35 Best Canadian Politics Podcasts

1. The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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The Bridge is currently a daily podcast (Monday-Friday) reflecting issues surrounding the COVID-19 story, the US election, and Canadian political developments. It's hosted by internationally recognized journalist Peter Mansbridge dealing with whatever is on his mind that day. New episodes are released each weekday between noon and 2 pm eastern.MORE Host Peter Mansbridge
Producer/Network Manscorp Media Services
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 333.4KInstagram 38.6K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 48 min Since Aug 2019 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. CBC News At Issue

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The National's Rosemary Barton tackles the week's big political stories with Canada's leading political journalists, including Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne. A podcast that helps you understand the why behind the moves and decisions of your elected officials.MORE Host Rosemary Barton
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 714.6KTwitter 378.8KInstagram 116.2K Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 24 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Canadian Politics is Boring

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One host can't vote and the other doesn't want to. Join a new immigrant and a totally apathetic Canadian bumble through news, history and scandal. Hosted by Jesse Harley and Rhys Waters
Hosts Rhys Waters, Jesse Harley
Producer/Network Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 286Twitter 1.4KInstagram 4.8K Frequency 4 ep/month Avg Length 30 min Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Roy Green Show

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Roy Green's resume is outstanding. He is a three-time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada's most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy's show has been cited by Canadian parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians.MORE Host Roy Green
Producer/Network Global News / Curiouscast
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Twitter 14.7K Frequency 9 ep/week Avg Length 25 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Canadian Common Sense

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A weekly podcast discussing Canadian politics and current events from the perspective of two average Canadians.
Hosts Tony, Louis
Producer/Network Canadian Common Sense
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Apple Rating 3/5 Frequency 3 ep/month Avg Length 88 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

6. PolitiCoast

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PolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian, and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.MORE Producer/Network Leg-in-Boot Media
Email ****@politicoast.ca
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 348Twitter 1.5K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 60 min Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact

7. Power and Politics

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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.MORE Host David Cochrane
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
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Facebook 212.1KTwitter 230KInstagram 11.1K Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 61 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

8. The Backbench

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Dig into politics from the best seats in the House, with host Mattea Roach.Join Mattea and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happening in Canadian politics right now, and why it matters.MORE Hosts Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard, Sam Konnert
Producer/Network Canadaland
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 21.5KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 11.7K Frequency 3 ep/month Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

9. CanadaPoli

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I try to relate what has happened in Canadian Politics as clearly and easily to follow as I can. A 'Canadian politics for dummies' that isn't dumb. I don't deliver anyone else's message. I put together an argument and then try to prove it to you using current Canadian news and youtube clips or other media. A Canadian podcast that I have been looking for.MORE Producer/Network canadapoli
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Twitter 4.7K Frequency 2 ep/day Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

10. Uncommons With Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

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Nathaniel Erskine-Smith meets a lot of interesting people as the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York. In Ottawa and Toronto, and his travels, he sits down with individuals who have led remarkable lives. He seeks out experts and insiders to get to the heart of the issue. Nathaniel will bring you facts you need to know and stories you will want to hear.MORE Host Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Producer/Network Nate Erskine-Smith
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 10.8KTwitter 22KInstagram 8.9K Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 60 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

11. This is VANCOLOUR

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This is Vancouver's bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the cities most colorful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution are thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR.MORE Producer/Network CHEK Podcasts
Email ****@thisisvancolour.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 950Twitter 12.8KInstagram 2.5K Frequency 3 ep/week Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

12. Green Majority Radio

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The Green Majority is a multi-platform Canadian environment and politics news show, publishing since 2006.
Producer/Network Green Majority Media
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Apple Rating 3/5Twitter 2.7K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

13. The House

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Making sense of the political decisions that affect your life. Every Saturday The House takes you to Parliament Hill — and around the country — for in-depth coverage and analysis of the week's major political news.MORE Host Catherine Cullen
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Facebook 920.5KTwitter 26KInstagram 573K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 48 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

14. PrimeTime Politics with Peter Van Dusen

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PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis, and more. It's the day in an hour. Peter is one of the most well-known political journalists in Canada, a distinctive and popular personality with close to four decades as both reporter and anchor.MORE Producer/Network Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
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Facebook 21.6KTwitter 2.2K Frequency 3 ep/quarter Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

15. Canadian Politics with a twist

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We look across the pond and discover things that others have NOT and probably wished we hadn't. FREE SPEECH is Under attack in Canada. Ehradio EXPOSES Canada's 'Liberal Communists' Who want to change Canada forever. We are NOT MSM and are Proud of it. When you Positively NEED TO KNOW WE ARE EHRADIO -- We are not PC and do not apologize for it! Enjoy it because WE DO! while you still CAN (Trudeau has plans for ALL of US in Canada unless we can remove him from office)MORE Producer/Network EHRadio
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Twitter 733 Frequency 2 ep/week Avg Length 22 min Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

16. Empire Club of Canada

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The Empire Club of Canada is Canada's go-to forum for conversations that matter. Established in 1903, as a response to Canadian political unrest, the Empire Club of Canada quickly became a leading speakers' forum. Beginning with speeches to address Canada's relationships with the British Empire and the United States, the ECC continues to tackle issues that affect the lives of Canadians.MORE Producer/Network Empire Club of Canada
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Instagram 1.3K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

