14 Best Political History Podcasts

1. 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 6.4KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 448 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Jul 2006 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. 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 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.1KTwitter 4.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

3. True Crimes of the Empire

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Hosts: Mike https://instagram.com/turnleftist2050 Jarrod https://instagram.com/commo_m8 Joseph https://instagram.com/josephryanbanks
Hosts Mike, Jarrod, Joseph Ryan Banks
Producer/Network True Crimes of the Empire podcast
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 136Twitter 1.7K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 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 Host Jacob Edwards-King
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. 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. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophyMORE Host Dr Laurie M Johnson
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 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 4.9/5Apple Reviews 66Facebook 1.6KTwitter 827Instagram 79 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 104Facebook 250Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

8. Letters from an American

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Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
Host Dr. Heather Cox Richardson
Producer/Network Heather Cox Richardson
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 9K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Left On Red

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A political history podcast with a Walker County, Alabama twist.
Hosts Johnathan Bentley, Zak McCullar
Producer/Network Daily Mountain Eagle
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 46.9KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form 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!
Host Brenda Harvey
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size 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 Estimated listeners
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12. 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
Email ****@canadaehx.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 222Facebook 109.4KInstagram 55.7K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. 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 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 96.7KTwitter 133.4KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

14. 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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Facebook 279Twitter 761 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact