35 Best Canadian Politics Podcasts

1. The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

The Bridge is currently a daily podcast (Monday-Friday) reflecting issues surrounding the COVID-19 story, the US election, and Canadian political developments. It's hosted by internationally recognized journalist Peter Mansbridge dealing with whatever is on his mind that day. New episodes are released each weekday between noon and 2 pm eastern.
Podcast thepetermansbridge.com
Producer/Network Manscorp Media Services
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 333.4KInstagram Followers 38.5K Frequency 4 episodes/week Avg Length 47 min Since Aug 2019 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. Canadian Politics is Boring

One host can't vote and the other doesn't want to. Join a new immigrant and a totally apathetic Canadian bumble through news, history and scandal. Hosted by Jesse Harley and Rhys Waters
Podcast canadianpoliticsisboring.com
Host Rhys Waters
Producer/Network Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 186Twitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 4.8K Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 28 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. 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

4. 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 24 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. 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 55 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. PolitiCoast

PolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian, and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.
Podcast politicoast.ca
Producer/Network Leg-in-Boot Media
Email ****@politicoast.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 348Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 57 min Since Sep 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. OPPO

Politics in Canada right now with hosts Jen Gerson and Sandy Garossino.
Podcast canadaland.com
Email ****@canadalandshow.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 85Twitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 40 min Since Feb 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. Canadian Common Sense

A weekly podcast discussing Canadian politics and current events from the perspective of two average Canadians.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Canadian Common Sense
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3 / 5 Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 73 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Policy Options Podcast

Policy Options is a digital magazine published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) in Montreal, Quebec. It features daily articles on issues of public policy by contributors from academia, research institutions, the political world, the public service and the non-profit and private sectors. We're committed to introducing our listeners to a diversity of viewpoints on the important public policy challenges of our time.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Host IRPP
Producer/Network IRPP
Email ****@irpp.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 24.3KInstagram Followers 654 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 44 min Since Dec 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Uncommons With Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith meets a lot of interesting people as the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York. In Ottawa and Toronto, and his travels, he sits down with individuals who have led remarkable lives. He seeks out experts and insiders to get to the heart of the issue. Nathaniel will bring you facts you need to know and stories you will want to hear.
Podcast uncommons.ca
Producer/Network Nate Erskine-Smith
Email ****@beynate.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 10.8KTwitter Followers 17KInstagram Followers 8.6K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 59 min Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. CanadaPoli

I try to relate what has happened in Canadian Politics as clearly and easily to follow as I can. A 'Canadian politics for dummies' that isn't dumb. I don't deliver anyone else's message. I put together an argument and then try to prove it to you using current Canadian news and youtube clips or other media. A Canadian podcast that I have been looking for.
Podcast listennotes.com
Producer/Network canadapoli
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.5 / 5Twitter Followers 4.7K Frequency 2 episodes/day Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Get Email Contact

12. Green Majority Radio

The Green Majority is a multi-platform Canadian environment and politics news show, publishing since 2006.
Podcast greenmajority.ca
Producer/Network Green Majority Media
Email ****@greenmajority.ca
Apple Rating 3 / 5Twitter Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 54 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. This is VANCOLOUR

This is Vancouver's bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the cities most colorful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution are thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR.
Podcast thisisvancolour.com
Producer/Network CHEK Podcasts
Email ****@thisisvancolour.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 950Twitter Followers 12.8KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 3 episodes/week Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Get Email Contact

14. The House

Making sense of the political decisions that affect your life. Every Saturday The House takes you to Parliament Hill — and around the country — for in-depth coverage and analysis of the week's major political news.
Podcast cbc.ca
Hosts Catherine Cullen, Chris Hall
Producer/Network CBC News & Politics
Email ****@cbc.ca
Facebook Followers 842.7KTwitter Followers 26KInstagram Followers 544.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 50 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. PrimeTime Politics with Peter Van Dusen

PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis, and more. It's the day in an hour. Peter is one of the most well-known political journalists in Canada, a distinctive and popular personality with close to four decades as both reporter and anchor.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
Email ****@cpac.ca
Facebook Followers 21.6KTwitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. Empire Club of Canada

The Empire Club of Canada is Canada's go-to forum for conversations that matter. Established in 1903, as a response to Canadian political unrest, the Empire Club of Canada quickly became a leading speakers' forum. Beginning with speeches to address Canada's relationships with the British Empire and the United States, the ECC continues to tackle issues that affect the lives of Canadians.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Empire Club of Canada
Email ****@empireclub.org
Instagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. Rabble Radio

Hosted by Breanne Doyle, rabble radio is the flagship podcast of rabble.ca. rabble breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens. It's a good place to catch up and catch on to what's happening in Canadian politics, activism, environmentalism, and so much more. We catch you up on the news of the week and take you further into the stories that matter to you.
Podcast rabble.ca
Producer/Network rabble.ca
Email ****@rabble.ca
Facebook Followers 21.1KTwitter Followers 41.3KInstagram Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Canadian Politics with a twist

We look across the pond and discover things that others have NOT and probably wished we hadn't. FREE SPEECH is Under attack in Canada. Ehradio EXPOSES Canada's 'Liberal Communists' Who want to change Canada forever. We are NOT MSM and are Proud of it. When you Positively NEED TO KNOW WE ARE EHRADIO -- We are not PC and do not apologize for it! Enjoy it because WE DO! while you still CAN (Trudeau has plans for ALL of US in Canada unless we can remove him from office)
Podcast spreaker.com
Producer/Network EHRadio
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 733 Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 20 min Since Mar 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. iPolitics

A podcast by iPolitics on Canadian News and Politics.
Podcast ipolitics.ca
Producer/Network iPolitics
Email ****@ipolitics.ca
Facebook Followers 19.7KTwitter Followers 82K Frequency 20 episodes/year Avg Length 45 min Since Jun 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

20. The Saving Canada Podcast

The Saving Canada Podcast is a news and politics podcast designed to discuss important political topics not being covered in mainstream Canadian news.
Podcast savingcanadapodcast.podbean.com
Email ****@nimedia.info
Facebook Followers 442Twitter Followers 164Instagram Followers 893 Frequency 1 episode/month Get Email Contact

21. The Political Paradox Podcast

This weekly Canadian based podcast looks at current events and politics. We advocate for: Peace, Love, Liberty, Personal Responsibility, and Limited Government.
Podcast politicalparadox.libsyn.com
Host Paul Herriot
Producer/Network Political Paradox
Email ****@yahoo.ca
Facebook Followers 78Twitter Followers 92 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 58 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

22. Left Turn, Canada

A new Canadian Politics podcast hosted by Christo Aivalis and Andy Borkowski. This weekly show aims to bring a left perspective to Canadian politics, media, economics, and culture that is far too lacking within mainstream print, audio, and visual media. Christo and Andy bring years of experience in both traditional and new media. Combining these experiences, along with a shared disdain for Canada's capitalist status quo, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants a Canada based on justice and dignity for all.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Andy Borkowski & Christo Aivalis
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 1.2K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Follow-Up With Althia Raj

Thoughtful, frank conversations with Canada's top political insiders, hosted by Althia Raj. A podcast from HuffPost Canada's Politics team.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network HuffPost Canada
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.4 / 5Twitter Followers 110.7K Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. CPAC Today in Politics

CPAC Today in Politics starts each weekday in Canadian politics with the latest news headlines, a summary of topical opinions from columnists, editorialists, and pundits, and a preview of the day's events and activities. Hosted by veteran writer and broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe, CPAC Today in Politics provides you with the information you need to understand what's driving public policy and political decision-making and tells you what to watch for in the day ahead.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network CPAC.ca
Email ****@cpac.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 17.8KTwitter Followers 114.2K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. Big Blue Bent

A look at (mostly Canadian) politics, news, and information from the viewpoints of a panel of Montreal-based conservatives. Factual, reverential, confrontational and, from time to time, funny (we think.)
Podcast bigbluebent.buzzsprout.com
Host Jeff Joseph
Producer/Network BBB Network
Email ****@outlook.com
Apple Rating 4 / 5 Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 70 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

26. Voice Above

Join Kate on the Voice Above as she talks to experts about current events, world issues, and Canadian politics. Season 2, Episode 1 airs February 1st, and new episodes are posted every two weeks.
Podcast youthinpolitics.net
Producer/Network Youth In Politics
Email ****@youthinpolitics.net
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 288 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. The Overton Anchor

Politically marooned traditionalist Canadian, providing you with the counternarrative talking points. Unapologetic & authentically myself.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@hotmail.com
Twitter Followers 13.7K Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

28. The Boys in Short Pants

The Boys in Short Pants is Canada's newish political podcast, taking a second look at the goings-on of Canadian politics.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Producer/Network The Boys in Short Pants
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 1.9K Since Dec 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. The Real Canadian Podcast

A grassroots podcast where two regular guys get together, crack a beer and talk about real Canadian issues and politics affecting us today.
Podcast realcanadianpod.podbean.com
Producer/Network Stephen, Justin & Andrew
Email ****@outlook.com
Facebook Followers 49Twitter Followers 171 Since Aug 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. Govern ... This!? Podcast

A Canadian podcast that asks the simple & ignorant questions about our country and government from a raw and accessible perspective.
Podcast governthis.blubrry.com+ Follow
Producer/Network CJ - Political Inquisitor
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 47Twitter Followers 18 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact