20 Best Pennsylvania Politics Podcasts

1. Democracy Works

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The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life each week — from voting to criminal justice to the free press and everything in between. We interview experts who study democracy, as well as people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out.The show's name comes from Pennsylvania's long tradition of iron and steel works — people coming together to build things greater than the sum of their parts. We believe that democracy is the same way...MORE Hosts Michael Berkman, Chris Beem, Cyanne E Loyle, Candis Watts Smith, Jenna Spinelle
Producer/Network Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy
Email ****@psu.edu
Location University Park, Texas, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 77Facebook 917Twitter 1.3KInstagram 754 Avg Length 47 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. Special Briefing

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Brought to you by the Volcker Alliance and the University of Pennsylvania Institute for Urban Research, Special Briefing examines the fiscal conditions of cities, counties, and states since the arrival of COVID-19 and how they're impacted by decisions from Washington. We bring federal, state, and local government leaders together with prominent researchers, economists, and investors to reflect on today's most salient and critical public finance issues.Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance...MORE Hosts Bill Glasgall, Suzanne Walker
Producer/Network Volcker Alliance & Penn IUR
Email ****@volckeralliance.org
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 641Twitter 3K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. News You Can Use

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News You Can Use is a podcast production of PA Stands Up. We discuss news and politics in Pennsylvania and what you can do about it. Find out more and follow our newsletter at pastandsup.org.MORE Hosts Pele Irgangladen, Edwin Stubbs
Producer/Network PA Stands Up
Email ****@pastandsup.org
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 15.5KTwitter 9.6KInstagram 6.3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Barnstorming PA

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Artisanal conversations about Pennsylvania politics, culture, and movements with a sense of place and humor. Co-Produced by Taylor Lightman and Jordi Comas
Producer/Network Taylor Lightman and Jordi Comas
Email ****@barnstormingpa.org
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 790Twitter 810Instagram 118 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

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The PA Prisons Podcast takes you inside the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to hear first-hand accounts about the programs and policies in state facilities. Episodes will feature people who work with the incarcerated and reentry populations of Pennsylvania to give you an inside look at corrections in the Keystone state.MORE Producer/Network The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast
Email ****@pa.gov
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 122.5KTwitter 72.2KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. 30 Minutes with Mike FCADC Podcast

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FCADC President Mike Ross discusses the socio-economic and quality-of-life issues impacting Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Hear from local business, cultural and community leaders from across the County. Who knows maybe a little comedy, sports, and politics thrown in.MORE Email ****@fcadc.com
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Facebook 1.3K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Kristin's Corner

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Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill represents the 28th District in the Senate of Pennsylvania.
Host Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill
Producer/Network Senator Kristin
Email ****@pasen.gov
Location York, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 14.7K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. PA Political Digest

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A stroll through the annals of Pennsylvania political corruption via a 5-episode podcast series.Listen as long-time GOP political consultant Christopher Nicholas, along with two veteran reporters who have witnessed and written about politics and corruption here for decades -- John Baer and Brad Bumsted -- review the quirks and the nooks and crannies of some of the most absorbing political corruption cases, primarily from the modern era, here in Pennsylvania. In each episode (about 35-45 minutes) we will feature in a main story and a secondary story...MORE Host Christopher Nicholas
Producer/Network Christopher Nicholas
Email ****@eagleconsult.com
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 430 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. JSGC Podcast

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The Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) is the primary non-partisan public policy and statutory research organization that serves the Pennsylvania General Assembly. We issue reports on a wide variety of public policy topics. Our episodes feature staff discussions highlighting recently released reports. To learn more about us and access full reports, please visit our website: http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/MORE Hosts Susan Elder, Bryan Dewalt, Glenn Pasewicz
Producer/Network JSGC
Email ****@legis.state.pa.us
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Facebook 165Twitter 147 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Pennsylvania Project

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'Caster Ken Krawchuk showcases the political, cultural, and environmental challenges facing Pennsylvania, and explores solutions.
Producer/Network The Pennsylvania Project
Email ****@pennsylvaniaproject.com
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 1.7KTwitter 15Instagram 62 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Arc of Justice PA

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The Home of Progressive Politics in Pennsylvania. Hosted by Jordan Rhone.
Producer/Network Jordan Rhone
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 1.1KTwitter 340Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Elephant in the Room

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Sam DeMarco & John Schnaedter dive into the real stories behind conservative politics in Greater Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania and across the country. The Elephant in the Room features the Republican candidates, thought leaders and innovators that you need to know about! New episodes every week. Brought to you by Get Elected.MORE Hosts Sam DeMarco, John Schnaedter, Darryl Grandy
Producer/Network Sam DeMarco & John Schnaedter
Email ****@alleghenycounty.us
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Things Just Got Spicy ??

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The all inclusive political poetry podcast. Every other week students perform poetry and discussion current/ongoing political, social and economic issues. Join us in expanding our horizons and understanding new perspectives.MORE Host Bintou Fofana
Producer/Network Bintou Fofana
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Instagram 151 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Carmela Ciliberti Show

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In her decades long career, Carmela worked in the private sector and struggled against unelected and unqualified bureaucrats. Using her legal training, regulatory background, and wisdom earned from working with bloated government agencies, Carmela breaks down Pennsylvania's political issues making the case for limited government.MORE Host Carmela Ciliberti
Producer/Network Carmela Ciliberti
Email ****@carmelaciliberti.com
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 752 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Mostly Politics

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Conversations with Bob and Sherry is a talk show between the hosts of the video interview channel 'Mostly Politics with Bob and Sherry'. Bob and Sherry are involved in local committee and state politics. Bob is a Republican Precinct Committeeman in Allegheny County Pennsylvania.MORE Host Robert Cornelia
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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16. Keystone Reckoning Podcast

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The most honest and unfiltered discussion about Pennsylvania progressive politics and policy anywhere. The Keystone Reckoning Project will shine a light on Pennsylvania Republicans at all levels of government in a blunt and brutally honest way, demonstrating that a new messaging strategy can change not only the narrative but, more importantly, the results on Election Day.MORE Host Jesse White
Producer/Network The Keystone Reckoning Project
Email ****@keystonereckoning.com
Location Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 693Twitter 191Instagram 37 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact