27 Best Social Media And Politics Podcasts

1. Silicon Curtain

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/siliconcurtain/subscribeA podcast about propaganda, digital disinformation, politics, corruption, hybrid warfare, weaponised conspiracy theories, social echo chambers and digital dystopias.1984, Authoritarian, Autocracy, Autocrat, Big Brother, Brainwashing, Cold war, Cold war propaganda, Communism, Conflict, Conspiracy theories, Control, Cults, Cyber warfare, Deception, Dictator, Dictatorship, Digital dystopia, Digital media, Disinformation, Echo chambers, Economic sanctions, Fascist, Fake news, Foreign correspondents, Foreign..MORE Host Jonathan Fink
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ben Hodges, Malcolm Nance +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 241Twitter 5.7KInstagram 368 Avg Length 31 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. Social Media and Politics

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Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, academics, and leading digital strategists to get their take on how social media influences the ways we engage with politics and democracy. Social Media and Politics is hosted by Michael Bossetta, political scientist at Lund University. Check out the podcast's official website: https://socialmediaandpolitics.org.MORE Host Michael Bossetta
Email ****@socialmediaandpolitics.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ryan Davis, Thomas Hughes +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 100Facebook 583Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Disconnected

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Disconnected shines a light on the secrets and the impact that social media and technology is having on our society, culture, politics, human interactions, and behaviour. My name is Jag Sharma - and I've spent the last 12 years creating, developing and executing social media strategies for a number of global brands across a variety of industries, and have witnessed first-hand the impact that algorithms, behaviour modification, negative feedback loops, ad targeting, and mass data collection have had on shaping our world in a new direction...MORE Host Jag Sharma
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 13Facebook 1.9KTwitter 1K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Hello Merge Tag: Where Social Media and Politics Intersect

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Hello Merge Tag is a podcast about social media, politics and where they intersect.We check in with candidates, strategists and digital practitioners to find out what's working, what's not and a whole lot more.Stream all episodes at HelloMergeTag.com or wherever you stream podcasts.MORE Host Josh Klemons
Email ****@reverbalcommunications.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Eric Wilson, Nathan Sage
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 834 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Moderated Content

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Moderated Content from Stanford Law School is podcast content about content moderation, moderated by assistant professor Evelyn Douek. The community standards of this podcast prohibit anything except the wonkiest conversations about the regulation—both public and private—of what you see, hear and do online.MORE Host Evelyn Douek
Email ****@law.stanford.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 92 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Democracy Bytes

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Welcome to 'Democracy Bytes,' where we deeply explore the intricate relationship between technology and democracy. I'm Alice, your guide on this journey into our increasingly digital democracy.Throughout this series, we'll investigate pivotal topics and their multifaceted impacts on our democratic society. We'll explore the effects of AI and social media on democracy, as well as the interesting dynamics of how technology affects democracy...MORE Host Alice Siu
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7. Americast

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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC's North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North America correspondent, Anthony Zurcher. As well as political analysis, we also specialise in social media...MORE Hosts Sarah Smith, Anthony u2018The Zurchu2019 Zurcher, Justin Webb, Marianna Spring
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Pam Bondi, Miles Taylor +4 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 2.1MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 645.2K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Posting Through It

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Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden take a critical look at news, politics, and technology to better understand our modern social disorder. patreon.com/PostingThroughIt
Hosts Jared Holt, Michael Edison Hayden
Producer/Network Jared Holt & Michael Edison Hayden
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Will Sommer, Mehdi Hasan +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 592Facebook 669Twitter 114.6KInstagram 995 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

9. FYPod

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Gen Z swung hard for Trump in 2024, and Tim Miller wants to know why. He's teaming up with Cameron Kasky on the For You Pod to break down the politics of the TikTok generation—what's driving their shift and what it will take to win them back. Tune in weekly for sharp insights into America's youngest voters.MORE Producer/Network The Bulwark
Email ****@thebulwark.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Lakshya Jain
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 370 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. The Nerd Reich

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The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran a podcast about Silicon Valley politics and power—who holds it, how they use it, and how the unchecked influence of tech billionaires threatens democracy.The Nerd Reich investigates the rise of Silicon Valley's ruling class, the Network State cult, and the crypto-fueled push to undermine democratic government...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Karen Hao, Taylor Lorenz +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 183 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Close All Tabs

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Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all.How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung  pulls from experts, the audience, and history to add context to the trends and depth to the memes...MORE Producer/Network KQED
Email ****@kqed.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Sarah Marshall, Alex Hanna +8 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 170 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda

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E-Voter Institute has produced Digital Politics Radio since 2007. Karen Jagoda is the host of this is non-partisan show that covers the business of politics rather than the squabbling that goes on across the political spectrum.MORE Producer/Network RadioActive
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Eva Posner
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 116Twitter 335 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Taylor Lorenz's Power User

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Taylor Lorenz explores how technology and the internet are upending our lives and the world around us. Each week, she explores everything from online fame to emerging platforms, viral phenomena, the creator economy, and much more. Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes and every Friday for 'Free Speech Friday,' her series on tech policy and the fight for civil liberties online.MORE Host Taylor Lorenz
Email ****@usermag.co
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Kat Tenbarge, Adam Aleksic +5 more
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 526 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. AntiSocial

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Peace talks for the culture wars.In an era of polarisation, propaganda and pile-ons, AntiSocial offers an alternative: understanding, facts, and respect. Each week, Adam Fleming takes on a topic that's generating conflict on social media, blogs, talk shows and phone-ins and helps you work out what the arguments are really about.MORE Host Adam Fleming
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 117Facebook 2.1MTwitter 489.6KInstagram 645.2K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Digital Politics Podcast

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The Digital Politics Podcast from Frontline Strategies breaks down the top trends, headlines, and strategies shaping GOP digital. Hosted by Mike Hahn, each episode brings insider insights you won't hear anywhere else. MORE Email ****@frontlinestrategies.co
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Mike Nellis
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Todays Generations

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Hey, My name is Krishna and this is simply my take on events going on currently from a perspective of a Highschooler. I talk about politics and all things social media to see how the generations before have directly affected where we are todayMORE Producer/Network Krishna
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Civics and Cynics

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Civics and Cynics- an academics's perspective on global politics in the digital age, is a podcast series hosted by academics which explores the role of technology in politics. Our conversations feature insights from leading experts, including political scientists, technology experts, journalists, academics and activists who are at the forefront of these changes. We will share case studies from around the world with diverse perspectives on how different countries navigate the digital political landscape...MORE Email ****@hpi.de
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. QAA Podcast

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Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.MORE Hosts Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, Julian Feeld, Annie Kelly, Liv Agar, Brad Abrahams
Producer/Network Julian Feeld, Travis View & Jake Rockatansky
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Derek Beres
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 5.6KTwitter 110.1K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

19. Brad vs Everyone

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Brad Polumbo covers the most interesting and entertaining stories in our politics and on the internet from a center-right, independent perspective.
Host Brad Polumbo
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Hannah Brown
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 152 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. From The Diving Board

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From The Diving Board is a show hosted by Charli Chats, dedicated to decoding digital culture by unpacking the hidden politics behind the screen. Whether through video essays or a casual chit chat, in each episode we deep dive into some of the most significant cultural moments defining modern society. Business enquiries: ****@outlook.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardMORE Producer/Network Charli Chats
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Rabbit Hole

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What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online.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.MORE Host Kevin Roose
Producer/Network The New York Times
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9.9K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Reimagining the Internet

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Reimagining the Internet is a production of the Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure at UMass Amherst, asking scholars, activists, journalists, and artists what is broken on the internet and how to fix it.MORE Email ****@publicinfrastructure.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Erin Kissane, Eric Gordon +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Behind the Screens

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Welcome to 'Behind the Screens: Navigating the Digital Age,' the podcast that delves deep into the intricate web of media and information politics. In this episode, we embark on a journey through various segments, unraveling the complex tapestry of our digital landscape.Segment 1: Pop Culture In our first segment, we dive headfirst into the realm of pop culture. Explore how the digital age has transformed the way we consume and engage with popular media.MORE Get Email Contact

24. 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
Email ****@meidastouch.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guest Rahm Emanuel
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 65.3KFacebook 3MTwitter 1.3MInstagram 1.7M Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Hodgetwins

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The Hodgetwins known for their political humor from social media discuss current political events in the greatest country ever created.
Hosts Keith Hodge, Kevin Hodge
Producer/Network Keith & Kevin Hodge
Email ****@officialhodgetwins.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.1KFacebook 7.8MTwitter 3.5MInstagram 2.9M Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. YOU WIN! Social Media Politik Podcast

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YOU WIN! ist dein Podcast für die politische Kommunikation rund um die Themen Social Media, Sichtbarkeit, Personal Branding und Wahlkampf. Die Gründerinnen von mecoa, Giulia Fioriti und Nina Scavello, unterstützen politisch Tätige von der Kommunal- bis zu Europaebene dabei Follower zu WählerInnen zu machen. Sie laden dazu ein, politische Kommunikation neu zu denken und die sozialen Plattformen so einzusetzen, dass Brücken zwischen BürgerInnen und Politik gebaut werden. Dafür wurden sie 2022 vom Land Baden-Württemberg ausgezeichnet...MORE Hosts Giulia Fioriti, Nina Scavello
Producer/Network mecoa
Email ****@mecoa.de
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 35 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Politics + Media 101

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American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what's going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you...MORE Hosts Justin Higgins, John Gunnison
Producer/Network Justin Higgins and John Gunnison
Email ****@tufts.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 80 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact