers conservative political opinions from Boston, the belly of the liberal beast.MORE Host Gerry Callahan
Producer/Network Newsmax Podcasts
Email ****@newsmax.com
Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Tom Homan, Karoline Leavitt
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 9.3KTwitter 14.2KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Bostopia News

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I cover politics in Boston, focusing on Michelle Wu's administration, the Boston City Council, and other big issues across Massachusetts. All content the property of Bostopia News LLC.
Host Evan George
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Location Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 74Facebook 212 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. WBUR Up Next

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Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.
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Location East Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 101.9KTwitter 84.9KInstagram 64.5K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Beacon Hill In 5

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Beacon Hill in 5 is a weekly check-in at the Massachusetts Statehouse from New England Public Media. Get a quick look at the week ahead in state politics and government with Carrie Healy, NEPM's Morning Edition host, and a journalist from the State House News Service.MORE Host Carrie Healy
Email ****@nepm.org
Location Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 18.9KTwitter 6.7KInstagram 13K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. Under the Radar Podcast

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley looks to alternative presses and community news for stories that are often overlooked by big media outlets. In our roundtable conversation, we aim to examine the small stories before they become the big headlines with contributors in Boston and New England. For more information, visit our website: wgbhnews.org/utrMORE Host Callie Crossley
Producer/Network GBH
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Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 52.1KTwitter 172Instagram 41.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103

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Talking Labor & Politics in Boston with IBEW 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests John McLaughlin, Diana DiZoglio +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Political Contessa

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.My name is Jennifer. I'm a single mom of three girls living in Boston...MORE Host Jennifer Nassour
Email ****@pocketbookproject.org
Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Chris Lane
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Horse Race

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A weekly podcast on Massachusetts politics, policy and elections. Hosted by Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith.
Hosts Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith
Producer/Network Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley
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Location Massachusetts, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 423Twitter 3.7K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The 351

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Leading Massachusetts into the future will take the talent, dedication, and hard work of leaders from all of our 351 cities and towns. Our mission at the Massachusetts Municipal Association is to help those leaders deal with some of the toughest issues in the state. On this podcast, hosts Adam Chapdelaine, executive director of the MMA, and John Ouellette, communications director at the MMA, speak with the innovators and experts who are leading the Commonwealth forward and working to make it stronger. New episodes drop every other Tuesday.To learn more about the MMA: www.mma.orgMORE Email ****@mma.org
Recent Guest Tim Shriver
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact