27 Best Liberal Political Podcasts

1. Pod Save America

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Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They're regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked's work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community...MORE Hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Alex Thompson, Zohran Mamdani +3 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 89.3KFacebook 485.7KTwitter 531.8KInstagram 564.6K Avg Length 79 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 Rachel Maddow Show

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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC, and shortly thereafter in this feed.**SPECIAL TO THIS FEED: The January 6th hearings and corresponding analysis from Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC panelists is also archived here.MORE Host Rachel Maddow
Producer/Network MSNBC
Email ****@msnbc.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 39.4KFacebook 3.2MTwitter 9.5MInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Lovett or Leave It

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Former Obama speechwriter, comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask 'What is this?' and 'Where am I?'Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news. And this season, stay tuned for big guests and surprising conversations you won't find anywhere else.New episodes every Saturday morning on your podcast feed and on YouTube. And if you're in LA, come to a taping...MORE Host Jon Lovett
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Bob the Drag Queen, Robby Hoffman +13 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 27.1KTwitter 345.6KInstagram 38 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The MeidasTouch Podcast

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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick's business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons...MORE Hosts Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas
Producer/Network MeidasTouch Network
Email ****@meidastouch.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guest Rahm Emanuel
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 24.1KFacebook 2.9MTwitter 1.3MInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Al Franken Podcast

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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think 'The Daily' without the resources of the NYTimes.MORE Host Al Franken
Producer/Network ASF Productions
Email ****@alfranken.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Jimmy Kimmel, Molly Jong-Fast +10 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 8.4KFacebook 971.2KTwitter 1.1MInstagram 228.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

6. No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

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No Lie covers the most important and breaking political stories of the week, hosted by progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen. He sits down with major players in the world of politics, bringing you right into the heart of the action. No bad faith talking points, no disinformation, and no lies.MORE Host Brian Tyler Cohen
Email ****@briantylercohen.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Don Lemon, David Hogg +11 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7.8KFacebook 2.2MTwitter 435.2KInstagram 468.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Daily Beans

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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.MORE Hosts Allison Gill, Dana Goldberg
Producer/Network MSW Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests John Fugelsang, Adam Klasfeld
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.2KFacebook 8.3KTwitter 67KInstagram 24.5K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The David Pakman Show

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The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation's leaders.With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues...MORE Host David Pakman
Email ****@davidpakman.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Pam Bondi, Megyn Kelly +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.2KTwitter 272.9KInstagram 155.6K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Majority Report with Sam Seder

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Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM
Hosts Sam Seder, Emma Vigeland
Producer/Network Sam Seder
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Greg Grandin, Trita Parsi +11 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.9KFacebook 138.9KTwitter 160.9K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

10. Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr

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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006.Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!MORE Host Jay Tomlinson
Producer/Network BestOfTheLeft.com
Email ****@bestoftheleft.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Jamelle Bouie
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.6K Avg Length 210 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation!  Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.MORE Hosts Albert Hunt, James Carville
Producer/Network Politicon
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Greg Cosell, Ruth Ben-Ghiat +10 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 92.8KTwitter 19.8KInstagram 74K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

12. Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast

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Do Republicans make you want to drink and swear? You're in luck! It's America's original Sexy Liberal and host of the nationally syndicated Stephanie Miller Show in podcast form! Yes, it's Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, where you can hang out with Steph and her smart celebrity and comedian friends for a wild ride through politics and pop culture. Pour yourself a stiff one and get your podcast on HARD! Pants optional.MORE Host Stephanie Miller
Producer/Network The Stephanie Miller Show
Email ****@stephaniemiller.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.7KTwitter 141.9KInstagram 23.3K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

13. The Bob Cesca Show

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Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.MORE Host Bob Cesca
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Stephanie Miller
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 3.8KTwitter 75.4KInstagram 20K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Jul 2011 Get Email Contact

14. The Hartmann Report

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The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom's podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom's live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com .MORE Host Thom Hartmann
Email ****@wydmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 298.4K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. The Professional Left Podcast with Driftglass and Blue Gal

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'Fiercely and unapologetically progressive, and definitely NSFW. 'The Professional Left' features award-winning bloggers Driftglass and Blue Gal as they skewer right-wing absurdities and dismantle mainstream media mealy-mouths with razor-sharp wit and zero filter. From mercilessly mocking partisan hacks to elevating stories the media ignores, it's the profane, unflinching political commentary you didn't know you needed. More at http://ProLeftPod.com.'MORE Hosts Driftglass, Blue Gal
Producer/Network Driftglass and Blue Gal
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Bo Loudon
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 941Facebook 2.4KTwitter 2.8K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact

