Politics Podcasts

A podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. An accessible yet legally rigorous critique of the Supreme Court's most controversial work.

Industry veterans Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, and social.

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.

Fearless conversations about race and identity, hosted by NPR's Code Switch team. The most important, nuanced, and accessible voice on race in podcasting.

The team at FiveThirtyEight uses data and polling to track the latest political trends and election cycles. A data-driven, statistical approach to political news and election forecasting.

Daily news from the BBC World Service. Unmatched international reach and depth from the BBC's global network.

KCRW's weekly 'civilized yet provocative' confrontation over politics, policy, and popular culture. A structured, respectful debate across the political spectrum.

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.

A no-bullshit conversation about politics where you can learn what matters and what you can do about it. Insider political knowledge delivered with an activist spirit and great comedic timing.

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.

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.

A deep dive into the stories behind the biggest political scandals and crises in American history. Makes you feel like you are living through the most dramatic political moments in American history.

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara explores issues of justice and fairness at the intersection of law and politics. High-level legal expertise applied to current political crises and events.

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.

Ben Shapiro offers rapid-fire analysis of the top stories and debates across the political landscape. The fastest and most well-known conservative political commentary in podcasting.

Daily politics and analysis for a post-truth world. Sharp, insightful, and unashamedly critical daily political analysis.

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.

Ezra Klein helps you understand the ideas and ideologies shaping our world through deep-dive interviews. A masterclass in intellectual curiosity and structural political analysis.

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.

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.

Vox's podcast for people who love the actual details of policy, from healthcare to housing. Unmatched focus on the substance and mechanics of actual policy.

NPR takes you on a journey through history to understand the present. Connects current events to their deep historical roots with NPR-level storytelling.