10 Best Connecticut Political Podcasts

1. Disrupted

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Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it's about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more! MORE Host Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean
Producer/Network Connecticut Public
Email ****@ctpublic.org
Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 21.6KTwitter 32.6KInstagram 23.8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form 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 Wheelhouse

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If you're a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we've got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.  You'll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut's 169 cities and towns.MORE Host Frankie Graziano
Producer/Network Connecticut Public
Email ****@ctpublic.org
Location Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 44Facebook 21.6KTwitter 32.6KInstagram 23.8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The NPR Politics Podcast

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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast . Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politicsMORE Hosts Sarah McCammon, Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, Odette Yousef, Ryan Lucas
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Location Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 26.6KFacebook 7.8MTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. KYRS - Between the Lines

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A four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcast Award for Best Feature in the non-commercial category, this syndicated, half-hour program provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media. Between the Lines covers a wide range of political, economic and social topics.Each program begins with a five-minute summary of some of the week's under-reported news stories gathered from the alternative press.MORE Email ****@kyrs.org
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Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Long Story Short

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A collaboration between WSHU Public Radio and the CT Mirror, 'Long Story Short' goes behind the scenes of public policy journalism in Connecticut. Each week, WSHU's award-winning senior political reporter Ebong Udoma interviews the journalists and newsmakers presented in the Mirror's long-form Sunday feature. It's smart conversation about thoughtful journalism.MORE Host Ebong Udoma
Producer/Network Ebong Udoma, CT Mirror
Email ****@wshu.org
Location Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 6.2KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Steady Habits: A CT Mirror Podcast

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Welcome to Steady Habits: A CT Mirror Podcast, hosted by John Dankosky. Our goal is to foster meaningful conversations with newsmakers and the journalists who cover them. We're planning to dig into Connecticut's biggest stories in policy and politics. Let's get started.MORE Host John Dankosky
Producer/Network The Connecticut Mirror
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 20.1KTwitter 37.1KInstagram 12.6K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Connecticrats: The CT Dems Podcast

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What's going on in Connecticut politics? Elected officials and candidates join the CT Dems for a discussion about the issues that matter to Connecticut voters.
Hosts David Kostek, Tara Kamen
Producer/Network Connecticut Democratic Party
Email ****@ctdems.org
Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 106.5KTwitter 42.1KInstagram 7.7K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Real Talk with Raff

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Susan Raff is the Chief Political Reporter for WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford, CT.She has covered four Connecticut Governors and numerous legislative sessions.She spends most of her time at the State Capitol. In 2018, Susan was on the campaign trail and gave us in-depth reporting on one of the most hotly contested Governor's races.Susan has a lot of experience covering politics and her knowledge of the state is an important asset.MORE Host Susan Raff
Producer/Network Susan Raff
Email ****@wfsb.com
Location Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States
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Facebook 755.6KTwitter 243KInstagram 115.5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Y CT Matters

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There are personalities behind the policies. And when we disagree, the common ground is ... conversation. Yankee Institute President Carol Platt Liebau talks with people across our state and country about the topics that are impacting YOU — and covers the human interest stories that make Connecticut unique. Join us weekly for news, policy — and a bit of fun thrown in, as well.MORE Host Carol Platt Liebau
Producer/Network Yankee Institute
Email ****@yankeeinstitute.org
Location Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 15.4KTwitter 4.5KInstagram 208 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact