15 Best BBC Politics Podcasts

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BBC Politics Podcasts

Here are 15 Best BBC Politics Podcasts worth listening to in 2023

1. Newscast

Newscast London, England, UK
The UK's flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast p...icks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket, and the impact of climate change.more
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7M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / day Avg Length 32 min
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2. Americast

Americast London, England, UK
The authoritative weekly US news and politics podcast from BBC News, Americast investigates the social and cultural issues that define America today.I...s Joe Biden too old to win another go in the White House? What does Donald Trump's latest criminal charge mean for the Republican campaign? And why have issues such as LGBT rights, global warming and the war effort in Ukraine become so divisive across the US political spectrum? From foreign policy to pop culture, Americast keeps you up to date and in the know about the stories that matter with on-the-ground insights from right across the US.Americast is hosted by trusted journalists including the BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith, North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher, presenter Justin Webb, and disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring. Joined by special guests each week such as former chief medical adviser to the president, Dr Anthony Fauci, former FBI director James Comey, CNN anchor and author Jake Tapper, Succession actress J Smith-Cameron, and Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire from podcast RedHanded, they look at America through an international lens, trying to make sense of the increasingly polarised political debate.Each week on Americast, Marianna Spring also brings listeners the latest update on BBC Undercover Voters, the award-winning investigation into the content that is recommended to US voters on social media. Marianna has created undercover voters multiple social media accounts belonging to different characters who sit across the US political divide. By tracking the content that is pushed at each of them, this investigation will cover a turbulent time for US politics with speculation over a Trump bid for the presidency and Biden facing domestic and international challenges.GET IN TOUCH:• Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB• Come to our live event! 18:00 GMT Thursday 2nd November: https://discord.com/invite/64ZfGct4A3?event=1168526948046225498• Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 44 330 123 9480• Email Americast@bbc.co.uk• Or use #Americastmore
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5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / week Avg Length 38 min
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3. Call Jonathan Pie

Call Jonathan Pie London, England, UK
Political journalist Jonathan Pie gets a radio phone-in show and as his personal and professional worlds collide we see why he's so incredibly ang...ry about absolutely everything.more
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6.9M 2.3M 5.3M 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 33 min
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4. Question Time

Question Time London, England, UK
The audio-only version of the topical debate show, in which guests from the worlds of politics and the media answer questions posed by members of the ...public.more
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6.9M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min
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5. Any Questions? and Any Answers?

Any Questions? and Any Answers? London, England, UK
Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public.... Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.more
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5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 46 min
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6. Six O'Clock News

Six O'Clock News London, England, UK
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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6.9M 533.7K 15.7K 1 episode / day Avg Length 27 min Mar 2021
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7. Westminster Hour

Westminster Hour London, England, UK
The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
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5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 1 episode / week Avg Length 50 min Dec 2020
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8. Podlitical

Podlitical London, England, UK
Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
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5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 3 episodes / week Avg Length 29 min Sep 2018
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9. From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast London, England, UK
Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adi...e and Pascale Harter.more
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5.7M 2.3M 5.3M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 29 min
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10. Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson London, England, UK
Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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39.2K 1.1M 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Apr 2017
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11. Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon London, England, UK
Election-winning juggernaut or book loving introvert - who is the real Nicola Sturgeon? BBC Scotland goes in search of the person behind the politicia...n.more
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6.9M 2.3M 5.3M 6 episodes / year Avg Length 33 min
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12. The Compass

The Compass London, England, UK
Surprising stories from unusual places. With ideas too big for a single episode, The Compass presents mini-series about the environment and politics, ...culture and society.more
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7.3M 551.9K 258.8K 10 episodes / year Avg Length 28 min
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13. Sunday Supplement

Sunday Supplement London, England, UK
Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.
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916K 533.7K 15.7K 1 episode / week Avg Length 56 min Dec 2020
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14. Walescast

Walescast Cardiff, Wales, UK
Felicity Evans and James Williams present a one-stop shop of what's happening in the world of Welsh politics.
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115.7K 82.3K 46.8K 1 episode / week Avg Length 42 min
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15. Red Lines

Red Lines Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
The back-stop's here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI...'s politics teammore
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241.4K 346.8K 14.6K 1 episode / month Avg Length 33 min Sep 2019
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