40 Best Midwest Political Podcasts

1. Political Beats

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Scot Bertram and Jeff Blehar discuss ask guests from the world of politics about their musical passions.
Hosts Scot Bertram, Jeff Blehar
Producer/Network National Review
Email ****@nationalreview.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.1MTwitter 368.5KInstagram 113.9K Avg Length 167 min Format Extended 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 Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Head in the Office

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On Head in the Office, two big-time political gurus, Jeremy & Gage, dissect the weekly news and offer a leftist point of view on recent events. With society constantly flirting with fascism, perpetuating massive inequality, and protecting the most privileged, Head in the Office seeks to examine why our political systems seem to never function properly and are so terrible all the time through comedy and charming commentary. New episodes every Wednesday at noon. Patreon: www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodMORE Hosts Jeremy Johnson, Gage Kosmanopoulos
Producer/Network HITO Media LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.5KInstagram 22.1K Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. RealClearPolitics Podcast

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News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolitics
Hosts Andrew Walworth, Thomas C. Bevan, Carl M. Cannon
Producer/Network RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan
Email ****@realclearpolitics.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 174.4KTwitter 220.1KInstagram 36.9K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Plain Talk

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Plain Talk is a podcast hosted by Rob Port and Chad Oban focusing on political news and current events in North Dakota. Port is a columnist for the Forum News Service published in papers including the Fargo Forum, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun, and the Dickinson Press. Oban is a long-time political consultant.MORE Hosts Rob Port, Chad Oban
Producer/Network Forum Communications Co.
Email ****@sayanythingblog.com
Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 60.3KTwitter 46.8KInstagram 10K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. We the People Convention News & Opinion

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This is a weekly political news summary show for conservative activist who want to take action to protect their individual freedom, liberty and prosperity. Hosted by Tom Zawistowski, the President of the We the People Convention, the show is focused on local, state and federal news that directly affects the lives of the show's viewers...MORE Host Tom Zawistowski
Producer/Network Tom Zawistowski
Email ****@wethepeopleconvention.org
Location Akron, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 112 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Not Another Politics Podcast

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With all the noise created by a 24/7 news cycle, it can be hard to really grasp what's going on in politics today. We provide a fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory. Understand the political science beyond the headlines with Harris School of Public Policy Professors William Howell, Anthony Fowler and Wioletta Dziuda. Our show is part of the University of Chicago Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Anthony Fowler, Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, Wioletta Dziuda, William G. Howell
Producer/Network University of Chicago Podcast Network
Email ****@uchicago.edu
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 13.1KTwitter 17K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein

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Commentary by Jeff Stein of KXEL Radio, a 40 year Iowa broadcasting veteran and political analyst.
Host Jeff Stein
Producer/Network Jeff Stein
Email ****@kxel.com
Location Iowa, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.3KInstagram 157 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Dakota Town Hall

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South Dakota's Weekly Political Podcast - hosted by Jake Shoenbeck, and Murdoc. Join us every Friday as we discuss the top political topics of the week while speaking with the movers and shakers of the SD political landscape. Another HomeSlice Audio Production. Search for Dakota Town Hall in your favorite player or follow their socials - @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Brad Murdoc Jurgensen
Producer/Network The HomeSlice Media Group
Email ****@thehomeslicegroup.com
Location Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 5.1KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Politically Speaking

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Missouri's political news makers talk candidly with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, and Sarah Kellogg.
Hosts Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, Sarah Kellogg
Producer/Network St. Louis Public Radio
Email ****@stlpublicradio.org
Location Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 49.6KTwitter 63.4KInstagram 33.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

10. Battleground Wisconsin

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Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin's weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin.
Host Brian Wooldridge
Producer/Network Brian Wooldridge
Email ****@citizenactionwi.org
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 24.8KTwitter 6.9KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Science of Politics

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The Niskanen Center's The Science of Politics podcast features up-and-coming researchers delivering fresh insights on the big trends driving American politics today. Get beyond punditry to data-driven understanding of today's Washington with host and political scientist Matt Grossmann. Each 30-45-minute episode covers two new cutting-edge studies and interviews two researchers.MORE Host Matt Grossmann
Producer/Network Niskanen Center
Email ****@msu.edu
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 10.1KTwitter 30.2K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

12. Political Theory 101

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A podcast about political theory. Freely available to all, but we'd love your support on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/politicaltheory101Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play
Host Benjamin Studebaker
Producer/Network Political Theory 101
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

