15 Best Political History Podcasts
Political History Podcasts
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Play All Episodes Follow All1. This Day
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'This Day' takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics. Hosted by Jody Avirgan (538), and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt), and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley), each episode explores a moment from that day in U.S. political history to uncover its lasting impact. On Sunday episodes, Jody, Niki and Kellie react to current news with their usual mix of humor, analysis, and historical perspective.New episodes released Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays...MORE Hosts Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, Kellie Carter Jackson
Producer/Network Radiotopia
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 93Twitter 4.4K Avg Length 25 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
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 Airwave History
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 6.6KTwitter 3.4K Avg Length 33 min Since Jul 2006 Get Email Contact
3. American Political History
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With American Political History I'm committed to bringing you bite-sized, digestible episodes that make history approachable for everyone, not just the history buffs. My goal is to engage you, to make you feel connected with the past, and to understand how it shapes our present and future.So, sit back, or better yet, take a walk or a drive, and let's journey through history together, one bite, at a time.'MORE Producer/Network Jacob Edwards-King
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact
4. Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson
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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. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophyMORE Host Dr Laurie M Johnson
Producer/Network Dr Laurie M Johnson
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 25 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact
5. 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 Curiouscast
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 98.7KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact
6. The American Idea
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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine 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 Jeffrey Sikkenga
Producer/Network Ashbrook Center
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.6KTwitter 851Instagram 76 Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact
7. 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 Host Alex Mann
Producer/Network ABC listen
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 69.9KTwitter 135.5KInstagram 416K Avg Length 26 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
8. The Political History of the United States
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A history podcast dedicated to exploring the origins, development, and evolution of the political systems of the United States.
Host Allen Ayers
Producer/Network Allen Ayers
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 248Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 35 min Since Oct 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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9. 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 44.1KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact
10. 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
Apple Rating 3/5 Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact
11. The Canadian Foreign Policy Podcast
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Each episode covers important events in the political history of Canadian foreign policy starting around 1945 and ending in 2021. I am now including episodes related to my new course American foreign policy in the 21st century.MORE Avg Length 78 min Get Email Contact
12. Politics Express
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The Postrider's politics podcast, covering 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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Political History shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | |
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Jody Avirgan | Co Host | radiopublic.com/this-day-in-esoteric-political-hi-GOXQA1/episodes | 142 | ||
Nicole Hemmer | Co Host | radiopublic.com/this-day-in-esoteric-political-hi-GOXQA1/episodes | 142 | @pastpunditry | |
Kellie Carter Jackson | Co Host | radiopublic.com/this-day-in-esoteric-political-hi-GOXQA1/episodes | 142 | @kcarterjackson | |
Bruce Carlson | Host | airwavemedia.com/our-shows/my-history-can-beat-up-your-politics | 37 | ||
Dr Laurie M Johnson | Host | political-philosophy.com/category/political-philosophy-podcasts | 27 | @politicalphil12 | |
Craig Baird | Host | canadaehx.com/category/from-john-to-justin | @craigbaird | ||
Jeffrey Sikkenga | Host | rss.com/podcasts/amideapodcast | 77 | ||
Alex Mann | Host | abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-eleventh/episodes | 8 | @alexsmann | |
Allen Ayers | Host | uspoliticalhistory.podbean.com | 18 | ||
Lars Emerson | Co Host | thepostrider.com/tag/politics-express | 6 | @lars_emerson | |
Michael Lovito | Co Host | thepostrider.com/tag/politics-express | 6 | @mlovito | |
Jacob Edwards-king | buzzsprout.com/1732974/13062276-wars-within-wars-census.mp3 | 34 | |||
David Tabachnick | anchor.fm/david-tabachnick2/episodes/Episode-5-Running-Away-Only-to-Come-back-Home-epvup5 | 22 | |||
Daily Mountain Eagle | leftonred.podbean.com/e/the-end-of-the-election-as-we-know-it | 20 | @DailyMtEagle | ||
Brenda Harvey | anchor.fm/brenda-harvey-landon-mitc/episodes/Please-VOTE-elud2q | 20 |
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