25 Best Controversy Podcasts

1. Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app...MORE Host Sam Harris
Producer/Network Sam Harris
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 42.6KFacebook 572.9KTwitter 27.9KInstagram 487.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2013 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. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.MORE Hosts Ben Bowlin, Mattew Frederick, Noel Brown
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@iheartmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 13.2K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Five

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The hot topics that have everyone talking from the five voices that will have everyone listening. Don't miss 'The Five' as they discuss, debate and at times debunk the hot news stories, controversies and issues of the day.MORE Hosts Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Juan Williams, Katie Pavlich, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Jessica Tarlov, Harold Ford, Jr.
Producer/Network FOX News Radio
Email ****@danaperino.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 371.5KTwitter 184KInstagram 401.6K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE

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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Mitchell Moffit, Gregory Brown
Producer/Network AsapSCIENCE
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 4KFacebook 2.7MTwitter 678.2KInstagram 649.6K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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5. BBC Inside Science

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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
Hosts Marnie Chesterton, Victoria Gill, Adam Rutherford
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 1.7MTwitter 512.1K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Conspiracy Theories

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The world's most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who's shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.MORE Host Carter Roy
Producer/Network Spotify Podcasts
Email ****@parcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14.5K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Dec 2013 Get Email Contact

7. RPGrinders

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This Podcast is about grinding your way through life, stirring up controversy, and trying to play a few RPGs along the way.
Hosts Frank Branches, Eric Kelly, Break
Producer/Network Frankbranches, Erick, VincentAuron, Pandalicious
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 108Twitter 256 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

8. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.orgMORE Hosts Dr. Steven Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Evan Bernstein
Producer/Network Dr. Steven Novella
Email ****@theskepticsguide.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.7KFacebook 963.6KTwitter 76.3KInstagram 17.2K Since Sep 2005 Get Email Contact

9. Two Psychologists Four Beers

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Two psychologists endeavor to drink four beers while discussing news and controversies in science, academia, and beyond.
Hosts Michael Inzlicht, Yoel Inbar, Alexa Tullett
Producer/Network Yoel Inbar, Michael Inzlicht, and Alexa Tullett
Email ****@utoronto.ca
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 279Twitter 4.9K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

10. Defense in Depth

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Defense in Depth promises clear talk on cybersecurity's most controversial and confusing debates. Once a week we choose one controversial and popular cybersecurity debate and use the InfoSec community's insights to lead our discussion.MORE Hosts David Spark, Geoff Belknap, Steve Zalewski
Producer/Network David Spark, Steve Zalewski, Geoff Belknap
Email ****@cisoseries.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 95Twitter 1K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

11. The Art Law Podcast

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The Art Law Podcast hosts discussions about topics at the intersection of art and law with art lawyers Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne and their distinguished guests.
Hosts Steve Schindler, Katie Wilson-Milne
Producer/Network Steven Schindler & Katie Wilson-Milne
Email ****@schlaw.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 139Facebook 12Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

12. Arguing History

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Historians discussing controversial historical topicsSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/arguing-history
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 91Twitter 28 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

13. Cases and Controversies

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Bloomberg Law's Cases and Controversies brings you the latest from the Supreme Court. Each week we preview oral arguments at the Court or feature in-depth interviews. We explore critical legal issues with Supreme Court advocates, judges, law professors, lawyers, and legal journalists.MORE Hosts Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson, Greg Stohr, Lydia Wheeler
Producer/Network Bloomberg Industry Group
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 157Facebook 10.4KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 720.3K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Business Wars Daily

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Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast 'Business Wars,' listeners will get an inside look at some of today's most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup of joe in the morning. New episodes every Monday through Friday...MORE Host David Brown
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@wondery.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 862Facebook 3.1KTwitter 5.6KInstagram 190.2K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

15. The Reality Check

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
Hosts Darren McKee, Adam Gardner, Cristina Roach, Pat Roach
Producer/Network The Reality Check
Email ****@trcpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 516 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Aug 2008 Get Email Contact

16. Explanatory Fiction

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The heart and soul of the Explanatory Fiction podcast is the behavior analytic worldview, combined with clinical decision-making processes. Each week a randomly generated case is structured into a unique narrative that keeps you thinking as you analyze behavior alongside our team. We engross you in a scenario while you sit back and listen, learn, and earn BCBA® CEUs.MORE Producer/Network Explanatory Fiction
Email ****@explanatoryfiction.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 13.4KTwitter 2.1K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

17. Skeptiko Science at the Tipping Point

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About the ShowSkeptiko.com is an interview-centered podcast covering the science of human consciousness. We cover six main categories: Near-death experience science and the ever growing body of peer-reviewed research surrounding it. Parapsychology and science that defies our current understanding of consciousness. Consciousness research and the ever expanding scientific understanding of who we are. Spirituality and the implications of new scientific discoveries to our understanding of it. Others and the strangeness of close encounters...MORE Host Alex Tsakiris
Producer/Network Alex Tsakiris
Email ****@skeptiko.com
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Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 4.5KTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Dec 2014 Get Email Contact

18. Beyond Binary Thinking

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Tired of entrenched view tribalism and binary debates? A psychologist, a philosopher, and an anthropologist walk into a podcast to air out some echo chambers, and try fresh and radical perspectives on the most controversial political, social and psychological discussions.It's not about Left vs. Right, Us Vs. Them or Good vs. Evil. It's all about dialogue and beyond binary thinking!MORE Producer/Network Beyond Binary Thinking
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 378Twitter 111 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

19. American History Too!

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Pulling back the curtain on all the great debates and controversies of American History.
Producer/Network Recorded History Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 73Facebook 238Twitter 739 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

20. Bob Romanik 'The Grim Reaper Of Radio'

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Bob Romanik 'The Grim Reaper Of Radio' delivers his not so politically correct insight on controversial issues
Producer/Network Bob Romanik
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 89Twitter 144 Since Dec 2013 Get Email Contact

21. The KevOle Podcast

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A controversial podcast that pushes you to think differently and connects you with your community
Producer/Network Kevin Olenick
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 4.2K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact