35 Best Canadian Politics Podcasts

1. The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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The Bridge reflects on the issues of the day, covering topics such as politics, public health, technology, and more.Find out more at https://www.thepetermansbridge.com
Host Peter Mansbridge
Producer/Network Manscorp Media Services
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 333.4KInstagram 39.2K Avg Length 47 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. At Issue

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Cut through the spin with Canada's top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week's biggest political stories shaping the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.MORE Host Rosemary Barton
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Location Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 712.6KTwitter 378.8KInstagram 115.6K Avg Length 23 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Canada is Boring

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Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it's actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Rhys Waters, Jesse Harley
Producer/Network Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 288Twitter 1.4KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 24 min Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

4. 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 city's most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOURMORE Host Muhammad Amir
Producer/Network CHEK Podcasts
Email ****@thisisvancolour.com
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 950Twitter 15.2KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

5. The Backbench

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If your Twitter feed's a dumpster fire, and your dinner table discussions aren't what they used to be, The Backbench has the insights you need on Canada's most important political issues.Each Tuesday, we'll ask bold questions and offer sharp analysis, giving you the tools to challenge any perspective — maybe even your own. With the next federal election looming, you'll want us in your ears and your back pocket.The Backbench is made by Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard and Sam Konnert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Noor Azrieh, Aviva Lessard, Sam Konnert
Producer/Network Canadaland
Email ****@canadaland.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 22.2KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 11.8K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

6. CanadaPoli

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadapoli/subscribeCanada's Most CENSORED Podcast! Join me while I break down the daily news from across Canada. I look at Federal and Provincial politics through a funny lens. I bring stories of corruption, invasion, and overspending of taxpayers dollars. We examine who the person is, what their job is (like PM or Premier) and then I show you how they've betrayed your trust!Every Day! Come for the anger, stay for the humor.MORE Host CanadaPoli
Producer/Network canadapoli
Email ****@canadapoli.com
Location Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 3.5/5Twitter 6.9K Avg Length 39 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

7. 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 Hosts Ian Bushfield, Scott de Lange Boom
Producer/Network Leg-in-Boot Media
Email ****@politicoast.ca
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 369Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

8. 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 2/5 Avg Length 86 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

9. 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
Email ****@cbc.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Facebook 208.4KTwitter 230KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 56 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

10. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/IRPPFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRPP.org/MORE Host IRPP
Producer/Network IRPP
Email ****@irpp.org
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 24.3KInstagram 696 Avg Length 47 min Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

11. The True North Eager Beaver MAIN

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The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly welcome you to join them and their friends at the Beaver Lodge for engaging and grown up conversations about the Canadian political and cultural scene. We curate the news and provide a non-partisan (from Progressive Conservative to Green, you'll find something to like) facts first-based analysis and commentary with a media/political/social media literacy focus. If you love politics, this is the show for you; if you loathe politics, this is the show for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Mr. Beaver & Mr. Grizzly
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12. Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith

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A bi-weekly discussion series hosted by MP Nate Erskine-Smith featuring experts, fellow parliamentarians, and other elected officials of all stripes. www.uncommons.ca
Host Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Producer/Network Nate Erskine-Smith
Email ****@substack.com
Location East York, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 12KTwitter 22KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 60 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Green Majority Radio

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The Green Majority is a multi-platform Canadian environment and politics news show, publishing since 2006.Learn more at www.greenmajority.ca
Producer/Network Green Majority Media
Email ****@greenmajority.ca
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 3/5Twitter 2.7K Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact

14. PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

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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.Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time...MORE Producer/Network CPAC.ca
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Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.4KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

15. The House

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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every week she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada on Saturdays for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week's news — from across the political spectrum.And on Wednesdays, join Catherine and her friends and fellow political nerds Jason Markusoff in Alberta and Daniel Thibeault from Quebec for House Party — a chatty deep-dive into one big question that's driving this country toward a federal election...MORE Host Catherine Cullen
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 922.6KTwitter 26KInstagram 634.9K Avg Length 40 min Since Jul 2020 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
Email ****@empireclub.org
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Avg Length 66 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
Email ****@rabble.ca
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 20.8KTwitter 39.9KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

18. EH Radio Canadian Politics with a twist

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NOW ON 'Gettr' @ehradio 'Truth social' @Ehradio We 'Comment' and cover Canadian politics some of US politics that affect Canada. We also 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...MORE Producer/Network EHRadio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Twitter 835 Avg Length 19 min Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

19. The Saving Canada Podcast

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The Saving Canada Podcast is a news and politics podcast designed to discuss important political topics not being covered in mainstream Canadian news.
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20. 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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Location Canada
Facebook 83Twitter 92 Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact

21. CPAC Today in Politics

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Hosted by veteran political journalist Julie Van Dusen, CPAC Today in Politics quickly gives you the information you need to understand what's driving public policy and political decision-making.Over her 30 years with the CBC covering Parliament Hill, Julie Van Dusen has reported on every major political convention, election, leadership race, and First Ministers' conference. Fluently bilingual, she has been featured in several documentaries about scrums on Parliament Hill and was nominated for a CBC English Television award for her political coverage...MORE Producer/Network CPAC.ca
Email ****@cpac.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.4KTwitter 114.2K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

22. 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 with 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

23. 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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Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 3.4/5Twitter 110.7K Avg Length 48 min Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

24. Voice Above

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Voice Above is a podcast produced by Youth In Politics. With 2 seasons completed, Voice Above interviews experts about current events, world issues, and Canadian politics.
Producer/Network Youth In Politics
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 286 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

25. 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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Location Canada
Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 70 min 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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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
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 67 min Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

28. The Real Canadian Podcast

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A grass roots podcast where three regular guys get together, crack a beer and talk about real Canadian issues and politics affecting us today. Join us on Twitter @RealCanadianPod and on FacebookMORE Producer/Network Stephen, Justin & Andrew
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Apple Rating 3/5Facebook 56Twitter 171 Avg Length 68 min Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

29. Women of ABpoli

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Covering Alberta and Canadian politics, current events, policy, and news. Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean @mitchell_ab and Kathleen Smith @kikkiplanet womenofabpoli.substack.com
Producer/Network Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean
Email ****@countersign.ca
Location Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
Facebook 567Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

30. The Govern...This!? Podcast

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A political podcast for non-political people. Asking the simple & ignorant questions about our country (Canada) and government from a raw and accessible perspective.
Producer/Network CJ - Political Inquisitor
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada
Facebook 47Twitter 18 Avg Length 71 min Get Email Contact

31. 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! Follow us if you enjoy!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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Location Canada
Twitter 8Instagram 47 Avg Length 45 min 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 Producer/Network Speech from the Throne
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Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

33. 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
Producer/Network Sam Jabri-Pickett
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34. 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
Twitter 214 Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact

35. Pints & Politics

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We rant about politics in Canada and local politics in Peterborough, Ontario. Open discussion. All welcome
Producer/Network Bill Templeman
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Location Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Facebook 119Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 1 min Since May 2018 Get Email Contact