25 Best California News Podcasts

1. National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada...MORE Hosts Will Swaim, David Bahnsen
Producer/Network National Review
Email ****@nationalreview.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 982.7KTwitter 367.9KInstagram 96.4K Avg Length 81 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Headlines From The Times

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Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in 'Headlines From The Times.' Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day's top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you'll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.MORE Host Gustavo Arellano
Producer/Network L.A. Times Studios
Email ****@latimes.com
Location El Segundo, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 3.1MTwitter 3.9MInstagram 1.2M Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact

3. IT'S GOING DOWN

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The IGDCAST is a weekly podcast of It's Going Down which features interviews with participants in social movements, struggles, rebellions, projects, and organizations.
Producer/Network IT'S GOING DOWN
Email ****@itsgoingdown.org
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 29.3KTwitter 108.3K Avg Length 96 min Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

4. KQED's The California Report

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
Hosts Lily Jamali, Saul Gonzalez, Sasha Khokha
Producer/Network KQED
Email ****@kqed.org
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 216.6KTwitter 90KInstagram 191K Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

5. KZYX News

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KZYX reporters and independent journalists cover local news for Mendocino County, California, Monday through Friday in six and a half minute reports. Featuring Elise Cox, Michelle Blackwell, Frank Hartzell, and Jen Procacci.MORE Producer/Network KZYX News Department
Email ****@kzyx.org
Location Philo, California, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

6. The State of California

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A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@kcbsradio.com
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 40KTwitter 50.2KInstagram 5.8K Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

7. California School News Radio

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The latest news about happenings at School Districts across California
Hosts Kevin Ausmus, Drew Schlosberg
Producer/Network VMA PR
Email ****@vmapr.com
Location Claremont, California, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 7.8KTwitter 297 Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

8. The San Francisco Experience

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We are a 'deep dive' news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective.Your hostJim Herlihy is a published author: his novel 'Deceit and Dirty Money' is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC. Jim serves as a director on two SF sister city boards : Bangalore, India and Cork, Ireland.MORE Host Jim Herlihy
Producer/Network Jim Herlihy
Email ****@gmail.com
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 51Instagram 219 Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

9. John Wants Answers (Audio)

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John Wants Answers is an exciting and topical news TV show airing live on KMVT (Mountain View, California) on Thursdays at 9:30 pm. This is the audio version of the video podcast.
Host John A. Vink
Producer/Network John A. Vink
Email ****@johnwantsanswers.com
Location California, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 359Twitter 132 Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

10. The John Gerardi Show

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News and politics that focus on California's Central Valley. John is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School, the executive director of Right to Life of Central California, and the CEO of Obria Medical Clinics of Central California.MORE Host John Gerardi
Producer/Network PowerTalk 96.7 (KALZ-FM)
Email ****@rtlcc.org
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 2.7K Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

11. California News on Fitness and Health

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We discuss the latest challenges and news in California. As an example, we discuss the latest on the homeless crisis, fires, new legislation and more
Host Dr Carlos Vazquez
Producer/Network Circle Of Insight Productions
Email ****@icloud.com
Location California, United States
Apple Rating 3/5 Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

12. The LA Report

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.MORE Host Austin Cross
Producer/Network LAist Studios
Email ****@scpr.org
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 91.1KTwitter 117KInstagram 25.9K Avg Length 10 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

13. California Tree Nut Report

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 This program focuses on the Tree Nut producers needs and issues who care for two million acres of Nut Orchards which represent an annual revenue stream of over $8 billion to the California farm economy.  This program is hosted by Patrick Cavanaugh the most respected Agribusiness journalist in California.  Whether it be radio news casts, magazines, podcasts or twitter, Patrick has been bringing farm news to California since 1985...MORE Producer/Network AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
Email ****@aginfo.net
Facebook 2.1KTwitter 410 Get Email Contact

14. Spidell's California Minute

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California tax news snippets from the leader in California tax law analysis — Dedicated to bringing you tips and hot topics that will save you time and save your clients money.
Host Kathryn Zdan
Producer/Network Spidell Publishing
Email ****@spidell.com
Location Anaheim, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.6KInstagram 922 Avg Length 5 min Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

15. Downballot

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Echoplex Media's hot take on news from The Bay Area and around California.
Producer/Network Echoplex Media Podcasts
Email ****@echoplexmedia.com
Location California, United States
Apple Rating 3.4/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 465 Get Email Contact

16. The Agribusiness Update

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This news program gets cutting edge science, technology, corporate mergers and innovative farming activities out to today's ag community. In addition the ag economy relies on breaking news on farm regulations and political announcements, information important to keeping our producers ahead of the game not only locally but on the world stage. Bob Larson is the newest member of the team. Bob grew up in Southeastern WA working in the fields as all rural kids do. He left the country life behind to pursue a career in broadcast journalism...MORE Producer/Network AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
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17. California Cannabis Report

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The destination for all the leading insights and news on the California cannabis industry and introductions to Emerald Triangle growers.
Producer/Network Jared Schwass
Email ****@schwasslaw.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 64 min Get Email Contact

18. SBLive California Podcast

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The SBLive California podcast is a weekly news and conversation podcast that covers the top high school sports stories across the Golden State. The show features prominent guests from across California and is hosted by SBLive reporter Connor Morrissette.MORE Producer/Network Connor Morrissette
Email ****@scorebooklive.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 15.9KTwitter 8.8KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

19. Inside the Issues: The Podcast

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In the official companion podcast to Spectrum News 1's nightly show, 'Inside The Issues', political anchor Alex Cohen takes listeners on a deep dive inside the world of SoCal politics. From the personalities, the scandals, and what happens behind closed doors, Alex and political science professor Sara Sadhwani cover it all. Join every Friday for a spirited discussion that's as informative as it is fun.MORE Hosts Alex Cohen, Sara Sadhwani
Producer/Network Spectrum News 1
Email ****@kpcc.org
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 22.8KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 22.1K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

20. Southern California Real Estate Report

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We cover Real Estate news in San Diego and Southern California. Topics include major developments, rents and current affairs. IPA (Income Property Advisors) has extensive experience in San Diego property management and construction management. We specialize in repositioning and stabilizing tenant occupancy through creating an operating budget and a marketing plan to achieve optimal market rents. We can also assist with identifying value-add opportunities for our investors and help in the acquisition and underwriting process.MORE Host Robert MacGuire
Producer/Network Robert MacGuire
Email ****@ipasd.com
Location San Diego, California, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 183Instagram 81 Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact

21. KVPR News Podcast

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Local news reports and interviews from KVPR, covering issues in Central California.
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@kvpr.org
Location California, United States
Apple Rating 5/5 Get Email Contact