13. WisPolitics.com

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We're Wisconsin's premier political news service, providing in-depth coverage of the state Capitol and elections since 2000.
Hosts Alex Moe, Colin Schmies
Producer/Network wispolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 3.5/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 17.5KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. Snollygoster

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Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a 'snollygoster' is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)MORE Host Michael Thompson
Producer/Network WOSU Public Media
Email ****@wosu.org
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 24.4KTwitter 12.3KInstagram 8.5K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Columbus Can't Wait

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You Either Do Politics or Politics Do You. Conversations surrounding local politics and creating political literacy in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Tareya, shot and recorded at Statehouse Studio.MORE Hosts Tareya Palmer, Malcolm White
Producer/Network Columbus Can't Wait
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 575Twitter 46Instagram 2K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson

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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.MORE Host Robin Johnson
Producer/Network Robin Johnson
Email ****@wvik.org
Location Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.3KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 715 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. All INdiana Politics

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All Indiana Politics from WISH-TV is your premier source for Indiana Politics and Policy, and now available to listen, on-demand, from the All Indiana Podcast Network. All Indiana Politics cuts through the noise to focus on the issues that matter to you, the future of the Hoosier state, and the people with the vision to take us there. Get in-depth, non-partisan coverage of the state's top campaigns, exclusive interviews with Indiana's political leaders, and expert analysis of critical legislation.MORE Host Phil Sanchez
Producer/Network All INdiana Podcast Network
Email ****@wishtv.com
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 540Twitter 4Instagram 25K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Badger State Resistance

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Conservative podcast that focuses primarily on Wisconsin politics. Although because of who we are we find ourselves ranting on anything that is political news, then again who knows.
Hosts Daniel Schmidtka, Lee Delmar
Producer/Network Justin
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 175.1KTwitter 2K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Capitol Notes

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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM's Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.MORE Hosts Maayan Silver, JR Ross
Producer/Network WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
Email ****@uwm.edu
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 29.4KTwitter 14.8KInstagram 7.5K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Pro Politics with Zac McCrary

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Political pollster Zac McCrary interviews interesting people who work in and around the political industry. Guests come from a multitude of backgrounds and specialties within the political industry, and span the partisan spectrum. This is not a podcast for partisan squabbling or punditry about the latest issue in DC - it is hearing directly from successful people in the industry...their stories, experiences, and advice. This is a podcast for anyone who works in politics, hopes to work in politics, or wants to get up close to see how things really work in the world of professional politics.MORE Host Zac McCrary
Producer/Network Zac McCrary
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. The Dockery Docket

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This is a political podcast! I try to have fun with these and look at both sides but I am a conservative and that point of view is expressed more. I really hope you will take a listen!
Host Kyle Dockery
Producer/Network The Dockery Docket
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. WisPolitics Capitol Chats

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WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at WisPolitics.com.MORE Host Abigail Leavins
Producer/Network WisPolitics
Email ****@wispolitics.com
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 3.6KTwitter 17.5K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson

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A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophyMORE Host Dr Laurie M Johnson
Producer/Network Dr Laurie M Johnson
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

24. The Politics Guys

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The Politics Guys is an independent, bipartisan, ideologically diverse American politics and policy podcast hosted by experts: political scientists, law professors, practicing attorneys, and former government officials. Our mission is to give listeners a much-needed break from conservative and liberal echo chambers through civil, rational, and evidence-based discussion of American politics and policy from multiple perspectives. In addition to our weekly news discussion, we feature regular interviews with leading figures from across the ideological spectrum...MORE Hosts Michael Baranowski, Jay Carson, Trey Orndorff, Ken Katkin, May Mailman
Producer/Network Michael Baranowski
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 1.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. The Omnibus Podcast

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Minnesota's political podcast is hosted by State Representative Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) and Albertville City Councilman and political activist Walter Hudson. This show will dive into legislation, public policy, and politics in and outside the Capitol. 'The Omnibus Podcast: Where all subjects are germane'MORE Hosts Rep. Jeremy Munson, Walter Hudson
Producer/Network Rep. Jeremy Munson
Email ****@jeremymunson.com
Location Lake Crystal, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 561Twitter 75 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The Cycle- On Substack

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On The Cycle, political strategist Rachel Bitecofer speaks with today's headline makers about politics. thecycle.substack.com
Host Rachel Bitecofer
Producer/Network Rachel "The Doc" Bitecofer
Email ****@substack.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Iowa political reporters and columnists meet weekly to discuss the latest news and analyze what's happening in Iowa politics. Think in-depth updates from the Iowa Legislature and the campaign trail. This podcast is recorded and produced by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and features journalists from news organizations across the state.MORE Producer/Network The Gazette
Email ****@thegazette.com
Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 99.2KTwitter 56.5KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. A Republic, If You Can Keep It

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JEFF TIMMER, former Executive Director of the Michigan Republican Party, is a political, public affairs and communications strategist who has spent 30 years in the trenches of Michigan and national politics. He has advised and directed hundreds of legislative, congressional, statewide political and ballot issue campaigns. He was an advisor to Ohio Governor John Kasich's 2016 presidential campaign...MORE Producer/Network Michigan Citizens for a Better Tomorrow
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 357Twitter 305 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Iowa Revolution Podcast

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Political change is needed in Iowa and across the land. Republicans are dismantling democracy brick by brick, and we provide analysis and commentary. iowarevolution.substack.com
Hosts Spencer Dirks, Robert Leonard
Producer/Network Host Spencer Dirks and Robert Leonard
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Iowa, United States
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. On Democracy with FPWellman

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An ongoing discussion with activists, advocates, political operatives, candidates and others about the state of democracy in the U.S., the threats to its future and how we can fight back to preserve our nation.MORE Host Fred Wellman
Producer/Network Fred Wellman
Email ****@meidastouch.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Politics 101 with David Orr: A Reform for Illinois Podcast

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David Orr, founder of Good Government Illinois and longtime elected official in Chicago, discusses a variety of political issues with guest stars. Originally under Good Government Illinois, this podcast series is now part of the Reform for Illinois family.MORE Host David Orr
Producer/Network Reform for Illinois
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 1/5 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. The Fire This Time Podcast

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Black political and cultural podcast curated by Central IL organizers Ahki the G & Sunny Ture. All opinions expressed here are those of the hosts.
Hosts Ahki tha G, Sunny Ture
Producer/Network Fire This Time
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Bruce DuMont Podcasts / Beyond The Beltway

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Bruce Dumont Podcasts began in 2025. Beyond The Beltway with Bruce DuMont was a political program which aired over AM and FM radio from 1980 to 2025. The program was an analysis of national politics, featuring occasional injections of rumor and innuendo, all offered up by a panel of political insiders, pundits, power brokers, public servants, and plain-speaking Americans from coast-to-coast..MORE Host Bruce DuMont
Producer/Network otrguru
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Evanston, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 2.2KTwitter 106 Avg Length 134 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

34. MVRed Podcast | Ohio's Political Podcast

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A conservative podcast on news and politics impacting the USA, the State of Ohio, and Northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley!
Hosts Michael Metzinger, Dane Davis
Producer/Network MVRed Podcast
Email ****@mvred.com
Location Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 248Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. Roundtown Revival

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Political podcast from rural Ohio. Bringing some nuanced political perspectives to our rural community and the internet.Our goals and hopes are that we can bring in nuanced discussions from local, state, national, and internet political figures and build bridges instead of continually fighting each other.MORE Hosts Jules, Logan
Producer/Network Roundtown Revival
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Circleville, Ohio, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 11Twitter 10 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Pod Virginia

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Get smarter about Virginia politics every week with Journalist Michael Lee Pope and Strategic Consultant Thomas Bowman so you can engage like a political insider.
Hosts Michael Pope, Lauren Burke
Producer/Network Jackleg Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 316Twitter 2.1KInstagram 352 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. The DFL Debrief

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The DFL Debrief covers important political news out of Minnesota and offers behind-the-scenes insight and analysis of state and national politics, hosted by the staff of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.MORE Email ****@dfl.org
Location Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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38. Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast

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Dr. Scott Jensen answers questions from you, sits down with different people from the great state of Minnesota, and talks about some of the major political issues facing the state of Minnesota!MORE Hosts Andrew Schmitt, Dr. Scott Jensen
Producer/Network Dr. Scott Jensen Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. Two Men in the Middle

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As we move forward from the 2016 election, it's clear the coastal commentators and pollsters missed the pulse of the heartland. Every week Two Men in the Middle brings you a Midwestern perspective on the events and issues facing the nation. Mike McCamon and Craig Hughey are you hosts welcoming occasional guests from both side of the political spectrum.MORE Hosts Brandon Kenig, Craig Hughey
Producer/Network Two Men in the Middle
Email ****@2meninthemiddle.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 20 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. First Right Podcast

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Restoration of America presents the First Right Podcast. A conservative podcast featuring the political world's most informed advocates, experts and pundits, to illuminate the state of conservative America.MORE Host Dan Curry
Producer/Network Dan Curry
Email ****@reversespin.com
Location Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 345.1KTwitter 5KInstagram 53K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact