23 Best Political History Podcasts

1. Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

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As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country's most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army's Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy's cage...more Host Rachel Maddow
Producer/Network MSNBC
Email ****@nbcuni.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Tony Kushner
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 34.3KFacebook 4MTwitter 5.1M Avg Length 42 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. Revolutions

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Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions...more Host Mike Duncan
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Booth Gonzalez
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19.2KFacebook 9KTwitter 119.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2013 Get Email Contact

3. 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 50k-250k
Recent Guests David Sirota, Bob Drury +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 6.4KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 447 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jul 2006 Get Email Contact

4. This Day (An America 250 History Show)

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To mark our 250th birthday, 'This Day' presents '50 Weeks That Shaped America,' a series of deep dives into the stories that brought us to this moment. 'This Day' takes you beyond the head-spinning headlines of today and into the unexpected historical moments that have shaped American politics and culture. 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...more Hosts Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, Kellie Carter Jackson
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Ken Burns, Kristen Soltis Anderson +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.1KTwitter 4.2K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

5. This American President

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This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.more Host Richard Lim
Producer/Network This American President
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Franklin Camargo, Theodore Pappas +10 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 832 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Presidencies of the United States

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Ever wondered how U.S. presidents—and the teams around them—have shaped the nation's history and influenced the world we live in today? The Presidencies of the United States dives deep into American presidential history from 1789 to the present, exploring the people, decisions, and pivotal moments that defined each administration. Through a systematic, story-driven approach, I uncover the lesser-known narratives, overlooked figures, and surprising connections that rarely appear in textbooks...more Host Jerry Landry
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rob, Jamie +8 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 132 Avg Length 58 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 122Facebook 250Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

8. The American Idea

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The American Idea explores America's history and principles and what they mean today. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Dr. Jeff Sikkenga.
Host Jeffrey Sikkenga
Producer/Network Ashbrook Center
Email ****@ashbrook.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Liam Heffernan, Dr. Peter Myers +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 63Facebook 1.6KTwitter 825Instagram 86 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. New History of Spain

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In New History of Spain, you will learn about Spanish history in chronological order, covering every era from Prehistory to the present day. This includes the Visigothic Kingdom, al-Andalus, the medieval Christian kingdoms, the Spanish Empire, the Spanish Civil War, or Franco's dictatorship. Every two weeks, I delve into Spain's political history, enriched with diverse historical perspectives, to bring you a vivid and comprehensive understanding.Learn history critically with the latest research, free from antiscientific and nationalist biases...more Producer/Network David Cot
Email ****@lahistoriaespana.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Bodo, Ziryab
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. 20th Century Revolutions

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20th Century Revolutions is a weekly podcast that traces some of the most consequential revolutions, political and social, that took place across the globe during the 20th Century. Currently On: 'Season 2: The Young Turks - Revolutions of the Ottoman Collapse, pt. 2' As a podcast about revolutions, the narrative will naturally pick up where the great Mike Duncan left off in his wonderful Revolutions podcast. This show is similarly broken up into seasons each covering different revolutions with episodes that are around 25-40 minutes long. As a podcast about the 20th century, I will try to make some sense of the 20th century and how the dramatic events of these 100 years shaped our world today...more Producer/Network Matt Payne
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ismail Enver, Mustafa Kemal +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. DME PrepZone Show

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Join Johnathan Bentley and Zak McCullar as they highlight local high school football teams in the Walker County, Alabama area each week. They also give updates and predictions on the college football season, primarily in the Southeastern Conference. The DME PrepZone show is presented by Bevill State Community College. Visit BSCC.edu for more informationmore Hosts Johnathan Bentley, Zak McCullar
Producer/Network Daily Mountain Eagle
Email ****@mountaineagle.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 47.3KTwitter 2KInstagram 3K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Political History of Australia

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Welcome to the story of Australia. This podcast series by John Ruddick tells the political and geopolitical history of Australia, starting with the fabled 'terra Australis' and then tracking the journey from British penal colony to a young federation, a country at war, and today one of the world's great nations. Episodes released weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host John Ruddick
Email ****@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Comps List Radio

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In this podcast, brought to you by H-Pol, Drs. Marie Totten and Robert Ferguson explore some of the classic works in American political history. Our goal is to help graduate students encounter books that might not appear on their comps lists but that they will want to be aware of and engage with.more Producer/Network Robert Ferguson
Email ****@asu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Presidential

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The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current moment...more Host Lillian Cunningham
Producer/Network The Washington Post
Email ****@washpost.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Michelle Krowl, Sharon McMahon
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 4.1KFacebook 7.9MTwitter 19.3M Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

15. 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 Australia
Email ****@abc.net.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 105.4KTwitter 133.4KInstagram 573.1K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia

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John Dickerson of Slate's Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.more Host John Dickerson
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
Email ****@johndickerson.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 1.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 139.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 232Facebook 110.5KInstagram 59.1K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Slow Burn

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Slow Burn illuminates America's most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurking within the biggest stories of our time.more Hosts Christina Cauterucci, Josh Levin
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
Email ****@slate.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Frank Hentschel, Eli Spindel +56 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 28.8K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. American Revolution Podcast

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American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.commore Host Michael Troy
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Steven Bier, Tom Hand +5 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.2KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

20. Plodding Through The Presidents

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Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families, with a dash of marital banter. Best History Podcast, Discover Pods Awards, 2025.more Host Howard Dorre
Producer/Network Howard & Jessica Dorre
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Colleen Shogan, Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod +2 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 364Facebook 32.7KInstagram 932 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. American Political History

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The full story of this country, told through the people who lived it. From the soldier in the mud to the statesman at the table. Chronological, self-contained seasons, built on the primary sources. New episodes Tuesdays and Thursday.more Host Jacob Edwards-King
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Blowback

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A podcast about the American Empire.
Hosts Noah Kulwin, Brendan James
Producer/Network Blowback
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.4KTwitter 48.7K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

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WDF examines how wars broke out, how they were concluded, and their consequences. Expect juicy diplomacy, sneaky intrigue, fascinating characters, and incredible drama. By Dr Zack Twamley, qualified history nerd.Current Series: The July CrisisPatreon Series: The Age of Bismarck Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Dr Zack Twamley
Producer/Network Zack Twamley
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Thom Daly
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact