25 Best Political News Podcasts

1. The News Agents - USA

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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon's astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour. Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday. You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/ The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast and production. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: ****@global.comMORE Ranking #8 in Spotify Charts (GB)
Hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel
Producer/Network The News Agents
Email ****@global.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 731Facebook 177.1KTwitter 158.7KInstagram 240.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium 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. The NPR Politics Podcast

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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast . Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politicsMORE Ranking #19 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Sarah McCammon, Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, Odette Yousef, Ryan Lucas
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 26.6KFacebook 7.8MTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at ****@spotify.com! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_MORE Ranking #34 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Derek Thompson
Producer/Network The Ringer
Email ****@atlantic.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.2K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Novara Live

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The biggest stories and guests from the UK and international left. Hosted by Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Moya Lothian-McLean, Dalia Gebrial and more.
Ranking #48 in Spotify Charts (GB)
Hosts Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani
Producer/Network Novara Media
Email ****@novaramedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 567Facebook 435.7KTwitter 222.4KInstagram 916.6K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Verdict with Ted Cruz

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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On ' Verdict with Ted Cruz ,' you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. 'Verdict with Ted Cruz' is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country...MORE Ranking #64 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Ted Cruz, Ben Ferguson
Producer/Network Premiere Networks
Email ****@abbson.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 44.2K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Tangle

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Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Ranking #65 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Isaac Saul
Producer/Network Isaac Saul
Email ****@readtangle.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 621Facebook 27.3KTwitter 15.6KInstagram 89.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Pantsuit Politics

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'Compelling and thoughtful listening' - the New York TimesHosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/MORE Hosts Sarah Stewart Holland, Beth Silvers
Producer/Network Lemonada
Email ****@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4.9KFacebook 15.2KTwitter 13.8KInstagram 66.7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

8. RealClearPolitics Podcast

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News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolitics
Hosts Andrew Walworth, Thomas C. Bevan, Carl M. Cannon
Producer/Network RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan
Email ****@realclearpolitics.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 236Facebook 175.2KTwitter 220.1KInstagram 39K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Politics Lab

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Politics isn't always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week's news and discuss how political science might help make sense of things. In The Politics Lab, we put politics under the microscope.MORE Hosts Dr. Bill Muck, Dr. Phil Barker
Producer/Network The Politics Lab
Email ****@thepoliticslab.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 93Twitter 202Instagram 18 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Off Topic/On Politics

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What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and everything is on the record.​MORE Hosts Courtney Gross, Bobby Cuza
Producer/Network Spectrum News NY1
Email ****@charter.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 156 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. GLOBAL POLITICAL PARTY

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INTRODUCTION: GLOBAL POLITICAL PARTYwith: MARY-ANN, DARLENE, ISABEL, MELISSA, ISABELLASITUATION: IN DEPTH RESEARCH AND DISCUSSIONThis forum will be putting the spotlight on every and any thing of GLOBAL importance. Our main focus and intention is that we will be addressing issues that might be a sensitive sensation on the GLOBAL stage.Thank you for engaging with us girls.Please send us your question: ****@gmail.comTEAM: GPPGLOBAL POLITICAL PARTYMORE Hosts Marry-Ann, Darlene, Isabel, Melissa, Isabella
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Avg Length 117 min Format Extended Popular Post ATTENSION ON GLOBAL EMERGENCY DISASTERS

12. American Potential

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their communities to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, 'enough is enough,' and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it...MORE Host David From
Producer/Network American Potential
Email ****@afphq.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 693Facebook 14.9KTwitter 1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Didja Hear the News?!

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Didja Hear the News? is a political news podcast created to keep you up-to-date on the ins and outs of the US Government whilst providing commentary unique to the host and round table guests.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyMORE Host Brandi Mac
Producer/Network Brandi Mac
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 429Twitter 703Instagram 137 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics

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Welcome to 'Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics' a new podcast sponsored by the Providence College Political Science Department. Host William Hudson, Political Science Department Chair, and colleagues will provide expert analysis of current political events and issues, delving more deeply into their causes and consequences than can be found in typical media sources.MORE Producer/Network Providence College Political Science Department
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 31.6KTwitter 99Instagram 49K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. CNN Political Briefing

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Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he guides you through our ever-changing political landscape. Every week, David and a guest take you inside the latest developments with insight and analysis from the key players in politics.MORE Host David Chalian
Producer/Network CNN
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 366Facebook 43.3MTwitter 61.4MInstagram 22.4M Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Lawyers, Guns, and Money

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It's 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and Money will take you on a thrilling and dangerous ride that dives deep into American covert operations, secret wars, and dirty politics. Hosted by Jon Cryer. Produced by Jon Cryer and Jack Bryan. Written and edited by Jack Bryan...MORE Host Suzanne Rico
Producer/Network Bunker Crew/MSW Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.8KTwitter 907 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. American Political Paradise

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American Political Paradise is a unapologetic podcast about politics and how it impacts everyone from myself to you to the government. However, this podcast will feature episodes on many different aspects of American Federal government as we know today. This will try to spread the accurate news and political information or news stories relating to American Politics. The goal is to keep you informed on the latest scandals, stories, and events within U.S. Politics accordingly to factual sources.MORE Host Noah Rodenfels
Producer/Network Noah Rodenfels
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 183 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Political Theory of Everything

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A talk show about the government's past, present, and future with break downs of daily news and political theory.
Producer/Network The Informal Informants
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. THE SLACKER82ALPHA SHOW

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Introducing 'Slacker82alpha' - A Podcast Unveiling TruthsWelcome to 'Slacker82alpha,' the game-changing podcast hosted by two dedicated military veterans on a mission to unearth the concealed truths that the government and mainstream media have been perpetuating. With an unyielding commitment to transparency and accountability, our show delves into the depths of deception to empower the American people with unbiased information that is often overshadowed or hidden from view.MORE Producer/Network Anonymous
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 8.4KTwitter 560Instagram 43.4K Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. Partly Political Broadcast

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Partly Political Brodcast is a weekly comedy podcast dissecting the previous week's political news. Every show has in-depth looks at issues, interviews with people who know things and top level satirical commentary from comedian Tiernan Douieb who really doesn't understand politics all that much. 'Very funny but fiercely political' Time Out www.tiernandouieb.co.uk Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/partlypoliticalbroadcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/partlypoliticalbroadcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Tiernan Douieb
Email ****@tiernandouieb.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 211Facebook 3.3KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

21. Reel Political News

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Anyone old enough to remember November 2016 knows that crushing polls don't accurately predict a landslide election. They don't predict Russian hacking, fake Facebook news feeds, James Comey's surprise news conference, Access Hollywood, nor WikiLeaks leaks. Nor do they accurately reflect the deep resentment, a sense of rejection and bitterness many seemingly disenfranchised voters feel as they enter their ballot with a vicarious middle finger to the establishment...MORE Producer/Network Douglas Christian
Email ****@douglaschristian.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Political Traction

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When You Can't Afford to Lose
Producer/Network Political Traction
Email ****@navltd.com
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact