30 Best Social Science Podcasts

1. Matrix Podcast

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The Matrix Podcast features interviews with social scientists from across the University of California, Berkeley campus (and beyond). It also features recordings of events, including panels and lectures. The Matrix Podcast is produced by Social Science Matrix, an interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Berkeley.MORE Producer/Network Social Science Matrix
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2. Social Science Bites

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The social world is a world we create, that we all have in common. In this series of illuminating podcasts, hear leading social scientists present their perspectives on how our social world is created, and how social science can help us understand people and how they behave.MORE Host David Edmonds
Producer/Network SAGE Publishing
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 3.3KTwitter 4.5K Avg Length 26 min Since May 2012 Get Email Contact

3. LSE IQ podcast

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LSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. #LSEIQMORE Producer/Network London School of Economics and Political Science
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 753.7KTwitter 138KInstagram 471.9K Avg Length 31 min Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

4. CSPI Podcast

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The Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology is a think-tank devoted to investigating policy relevant, underexplored topics in the social sciences. Podcasts include webinars from scholars about their recent papers and books.MORE Host Richard Hanania
Producer/Network CSPI
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 6.1K Avg Length 71 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

5. Opinion Science

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A show about the psychology of opinions, where they come from, and how they change. Interviews with experts and deep dives into areas of research uncover the basic psychology of persuasion, communication, and public opinion. Hosted by social psychologist, Andy Luttrell.MORE Producer/Network Andy Luttrell
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6. The Measure of Everyday Life

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Interested in human behavior and how people think? The Measure of Everyday Life is a weekly interview program featuring innovations in social science and ideas from leading researchers and commentators. Independent Weekly has called the show 'unexpected' and 'diverse' and says the show 'brings big questions to radio.' Join host Dr. Brian Southwell (@BrianSouthwell) as he explores the human condition.MORE Email ****@rti.org
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 78 Avg Length 30 min Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

7. 10-Minute Talks

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The world's leading professors explain the latest thinking in the humanities and social sciences in just 10 minutes.
Producer/Network The British Academy
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 32.5KTwitter 61.7KInstagram 9.7K Avg Length 12 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Ideas of India

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Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.
Host Shruti Rajagopalan
Producer/Network Mercatus Center Podcasts
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9. The Human Show

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If you want to understand how social scientists study human behavior, how industry innovates, or want to know more about how they can successfully work together and enhance each other, then you have come to the right place! Join our hosts as they engage with anthropologists, researchers, & industry specialists from all over the world. The discussions will be about their specific work in understanding people & how they apply that understanding to advance industry, scholarship & larger societal goals.MORE Producer/Network Paul Spain
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 212Instagram 21 Avg Length 40 min Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

10. What is New Legal Realism?

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Why is law so slow to get what's really happening? Why is it often so far away from our real-world experiences? The New Legal Realism movement springs from this frustration. The social sciences study how the law really works, using systematic methods. The social sciences help to find more productive ways to communicate so that law can get real in addressing our problems. That's the job a new generation of NLR scholars is tackling. Join our conversation!MORE Producer/Network What is New Legal Realism?
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 161Twitter 557 Avg Length 35 min Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

11. The Corbett Report Podcast

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The Corbett Report explores the world of politics, history, science, and economics from a radically alternative perspective. From geopolitical conspiracies to monetary manipulation, repressed history, and social engineering. The Corbett Report goes where other podcasts fear to tread.MORE Host James Corbett
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 13.5K Avg Length 57 min Since May 2007 Get Email Contact

12. Arts & Letters

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Arts & Letters is a program celebrating contemporary arts, humanities, and social sciences, with an emphasis on authentic Southern voices. Hosted by J. Bradley Minnick of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.MORE Producer/Network J. Bradley Minnick
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 872Twitter 3.8KInstagram 284 Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact

13. The Social Breakdown

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The sociology podcast nobody wants, but everybody needs! Come join us as we break down the complex social world one topic at a time using our sociological imagination.
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 549Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 34 min Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

14. SUSS Podcast

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A podcast network from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Featuring thought leaders, practitioners as well as voices in our industry and community to spark new conversations and thoughts about the way we relate, work and learn.MORE Producer/Network Singapore University Of Social Sciences
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15. The Social Science KLAI-doscope

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The Social Science KLAI-doscope is a show about exploring topics beyond the Abstract or CV of social science research and academic profiles. I may not have the special letters to say I'm an expert, but join me, a 24-year-old aspiring economist turned data analyst, as I break down what it means to have a social science career. Join me in learning about what's hot in research, the core values or motivations of social scientists, and the stresses and challenges outside of the job from the next generation of bright social scientists or the veteran researchers and leaders of the field.MORE Producer/Network KLAI
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 306 Avg Length 32 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

16. Squeezing the Orange

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Professor Dan Cable and comedian Akin Omobitan unearth social science's hidden gems by 'fun packing' peer-reviewed articles and sharing their choice findings!
Producer/Network Squeezing the Orange
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 31 min Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

17. What's Next? In Social Sciences

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The 'What's Next?' podcast series aims to discuss some important and life-saving skills that are necessary for social sciences. We are two young researchers, Archana Atmakuri and Nirupama V, working in the fields of International Relations and Development Studies respectively. Through this project, we hope to help students and early career professionals in Social Sciences with the prospects and challenges in our fields.MORE Producer/Network Archana & Nirupama
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

18. The Dean's Table Podcast

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The Dean's Table is a new podcast series created by Fredrick Harris, Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Science at Columbia University. The series features distinctive, in-depth conversations between Dean Harris and his colleagues from across the disciplines of the social sciences. Each episode brings listeners a unique perspective on the life, work, and imagination of an accomplished scholar in an intimate, casual setting. New episodes are released regularly, so be sure to follow the series on your preferred podcast distribution network.MORE Producer/Network Fredrick Harris, Dean of the Division of Social Science
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

19. Mind Your Work

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A podcast about social science and work.
Producer/Network Jose Espinoza; Nicholas Bremner
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 310 Avg Length 32 min Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

20. Anthropology + Technology Conference

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The annual Anthropology Technology conference brings together leading experts from the social sciences and technology to champion socially-responsible AI, and to foster dialogue and collaboration across the disciplines. The conference has been curated to help today's leading technology companies understand the significant value of combining teams of technologists with social scientists. Together we can build a future in which socially-responsible AI is the norm.MORE Producer/Network Dawn Walter
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1K Avg Length 36 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

21. TRiSS Talks

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Trinity Research in Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary hub that promotes the social sciences at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Producer/Network Trinity Research in Social Sciences
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Facebook 252Twitter 1.7K Avg Length 65 min Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

22. Keeping Friendship Magic

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Founded in 2015, the Keeping Friendship Magic (KFM) project fuses pop culture and fandom with social science to delve deeper into how to bring the lessons and values from our favorite properties to reality. After years of panels, conventions, and even a sociology conference, the project has come to the Podcast format. Each episode finds host Forward Progress along with co-host Nova Rose joined by special guests to discuss a variety of topics related to fandom and pop culture.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 245Twitter 673 Avg Length 67 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

23. Lunchtime Social Science

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Lunchtime Social Science is a podcast devoted to social science takes on current events and ideas new and old. The hosts are professors of public policy and frequently includes guests and outside contributors.MORE Email ****@indiana.edu
Avg Length 67 min Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

24. The Decision Corner

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The Decision Corner connects you with cutting-edge insights from the world's best applied behavioral scientists to bring wisdom to your daily and professional life. Rather than talking about nudges and trying to codify science into design principles, TDC goes deep and finds out just how the world's brightest minds solve complex real-world problems using the social sciences.MORE Producer/Network The Decision Lab
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 4.2KTwitter 4.9KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 39 min Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

25. Research for Practice

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Connecting the dots between thinking and doing. Natasha and Cassian speak to social science researchers about what their work means for professionals in education and social care. A monthly podcast looking at research from child safeguarding to adult literacy, and anything you can think of in between.MORE Producer/Network Natasha and Cassian
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26. Social Research Methods

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This podcast covers all relevant aspects around research methods in social science. After a short introduction all steps will be considered from defining the hypothesis and research question to academic writing.MORE Producer/Network Armin Trost
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Twitter 3.1K Avg Length 28 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Humanities and Social Sciences

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Pod Academy is the new sound of academia. Get the latest podcast of current research on Humanities and Social Sciences.
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28. Seriously Social

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Seriously Social helps you understand your world. Each week listen to in depth, intelligent insights from Australia's best social scientists. We talk human society, our social relationships and the world in transition. Brought to you by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.MORE Producer/Network Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
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29. Let's Talk About DISS!

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Welcome to 'Let's Talk About DISS!,' a podcast that will talk about everything and anything social science-related. This podcast was created to aid learners in studying Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences (DISS).MORE Avg Length 11 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

30. SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR GRADE 9 AND 10 FOR THE STUDENTS OF CBSE

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Social Science consists of History, Geography, Democratic Politics, Economics, etc. This podcast will provide you line by line explanation of the topics which might be worth it for the students to understand the concept and timeline of the incidents.MORE Producer/Network Amar Ghaley
Avg Length 10 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact