15 Best Political History Podcasts

1. This Day in Esoteric Political History

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In this show, Jody Avirgan, political historian Nicole Hemmer, and special guests rescue stories from the entirety of U.S. political history to map our journey through this era. Each episode takes one moment, big or small, from that day in the past and explores how it might inform our present and it does so in under ten minutes.MORE Hosts Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer
Producer/Network Jody Avirgan & Radiotopia
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Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 93Twitter Followers 5K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 24 min Since Mar 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. 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 Bruce Carlson
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Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 6.6KTwitter Followers 3.4K Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 46 min Since Jul 2006 Follow Get Email Contact

3. Turn Leftist Podcast

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Mike (he/him) / Sterling (he/him) / Cosper (they/them) / Ward (he/him)/ Jaron (he/him) - Turn Leftist Podcast available on all platforms! Political history & current events from various Leftist perspectives.MORE Producer/Network Turn Leftist Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 86 min Follow Get Email Contact

4. Political Philosophy

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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.
Producer/Network Dr Laurie M Johnson
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Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 24 min Since Mar 2021 Follow Get Email Contact

5. The American Idea

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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through lively and thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, the podcast examines the history and political thought behind our country's greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.MORE Host Ashbrook Center
Producer/Network Ashbrook Center
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Facebook Followers 1.6KTwitter Followers 829Instagram Followers 75 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 40 min Video Podcast YouTube
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6. The Political History of the United States

Podcast https://uspoliticalhistory.podbean.com/ Play
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A podcast exploring the history and evolution of the political systems of the United States.
Producer/Network Allen Ayers
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Facebook Followers 223Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 36 min Since Oct 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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7. Politics Express

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The Postrider's politics podcast, covers Congress, the White House, political history, and the all-encompassing drama of American elections.
Hosts Lars Emerson, Michael Lovito
Producer/Network The Postrider
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Facebook Followers 215Twitter Followers 761 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 53 min Follow Get Email Contact

8. Left On Red

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A political history podcast with a Walker County, Alabama twist.
Producer/Network Daily Mountain Eagle
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 33.1KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 2.7K Follow Get Email Contact

9. Political History: What Could Go Wrong?

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Learn about history and politics. Both historical events and current events. Have fun learning!
Producer/Network Brenda Harvey
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10. American Political History

Podcast https://americanpoliticalhistory.buzzsprout.com/ Play
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My goal is to give you American political history from 1600 to the present. With the prospective of the people and politics of that time. So that we can understand their achievements, gain wisdom from their mistakes and revere their contributions to the culture and society we get to inherit today.MORE Producer/Network Jacob Edwards-King
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 14 episodes/year Avg Length 11 min Follow Get Email Contact

11. From John To Justin

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Join me as I look at the politics of Canada, from the time of Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at every prime minister, every election, every opposition leader, every governor general and every premier.See why some made their marks, why some are terrible, and learn all the crazy stories of our political history.MORE Host Craig Baird
Producer/Network Craig Baird
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Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 13.4KInstagram Followers 2.3K Follow Get Email Contact

12. The Eleventh

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The Eleventh is an explosive thriller teasing out everything you never knew about one of the most famous chapters of Australian political history - the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.MORE Producer/Network ABC listen
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Facebook Followers 34.9KTwitter Followers 137KInstagram Followers 396.2K Since Feb 2020 Follow Get Email Contact