17. Rabble Radio

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Hosted by Breanne Doyle, rabble radio is the flagship podcast of rabble.ca. rabble breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens. It's a good place to catch up and catch on to what's happening in Canadian politics, activism, environmentalism, and so much more. We catch you up on the news of the week and take you further into the stories that matter to you.MORE Host Breanne Doyle
Producer/Network rabble.ca
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Facebook 20.9KTwitter 41.3KInstagram 2.7K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

18. The Saving Canada Podcast

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19. The Political Paradox Podcast

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This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.
Host Paul Herriot
Producer/Network Political Paradox
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Facebook 78Twitter 92 Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact

20. Left Turn, Canada

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A new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain for Canada's capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all.MORE Producer/Network Andy Borkowski & Christo Aivalis
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.2K Get Email Contact

21. Policy Options Podcast

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Policy Options is a digital magazine published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) in Montreal, Quebec. It features daily articles on issues of public policy by contributors from academia, research institutions, the political world, the public service and the non-profit and private sectors. We're committed to introducing our listeners to a diversity of viewpoints on the important public policy challenges of our time.MORE Host IRPP
Producer/Network IRPP
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 24.3KInstagram 667 Frequency 1 ep/quarter Avg Length 45 min Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

22. Follow-Up With Althia Raj

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Thoughtful, frank conversations with Canada's top political insiders, hosted by Althia Raj. A podcast from HuffPost Canada's Politics team.
Producer/Network HuffPost Canada
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Twitter 110.7K Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

23. CPAC Today in Politics

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CPAC Today in Politics starts each weekday in Canadian politics with the latest news headlines, a summary of topical opinions from columnists, editorialists, and pundits, and a preview of the day's events and activities. Hosted by veteran writer and broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe, CPAC Today in Politics provides you with the information you need to understand what's driving public policy and political decision-making and tells you what to watch for in the day ahead.MORE Producer/Network CPAC.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.4KTwitter 111.3K Get Email Contact

24. Big Blue Bent

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A look at (mostly Canadian) politics, news, and information from the viewpoints of a panel of Montreal-based conservatives. Factual, reverential, confrontational and, from time to time, funny (we think.)MORE Host Jeff Joseph
Producer/Network BBB Network
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Apple Rating 4/5 Frequency 6 ep/year Avg Length 70 min Get Email Contact

25. Voice Above

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Join Kate on the Voice Above as she talks to experts about current events, world issues, and Canadian politics. Season 2, Episode 1 airs February 1st, and new episodes are posted every two weeks.MORE Producer/Network Youth In Politics
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 286 Get Email Contact

26. The Overton Anchor

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Politically marooned traditionalist Canadian, providing you with the counternarrative talking points. Unapologetic & authentically myself.
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Twitter 13.7K Get Email Contact

27. The Boys in Short Pants

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The Boys in Short Pants is Canada's newish political podcast, taking a second look at the goings-on of Canadian politics.
Producer/Network The Boys in Short Pants
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Twitter 1.9K Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

28. The Real Canadian Podcast

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A grassroots podcast where two regular guys get together, crack a beer and talk about real Canadian issues and politics affecting us today.
Producer/Network Stephen, Justin & Andrew
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Facebook 49Twitter 171 Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

29. iPolitics

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A podcast by iPolitics on Canadian News and Politics.
Producer/Network iPolitics
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Facebook 19.7KTwitter 82K Frequency 20 ep/year Avg Length 45 min Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

30. Govern ... This!? Podcast

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A Canadian podcast that asks the simple & ignorant questions about our country and government from a raw and accessible perspective.
Producer/Network CJ - Political Inquisitor
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31. Women of ABpoli

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Covering Alberta and Canadian politics, current events, policy, and news. Hosted by Robbie Kreger-Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean.
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Facebook 577Twitter 6.8K Get Email Contact

32. Speech from the Throne

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Jacob Kenney and Liam McPherson met on the 2015 Federal Liberal campaign, and they've been striving for 'Real Change' ever since. Join them as they defend their steaming hot takes on Canadian political news with a signature no-holds-barred style peppered with the sort of backroom gossip and spicy rumours only to grace the ears of the ever-neglected low-level staffer. They can't bring you the view from the newsroom ivory tower, so they're doing their best from the political factory floor.MORE Email ****@international.gc.ca
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33. The Canadian Perspective

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Welcome to The Canadian Perspective! Our hosts Cole and Derek provide weekly political news updates and cover issues from a leftist perspective. From local to Canadian, to global, they cover all stories relevant to leftists! Each week you can expect a new episode about Canadian Politics and an occasional special on certain issues.MORE Producer/Network Cole Reder, Derek Westra
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34. Big Tent Energy

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Join Sam as he talks about Canadian news, current events, and whatever tickles his fancy in the fields of politics and foreign policy.
Host Sam Jabri-Pickett
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35. The Scarlet Standard

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We are a podcast focused on the Canadian political economy and Toronto-based political activism from an internationalist socialist perspective. We also host interviews with authors, academics, activists, and organizers on the Left.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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