15 Best Political History Podcasts
Political History Podcasts
Here are 15 Best Political History Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Play All Episodes Follow All1. 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 93Twitter 5K 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 6.6KTwitter 3.4K Avg Length 50 min Since Jul 2006 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 1.7K Avg Length 78 min 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.
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. American Political History
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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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6. 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 97.3KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact
7. 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 1.6KTwitter 851Instagram 74 Avg Length 41 min Video Podcast YouTube
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8. The Political History of the United States
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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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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 236Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 35 min Since Oct 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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9. 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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10. 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 43.6KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 2.7K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact
11. 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 5/5 Avg Length 8 min 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 Host Alex Mann
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 67.3KTwitter 136.4KInstagram 405.1K Avg Length 28 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
Political History shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Jody Avirgan | Host | radiopublic.com/this-day-in-esoteric-political-hi-GOXQA1/episodes | 142 | @jodyavirgan | 52.4K | |
Nicole Hemmer | Host | radiopublic.com/this-day-in-esoteric-political-hi-GOXQA1/episodes | 142 | @pastpunditry | ||
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 | 228 | |
Craig Baird | Host | canadaehx.com/category/from-john-to-justin | @craigbaird | 36K | ||
Ashbrook Center | Host | rss.com/podcasts/amideapodcast | 77 | @ashbrookcenter | 1.7K | |
Lars Emerson | Co Host | thepostrider.com/tag/politics-express | 6 | @lars_emerson | 147 | |
Michael Lovito | Co Host | thepostrider.com/tag/politics-express | 6 | @mlovito | 239 | |
Alex Mann | Host | abc.net.au/radio/programs/the-eleventh/episodes | 8 | @alexsmann | ||
Allen Ayers | uspoliticalpodcast.com/sample-page/4-31-the-aftermath-of-bunker-hill | 57 | @ushistpodcast | 1.2K | ||
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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