16. The Humanist Report

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The Humanist Report is a progressive political podcast that analyzes political news stories through the lens of humanism. This podcast is hosted by Mike Figueredo, a Ph.D student of public policy and political activist.MORE Host Mike Figueredo
Email ****@humanistreport.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 352Facebook 86KTwitter 121.4KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

17. Jim Hightower's Lowdown

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Author, agitator and activist Jim Hightower spreads the good word of true populism, under the simple notion that 'everybody does better, when everybody does better.' Read more at jimhightower.substack.com!MORE Host Jim Hightower
Email ****@hightowerlowdown.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 342Facebook 81.8KTwitter 10.6KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. The Luke Beasley Show

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The Luke Beasley Show is a progressive political commentary program! New podcasts up every single day, Monday through Friday - video version available on YouTube: @Luke Beasley
Host Luke Beasley
Email ****@lukebeasleyshow.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 296Instagram 181K Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Harry Sisson Show

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The Harry Sisson Podcast is your daily dose of unapologetic Gen Z political commentary. Hosted by activist and commentator Harry Sisson, the show dives into the biggest headlines shaping American democracy from right-wing hypocrisy and MAGA meltdowns to youth voter power and progressive wins. With viral energy, sharp analysis, and a clear message: the next generation isn't just watching politics, we're shaping it.MORE Host Harry Sisson
Email ****@harryjsisson.net
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 393.5KInstagram 1.5M Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. TARABUSTER with Tara Devlin

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Unapologetic Liberal Talk on the right side of history, decency, dignity and democracy. Comedian, activist, Democratic Socialist, AKA: Real Democrat, Real Patriot looks at current events through an unapologetically liberal lens. Hear her 'Tarabuster' at http://ProgressiveVoices.comBecome a patron at https://www.patreon.com/taradevlin or click the support link above.Let's vent, strategize and commiserate about those usurpers of the dreams of a functioning democracy, that greed-centered death cult otherwise known as the Republican Party.We won't rest until the United States middle class is re..MORE Host Tara Devlin
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 99Facebook 157KTwitter 1.6K Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

21. The Liberal Patriot with Ruy Teixeira

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A twice-a-month look at policy and politics with co-founder of The Liberal Patriot, Ruy Teixeira. www.liberalpatriot.com
Host Ruy Teixeira
Email ****@liberalpatriot.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dan Wang, Mike Pesca +7 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 232Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. The Young Turks

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The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.MORE Hosts Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, Jordan Uhl, Yasmin Aliya Khan
Producer/Network TYT Network
Email ****@tytnetwork.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Pam Bondi, Don Lemon +6 more
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 5.9K Avg Length 137 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

23. Alabama Liberal

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Alabama's Liberal blogger discusses politics in a year long conversation starting before the Iowa Caucus all the way up to the Inauguration.
Host Brody Fletcher
Producer/Network Alabama Liberal
Email ****@alabamaliberal.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 123Twitter 1.6K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

24. Sibling Talk—News and Politics from a Progressive Point of View

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Commentary about the news from Mary Jo Toumert and John Paulett. Ok, we will admit it. We are liberals, but we make a lot of sense. And we are brother and sister.
Producer/Network John Paulett
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 580 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Liberal Banter

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A podcast hosted by two childless cat ladies with opinions on all the news in Politics and Culture.
Hosts Liz, Olu
Producer/Network Liberal Banter
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Instagram 4 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Clusterf*cked

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Liberals are too clustered in major cities, mainly in blue states. This is why Hillary Clinton can get 3 million more votes and still lose the election. Progressives and liberals are not spread out enough across the country in large enough numbers to win more elections.What can liberals and progressives do to turn more of the map blue? The short answer is…MOVE!In this podcast, we talk to people in places that aren't blue. Sometimes it's liberals who are on the ground in deep red territory. Other times, it's people who don't agree with liberals...MORE Host Roger King
Email ****@cfthepodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 327Twitter 2.6K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Living Liberal with Molly B.

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Living liberal in southeastern Ohio. From topics of politics to social issues to the power of women to all the fun things in between. This podcast will find the liberal views in every day tasks.MORE Host Molly Blankenship
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact