News & Politics Podcasts
32 podcasts in this category
Browse the best news and politics podcasts featuring daily briefings, deep investigative reporting, and expert political commentary. Keep up with global events and understand the stories behind the headlines with these top-rated shows.
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Slate Political Gabfest
Hosted by Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, the Gabfest is the podcast that defined the genre. Incredible intellectual chemistry between three of the most experienced journalists in the field.
The Rest Is Politics
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart lift the lid on the secrets of Westminster. A unique cross-party collaboration that prioritizes civil discourse and deep political insight.
Dateline NBC
Dateline NBC brings its legendary TV journalism to podcast form with deep-dive series on major criminal cases. With decades of reporting experience and exclusive access to key figures, Dateline's podcast extensions offer even more detail than the TV episodes.
It Could Happen Here
Robert Evans explores how systems that seemed permanent can collapse—and what we can do about it. Conflict journalism applied to the question of societal resilience and collapse.
The Athletic Football Podcast
In-depth analysis, reporting, and discussions covering the world of football (soccer) from The Athletic's global team. Insider-level reporting from the world's best football journalists, embedded in every major league.
The Big Picture
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discuss the latest movie releases and the state of the film industry. The best up-to-the-minute critical analysis of the modern film industry.
The Bunker
Daily politics and analysis for a post-truth world. Sharp, insightful, and unashamedly critical daily political analysis.
The Vergecast
The flagship podcast of The Verge, covering all things tech, science, and culture. The insider voice of one of the biggest tech newsrooms in the world.