80 Best Political Podcasts

1. Pod Save America

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Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They're regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday...MORE Hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor
Producer/Network Crooked Media
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 89.3KFacebook 290.3KTwitter 539.7KInstagram 351.1K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast 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 Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. The Ben Shapiro Show

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Tired of the lies? Tired of the spin? Are you ready to hear the hard-hitting truth in comprehensive, conservative, principled fashion? The Ben Shapiro Show brings you all the news you need to know in the most fast moving daily program in America. Ben brutally breaks down the culture and never gives an inch! Monday thru Friday.MORE Host Ben Shapiro
Producer/Network The Daily Wire
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 158.2KFacebook 64.8KTwitter 26.6KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

3. The Glenn Beck Program

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Storytelling, insight and compelling perspective on American culture and politics. Glenn Beck's quick wit, candid opinions and engaging personality have made this one of the most popular radio programs in America. Watch The Glenn Beck Radio Program, Monday through Friday, 9am - 12pm ET on BlazeTV. www.BlazeTV.com/GlennMORE Hosts Glenn Beck, Stu Burguiere
Producer/Network Blaze Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 23.8K Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. The MeidasTouch Podcast

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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick's business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons...MORE Hosts Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas
Producer/Network MeidasTouch Network
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 24.1KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 1.2MInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Majority Report with Sam Seder

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Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM
Hosts Sam Seder, Emma Vigeland
Producer/Network Sam Seder
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.9KFacebook 106.7KTwitter 140.5K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

6. CNN Inside Politics

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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.MORE Hosts Dana Bash, Manu Raju
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 427Facebook 41.5MTwitter 63.6MInstagram 21.8M Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democr

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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006.Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!MORE Host Jay Tomlinson
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.6K Avg Length 119 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. The Daily

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioappMORE Hosts Sabrina Tavernise, Michael Barbaro
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 118.8K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Stay Tuned with Preet

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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice.From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Preet Bharara, Joyce Vance
Producer/Network CAFE Studios
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 34.5KFacebook 1MTwitter 48.4KInstagram 10.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. On the Media

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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week's big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.MORE Hosts Brooke Gladstone, Micah Loewinger
Producer/Network WNYC Studios
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9.7KFacebook 62.9KTwitter 79.7KInstagram 13.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Citizen Podcast

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Dan Hollaway discussing what it means to be an American Citizen. We know our rights, now let's discuss our obligations.
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Producer/Network Tetherball Academy Media
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.8K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Pod Save the People

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Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De'Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse local and national leaders. New episodes every Tuesday.MORE Hosts DeRay Mckesson, Kaya Henderson, DeAra Balenger, Myles Johnson
Producer/Network Crooked Media
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.2KFacebook 155.9KTwitter 32.3KInstagram 506K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Politicology

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Politics in America is transforming. We're embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America's political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.MORE Host Ronald Jonathan Steslow
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 17.3KFacebook 384Twitter 3.4KInstagram 468 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Talking Feds

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TALKING FEDS is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.MORE Host Harry Litman
Producer/Network Harry Litman
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.6KFacebook 869Twitter 19K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

15. 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
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4.9KFacebook 15KTwitter 13.8KInstagram 66.8K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

16. Breaking Battlegrounds

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Breaking Battlegrounds is a Politics Podcast show that interviews opinion leaders from across the world to discuss politics, culture, and policies that are shaping our day-to-day lives. breakingbattlegrounds.substack.comMORE Hosts Sam Stone, Chuck Warren
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 238.6KTwitter 27.1KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other

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Politics and Religion. We're not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we're taking some of that space back! If you're dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it's okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let 'the screamers' drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging, provocative and fun conversations about this stuff, then 'Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killi..MORE Host Corey Nathan
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 144Twitter 1.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. KCRW's Left, Right & Center

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Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture.
Host David Greene
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 5.1KFacebook 209.8KTwitter 464.1KInstagram 210.6K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

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Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation!  Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.MORE Hosts Albert Hunt, James Carville
Producer/Network Politicon
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 28.9KTwitter 20.3KInstagram 35.1K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

20. Explain It to Me

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Should I buy a house? Why do I say 'like' so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement?Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You'll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always with a dose of humor. New episodes every Sunday. Part of Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Matthew Yglesias, Jonquilyn Hill
Producer/Network Vox Media Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 8.3KFacebook 3.9MTwitter 943KInstagram 995.5K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. 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
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 366Facebook 41.5MTwitter 63.6MInstagram 21.8M Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Political Gabfest

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Voted 'Favorite Political Podcast' by Apple Podcasts listeners. Stephen Colbert says 'Everybody should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest.' The Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, is the kind of informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over drinks.Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate...MORE Host John Dickerson
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 9.6KFacebook 1.4MInstagram 106.9K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Texas Take

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Go behind the headlines for a look at what's really going on at the Texas Capitol and in Washington with the state's #1 political podcast: Texas Take. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express-News political writer Jeremy Wallace.MORE Hosts Scott Braddock, Jeremy Wallace
Producer/Network Houston Chronicle
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 361Facebook 322KTwitter 707.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

24. Political Breakfast from WABE

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia's best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion...MORE Hosts Lisa Rayam, Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson
Producer/Network WABE
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 143Facebook 34KTwitter 23.4KInstagram 13.7K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

25. Hacks On Tap

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When David Axelrod and Mike Murphy get together to talk politics, it's not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what's really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you'll only get from folks who have spent a lifetime in the political trenches of both parties.MORE Hosts David Axelrod, Michael E. Murphy, John Heilemann, Robert Gibbs
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 8.4KTwitter 10.1K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. 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 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 6.5KTwitter 3.4K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Jul 2006 Get Email Contact

27. Congressional Dish

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An independent podcast examining what the U.S. Congress is doing with our money and in our names. www.congressionaldish.comFollow @JenBriney on Twitter
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Producer/Network Jennifer Briney
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 2.8KTwitter 8.7K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Sep 2012 Get Email Contact

28. Politics Politics Politics

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Unbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why. www.politicspoliticspolitics.comMORE Host Justin Robert Young
Producer/Network Justin Robert Young
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 899 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Sidebar

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The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation.The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what's coming up the next week with guest appearances from Washington Post reporters.MORE Hosts Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann
Producer/Network The Washington Post
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 5KFacebook 7.6MTwitter 19.8MInstagram 7.3M Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.
Host Brian Lehrer
Producer/Network WNYC Studios
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 725Twitter 70.2KInstagram 7.8K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. The Skepticrat

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Covering politics from the far center
Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, Michael Marshall
Producer/Network Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.4KFacebook 6.3KTwitter 5.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact

32. PBS News Hour - Politics Monday

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Amy Walter and Tamara Keith kick off the week with an in-depth discussion of the latest political news. Posted each Monday by 9 p.m., the Politics Monday podcast includes the full audio of every on-air segment. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersMORE Hosts Amy Walter, Tamara Keith
Producer/Network PBS NewsHour
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 109Facebook 2.5MTwitter 1.2MInstagram 1M Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

33. Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is the essential show for anyone who is curious and passionate about politics ... which includes most of us. Each week, veteran political analyst Ken Rudin explores policy debates, campaign strategies and the newsmakers making it happen in Washington and in state capitols across the country. Politicians, journalists and experts of all stripes join Ken to share smart analysis and rich historical context behind the issues shaping our national dialogue today...MORE Host Ken Rudin
Producer/Network Ken Rudin
Email ****@krpoliticaljunkie.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 689Facebook 3KTwitter 2.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Oct 2016 Video Podcast YouTube
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34. Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson

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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.MORE Host Robin Johnson
Producer/Network Robin Johnson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 3.3KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 714 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. WUNC Politics

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The WUNC Politics Podcast is a free-flowing discussion of what we're hearing in the back hallways of the General Assembly and on the campaign trail across North Carolina.Sign up for our free, weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter here.MORE Producer/Network WUNC
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 73Facebook 41.4KTwitter 33KInstagram 17.2K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

36. Sandy and Nora talk politics

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Just listen. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hosts Sandy Hudson, Nora Loreto
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 1.3KTwitter 25.8K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

37. Matter of Opinion

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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion.
Hosts Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada, Lydia Polgreen
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38. Superhero Politics Podcast

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Welcome to the Superhero Politics Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating intersection of politics and superheroes! Join us as we explore the parallel worlds of caped crusaders and the corridors of power, dissecting how our favorite superheroes and their stories mirror real-world political dilemmas. From the ethical implications of vigilante justice to the politics of government oversight, we navigate the thrilling landscapes of comic book universes to uncover the profound social commentary lurking beneath the spandex...MORE Producer/Network Superhero Politics
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 321Twitter 133Instagram 120 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

39. 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
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40. Democracy Paradox

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Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about authoritarianism? And if so, what does this say about democracy? ​​My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle class challenge our ideas about democracy. Join me as we unravel new topics every week.MORE Host Justin Kempf
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 99 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. The Rubin Report

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Care about free speech? Tired of political correctness? Join Dave Rubin for real conversations, real news, and one-on-one interviews with some of the most intriguing names in America today as they break down politics and current events.MORE Host Dave Rubin
Producer/Network Dave Rubin
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15.7KFacebook 286.8KInstagram 561.5K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

42. POLITICO's Nerdcast

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POLITICO's top reporters dive into the political landscape, the latest numbers that matter, and what's really happening behind closed doors. New episodes every Friday, hosted by Scott Bland.
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43. Jim & Bill

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Jim Harrington & Bill Knight two radio veterans.. offer up compelling Talk that engages YOU the listener! It is a contemporary blend of News, Conversation and Opinion that will grab your attention. They talk about current events, the economy, the political landscape, cultural and social issues with a touch of humor. Real kitchen table conversations that impacts your everyday life.MORE Hosts Jim Harrington, Bill Knight
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44. Trump, Inc.

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He's the President, yet we're still trying to answer basic questions about how his business works: What deals are happening, who they're happening with, and if the President and his family are keeping their promise to separate the Trump Organization from the Trump White House. 'Trump, Inc.' is a joint reporting project from WNYC Studios and ProPublica that digs deep into these questions. We'll be layout out what we know, what we don't and how you can help us fill in the gaps...MORE Host Andrea Bernstein
Producer/Network WNYC Studios
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 6.3K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

45. The Political Party

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Matt Forde
Producer/Network Avalon
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.3K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. The Political Orphanage

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Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.
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Producer/Network Andrew Heaton
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 997Facebook 4.6KTwitter 17.6K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

47. Southern Liberty

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Rated TOP 100 radio shows/podcast to listen to in 2022 and 2023Join Roderick Threats and Kelly Champlin for a no-holds-barred candid analysis of American politics. If you like raw, unfiltered in-your-face unbiased commentary, Southern Liberty is your place.LIVE - Monday and Friday 9:30pm EASTERNMORE Hosts Roderick Threats, Kelly Champlin
Producer/Network Roderick Threats
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48. The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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If you hate the liberal media but love the 47th President, than this is the podcast for you. Ben Ferguson brings you the commentary on the news that the biased media will not cover.
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Producer/Network iHeartRadio On-Demand
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49. The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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Join The New Yorker's writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B...MORE Hosts David Remnick, Tyler Foggatt, Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, Evan Osnos
Producer/Network The New Yorker
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4.6K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

50. Let's Find Common Ground

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The Bully Pulpit has merged with the Let's Find Common Ground podcast. As the tone of public discourse becomes increasingly angry and divisive, Let's Find Common Ground offers a healing path to reaching agreement and moving forward. At the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, we bring together top Republicans and Democrats to transcend partisan divisions and explore solutions to our most pressing national and global challenges...MORE Hosts Robert Shrum, Mike Murphy
Producer/Network USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 2.7KTwitter 5.8KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

51. Beerocracy!®

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The fun political podcast! Designed to make the conversations surrounding politics a little less stuffy and a lot more entertaining! Every Wednesday afternoon, check in for a new episode where I, Emily Gross, talk to a leading expert about a current political issue circulating the news cycle - all while drinking a beer!MORE Host Emily Gross
Producer/Network Emily Gross
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 70Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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52. 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.
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Producer/Network Allen Ayers
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 104Facebook 254Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

53. Whiskey Politics

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Think politics is boring? You are missing the greatest sport in the world. Forget the stuffy TV talking heads and learn what's going on while having a few laughs.  Whiskey Politics Podcast is hosted by Dave Sussman onTheIndependent.ioand theRange Broadcasting Networkwhere we interview luminaries, newsmakers and insiders from politics, culture, science, Hollywood and more. Whiskey Politics takes a civil tone and has fun while talking about serious issues. It's all about the long-form conversation. Dave Sussman is a nationally recognized business advocate, economist, trainer, and writer...MORE Host Dave Sussman
Producer/Network Dave Sussman
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 198Facebook 6.8KTwitter 20.5K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Since Jun 2016 Get Email Contact

54. FiveThirtyEight Politics

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The 538 team covers the latest in politics, tracking the issues and 'game-changers' every week.
Host Galen Druke
Producer/Network ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 22.4KFacebook 390.1KTwitter 1.2M Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

55. Down the Middle: A Political Podcast

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Now the largest moderate political podcast in the nation! Join two best friends, Rob, a liberal (against leftism), and Justin, a conservative (don't call him a Trumper), as they engage in some calm and less calm, but always civil, discourse. DTM is a show about politics and current events through the lens of moderation, measuredness, common ground, understanding, and compassion. Indoctrinate yourself into moderate values, and join the Moderation Revolution!MORE Producer/Network The Intermediary Network
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 232Twitter 40Instagram 144 Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

56. POLITICO's Off Message

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POLITICO takes you behind the scenes with Washington's power players to uncover what's really driving politics and policy in the nation's capital.
Hosts Tim Alberta, Zack Stanton
Producer/Network POLITICO
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 734Facebook 2MTwitter 4.5MInstagram 2.1M Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2015 Get Email Contact

57. Politically Sound

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The stakes of our political choices have never been higher, but with new headlines every hour it can be hard to separate the signal from the noise. On Politically Sound, we're going to take a step back and look at the big picture. We'll explain the issues of the day, take a look back at how we got here, and draw a line ahead to what it all means. Hosted by David Chalian and Nia-Malika Henderson. MORE Hosts David Chalian, Nia-Malika Henderson.
Producer/Network CNN
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 310Facebook 41.5MTwitter 63.6MInstagram 21.8M Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

58. The Bakari Sellers Podcast

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The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with high profile guests. Building upon his experience in South Carolina government and politics and his experience as a lawyer, Sellers will talk to his guests about all topics from the world of politics, including the 2020 election, the movement for racial equality in the US, and much more.MORE Host Bakari Sellers
Producer/Network The Ringer
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 213.7KTwitter 525.3KInstagram 278.3K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

59. The Process

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There is no shortage of information. If you want to know 'WHAT' is happening choose any news source, at random, and likely they will cover the same stories as any other outlet. But will they have context? Can they explain 'WHY?' something is happening? Open conversation is scary. Open conversation can create odd narratives, but it also helps us all better understand our world...MORE Host Adam Sommer
Producer/Network Adam Sommer
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 74 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

60. The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.MORE Hosts David Axelrod, Hannah McDonald
Producer/Network The Institute of Politics & CNN
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8.5KFacebook 41.5MTwitter 63.6MInstagram 21.8M Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

61. Downballot Counts

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Downballot Counts is a podcast from Bloomberg Government about U.S. House and Senate elections and the fight for control of Congress. We explore how politics influence congressional races and pinpoint the most competitive races to watch. Downballot Counts also features interviews with lawmakers, journalists, and other campaign players. Host: Greg GirouxMORE Producer/Network Bloomberg Government
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 10.2KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 6M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

62. Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

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In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don't need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media.​Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab...MORE Host Stephanie Arakelian
Producer/Network CurtCo Media
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 1.3KTwitter 82 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

63. Reasons Revisited

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An occasional series revisiting conversations and ideas from Reasons to be Cheerful (2017-2024), formerly hosted by ex-Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio presenter Geoff Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Ed Miliband, Geoff Lloyd
Producer/Network Cheerful
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.7KFacebook 159Twitter 15.9KInstagram 249 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

64. Mind of State

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Mind of State is a podcast where politics and psychology meet. Each episode features lively commentary on current events, policymakers, and the body politic, and how we have arrived at this moment, as observed through both a political and psychological lens. We explore how 'mind' impacts 'state' — and vice versa. Tune in, as co-hosts Betty Teng and Jonathan Kopp engage in nuanced conversation with experts from the worlds of politics and psychology as well as others from related fields who have studied the complex dynamics between individual/group psychology and political processes...MORE Producer/Network Mind of State Media, LLC
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 160Facebook 154Twitter 280Instagram 131 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

65. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

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Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. Host A'shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. Episodes include interviews with politicians, candidates, and influencers. Get ready for roundtables, analyzing current events, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host A'shanti Gholar
Producer/Network Wonder Media Network
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 858Facebook 2.1KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

66. Politics with Amy Walter

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Every Friday, Amy Walter brings you the trends in politics long before the national media picks up on them. Known as one of the smartest and most trusted journalists in Washington, D.C., Amy Walter is respected by politicians and pundits on all sides of the aisle. You may know Amy her from her work with Cook Political Report and the PBS NewsHour where she looks beyond the breaking news headlines for a deeper understanding of how Washington works, who's pulling the levers of power, and how it all impacts you...MORE Host Amy Walter
Producer/Network WNYC and PRX
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 619 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

67. Battleground with Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir

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Battleground brings you inside the fight for political power. Hosts Amanda Litman and Faiz Shakir aren't your typical pundits in fact, they're not pundits at all. They're doing the work day-in and day-out, and have the inside scoop on what's really happening behind the tweets and headlines. Every week, Amanda and Faiz have a wide-ranging, unguarded, and occasionally profanity-laden conversation with reporters, activists, organizers, political scientists, campaign operatives and even some conservatives in order to shine a light on the problems we face and figure out how we can fix them...MORE Producer/Network The Recount
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

68. The 25th Hour

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The 25th Hour brings you a review of the 24/7 news cycle, with the latest reports, news and analysis of the political and local spheres of current events from curated sources.
Host Dennis Futoryan
Producer/Network The 25th Hour
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 348Twitter 51Instagram 101 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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69. The More Perfect Union

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Real debate without the hate!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-more-perfect-union--3292862/support.
Host Kevin Kelton
Producer/Network The More Perfect Union
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 261Facebook 632Twitter 281 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

70. Run For Something

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Amanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something (and the author of a book by the same name) -- since launching in 2017, RFS has recruited 60,000 people to run for local office across the country. Every Tuesday, you'll meet some of the RFS candidates (and newly elected public servants!): They're parents, scientists, teachers, refugees, artists, veterans, and more, of all races and ethnicities -- the one thing they all share is their commitment to solving problems in their communities...MORE Host Amanda Litman
Producer/Network Amanda Litman
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 113 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

71. Powerhouse Politics

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Headliner interviews and in-depth looks at the people and events shaping U.S. politics. Hosted by ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Political Director Rick Klein.
Hosts Jonathan Karl, Rick Klein
Producer/Network ABC News
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 360 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

72. William Holland

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Team Trump's Deplorable's Dismantle the Amerikan Left.
Producer/Network William Holland
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Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 7Twitter 381 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Jun 2011 Get Email Contact

73. The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski

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CNN's 'The Point with Chris Cillizza and Lauren Dezenski' cut through the spin to get to the point of the day's political news in less than five minutes. With analysis from one of the top political journalism teams in the US, it's a must-listen.MORE Hosts Chris Cillizza, Lauren Dezenski
Producer/Network CNN
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 234Facebook 41.5MTwitter 63.6MInstagram 21.8M Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact