Politics Podcasts
15 podcasts in this category
Browse the best politics podcasts featuring expert analysis, parliamentary debates, election coverage, and deep policy discussions. Understand the power dynamics, ideologies, and legislative processes that drive governance and impact society.
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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.
5-4
A podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. An accessible yet legally rigorous critique of the Supreme Court's most controversial work.
Behind the Bastards
Robert Evans tells you everything you don't know about the very worst humans in history. Deep historical research into history's worst people, delivered with dark humor.
Code Switch
Fearless conversations about race and identity, hosted by NPR's Code Switch team. The most important, nuanced, and accessible voice on race in podcasting.
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.
Left, Right & Center
KCRW's weekly 'civilized yet provocative' confrontation over politics, policy, and popular culture. A structured, respectful debate across the political spectrum.
Louder Than A Riot
Rhyme and punishment in America. NPR Music traces the collision of hip-hop and mass incarceration. Unprecedented investigation into how hip-hop and mass incarceration are inextricably linked.
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Sam Harris explores some of the most important questions about the human mind, society, and current events. A masterclass in logical inquiry and intellectual honesty on the most difficult topics of our time.
Revolutions
A podcast series examining the great political revolutions that have shaped our world. The most comprehensive and narrative-driven account of the world's most important political upheavals.
The Argument
Frank Bruni and a rotating panel of NYT columnists debate the most contentious issues of the day. Civil, intelligent debate between people who genuinely disagree, from the NYT.
The Bunker
Daily politics and analysis for a post-truth world. Sharp, insightful, and unashamedly critical daily political analysis.
The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Listen to the highlights from The Daily Show, featuring the show's iconic nightly satire and interviews with the most influential people in the world.
The Rest is History
Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook interrogate the past and explore how it shaped the world we live in today. World-class historical scholarship delivered with top-tier British wit and chemistry.
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.