News & Politics Podcasts
12 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 New York Times Book Review
The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz to talk about the latest in the literary world. Unparalleled access to the world's most influential authors and critics.
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.
Hard Fork
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the latest in tech and culture, from the NYT. The smartest and funniest takes on the tech news cycle from the NYT's top reporters.
Kinda Funny Gamescast
Greg Miller, Blessing Adeoye Jr., and the Kinda Funny crew bring you the biggest video game news and opinions. High-energy, personality-driven coverage with an incredibly active community.
Left, Right & Center
KCRW's weekly 'civilized yet provocative' confrontation over politics, policy, and popular culture. A structured, respectful debate across the political spectrum.
Pod Save the World
Former US Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor break down the latest in foreign policy. Foreign policy made accessible by people who actually worked in the White House Situation Room.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
David Remnick hosts a weekly exploration of the people and ideas that animate The New Yorker magazine. The audio version of the world's most prestigious magazine, hosted by its legendary editor.
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.
The Week in Art
Hosted by Ben Luke, the podcast explores the big stories in the art world and the latest exhibitions. In-depth weekly reporting on the global art market and exhibition scene.
Throughline
NPR takes you on a journey through history to understand the present. Connects current events to their deep historical roots with NPR-level storytelling.
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
NPR's weekly news quiz show, hosted by Peter Sagal, recorded before a live audience. The most fun and wholesome way to stay caught up on the news.