32 Best Political Debate Podcasts

1. Open to Debate

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America is more divided than ever—but it doesn't have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world's most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs...MORE Host John Donvan
Producer/Network Open to Debate
Email ****@opentodebate.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Alex Thompson, Jake Tapper +14 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.6KFacebook 42.8KTwitter 23.7KInstagram 22.6K Avg Length 54 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. Any Questions? and Any Answers?

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Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.MORE Hosts Alex Forsyth, Anita Anand
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 454 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Cross Question with Iain Dale

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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!
Host Iain Dale
Producer/Network LBC
Email ****@iaindale.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Zoë Grünewald, Michael Crick +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 280Twitter 705.6KInstagram 742K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Late Debate

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Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1.MORE Host Colm Ó Mongáin
Producer/Network RTÉ
Email ****@rte.ie
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 328.3KTwitter 665.1KInstagram 153.1K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Donnybrook

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The show that gives new meaning to the word 'debate.' Hear what happens when five quick-witted, highly opinionated St. Louis journalists disagree on tough topics. This is not another dry, tame talk show. On Donnybrook, the issues are hot and so is the discussion. It's a high-energy, no-holds-barred debate on the week's news topics. With tongue-in-cheek, Donnybrook's subtitle is 'polite conversation on the issues.' With host Charlie Brennan, the conversation is highly opinionated and not always 'polite.' The panel of regulars tackles tough issues and controversial subjects...MORE Hosts Charlie Brennan, Wendy Wiese, Bill McClellan, Alvin Reid, Sarah Fenske
Producer/Network Nine PBS
Email ****@ninepbs.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 1.7KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Debate

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A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.
Host Franu00e7ois Picard
Producer/Network FRANCE 24 English
Email ****@francemm.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 49 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. KCRW's Left, Right & Center

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Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.
Host David Greene
Producer/Network KCRW
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 5.4KFacebook 210.7KTwitter 396.2KInstagram 244.8K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Modern-Day Debate

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We believe debates should be moderated on an equal playing field and host live debates on controversial topics from science, religion, and politics several times a week.
Host James Kunz
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mike Jones, David Wood +2 more
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 348Facebook 32.4KTwitter 11.5K Avg Length 141 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. CNN Town Halls & Debates

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From Town Halls to Political Debates, CNN hosts open forums that give our audience the chance to hear directly from the people shaping their world. Politicians and newsmakers alike answer the tough questions from CNN's top anchors and political experts. Subscribe to get the full, unedited audio from these special events.MORE Producer/Network CNN
Email ****@cnn.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 251Twitter 61.4MInstagram 23.5M Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Since Sep 2015 Get Email Contact

10. Left, Right & Centre

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The day's biggest news dissected by the day's newsmakers. Diverse opinions from across the political spectrum. The show that makes you decide, are you the Left, Right or the Centre?
Host Vishnu Som
Producer/Network NDTV 24x7
Email ****@ndtv.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 79Twitter 18MInstagram 3.6M Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Civil Politics

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Promoting comity through civil political discussion and debate. Broadcast Fridays at 7pm EST on Valley Free Radio WXOJ-LP, 103.3FM. Streaming on Valleyfreeradio.org
Producer/Network Planetside Podcasts
Email ****@civilpoliticsradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 190 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Question Time

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Topical debate, with political and media figures answering questions from the public.Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm.
Host Fiona Bruce
Producer/Network BBC Sounds
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Konstantin Kisin, Jo Grady +2 more
Apple Reviews 40Twitter 2.4MInstagram 6.7M Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Troll Patrol PODCAST! The Nightly News And Political Debate

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Uncensored and unfiltered political talk and debate from a leftist perspective.The day's top news stories and videos with astute social commentary. Chat, Discord or Call in Weekdays 8pm et. Part Radio Show. Part News Magazine. Always a Pain in the Ass.Get some FREAKIN Merch:https://teespring.com/stores/justinsfreakstoreVirtual tip jar:https://ko-fi.com/JustinFREAKINSupport FREAKIN on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JustinFREAKINFriends of FREAKIN: https://www.facebook.com/MrJustinFREAKIN#leftisbest #streamer #politics #twitchstreamers #news #media #youtube #trump #TYTMORE Host JustinFREAKIN
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 859Twitter 128 Avg Length 157 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

14. Resuming Debate

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One of the biggest problems plaguing our society is that we don't actually debate much anymore. This podcast is set to remedy that. Your host, Garnett Genuis, is the Member of Parliament for Sherwood Park Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada, serving as the Shadow Minister for International Development & Human Rights. Since being elected in 2015, he has gained a reputation for being among the most outspoken parliamentarians. Every episode will feature an interview with a guest, and then conclude with a debate involving Parliamentarians from different parties. Thank you for listening.MORE Host Garnett Genuis
Email ****@parl.gc.ca
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 30Facebook 66.1KTwitter 39.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Generational Divide

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Ludo Wilson and his father, Gavin, debate important political issues across the kitchen table, attempting to cross the generational divide
Producer/Network Ludovic Wilson
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. The Ring

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The Ring is Euronews' weekly political showdown, where Europe's toughest debates meet their boldest voices.In each episode, two political heavyweights from across the EU face off to propose a diversity of opinions and spark conversations around the most important issues of EU affairs and the wider European political life.Join us every Thursday on your favourite podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Email ****@euronews.com
Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Perspective Xchange

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At Perspective Xchange, our two hosts debate the political current events of the day. Will you agree with right wing conservative joe pangaro? Or will you agree with democratic socialist host andrew dunn? Dont decide yet! Listen first!!MORE Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Flip Side

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Welcome to The Flip Side, the new podcast from The Equiano Project, a charity dedicated to fostering open dialogue on identity, culture, and ideas. Each episode features an intellectually rigorous debate between two or three guests with divergent views on today's key moral and political questions. Offering a model of respectful but robust discourse, The Flip Side invites listeners into conversations that challenge assumptions and explore nuance in the most contested issues of our time.MORE Email ****@theequianoproject.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Reem Ibrahim, Khadija Khan
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Dean Withers Show

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The Dean Withers Show is your weekly dose of unapologetic political debate, hosted by Gen Z firebrand Dean Withers. Each episode features sharp, live-to-tape showdowns between Dean and conservative guests, tackling hot-button issues like abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and more. With viral energy and no-nonsense logic, Dean brings the heat—and the receipts. If you're tired of echo chambers and ready for raw, real conversations, this is the podcast for you.MORE Get Email Contact

20. Vince and Jason Save the Nation

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'Vince & Jason Save The Nation' is a political debate show that grapples with America's most pressing questions. The show features intelligent, brutally honest conversations between Vince Coglianese and Jason Nichols, two nationally renowned political commentators who come from opposite sides of the political divide, but share a profound love of country. Enlisting the support of their fascinating and talented guests, Vince and Jason tackle the existential issues confronting America and set out on their quest to Save the Nation.MORE Hosts Vince Coglianese, Jason Nichols
Producer/Network Daily Caller
Email ****@dailycaller.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Making a Difference for Us (MAD4Us) Political Podcast

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A political podcast comprising of a host and four panelists who explore a new way to debate political topics in a friendly environment while also trying to bridge the gap between opposing views.MORE Producer/Network Christine Anderson, Edwin Jackson, Jim Vinoski, Joey Manfre, Kevin Blue, and Margo Jackson
Email ****@mad4us.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 2 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Between the Liars

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A political podcast and talk show specifically designed for those who are uninformed, uninterested, and burnt out with politics. Four friends with clashing political beliefs debate the major ideas and assumptions underpinning current news, events, and policies. Each week we give a brief summary of a current event and debate it. Come for the commentary, stay for the hot takes!*New episode Mondays*MORE Producer/Network Between the Liars
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 180Twitter 27Instagram 145 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The Other Side: Mississippi Today's Political Podcast

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Host Adam Ganucheau and the Mississippi Today political team bring you intimate access to the most connected players and observers in Mississippi politics. This podcast is a continuation of the mission that Mississippi Today serves: To present facts, perspectives and appropriate context on all sides of a political debate. With no focus on one side of the aisle or the other, we'll also provide you the other side of a story, giving our award-winning journalists a platform to share their insights as they cover some of the most contentious elections in the state's historyMORE Host Adam Ganucheau
Producer/Network Mississippi Today
Email ****@mississippitoday.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Michael Goldberg, Brian Myers +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 124Facebook 77.6KTwitter 36.9KInstagram 26.9K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Not In My Backyard!

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A panel of New York's most opinionated comedians, journalists, and politicians debate all the local issues causing drama in your neighborhood's Facebook group. Hosted by Cody Lindquist (Our Cartoon President, Vice News) and Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere, Pixar In Real Life)MORE Hosts Cody Lindquist, Charlie Todd
Producer/Network Cody Lindquist and Charlie Todd
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 48Twitter 449 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Political Roundtable

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Political Reporter Ian Donnis moderates a spirited discussion on local politics. Heard every Friday morning during Morning Edition on The Public's Radio. You can subscribe to the Political Roundtable podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed into your podcatcher of choice.MORE Producer/Network The Public's Radio
Email ****@ripr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 20.4K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

26. Real Debate

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Gregory Abbott hosts this roundtable discussion on the hottest political news of the day. The Real Debate team is focused on finding the truth among a sea of diverging opinions and media perspectives.MORE Producer/Network Greg Abbott
Email ****@mac.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. POLITICAL IMAGINATION

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The Political Imagination PodcastAn occasional vehicle for left wing political debate, communication, action, news, analysis and left wing political culture.
Producer/Network Harry Rogers
Email ****@leftunity.org
Apple Reviews 1Facebook 813Twitter 16.5K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

28. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates.  'The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging.' -Columbia Journalism ReviewMORE Host Bruce Carlson
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 6.4KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 449 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2006 Get Email Contact

29. European Liberal Forum

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The European Liberal Forum (ELF) is the official think tank and political foundation of the European Liberal Party, the ALDE Party.Together with 56 member organisations we work all over Europe to bring new ideas into the political debate, to provide a platform for discussion and to enable citizens to make their voices heard.MORE Hosts Ricardo Silvestre, Leszek Jau017cdu017cewski
Producer/Network European Liberal Forum
Email ****@liberalforum.eu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Helmut Brandstätter
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 13KTwitter 6.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Verdict with Ted Cruz

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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On ' Verdict with Ted Cruz ,' you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. 'Verdict with Ted Cruz' is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country...MORE Host Ted Cruz
Producer/Network Premiere Networks
Email ****@cruz.senate.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Dan Bongino, Ron Vitiello
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 45KFacebook 215.1KTwitter 7.1MInstagram 1.3M Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. 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 2KFacebook 3.8KTwitter 75.4KInstagram 33.6K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jul 2011 Get Email Contact

32. The Late Debate

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There are three sides to every story, with James Macpherson, Caleb Bond and Freya Leach.
Hosts James Macpherson, Liz Storer, Caleb Bond
Producer/Network Sky News Australia / NZ
Email ****@news.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 2.6MTwitter 800.1K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact