23 Best Congress Podcasts

1. Congressional Dish

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An independent podcast examining what the U.S. Congress is doing with our money and in our names. www.congressionaldish.comFollow @JenBriney on Twitter
Host Jennifer Briney
Email ****@congressionaldish.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 2.8KTwitter 8.5KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Sep 2012 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Daily Punch

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Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.MORE Hosts Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@punchbowl.news
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 697Facebook 19.6KTwitter 143.7KInstagram 45.2K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. STAFFER

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There are many titles for these over-caffeinated, overworked, underpaid, Washingtonians, but just one name: STAFFER. There's no other workplace in the world where one might find themselves picking up coffee, shaping legislation that will impact global markets, ordering an Uber, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with world leaders, all in the same day.Capitol Hill has long been the launching pad for very BIG careers, a cauldron that forges our country's most influential leaders. Our mission is to share their stories.MORE Host Jim Papa
Producer/Network Staffer Show
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rob Bonta, Anne Filipic +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80Facebook 321Twitter 627Instagram 307 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Fresh Freedom

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Hosted by Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri's 7th District, the Fresh Freedom Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Capitol Hill. Originally launched during his first year in Congress, Fresh Freedom was built on the idea of bringing a fresh, unfiltered perspective to the political process. Now in his second term, that mission hasn't changed. This podcast dives into the inner workings of Washington, key legislative battles, and the issues that matter most to the people of Southwest Missouri and beyond.MORE Producer/Network Fresh Freedom
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 75 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

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This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, formerly CQ on Congress, which has all of the audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.
Host David Lerman
Producer/Network CQ Roll Call
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 61 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Necessary & Proper Podcast

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Necessary & Proper is the official podcast of the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative. The Framers of the Constitution intended the legislature to be the most powerful branch of government. In its present state, as the government operates on a day to day basis, it is not. Were the Founders simply wrong about the inherent powers of the legislative branch? Has the institution of Congress developed practices that are not compatible with the text of the Constitution? Why are current Congressional leaders unable or unwilling to act as an effective check on the presidency? Why is Congress un..MORE Producer/Network The Federalist Society
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 123.6KTwitter 72.2KInstagram 23.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Right to the Point

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Right to the Point delivers unfiltered insights directly from the Republican Study Committee. Each episode features RSC members breaking down the most pressing issues facing Congress, giving listeners a direct line to understanding what's happening in Washington.MORE Producer/Network Republican Study Committee
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Scott Presler, Wade Miller
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 35 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. CQ Budget

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CQ Roll Call's budget tracker David Lerman explains how lawmakers in Congress spend the nation's money.
Host David Lerman
Producer/Network CQ Roll Call
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Political Playlist Happy Hour

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A nonpartisan take on the youngest members of Congress and where they stand on the issues that matter most. Grab a drink, an app, or a friend, and join us.
Hosts Anthony Barkett, Michael Kristoff, Anna Musky-Goldwyn
Producer/Network Political Playlist
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 94Twitter 116Instagram 10.9K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Understanding Congress

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Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it's vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation's disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.MORE Host Kevin Kosar
Producer/Network AEI Podcasts
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 169.2KInstagram 24.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Country First Conversations

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Congressman Adam Kinzinger invites leaders committed to putting our Country before Party to have candid discussions about how to restore truth, courage, hope, and optimism to American politics.MORE Host Adam Kinzinger
Email ****@country1st.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 183Facebook 107.4KTwitter 32.8KInstagram 12.6K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Downballot Counts

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Downballot Counts is a podcast from Bloomberg Government about U.S. House and Senate elections and the fight for control of Congress. We explore how politics influence congressional races and pinpoint the most competitive races to watch. Downballot Counts also features interviews with lawmakers, journalists, and other campaign players. Host: Greg GirouxMORE Producer/Network Bloomberg Government
Email ****@bloomberg.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 20.9KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 6.3M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

13. On NOTUS

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Hosted by Reese Gorman, a well-sourced congressional reporter who walks the halls of Capitol Hill every day, each episode explores a member's background, their journey to Washington, and the issues that motivate them.MORE Email ****@notus.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Congressional Record Daily Digest

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Get a clear, unbiased look into Capitol Hill's activities through concise, factual summaries of the Senate and House of Representatives' sessions. Our content comes directly from the official Congressional Record, ensuring listeners get the most accurate information about the daily workings of the U.S. Congress in four minutes or less. Executive Producers: Mark Netter & Peter Rafelson An ElectraCast Production. Show page on ElectraCast.com Congressional Record: official U.S. government publicationMORE Producer/Network ElectraCast Media LLC
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. This Week on Capitol Hill

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An Inside Look into the decision-making of the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Tony Perkins help listeners understand the policy making that goes on everyday inside the halls of Congress.Listeners can expect candid conversations that delve beyond the headlines and soundbites, offering informed insights into what truly matters in our country and how citizens can influence its direction...MORE Hosts Tony Perkins, Mike Johnson
Producer/Network This Week on the Hill
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Highway to Hill

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Get in loser, we're learning about Congress. Each week on the 'Highway to Hill' podcast, two experts break down the political science behind the week's biggest story on Capitol Hill in 30 minutes or less. Hosted by Charlie Hunt and SoRelle Gaynor. highwaytohill.substack.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Congress by FedNet

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FedNet, the Future of Public Affairs, presents press conferences from the United States Congress, floor speeches from the U.S. Senate and exclusive, high-level briefing shows to global audiences with an insider's look at policymaking in the United States Congress.MORE Recent Guest Paris Hilton
Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. The Fly-In

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Each week the House of Representatives is in session, Members from across America fly into Washington, D.C. to tackle the important issues facing Congress and the country.The Fly-In, hosted by New Democrat Coalition Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), breaks down what the American people should know about the biggest events of the week, what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for their constituents, and how folks back home can get involved to push the policy agenda in Washington. newdemocratcoalition.substack.comMORE Email ****@substack.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Adam Smith, Lanae Erickson +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Capitol Spotlight

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Get to know the person outside the politics in Capitol Spotlight, the interview podcast from CNCT. Each episode, join CNCT Founder David Tennent as he interviews Staffers, former Staffers, and Members of Congress with the intention of humanizing the people behind U.S. politics.MORE Producer/Network Capitol CNCT
Email ****@capitolcnct.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests John McCarthy, Mike Watson +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Congress Games

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Congress Games is bringing politics to your ear holes with quick crisp coverage, SportsCenter at the ballot.The 2026 Midterms are the best the best game in town with underdogs, upsets, and riveting rivalries.This might not be for the wonks, buffs, and partisans, but the rookies are here to learn, gamble, and vote. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the political geeks but want a seat at the table, Congress Games is here for you.MORE Email ****@ferashafilms.com
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21. No Fog

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Real life examples of how congress fails the American people everyday.
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22. Congressional Record

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A weekly podcast by Prolegis, the Congressional Record covers the procedural ticks unique to the first branch of government and discusses some of the pressing policy issues legislators are working on.MORE Email ****@prolegis.com
Twitter 705Instagram 2K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Crime in Congress

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Hey Crimestituents! We're gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a true crime podcast with host Harley that examines the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America's elected officials throughout history.MORE Producer/Network crimeincongress
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact