20 Best California Politics Podcasts

1. Political Breakdown

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Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider's glimpse at how politics works today.MORE Hosts Scott Shafer, Marisa Lagos
Producer/Network KQED
Email ****@kqed.org
Location San Francisco, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 174Facebook 260KTwitter 90KInstagram 225.1K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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2. California Underground: Your Sane Insight into California Politics

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Welcome to California Underground, the most trusted podcast for all things California politics. Each week, we tackle the pressing issues facing our state through engaging interviews and roundtable discussions with political candidates and passionate Californians. Join us for clear, rational commentary that helps you stay informed about the complexities of California governance. Tune in for your trusted perspective on the political landscape!MORE Hosts Phil Mauriello Jr., Camille Bethany
Producer/Network California Underground
Email ****@protonmail.com
Location San Diego, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 1.8KInstagram 53.9K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Capitol Weekly Podcast

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The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy, and features interviews with elected officials, staffers, advocates, analysts, newsmakers, and even, -gasp- journalists. Listen at Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or at capitolweekly.netMORE Producer/Network CAPITOLWEEKLY
Email ****@capitolweekly.net
Location Sacramento, California, United States
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 17KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Unlocking California Politics

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Unlocking California Politics Podcast is your resource for politics, legislation, housing policy, and housing news from the California Association of REALTORS®. Check out the latest episodes from C.A.R. experts who will give you their take on California politics, housing news and policies, and other top industry matters.MORE Producer/Network C.A.R. podcast
Email ****@car.org
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 69.8KTwitter 38KInstagram 17.7K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Inside Golden State Politics

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Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, two experienced California political experts, argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington. Bill Boyarsky is former city editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also a columnist, bureau chief and political reporter for the newspaper. Previously, he reported on politics for the Associated Press in Sacramento. He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting. Bill is the author of two biographies of Ronald Reagan, a biography of Jesse M. Unruh; Inventing L.A...MORE Producer/Network Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe
Email ****@roadrunner.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form 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
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 39.9KTwitter 48.9KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2.7K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover

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The Point of Order Podcast offers an inside look at California politics and the State Legislature. Join Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his legislative colleagues as they shine a light on the major issues and contentious debates shaping the future of the Golden State.MORE Host Josh Hoover
Producer/Network Josh Hoover
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 90Twitter 137Instagram 185 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Politics Podcast | KQED News

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KQED Public Media for Northern CA
Email ****@kqed.org
Location San Francisco, California, United States
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Facebook 260KTwitter 90KInstagram 225.1K Get Email Contact

10. The Frontline

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Join Nathan every week to hear the latest updates on California politics and how these events relate to the family, homeschool freedom, and religious liberty. California is the frontline of the nation in terms of attacks on these freedoms.MORE Host Nathan Pierce
Producer/Network Family Protection Ministries
Email ****@fpmca.org
Location Lincoln, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 1.7KTwitter 83Instagram 693 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. SacTown Talks

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Weekly News Roundups and Conversations with California's Leaders in Politics and Policy.
Host Jarhett Blonien
Producer/Network Jarhett Blonien
Email ****@yourcea.com
Location California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 3.2KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 551 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. KPFA - California Ballot Breakdown

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If you're slogging through a California ballot packet, we're here to help!We'll be posting pro-con debates on high-stakes ballot propositions, interviews with candidates for offices that will shape the politics of the state, and special reports on everything from voting rules to money in politics.Subscribe with Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, or by pasting this link into any podcast player.MORE Producer/Network KPFA
Email ****@kpfa.org
Location Berkeley, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 20.5KTwitter 12.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Capitol Farm Connection

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Providing timely California political updates, meant for farmers, ranchers, dairymen and professionals in the food industry. Hosted by Agricultural Council of California.
Host Emily
Producer/Network Agricultural Council of California
Email ****@agcouncil.org
Location Sacramento, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 809Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Live In Conversation

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Live In Conversation is a podcast hosted by 2026 California gubernatorial candidate Tony Fitzpatrick that talks about top issues within the American political sphere.
Host Tony Fitzpatrick
Producer/Network Tony Fitzpatrick for Governor
Email ****@icloud.com
Location California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 319Instagram 9 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Table Talk: A La Mesa Podcast

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Our supposedly sleepy little town of La Mesa has become quite the center of politics and change in California. So many of the stories in our town aren't discussed in the media, so we thought we'd start talking about them. Each episode, Manny Gomez and a local guest will dig into the hot topics of here on the edge of East County.MORE Producer/Network Manuel Gomez
Location La Mesa, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. A Slice of Orange

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All things politics in North Orange County, California.
Host Jodi Balma
Producer/Network Jodi Balma
Email ****@fullcoll.edu
Location Fullerton, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 267 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Civic Experience Podcast

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This podcast series is produced entirely by undergraduate college students at CSUS, these students are enrolled in California Politics or in an Immigration Politics course. Each student produces two podcasts on issues related to California politics or immigration in the United States. These podcasts are meant to be informative and educational and are part of students' coursework.MORE Producer/Network kristina.victor@csus.edu
Email ****@csus.edu
Location San Francisco, California, United States
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Twitter 33 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. The California Recall: Its First 20 Years

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The 2003 recall of California's governor, and his replacement with Arnold Schwarzenegger, was more than just history. For Americans, the recall previewed how our politics would grow louder, more populist, more direct. For Californians, Schwarzenegger's election started a new wave of action-oriented, people-driven governance, with major advances for children, environmental protection, and democratic reform. The California Recall: Its First 20 Years shows that while the recall may be two decades old, it still isn't over.Written by Joe MathewsRead by Edoardo BalleriniMORE Producer/Network Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joe Mathews; Read by Edoardo Ballerini
Email ****@usc.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Get Email Contact