12 Best US Activist Podcasts

1. Pod Save the People

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On Pod Save The People, host DeRay Mckesson explores social justice, culture, politics and the various ways they all collide with cohosts Myles E. Johnson and Sharhonda Bossier. Each Tuesday, the crew digs into the current events driving the political discourse bringing cultural context, actionable insights, and a hot take or two to help empower listeners to engage as thoughtful members of their communities…and their group chats...MORE Hosts DeRay Mckesson, Kaya Henderson, DeAra Balenger, Myles Johnson
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@deray.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.2KFacebook 192.3KTwitter 30.3KInstagram 609.2K Avg Length 78 min Format Long 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. Rev Left Radio

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Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.
Host Breht O'Shea
Producer/Network Revolutionary Left Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Gabriel Rockhill, Willy Massay +2 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4KTwitter 71.7KInstagram 26.5K Avg Length 103 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation

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Join hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for intimate conversations with leading vegan activists, animal rights advocates, and changemakers transforming our world. Each week, Our Hen House brings you inspiring stories from the frontlines of animal liberation, practical activism strategies, and the latest developments in the fight for animal rights. Whether you're a seasoned activist or newly vegan, discover how to make a difference for animals through engaging interviews and actionable insights.MORE Hosts Jasmin Singer, Mariann Sullivan
Producer/Network Our Hen House Podcasts
Email ****@jasminsinger.com
Location Rochester, New York, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Dr. Melanie Joy, Ben Williamson +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 712Facebook 41.5KTwitter 13.4KInstagram 6.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. All About Change

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood's role in women's rights. All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life's work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people ..MORE Host Jay Ruderman
Email ****@rudermanfoundation.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Tiffany Yu, Angela Williams +4 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 268Facebook 54.8KTwitter 83.2KInstagram 17.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Movement Memos

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An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what's happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.MORE Host Kelly Hayes
Producer/Network Truthout
Email ****@truthout.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 209Facebook 847.1KTwitter 180.8KInstagram 47K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Edible Activist

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Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way!MORE Host Melissa L. Jones
Email ****@foodtalksncolor.com
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 102Facebook 598Twitter 548Instagram 4.1K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

7. KPFA - The Visionary Activist Show

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Dedicated to 'anything we need to know to have a democracy': Democratic Animism, Pragmatic Mysticism, Applied Divination, Renaissance of Reverent Ingenuity. Hosted by Caroline Casey. Her guests are allies contributing to a culture of reverent ingenuity. Critique and Solution.MORE Host Caroline Casey
Producer/Network KPFA
Email ****@coyotenetworknews.com
Location Berkeley, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 94Facebook 22.3KTwitter 12.8KInstagram 7.1K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Activist Radio

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Activist Radio will attempt to show you how the few richest of our citizens lie to the rest of us to expand their power and wealth. They are sick with greed, of course. But so far, the rest of us are what might be worse, and that is stupid. Each week, we bring you history you never learned in high school, news you do not see on TV, and some alternative music to get you politically active.MORE Host Fred Nagel
Email ****@classwars.org
Location Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 336 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

9. ART IS CHANGE: Strategies & Skills for Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers

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Can your art help dismantle injustice, shift systems, or spark healing in places like homeless shelters, emergency rooms, or city planning meetings? If you're passionate about making a real difference through creativity, ART IS CHANGE (formerly known as Change the Story / Change the World) is your front-row seat to the real-world impact of art and social change...MORE Producer/Network Bill Cleveland
Email ****@artandcommunity.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Scott Rankin, Emily Hartford
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry

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Sorry Not Sorry tackles social, political and cultural issues from the perspective of unapologetic guests while highlighting activists doing amazing things throughout the country.
Host Alyssa Milano
Producer/Network Peace By Peace Productions
Email ****@sorrynotsorrypod.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Andre Perry, Cristina Jiménez +1 more
Apple Rating 3.1/5Apple Reviews 3.7KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 17.9KInstagram 17K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Rise & Resist

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The #ResistTrump Campaign is a nonprofit that coaches activists to lead lawful, nonviolent civil resistance to Trump and his enablers. Learn more at www.resisttrump.us . On Rise & Resist, we speak with frontline activists and movement experts about effective nonviolent civil resistance to authoritarians like Trump.MORE Email ****@resisttrump.us
Recent Guests Kevin Bell, Scott Peoples
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Brave in the Bay - Indivisible Mid-Peninsula's Podcast

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Indivisible Mid-Peninsula is a grassroots, action-driven community empowering people to strengthen democracy, advance social justice, and stand up against injustice and cruelty—together.
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