13 Best Pacific Northwest Politics Podcasts

1. OPB Politics Now

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'OPB Politics Now' is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB's political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.more Producer/Network Oregon Public Broadcasting
Email ****@opb.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Dirk VanderHart
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 221Facebook 208.5KTwitter 110.8K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium 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. Seattle Nice

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It's getting harder and harder to talk about politics, especially if you disagree. Well, screw that. Seattle Nice aims to be the most opinionated and smartest analysis of what's really happening in Seattle politics available in any medium. Each episode dives into contentious and sometimes ridiculous topics, exploring perspectives from across Seattle's political spectrum, from city council brawls to the ways the national political conversation filters through our unique political process. Even if you're not from Seattle, you need to listen to Seattle Nice. Because it's coming for you...more Hosts Erica Barnett, Sandeep Kaushik, David Hyde
Producer/Network David Hyde, Erica Barnett, and Sandeep Kaushik
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Erika Evans
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 103 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Cambie Report

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Vancouver's politics podcast. Hosted by Matthew Naylor and Ian Bushfield. Support the show at https://patreon.com/cambiereport
Hosts Matthew Naylor, Ian Bushfield
Producer/Network Leg-in-Boot Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 94Facebook 346Twitter 1.7KInstagram 467 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Hacks & Wonks

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Hacks & Wonks is a show hosted by political consultant Crystal Fincher, who talks with Policy Wonks and Political Hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work, with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening and what you can do about it.more Host Crystal Fincher
Email ****@officialhacksandwonks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Nick Brown, Estevan Muñoz-Howard +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 132Twitter 683 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Sound Politics

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A podcast about the candidates, policies, and perspectives shaping the Pacific Northwest. Produced by KUOW in Seattle. There's a lot to wade through when it comes to Washington State politics. The drama, the facts, the money, and the movers and shakers. In Sound Politics KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone go beyond the ballot to guide you through what's happening in local politics, why it matters, and how you can use your vote to make a difference. New episodes every week...more Producer/Network KUOW News and Information
Email ****@kuow.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Erika Evans
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 55 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Olympia Standard

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A podcast about politics in Olympia, WA
Host Emmett OConnell
Producer/Network The Olympia Standard
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 1.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!
Host Brian Callanan
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 469Twitter 2.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Idaho Reports

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The longest-running public policy show in the West, Idaho Reports turns a spotlight on the statehouse during the legislative session. Subscribe for regular episodes and bonus content dedicated to political analysis and in-depth reporting from around the state.© Idaho Public Television | Idaho State Board of Education, an agency of the State of Idahomore Producer/Network Idaho Public Television
Email ****@idahoptv.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 3.7KTwitter 12.9KInstagram 4.4K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Political Capital with Rob Shaw

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Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.more Hosts Rob Shaw, Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades
Producer/Network CHEK Podcasts
Email ****@cheknews.ca
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 49Facebook 166.7KTwitter 63.5KInstagram 42.7K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. PNWcurrents

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A monthly hourlong panel-style show bringing together thinkers, activists, elected representatives, and topical experts from each state in our region to have constructive conversations about local and regional politics, policy, major issues, and ideas that impact the Pacific Northwest.more Producer/Network Northwest Progressive Institute
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11. Citizen Tacoma

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A podcast about local government in the City of Destiny
Host Erik Hanberg
Producer/Network Channel 253
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Twitter 1K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Inside Olympia

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Hosted by Austin Jenkins. Inside Olympia is TVW's long-running weekly interview show featuring in-depth discussions with state leaders.
Host Austin Jenkins
Producer/Network TVW
Email ****@tvw.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Brad Smith
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 15.5KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Local Yocal Idaho

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A family-friendly place to find out what is happening in Idaho every week. From funny facts, general news, politics, and what bills are moving through the Idaho Senate and House. Tune in every Wednesday evening to discover more about Idaho and the coming week. Also, check the podcast out on. Substack https://localyocalidaho.substack.com Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-2993832 Twitter https://x.com/LocalYocalIdaho Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@localyocalidahomore Host Tyler Burton
Producer/Network Tyler
Email ****@protonmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact