35 Best Social Justice Podcasts

1. 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, De'Ara Balenger, Myles Johnson
Producer/Network Crooked Media
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2. The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

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An UPstander is someone who sees something and takes a stand. Here we will explore issues relating to social justice. Some posts will be motivational, some educational. Some times I may drop a rhyme or poem! The goal is to share stories and opinions that help us build a human family. Share your thoughts and share with others!MORE Host Dr. Omekongo Dibinga
Producer/Network Dr. Omekongo Dibinga
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 5.1KTwitter 14.2KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact

3. Art and Labor

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Art & Labor chronicles the stories of social justice organizing within the arts. We hope to center the human cost of the 'art world' and advocate for fair labor practices for artists, assistants, fabricators, docents, interns, registrars, janitors, writers, editors, curators, guards, performers, and anyone doing work for art & cultural institutions.MORE Hosts Sarah Crowe, O.K. Fox, Lucia Love, Nas, Marshall
Producer/Network OK Fox & Lucia Love
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 3.1K Avg Length 78 min Get Email Contact

4. Love and Courage

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The Love and Courage podcast features interviews with inspirational people who are making a real difference in the world today. Guests are typically people passionate about social justice, and who have demonstrated courage and conviction in their lives. Ruairí McKiernan is a multi award winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, writer and public speaker. He is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut youth organization, and helped set-up the Uplift and the A Lust For Life non-profits...MORE Host Ruairí McKiernan
Producer/Network Ruairí McKiernan
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 7.1KTwitter 15K Avg Length 66 min Get Email Contact

5. On the Ground w Esther Iverem

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'On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital,' produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, reports from Washington, DC on social justice activism addressing local, national and international issues.MORE Host Esther Iverem
Producer/Network Esther Iverem
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.1KTwitter 175 Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact

6. Race to Social Justice

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Join hosts Keva White and John Kepner as they and their guests explore the myriad social and racial challenges facing the modern world. Thank you for being part of the courageous conversation, because when it comes to combatting social injustices in America, it is not about being confrontational, it is about being conversational.MORE Hosts Keva White, John Kepner
Producer/Network Race to Social Justice
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 67 min Get Email Contact

7. News Beat

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A social justice podcast combining hard-hitting journalism and interviews with hip-hop music and original lyrics from independent artists. Each episode delves into an important issue with an alternative take to widely accepted narratives, arming listeners with knowledge and insight they won't hear from mainstream media outlets.MORE Host Michael “Manny Faces” Conforti
Producer/Network Morey Creative Studios
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 581Twitter 672 Avg Length 47 min Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact

8. Dewhitt L Bingham Justice For All Podcast Show

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Dewhitt L. Bingham, a three-time author on race related subjects, including police officer relations with black men, Probation Officer of 35 years, Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor of 26 years, and 2014 Heartland Community College Adjunct Professor of the year, discusses all things social justice and criminal justice...MORE Host Dewhitt Lloyd Bingham
Producer/Network Dewhitt Lloyd Bingham
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9. JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo

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Social justice means applying the law equally to all people. But in practice, that doesn't always happen. We're business and trial lawyers with over 60 years experience of practice.Together, we practice law, we seek social justice, and we reveal the conflict between the two. And in this podcast, we bring together guests from a variety of backgrounds to discuss the current issues surrounding social justice and the inequity between these issues and their relation to the legal system.Join with us, so that it's not Just Us.MORE Hosts Jack D'Aurora, John Gonzales
Producer/Network Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 116 Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

10. Ride the Omnibus

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Each week, we discuss social justice through the lens of pop culture, taking you on a journey to places and times you never knew were connected. Give your ears a treat, and your eyes a new perspective. Warning: All discussions can contain spoilers for featured content.MORE Host Ariel Baska
Producer/Network Ariel Baska
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 141Twitter 141Instagram 278 Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

11. Graves to Gardens Podcast

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A space meant to bridge the arts and social justice, specifically issues related to incarceration. The grave symbolizes the commonly traditional approach to justice and the garden represents the beautiful work we explore here each week on the podcast. Come along this journey and be part of a movement of planters who have begun the work of reimagining a new world for us all. Welcome to the Garden friends, I hope you stay a while.Artwork done by the incredible Kashana! You can find more of her work by following her on Instagram @brokenedges.artMORE Host Rashida
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12. The Jim Wallis Podcast

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The Jim Wallis Podcast explains how our faith should inform our politics, and not the other way around. Each episode, Wallis, a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate, host conversations about faith and justice with activists, authors, scholars, spiritual leaders and prominent politicians. MORE Host Jim Wallis
Producer/Network District Productive
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 41.9K Avg Length 47 min Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

13. Social Justice Matters

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Social Justice Matters is a podcast by independent think tank Social Justice Ireland. Bringing you Ten Minute Lessons on policy topics; interviews with national and international experts; and seminar presentations.MORE Host Susanne Rogers
Producer/Network Social Justice Ireland
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Facebook 4.5KTwitter 10K Avg Length 40 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

14. Broken Office Chair

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Welcome to Broken Office Chair, a new podcast produced by Alternatives. Broken Office Chair is hosted by Alternatives' Executive Director, Bessie Alcantara, a Chicago native and a first-generation Salvadoran-Mexican American passionate about dismantling systemic racism. In each episode, Bessie will be joined by her friends and colleagues, who are ready to talk frankly about important topics such as issues in the nonprofit sector, racial equity, and DEI in practice.MORE Host Bessie Alcantara
Producer/Network Alternatives
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 824Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

15. Conversations in Social Justice

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Podcast series from the Institute for Social Justice at York St John University. With different hosts each month we intended to animate discussion about the role of higher education in social justice. New episodes each month.MORE Producer/Network Institute for Social Justice at York St John University
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 795 Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

16. Social Justice & Activism - The Creative Process - Activists, Environmental, Indigenous Groups, Arti

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Social Justice & Activism episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to activists, environmental organizations, indigenous groups, artists, writers & others who have devoted their life to making a difference.Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights...MORE Host Mia Funk
Producer/Network The Creative Process
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17. Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free

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Navigating our way through this complex, challenging time requires taking a clear look at the issues we're confronting. Join Omkari Williams and her guests as they take on some of the most pressing issues of our time.MORE Host Omkari Williams
Producer/Network omkariwilliams
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Instagram 3.4K Avg Length 135 min Get Email Contact

18. Players Coalition Podcast

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Players Coalition is an independent 501(c)(3) (charity) and 501(c)(4) (advocacy) organization, working with professional athletes, coaches and owners across leagues to improve social justice and racial equality in our country.MORE Producer/Network Players Coalition
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 10.2KInstagram 12.1K Avg Length 20 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Social Justice: The new American revolution

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Social Justice: The New American Revolution is a podcast that gives everyone a voice on different social issues. Listen to your hosts tackle topics that are heavy on all of us.We are giving anyone who wants it a place to be heard and to share different points of views with our listeners.Make sure you tune in tomorrow for the latest episode and if you want to be heard, email us at theSocialJusticepodcast@gmail.com.MORE Producer/Network The Social Justice
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 18 Avg Length 61 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

20. Our Small Majority

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Our Small Majority is an independent social justice podcast that provides a voice for people to share their unique experiences concerning social inequality around the globe. Our goal is to create space for restorative justice to flourish for the betterment of our society.MORE Producer/Network Our Small Majority
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 297Twitter 113Instagram 886 Avg Length 41 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

21. Justice in Motion

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Hosted by Daniel Swan, Justice in Motion aims to hold long-form discussions of social justice issues in film and other media, giving a platform to artists and other experts who have perspective on socially conscious art.MORE Host Daniel Swan
Producer/Network Social Justice Film Institute
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

22. Kingdom Social Justice Solutions

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This is Kingdom Social Justice Solutions, a podcast where we discuss innovative solutions to chronic social justice issues in our current society. We will discuss best practices and strategies for achieving success in tackling social justice issues.MORE Host Shalanda Ajibola
Producer/Network Shalanda
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 27 min Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

23. Reclaiming Social Justice

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Reclaiming Social Justice is a monthly podcast that seeks to read the signs of the times through the lens of the Gospel and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. With help of our special guests, you will walk away with the knowledge, understanding, and inspiration needed to help build a civilization of love, life, justice, and peace. The opinions and/or views expressed by guests in this podcast are their own and not meant to express the views of the host, any parish, archdiocese, or the Church in general. New episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month!MORE Producer/Network Catholic Social Teaching Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.5KTwitter 89 Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Reimagining Justice

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Welcome to Reimagining Justice - a global podcast for the change makers in law and the first Australian-based podcast shining a light on issues at the intersection of law, social justice and innovation.Join Andrea Perry-Petersen, an Australian lawyer and social justice advocate, as she interviews guests from around the world who have discovered and implemented innovative ways to update the legal profession while improving people's experience of the law...MORE Producer/Network Andrea Perry-Petersen - Innovator and Lawyer
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.5K Avg Length 36 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

25. The Activist Files Podcast

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The Activist Files is a podcast by the Center for Constitutional Rights where we feature the stories of people on the front lines fighting for social justice, including activists, lawyers, and storytellers.MORE Producer/Network Center for Constitutional Rights
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 72.6KTwitter 42.3K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

26. Bound For Justice

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Your weekly podcast that explores Race, Reconciliation, and Social Justice ...one book at time. Joins us for a candid discussion about taking steps to create change in our lives and the communities we live in.MORE Hosts Charlotte Wilson, Rachel Roszman
Producer/Network Charlotte Wilson, Rachel Roszman
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2Twitter 4Instagram 45 Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

27. Narrative for Social Justice

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The Narrative for Social Justice podcast (N4SJ) explores the connections between the study of narratives--and narratives themselves--and many forms of social justice. Episodes will be released monthly and will feature conversations between scholars, activists, writers, and artists. Topics include our/our guests' understandings of and approaches to 'social justice,' the literary canon, feminist/queer/trans approaches, and anti-racist education. This public scholarship initiative is run through the International Society for the Study of Narrative.MORE Producer/Network Narrative for Social Justice
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28. History 4 Two (History For Two, Social Justice For All)

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History 4 Two was founded on the belief that many of the answers to today's most pressing problems lie in the past's rich lessons. However, we cannot ignore the current events unfolding before our eyes. This podcast tries to address topics from both worlds, inviting featured scholars, experts, and witnesses to talk about both history and history in the making.MORE Producer/Network Nathan H Chan
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29. The Social Justice Hour with Ernest B. Fenton

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The Social Justice Hour is a talk radio show, a unifying force empowering disenfranchised and marginalized populations by providing a media lens through which the broader community can understand diversity and social justice issues in our world.MORE Producer/Network Ernest Fenton
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 965Twitter 152 Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact

30. Relevant Conversations for All

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Welcome! This podcast seeks to make a difference through equality and the emphasis of one race, The Human Race. In the acknowledgement of racial and systemic inequities, we stand in solidarity and in support of Black Lives Matter, all People of Color, Indigenous People, the LGBTQ Plus Community and The Movement for social justice, equality, and true freedom.MORE Avg Length 30 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

31. The High Yellow Podcast

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Interviews and social commentary. Exploring personal histories and perspectives on race often with special attention paid to social justice and equality as it relates to the black experience.MORE Producer/Network Devin Johnson
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 187 Avg Length 54 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Young Musicians for Social Justice

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Young Musicians for Social Justice is a new society based at the University of Leeds, UK, which aims to advocate for the use of music to provide sustainable social justice solutions. We talk with notable scientists, practitioners and musicians who have generously given their time to share their thoughts on the question: 'What is the role of music in bringing about social justice?' Trigger Warning: There will be some engagement with and discussion of sensitive topics which may affect those with lived experiences of any form of prejudice, discrimination or difficulty.MORE Producer/Network Young Musicians for Social Justice
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Facebook 390Twitter 359 Avg Length 45 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

33. Social Justice Alchemy Podcast

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A weekly chat among lefty friends. We cover news, current events, pop culture, whatever we like. And butts. Lots of butts.
Host John Brockman
Producer/Network John Brockman
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