26 Best Parliament Podcasts

1. Today in Parliament

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News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Hosts Susan Hulme, Sean Curran, Alicia McCarthy
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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2. Parliament Matters

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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament. Why? Because whether it's the taxes you pay, or the laws you've got to obey.....MORE Hosts Mark DArcy, Ruth Fox
Producer/Network Hansard Society
Email ****@hansardsociety.org.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Richard Lloyd
Apple Reviews 92 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast

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Where the House of Commons and House of Lords scrutinise the work of the Government. Learn more about Parliament, its people and our unique heritage.
Producer/Network UK Parliament
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 141Facebook 554.4KTwitter 1.6MInstagram 231.2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

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New Zealand Parliament - live streaming audio from Parliament (during sitting times) and listen-again audio from Question Time.Go to the footer of this page to find the link and frequencies to listen live. When Parliament is not sitting, this frequency carries the Southern Star programme from the Radio Rhema Broadcast Group. To discover when Parliament is and is not sitting, visit the Parliamentary website (www.parliament.nz/en/watch-parliament/).MORE Producer/Network RNZ News
Email ****@rnz.co.nz
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 457KTwitter 91.7KInstagram 68 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

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Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister's Questions (FMQs) and other content.
Host Alison Johnstone
Producer/Network The Scottish Parliament
Email ****@parliament.scot
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 91KTwitter 167.7KInstagram 35K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

6. House of Lords Podcast: Lord Speaker's Corner

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Have you ever wondered what the House of Lords does, how it works and who makes up its membership?The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy. Hear from members of the House of Lords as the Lord Speaker finds out what influences their work in and beyond the Lords.Each episode sees Lord McFall of Alcluith discover what drives members and what they hope to achieve in their time in Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Alexander Fleming
Producer/Network House of Lords
Email ****@parliament.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 189.5KTwitter 329.4KInstagram 119.8K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Next Week in Westminster

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Next Week in Westminster is a weekly insider guide - hosted by former Labour MP Sam Tarry, and former Conservative Whip Sir Marcus Jones - to the laws Parliament is about to pass, breaking down what they mean, the politics behind them, and why they matter across the UK nextweekinwestminster.substack.comMORE Email ****@substack.com
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8. Australian Parliament: House of Representatives

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Since the first Australian Parliament in 1901, time has been set aside to allow questions to be asked of ministers, colloquially known as Question Time. During this time, elected representatives hold the government accountable by asking ministers questions about their actions and decisions. The Prime Minister and Ministers are expected to answer these questions, providing transparency and insight into government affairs. Subscribe to listen back to Question Time from the House of Representatives Chamber of Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.MORE Producer/Network DPS Podcasting
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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9. Australian Parliament: Senate

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Podcasts from the Senate of the Australian Parliament in Canberra, Australia. Subscribe to listen to Question Time.
Producer/Network DPS Podcasting
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Yesterday in Parliament

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Five-minute reports on the key events in Parliament presented with insight and humour by BBC correspondents.
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 526.1K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Why Parliament Works

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In conversation with academics and Westminster insiders, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg MP explores some of the less understood aspects of the UK's parliamentary democracy and how our constitution delivers for voters.MORE Producer/Network Leader of the House of Commons
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 60 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Parliament Explained

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Welcome to this award-winning podcast series from the UK Parliament. In the series, writer and comedian Meera Syal guides you through the people and processes of the UK Parliament what Parliament is, how Parliament scrutinises the work of the Government, and how you can get involved.In this politically impartial series, Meera is joined by staff from the House of Lords and the House of Commons, including Regional Outreach Officers, Clerks, Committee Specialists and Doorkeepers, who talk about their roles and areas of expertise.Guests also include Helen Jones, Chair of the House of Commons P..MORE Host Meera Syal
Producer/Network UK Parliament
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Committee Corridor

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What happens when the UK's biggest issues meet environmental targets and commitments head-on? Join the Chair of the House of Commons' Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, as he talks to key guests and select committee members about the work underway on committee corridor to investigate some of the UK's most pressing environmental and social concerns. This series runs up to summer recess in July 2025. Check back on previous series for episodes on equalities and democracy, human rights, the cost of living crisis and international affairs.MORE Producer/Network House of Commons
Email ****@parliament.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament

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Many of us will be familiar with the image of the House of Commons' infamous green benches. But what does it really feel like to be in the Chamber, working in the 'mother of Parliaments'? This is what the History of Parliament Trust's Oral History project seeks to find out, interviewing former MPs about their time in Westminster- and beyond. Now, for the first time, we have gathered some of the reflections within our vast archive of interviews into one place, allowing you a true insider's view into life as a Member of Parliament.What drove these individuals to enter political life? How did they secure their seat or win an election? And what impact did this job have on their personal life?Hosted by Dr Emma Pep..MORE Producer/Network History of Parliament Trust
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Plenary Round-Up

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Overview of the European Parliament's agenda The Plenary Round-Up gives an overview of the most important information from the latest plenary session. This podcast is based on the European Parliamentary Research Service briefing prepared after each plenary session. You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio , the web radio of the European Parliament.MORE Producer/Network Plenary Round-Up
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16. News in Brief

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Your daily update from the European Parliament Stay informed about what's going on in Parliament in less than three minutes every day from Monday to Friday. You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio , the web radio of the European Parliament.MORE Producer/Network News in Brief
Email ****@europarl.europa.eu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.8MTwitter 1MInstagram 838K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. Weekly Review

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Highlights of the week at the European Parliament The Weekly Review gives you the highlights of the past week at the European Parliament, structured around one main topic. You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio , the web radio of the European Parliament.MORE Producer/Network Weekly Review
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18. ON Parliament

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Welcome to the ON Parliament Podcast where we spread the word on Parliament! Every month, we will be releasing a new episode where we will discuss the inner workings of parliament, explore its history, the amazing building, interview special guests and much more! Hosted by the Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations Branch for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. ON Parliament aims to demystify the function, importance, and history of Ontario's Legislature.MORE Hosts Aaron, Stephanie
Producer/Network Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.6KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. The House

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Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
Hosts Phil Smith, Louis Collins
Producer/Network RNZ News
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. The Irish Legislation Podcast with Barry Ward

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Presented by Senator Barry Ward, The Irish Legislation Podcast is a weekly look at legislation as it passes through Oireachtas Éireann, the Irish parliament. Each episode consists of a roundtable discussion with politicians (of all sides), and other commentators, on a specific piece of legislation, looking at the various elements proposed and arguing why the bill is good or bad. This is an unprecedented opportunity to hear legislators, experts and ordinary citizens debate legislation before it becomes law...MORE Host Barry Ward
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Facebook 3.5KTwitter 7.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. The States Assembly Podcast

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Information and insights from the States Greffe on how Jersey's political system works and how to make it work for you.The States Greffe provides politically impartial support and advice on the business and procedures of the States Assembly - Jersey's elected parliament, to States Members (the Island's politicians) and government departments. MORE Host Sarah Hopkins
Producer/Network States Greffe - Jersey, Channel Islands
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22. The Parliament Podcast Channel

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Listen to recordings made by the UK Parliament. The recordings include interviews with Members of the Houses of Parliament and other experts on the history of Parliament, Parliamentary process and procedure and work done in the area of outreach.MORE Email ****@parliament.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. IPU on air

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The IPU on air Podcast Series features conversations with MPs and parliamentary experts from around the world on issues that impact citizens and democracies.Tune in to find out what parliamentarians think on a plethora of global issues.MORE Producer/Network IPU
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. ParlAmericas Podcast

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ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of parliamentary best practices and by promoting cooperative political dialogue on regional issues.The ParlAmericas Podcast is compiled from sessions recorded from different ParlAmericas activities delivered on..MORE Producer/Network ParlAmericas
Email ****@parlamericas.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Tarcila Rivera Zea
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.3KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. Parliamentary Podcast Series: Partnering for Global Impact

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Welcome to the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet. The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.MORE Producer/Network Parliamentary Podcast Series: Partnering for Global Impact
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Bubble Pop Podcast

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So, what actually goes on in Parliament House? Two journalists new to the Canberra press gallery chat about the week in politics, breaking down what happens in the nation's Parliament for people who don't live inside 'the Canberra bubble'. Join Amanda Copp and Sarah Ison for a 30-minute chat as they pop the coded language to tell you what's really going on.MORE Producer/Network Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 32 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact