20 Best Public Policy Podcasts

1. The Al Franken Podcast

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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think 'The Daily' without the resources of the NYTimes.MORE Host Al Franken
Producer/Network ASF Productions
Email ****@alfranken.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 8.4KFacebook 968.9KTwitter 1.1MInstagram 228.1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since May 2019 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. PolicyCast

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PolicyCast explores research-based policy solutions to the big problems and issues we're facing in our society and our world. Host Ralph Ranalli talks with leading Harvard University academics and researchers, visiting scholars, dignitaries, and world leaders. PolicyCast is produced at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.MORE Host Ralph Ranalli
Producer/Network Harvard Kennedy School
Email ****@hks.harvard.edu
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 118Facebook 139.3KTwitter 139.1KInstagram 136.5K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Jan 2013 Get Email Contact

3. Futureproofing Canada

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Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality. Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who envision a Canada that's confident and ready to seize opportunities.MORE Host Jennifer Ditchburn
Producer/Network IRPP
Email ****@irpp.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 3.4KTwitter 24.3KInstagram 825 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

4. Policy Chats

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Join us for chats with various voices in the public policy world about today's most pressing societal issues. This podcast is a production of the School of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside.MORE Host Dori Pham
Producer/Network UCR School of Public Policy
Email ****@ucr.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 1.8KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Analysis

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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 1.9MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 526.1K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Public Policy and Society (Audio)

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The Public Policy and Society series provides a platform for policy makers, policy critics, and innovative policy thinkers to speak the truth clearly, convincingly, and constructively. Visit: uctv.tv/public-policyMORE Producer/Network UCTV
Email ****@ucsd.edu
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 29.4KTwitter 5.8K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. New Books in Public Policy

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Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 9.1KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Brookings Cafeteria

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From 2013 2022, the Brookings Cafeteria podcast presented experts, ideas, and solutions across a range of policy topics. You can listen to past episodes at brookings.edu/BCP. The Brookings Podcast Network produces other policy-oriented shows that may interest you. Learn more at brookings.edu/podcasts. Follow on Twitter @policypodcasts.MORE Producer/Network The Brookings Institution
Email ****@Brookings.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 457Facebook 405.8KTwitter 3.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. UC3P: The Main Page

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UC3P is a student-run podcast network based at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. Our main page hosts current events, politics, research, debates, and more from across the University of Chicago.MORE Producer/Network UC3P
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 312Twitter 311 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Talk Policy To Me

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Old problems. New solutions. In Talk Policy To Me, see public policy with fresh eyes by meeting the next generation of activists, advocates, and policymakers. In each episode, you'll hear a young person's story — and learn how they're changing their corner of the world for the better.MORE Producer/Network Goldman School of Public Policy and Berkeley Institute for Young Americans
Email ****@berkeley.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 25Facebook 6.8KTwitter 5.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Tipping Point New Mexico

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Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
Hosts Walter Drangmeister, Paul J. Gessing
Producer/Network Paul Gessing
Email ****@riograndefoundation.org
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 3.1KTwitter 1.9KInstagram 3 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Grattan Institute

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Everything you need to know about Australian public policy.Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia's future. Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. Our podcasts concentrate on budget policy, economic growth, energy, health, institutional reform, household finances, school education, and disability policy.MORE Host Kat Clay
Producer/Network Grattan Institute
Email ****@grattan.edu.au
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 171Facebook 10.7KTwitter 23.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2009 Get Email Contact

13. Texas Impact's Weekly Witness

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Weekly Witness is your weekly update on the mainstream faith community's perspective on everything Texas public policy. Hosted by Texas Impact's Scott Atnip, Weekly Witness is recorded in front of a live audience in downtown Austin. We host policy experts, faith leaders, and elected officials who provide in-depth information on relevant policy issues in the state. Weekly Witness is a product of Texas Impact, Texas' oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group. Visit texasimpact.org for more information.MORE Host Scott Atnip
Producer/Network Texas Impact
Email ****@texasimpact.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 5.2KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

14. Policy Matters

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Baker Institute experts share ideas and perspectives on local, national, and global policy issues.
Hosts Joe Barnes, Colton Cox
Producer/Network Rice University's Baker Institute
Email ****@rice.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 18.5KTwitter 17.7K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

15. Policy 360

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Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.
Host Judith Kelley
Producer/Network Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University
Email ****@duke.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Policy Forum Pod

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Policy Forum Pod is the podcast of PolicyForum.net - Asia and the Pacific's platform for public policy debate, analysis and discussion. Policy Forum is based at Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Sharon Bessell, Arnagretta Hunter
Producer/Network Policy Forum Pod
Email ****@anu.edu.au
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 71 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. News and Views with NC Policy Watch's Chris Fitzsimon

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News and Views provide timely analysis of the challenges North Carolina leaders face in charting a better course for the state through radio interviews.
Producer/Network NC Policy Watch
Email ****@ncpolicywatch.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 27.5K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) Podcast

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The regular podcast of the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a conservative, free-market public policy think tank. Supply-side economics, tax cuts, entitlement reform, deregulation. We advocate lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a smaller, less-intrusive government.MORE Hosts Tom Giovanetti, Dr. Merrill Matthews
Producer/Network The Institute for Policy Innovation
Email ****@ipi.org
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 47.3KTwitter 3.1K Get Email Contact

19. Catch22Minutes

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Catch22 believes that in order to thrive, people need the 3Ps: good people around them, a safe place to live, and a purpose in life. Delivering public services across the UK, Catch22 works to achieve these 3Ps across the employability, justice, education and social care sectors. In the Catch22Minutes podcast, we delve into some of today's major social challenges. We speak to frontline experts, industry leaders and young people, in pursuit of ideas for reforming public services.#catch22minutes Visit catch-22.org.ukMORE Host Nic D
Producer/Network Catch22
Email ****@catch-22.org.uk
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Apple Reviews 15Twitter 24.7KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. The Public Square®

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The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Subscribe and tune in for behind the scene discussions of public policy issues that most talk radio shows won't touch.MORE Host Dave Zanotti
Producer/Network The American Policy Roundtable
Email ****@thepublicsquare.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 118 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact