20 Best UK Political News Podcasts

1. 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...MORE Hosts Sarah Smith, Anthony u2018The Zurchu2019 Zurcher, Justin Webb, Marianna Spring
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media 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 Rest Is Politics

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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad.The Rest Is Politics, analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics...MORE Hosts Alastair Campbell, Rory Stewart
Producer/Network The Rest Is Politics
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 26.3KTwitter 213.1KInstagram 267.7K Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

3. Oh God, What Now?

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Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Dorian Lynskey, author of The Ministry Of Truth: A Biography of Orwell's 1984 and host of Origin Story • Writer and commentator Ros Taylor • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social affairs journalist Hannah Fearn • Comedian Matt Green • The Lead's Westminster Editor Zoë Grünewald • Group ..MORE Hosts Ros Taylor, Rachel Cunliffe, Jacob Dylan Jarvis
Producer/Network Podmasters
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 3.1KTwitter 48.7K Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

4. The News Agents

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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall three of the UK's top journalists host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news  and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say 'Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents'The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast...MORE Hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall
Producer/Network The News Agents
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

5. Cross Question with Iain Dale

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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!
Host Iain Dale
Producer/Network LBC
Email ****@iaindale.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 900.4KTwitter 667.9KInstagram 409.4K Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

6. Iain Dale All Talk

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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and 'For the Many' podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.MORE Host Iain Dale
Producer/Network LBC
Email ****@iaindale.com
Location Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 900.4KTwitter 268.4KInstagram 18.8K Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

7. Americano

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The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray.MORE Host Freddy Gray
Producer/Network The Spectator
Email ****@spectator.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 193KTwitter 269.5KInstagram 794 Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

8. Broadcasting House

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The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Host Paddy O'Connell
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

9. Westminster Hour

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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
Host Benjamin Wright
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 3.9/5Facebook 8.4MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 50 min Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Coffee House Shots

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Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Katy Balls, Isabel Hardman, James Heale, Cindy Yu and many others.
Producer/Network The Spectator
Email ****@spectator.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 208.8KTwitter 269.5KInstagram 794 Avg Length 19 min Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Podlitical

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Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
Hosts Nick Eardley, Lynsey Bews, Rajdeep Sandhu, Philip Sim, Lucy Whyte
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 8.4MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

12. The Foreign Desk

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​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle's flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for 'Best Current Affairs' show and the 'Spotlight Award' in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. MORE Host Andrew Mueller
Producer/Network Monocle Radio
Email ****@andrewmueller.net
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 22 min Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

13. The Daily Briefing

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A roundup of the day's most important news stories from around the world, from TLDR News. But we don't just tell you what's happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR's print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/dailyMORE Producer/Network TLDR News
Email ****@tldrnews.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 7 min Video Podcast YouTube
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14. The Media Show

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Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.
Hosts Katie Razzall, Ros Atkins
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

15. The Today Podcast

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Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson with their take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme.New episodes are released every Thursday. Subscribe to The Today Podcast on BBC Sounds so you don't miss an episode.You can also listen any time on your smart speaker by saying 'Smart Speaker, ask BBC Sounds to play The Today Podcast.'GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to 44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukAmol and Nick are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme...MORE Hosts Amol Rajan, Nick Robinson
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

16. The Week in Westminster

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Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 29 min Since Nov 2009 Get Email Contact

17. Pod Save the UK

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Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media the creators of Pod Save America in partnership with Reduced Listening, tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod.MORE Hosts Coco Khan, Nish Kumar
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 121.2KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 49.3K Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact