35 Best Canadian News Podcasts

1. Front Burner

Front Burner is your essential daily news podcast, brought to you by CBC News & CBC Podcasts. Every weekday Front Burner takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
Podcast cbc.ca
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5Twitter Followers 7.7K Frequency 5 episodes/week Avg Length 31 min Since Oct 2018 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. Your World Tonight

A wrap-up of world and national events from a team of national reporters and foreign correspondents, hosted by Bernie Macnamee and Alison Smith.
Podcast cbc.ca
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1MTwitter Followers 3.5M Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 28 min Since Mar 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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3. World Report

World Report is the first word on the day's top international and Canadian stories and reveals original work by CBC journalists. Join Nil Köksal weekdays and Marcia Young on the weekends on CBC Radio One.
Podcast cbc.ca
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1MTwitter Followers 3.5M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 11 min Since Mar 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

4. CANADALAND

Media criticism, news analysis and investigations with host Jesse Brown. The #1 Canadian podcast. Canadaland is a news site and podcast network funded by its audience. Our primary focus is on Canadian media, news, current affairs, and politics. Our podcasts get over 100,000 downloads per week. Canadaland Inc. is registered as a limited liability corporation with the Province of Ontario.
Podcast canadaland.com
Producer/Network CANADALAND
Email ****@canadaland.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 21.5KTwitter Followers 62.5K Frequency 4 episodes/week Avg Length 34 min Since Nov 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. Metro Morning

CBC Radio's Metro Morning keeps listeners informed about what's going on in Toronto and offers listeners an optimistic, sometimes humorous view of the world, together with the day's more serious news.
Podcast cbc.ca
Host David Common
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 19.3KTwitter Followers 3.5M Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 24 min Since Dec 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. The World This Hour

As Canada's most trusted audio newscast, The World This Hour brings you a Canadian perspective on what's happening here, and around the world right now... wherever and whenever you want it.
Podcast cbc.ca
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1MTwitter Followers 3.5M Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 5 min Since Mar 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Because News

Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
Podcast cbc.ca
Hosts Because News, Gavin Crawford
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 10.8KTwitter Followers 5.5KInstagram Followers 10.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Global News Hour at 6

Global News Hour at 6 is B.C.'s most-watched nightly newscast and is the flagship news broadcast at Global BC.
Podcast curiouscast.ca
Producer/Network CKNW / Curiouscast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 2.6MTwitter Followers 921.2KInstagram Followers 333.6K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 50 min Since Jun 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Toronto at Six Podcast

Listen to 'CTV News Toronto at Six' for news and analysis of the day's most important, and talked about, events. This audio podcast, updated each weekday evening , brings you the day's show in its entirety. Delivering the day's top headlines on the go -- it is why Toronto trusts and turns to CTV News.
Podcast iheart.com
Producer/Network CTV News
Email ****@bellmedia.ca
Apple Rating 3.5 / 5Facebook Followers 140.5KTwitter Followers 688.5KInstagram Followers 104K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 47 min Since Dec 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

Power Play, a daily look at Canada's political landscape. Recorded in Ottawa featuring all the political news and issues that matter most. Hosted by CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the program is a must for political insiders.
Podcast omny.fm
Producer/Network CTV News
Email ****@bellmedia.ca
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1MTwitter Followers 41.8KInstagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 48 min Since Apr 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. Power and Politics

Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
Podcast cbc.ca
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Facebook Followers 212.1KTwitter Followers 230KInstagram Followers 11.2K Frequency 4 episodes/week Avg Length 59 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Roy Green Show

Roy Green's resume is outstanding. He is a three-time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada's most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy's show has been cited by Canadian parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians.
Podcast globalnews.ca
Producer/Network Global News / Curiouscast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 17.8K Frequency 15 episodes/week Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. The Big Story

Do you ever wake up worried that something has happened and you don't know about it?Or find yourself hungry for more about the story that's buzzing on social media, but without the time to sort through all the noise? We'll take care of that for you in 15 minutes or less, every day. Welcome to the Big Story. Going beyond the headlines, we tackle the topics on the minds of Canadians with intelligence and wit, drawing on our network of the country's best journalists.
Podcast thebigstorypodcast.ca
Producer/Network Frequency Podcast Network
Email ****@rci.rogers.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 992Twitter Followers 4.1KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 23 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. Hashtag Trending

When the conversation turns to technology, Hashtag Trending makes sure you're in the know. We review the top trending tech topics from across the web, Twitter, Reddit, Google, Product Hunt and more.
Podcast itworldcanada.com+ Follow
Producer/Network Jim Love
Email ****@itwc.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1KTwitter Followers 11.8K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 15 min Since Jul 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Morning North

CBC Radio's Morning North is a weekday news and current affairs program hosted by Markus Schwabe.
Podcast cbc.ca
Host Markus Schwabe.
Producer/Network CBC
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 19.7KTwitter Followers 12.7K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 29 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. CBC News At Issue

The National's Rosemary Barton tackles the week's big political stories with Canada's leading political journalists, including Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne. A podcast that helps you understand the why behind the moves and decisions of your elected officials.
Podcast cbc.ca
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 410.4KTwitter Followers 378.8KInstagram Followers 116.9K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 24 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. Western Context

Removing bias and sensationalism from the news of Alberta, BC, and Canada. Providing the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.
Podcast westerncontext.ca
Host Western Context
Producer/Network Western Context
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 72Twitter Followers 51 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 57 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. This Matters

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What's happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Adrian Cheung, Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.
Podcast thestar.com
Producer/Network Toronto Star
Email ****@thestar.ca
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 505.2KInstagram Followers 165.5K Frequency 9 episodes/quarter Avg Length 40 min Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. FiredUp

Latest Sports News from Canada. Listen to our podcasts!
Podcast firedupnetwork.ca
Producer/Network FiredUp Network
Email ****@firedupnetwork.ca
Apple Rating 2.8 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 42 min Since Aug 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

20. Canadian Taxpayers Podcast

This podcast is for Canadians who want lower taxes, less waste, and a more accountable government. We go beyond politics to push for policies that shrink tax bills. We break exclusive news stories about government waste that aren't covered by the media. And we enforce accountability and transparency for politicians in every political party.
Podcast canadian-taxpayers-podcast.castos.com
Producer/Network Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Email ****@taxpayer.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 125.1KTwitter Followers 14.5KInstagram Followers 22.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 28 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

21. 10/3 | Canada Covered

10/3 brings you the biggest stories in Canada told by Postmedia's national network of award-winning journalists. Hosted by Dave Breakenridge, 10/3 updates twice a week.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Postmedia Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2.6KTwitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 24 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

22. The Agenda with Steve Paikin

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
Podcast tvo.org
Producer/Network TVO Podcasts
Email ****@tvo.org
Facebook Followers 55.6KTwitter Followers 41.4K Frequency 6 episodes/week Avg Length 23 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. TechTO Quick Takes

Alex and Jason of TechTO discuss the latest in Canadian tech news and what founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors need to know.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network TechTO.org
Email ****@techtoronto.org
Facebook Followers 7.9KTwitter Followers 19.3KInstagram Followers 5.6K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 28 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

24. New Left Radio

New Left Radio is bringing news and commentary from behind the front lines of late-stage capitalism through a democratic socialist lens. At the root of our socialism is a profound commitment to democracy, as means and end. We are socialists because we share a vision of a humane international social order based both on democratic planning & market mechanisms to achieve equitable distribution of resources, meaningful work, a healthy environment, sustainable growth, gender, racial equality, and non-oppressive relationships.
Podcast tunein.com
Producer/Network New Left Media
Email ****@democraticsocialists.ca
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 9.5KTwitter Followers 7.1KInstagram Followers 2K Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. Canadian Patriot Podcast

Canadian Patriot Podcast bringing together Canadians to discuss , Canadian current events and issues, firearms, self reliance, and personal liberty. New episodes air weekly and the live unedited show is normally recorded Monday night at 9 eastern.
Podcast canadianpatriotpodcast.com
Producer/Network A Patriot
Email ****@canadianpatriotpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 2.2K Frequency 14 episodes/year Avg Length 72 min Since Jul 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. The Canadian Beacon

Three Regular Canadians Talking about events and news commentary
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Craig
Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 54 min Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. In Grey Highlands This Week

A current affairs and social issues podcast for and about the Municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario, Canada.
Podcast ingreyhighlandsthisweek.ca
Producer/Network Leaking Ambience Studio
Email ****@ingreyhighlandsthisweek.ca
Facebook Followers 540Instagram Followers 359 Since Aug 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

28. The Shift with Shane Hewitt

The Shift with Shane Hewitt is talk radio done differently. It's made for the Canadian community of night owls and early risers. Host Shane Hewitt looks at the news of the day under a new light, revealing what's really happening behind the scenes and the impact on our lives. The Shift shares stories you've never heard before, creating bright and lively conversation in the darkest hours of the night, right across Canada.
Podcast globalnews.ca
Producer/Network Curiouscast
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 2.6MTwitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 30 episodes/year Avg Length 49 min Since Apr 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. Earth News Interviews

Each week, undergraduate students Dean and Sofia sit down with an earth scientist and discuss the most recent developments in their field and how these discoveries impact all of us. This podcast is supported by the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto.
Podcast earthnewsinterviews.podbean.com
Producer/Network Earth News Interviews
Email ****@es.utoronto.ca
Facebook Followers 32 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. The Carleton University Political Science Podcast

Politics is about more than just policy and governance - it touches nearly every aspect of our lives. To help you make sense of the political world around us, the Carleton University Political Science Podcast features expert analysis on the state of politics and global affairs from the faculty and graduate body of the Department of Political Science at Carleton University. Each week PhD candidate Asif Hameed talks with academic experts about the issues that matter, offering dynamic perspectives on the current affairs of an ever-changing world.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network Carleton U Department of Political Science
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 800Instagram Followers 1K Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact