20 Best Civics Podcasts
Civics Podcasts
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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.MORE Hosts Hannah McCarthy, Nick Capodice
Producer/Network NHPR
Email ****@nhpr.org
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 3KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 35 min Since Jan 2017 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 . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. 4D Chess
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4D Chess Because Politics Is Rigged, and You're Not the House. If you still think politics is about voting and debates, bless your heart. While you're busy fact-checking, they're ten moves ahead, flipping the board, and stealing the rulebook and your tax dollars. In 4D Chess, we break down the real political game—the backroom deals, the narrative control, and the chaos they manufacture to keep you distracted. Who's sacrificing pawns? Who's making power moves? And most importantly—who's getting played?From the D.C...MORE Host Patrick Haubold
Producer/Network Patrick Haubold
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Twitter 7 Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact
3. Chattanooga Civics
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A podcast discussing local government in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit ChattanoogaCivics.com for civic resources.
Host Nathan Bird
Producer/Network Nathan Bird
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 495Twitter 178Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact
4. Arizona Civics Podcast
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Welcome to the Arizona Civics Podcast. This podcast aims to share our journey of sustaining Arizona's interests in reforms to civic education by working with civic educators in our state. This work is being done by the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University. I am your host, Liz Evans, Civic Education and Outreach Program Director at ASU, and I will interview Arizona teachers, content experts, and leaders in civic education. We hope you enjoy our journey to make Arizona a national civics model! MORE Producer/Network The Center for American Civics
Email ****@asu.edu
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 353.9KTwitter 308KInstagram 229.6K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact
5. United States Citizenship - Civics Test Podcast
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Are you ready for the citizenship exam?Andrea Giordano has helped over 150,000 people prepare for their oral exam as part of the United States citizenship process. Now, you can study with Andrea too! Each podcast episode is an in-depth study of one of the possible questions during your citizenship exam.Hear the questions and answers to master ALL 100 possible questions on the oral United States naturalization civics exam. Remember that during your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions in English...MORE Host Andrea Giordano
Producer/Network Andrea Giordano
Email ****@studywithandrea.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.7KInstagram 19.2K Avg Length 4 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact
6. Town Hall Seattle Civics Series
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The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect our society, both locally and globally. These events pose questions and ideas, big and small, that have the power to inform and impact our lives. Whether it be constitutional research from a scholar, a new take on history, or the birth of a movement, it's all about educating and empowering.MORE Producer/Network Town Hall Seattle
Email ****@townhallseattle.org
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 22.5KTwitter 17.9KInstagram 8.7K Avg Length 75 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact
7. Simple Civics: Greenville County
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina...MORE Host Nathaniel DeSantis
Producer/Network Greater Good Greenville
Email ****@podcaststudiox.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 18 Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact
8. 60-Second Civics Podcast
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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education...MORE Producer/Network Center for Civic Education
Email ****@civiced.org
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 9.6KTwitter 4.5KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 2 min Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact
9. The Civics Lab
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The Civics Lab at St. Edward's University (Austin, TX) is a student and faculty collaborative podcast on civics life in America. We interview guests and discuss issues around the intersection of politics, economics, society, public policy, religion and other important issues to the civics life in the United States and Texas. Dr. David Thomason, on the faculty at St. Ed's, is the director of the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence and project manager of the Civics Lab. Students at St. Ed's produce, research and comment on the podcast. The Civics Lab team is led by St...MORE Producer/Network David Thomason
Email ****@stedwards.edu
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 37Twitter 158Instagram 57 Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact
10. Local Matters Podcast
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Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description...MORE Producer/Network Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact
11. Let's Get Civical
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Let's Get Civical is part civics class and part comedy show. Join Lizzie Stewart and Arden Walentowski as they unpack and repack those political and government structures that have driven us to the cry for help we're in today. This stuff is confusing and we've made it our mission to break it down so we all understand what the FDR is going on. It's like being in American Government class with your BFFs! But no exams. We promise! Lizzie is an NYC based comedian who performs regularly all over the city and headlines all of her family functions as the 'one from New York'...MORE Producer/Network Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski
Email ****@morebanana.com
Apple Rating 4.4/5Twitter 405 Avg Length 39 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact
12. DIY Democracy
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A podcast to highlight civic engagement and to learn to be effective citizens, with a focus on Michigan.
Producer/Network Steven Nelson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 830 Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact
13. #SundayCivics
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#SundayCivics is a weekly show that teaches civic education and engagement using the current political landscape.
Host L. Joy Williams
Producer/Network L. Joy Williams
Email ****@sundaycivics.org
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 789Twitter 4.8KInstagram 490 Get Email Contact
14. Civics Undaunted
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Providing American citizens with the tools and knowledge to become actively engaged members of their communities. Lowering the barriers to civic engagement and deepening understanding of our civic responsibilities as Americans.Democracy requires participation and engagement. Every episode will remove fear and give you something you can do TODAY to make a differenceMORE Producer/Network Patrick Johnson
Email ****@203politics.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact
15. Black Civics
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Black Civics is an educational broadcast dedicated to supporting the ADOS community through podcasts, videos and courses that will elevate our civic awareness. This will include focusing on understanding ADOS history in America, civics lessons on local and national government, modern day policy, Lobbying and letter-writing among other topics.MORE Producer/Network Black Civics
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 2.1KInstagram 166 Avg Length 34 min Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact
16. Governed by God
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A biblical look at law, civics, and civil government.For more information, please visit the podcast website: https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/show/governed-by-god/If you have any questions regarding civics, law, or government, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com and I will try to respond to your question (either in email or on the show) in a timely manner.You can also message me on Twitter @thegbgpodcastIf you wish to support the podcast, please go to Patreon.com, search for Governed by God, and sign up to become a monthly patron!MORE Host Eric Luppold
Producer/Network Governed by God
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact
17. Roughly Speaking
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A podcast for the community, made by students. Roughly Speaking is the collaborative result of a semester-long Civics class at Heyworth High School. With each new semester, the seniors at Heyworth High School tackle the the topic of 'Political Game Changers.'MORE Hosts Alex Felan, Nate Lopez, Meg Carlton, Cameron Hanks, Jay Lawler
Producer/Network Heyworth Civics
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 4 min Get Email Contact
18. American Government 3e - OpenStax Audiobook
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An audiobook production of American Government 3e, an OpenStax textbook. This textbook provides an introduction to US government and civics, and is used widely as in college-level Political Science courses. OpenStax textbooks and this podcast are offered under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA). Text available for free at https://openstax.org. Narrated by Brian Barrick and Sarah Arya (audiobook@fastmail.com).MORE Producer/Network OpenStax Audiobooks
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 104 min Get Email Contact
Civics shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Hannah McCarthy | Co Host | civics-101.simplecast.com | 39 | @hmccarthynhpr | 468 | |
Nick Capodice | Co Host | civics-101.simplecast.com | 39 | |||
Patrick Haubold | Host | buzzsprout.com/2200488 | 95 | |||
Nathan Bird | Host | sites.google.com/view/chattcivics | 12 | @nathanbirdcha | 412 | |
Andrea Giordano | Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/323750 | 104 | @studywithandrea | ||
Nathaniel DeSantis | Host | simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/simple-civics-greenville-county/page/3 | 39 | |||
L. Joy Williams | Host | sundaycivics.org/episodes | 1 | @ljoywilliams | ||
Eric Luppold | Host | podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/category/programs/governed-by-god | 10 | @eluppold | 69 | |
Alex Felan | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughlyspeakingcivics | 30 | |||
Nate Lopez | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughlyspeakingcivics | 30 | |||
Meg Carlton | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughlyspeakingcivics | 30 | |||
Cameron Hanks | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughlyspeakingcivics | 30 | |||
Jay Lawler | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughlyspeakingcivics | 30 | @ryanlawler_ | ||
Local Matters by Janice Allen Jackson | janiceallenjackson.weebly.com/local-matters.html | 29 | ||||
Town Hall Seattle | civicsths.libsyn.com/website | 16 | @thsea | 17.9K | ||
Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lgc | 14 | @lizzie_the_rock | |||
Dr. Andrew Porwancher | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1917210 | 1 | @asu | 308K | ||
James Coan | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1917210 | 1 | @asu | 308K |
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