25 Best California News Podcasts

1. National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada. [Intro music graciously provided by Los Angeles-based Metalachi, the metal/mariachi soundtrack of the near-future. Find them at Metalachi.com.]
Podcast nationalreview.com
Email ****@nationalreview.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 982KTwitter Followers 331.5KInstagram Followers 77.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 76 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. IT'S GOING DOWN

It's Going Down is a digital community center for anarchist, anti-fascist, autonomous anti-capitalist and anti-colonial movements. Our mission is to provide a resilient platform to publicize and promote revolutionary theory and action.
Podcast itsgoingdown.org
Email ****@itsgoingdown.org
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 29.3KTwitter Followers 100.8KInstagram Followers 16.9K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 101 min Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. KQED's The California Report

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
Podcast npr.org
Email ****@kqed.org
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 151.9KTwitter Followers 93.4KInstagram Followers 114.4K Frequency 4 episodes / week Avg Length 12 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. The State of California

A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.
Podcast omny.fm
Email ****@kcbsradio.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 39KTwitter Followers 49.6KInstagram Followers 5.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 9 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. KZYX News

KZYX reporters cover local news for Mendocino County, California, Monday through Friday in six and a half minute reports. Featuring Sarah Reith, Sonia Waraich, Michelle Blackwell, Jim Culp, Marty Durlin and Alicia Bales.
Podcast kzyx.org
Email ****@kzyx.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 4.1KInstagram Followers 995 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 12 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. California Ag Today

Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect each state's rural economy. Corryn La Rue is an agriculture reporter and 6th generation California farmer. Corryn is a former White House correspondent where she reported live during events like the U.S.-China phase one trade deal signing. Before she took over as a Bureau Chief in Washington D.C., Corryn graduated from Utah State University with two Bachelors’ of Science degrees: Agriculture Communications, and Journalism with a broadcast emphasis. Corryn completed ten internships in college, kickstarting her career in farm broadcasting. Her passion for journalism and rural mental health fuels her involvement in farm and ranch news. 
Podcast aginfo.net
Email ****@aginfo.net
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2K Frequency 4 episodes / week Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. The San Francisco Experience

We are a 'deep dive' news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact-based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective.
Podcast thesanfranciscoexperiencepodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Instagram Followers 188 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 39 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. California School News Radio

The latest news about happenings at School Districts across California
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@vmapr.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 5.8K Frequency 6 episodes / quarter Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

9. SoCal in 17

Southern Californians may be short on time but they are never short on curiosity. Every Friday, Spectrum News 1 political reporter and anchor Alex Cohen gives listeners the important local news and information SoCal needs to know in one fell swoop. In just about 17 minutes, listeners will get informed on the issues affecting Southern California.
Podcast listennotes.com
Email ****@charter.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 21.1KTwitter Followers 9.7KInstagram Followers 21.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

10. John Wants Answers (Audio)

John Wants Answers is an exciting and topical news TV show airing live on KMVT (Mountain View, California) on Thursdays at 9:30 pm. This is the audio version of the video podcast.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@johnwantsanswers.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 341 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 30 min Play Get Email Contact

11. The John Gerardi Show

News and politics that focus on California's Central Valley. John is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School, the executive director of Right to Life of Central California, and the CEO of Obria Medical Clinics of Central California.
Podcast spreaker.com
Facebook Followers 2.6K Frequency 4 episodes / week Avg Length 38 min Play Get Email Contact

12. The LA Report

The LA Report is a daily roundup of KPCC and LAist reporters, discussing the top news stories in Los Angeles and Southern California. The LA Report is a daily roundup of reporters discussing the top news stories in the L.A. region.
Podcast laist.com
Email ****@scpr.org
Facebook Followers 90.9KTwitter Followers 122.6KInstagram Followers 25.8K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 8 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. California News on Fitness and Health

We discuss the latest challenges and news in California. As an example, we discuss the latest on the homeless crisis, fires, new legislation and more
Podcast spreaker.com
Apple Rating 3 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 13 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. Spidell's California Minute

California tax news snippets from the leader in California tax law analysis — Dedicated to bringing you tips and hot topics that will save you time and save your clients money.
Podcast spidellpublishing.libsyn.com
Host Kathryn Zdan
Email ****@spidell.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 832 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 5 min Since Apr 2016 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. California Tree Nut Report

 This program focuses on the Tree Nut producers needs and issues who care for two million acres of Nut Orchards which represent an annual revenue stream of over $8 billion to the California farm economy.  This program is hosted by Patrick Cavanaugh the most respected Agribusiness journalist in California.  Whether it be radio news casts, magazines, podcasts or twitter, Patrick has been bringing farm news to California since 1985.   The California Tree Nut daily radio report is a program which has the backing of the Almond Board of California, California Walnut Commission and American Pistachio Growers.  
Podcast aginfo.net
Email ****@aginfo.net
Facebook Followers 2K Frequency 1 episode / day Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. Downballot

Echoplex Media's hot take on news from The Bay Area and around California.
Podcast echoplexmedia.com
Email ****@echoplexmedia.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 3.7KTwitter Followers 257 Frequency 3 episodes / month Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Daily news from the L.A. Times

'The Times' is a podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by columnist Gustavo Arellano along with reporters from our diverse newsroom. Every weekday, our podcast takes listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world. News, entertainment, the environment, immigration, politics, the criminal justice system, the social safety net, food, and culture 'The Times' exists at the epicenter of it all. Through interviews and original stories, 'The Times' is the audio guide you need to understand the day's news, the world, and how California shapes it.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@latimes.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 2.9MInstagram Followers 1M Frequency 30 episodes / year Avg Length 25 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. California Cannabis Report

The destination for all the leading insights and news on the California cannabis industry and introductions to Emerald Triangle growers.
Podcast californiacannabisreport.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@schwasslaw.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. SBLive California Podcast

The SBLive California podcast is a weekly news and conversation podcast that covers the top high school sports stories across the Golden State. The show features prominent guests from across California and is hosted by SBLive reporter Connor Morrissette.
Podcast scorebook-live-california-podcast.castos.com
Email ****@scorebooklive.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 11.6KInstagram Followers 9K Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. Southern California Real Estate Report

We cover Real Estate news in San Diego and Southern California. Topics include major developments, rents and current affairs. IPA (Income Property Advisors) has extensive experience in San Diego property management and construction management. We specialize in repositioning and stabilizing tenant occupancy through creating an operating budget and a marketing plan to achieve optimal market rents. We can also assist with identifying value-add opportunities for our investors and help in the acquisition and underwriting process.
Podcast blubrry.com
Host Robert MacGuire
Email ****@ipasd.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 174Instagram Followers 78 Frequency 5 episodes / year Avg Length 14 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. KVPR News Podcast

Local news reports and interviews from KVPR, covering issues in Central California.
Podcast kvpr.org
Email ****@kvpr.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact