40 Best Canadian Politics Podcasts
Canadian Politics Podcasts
Here are 40 Best Canadian Politics Podcasts worth listening to in 2024
1. 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.
cbc.ca
Facebook Followers 212.1KTwitter Followers 230KInstagram Followers 11.5K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 50 min Since Oct 2020 Play Get Email Contact
2. 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.
thepetermansbridge.com
Twitter Followers 333.4KInstagram Followers 38.4K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 46 min Since Aug 2019 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.
cbc.ca
Facebook Followers 410.4KTwitter Followers 378.8KInstagram Followers 120.4K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 23 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact
4. The True North Eager Beaver
The Eager Beaver welcomes you to join him and his friends in the Beaver Lodge for engaging, and grown up conversations about the Canadian political and cultural scene.
cms.megaphone.fm
Facebook Followers 202Twitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 91 min Play Get Email Contact
5. 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.
globalnews.ca
Twitter Followers 17.8K Frequency 16 episodes / week Avg Length 17 min Since Oct 2020 Play Get Email Contact
6. 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.
cbc.ca
Facebook Followers 842.7KTwitter Followers 26KInstagram Followers 466.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 51 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact
7. 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.
soundcloud.com
Facebook Followers 21.6KTwitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 30 episodes / quarter Avg Length 30 min Since Sep 2019 Play Get Email Contact
8. iPolitics
A podcast by iPolitics on Canadian News and Politics.
ipolitics.ca
Facebook Followers 19.7KTwitter Followers 82K Frequency 9 episodes / quarter Avg Length 42 min Since Jun 2017 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.
soundcloud.com
Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 24.3KInstagram Followers 621 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Since Dec 2015 Play Get Email Contact
10. Canadian Politics with a twist
We 'Comment' and cover Canadian politics some of US politics that affect Canada. We also 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.
spreaker.com
Twitter Followers 733 Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 21 min Since Mar 2017 Play Get Email Contact
11. CanadaPoli - Canadian Politics from a Canadian Point of View
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.
listennotes.com
Twitter Followers 4.7K Frequency 2 episodes / day Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact
12. 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.
rabble.ca
Facebook Followers 21.1KTwitter Followers 41.3KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 31 min Play Get Email Contact
13. 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.
podcasters.spotify.com
Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 4.4KInstagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 62 min Play Get Email Contact
14. 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.
thisisvancolour.com
Facebook Followers 950Twitter Followers 12.8KInstagram Followers 2.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact
15. Canadian Common Sense
A weekly podcast discussing Canadian politics and current events from the perspective of two average Canadians.
podcasters.spotify.com
Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 58 min Since Jan 2020 Play Get Email Contact
16. Green Majority Radio
The Green Majority is a multi-platform Canadian environment and politics news show, publishing since 2006.
greenmajority.ca
Twitter Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 56 min Play Get Email Contact
17. PolitiCoast | The BC Politics Podcast
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.
politicoast.ca
Facebook Followers 348Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 56 min Since Sep 2016 Play Get Email Contact
18. The Backbench
Dig into politics from the best seats in the House, with host Mattea Roach.Join Mattea and our rotating roster of panelists from across the country while we engage in discussions about what is happening in Canadian politics right now, and why it matters.
canadaland.com
Facebook Followers 21.5KTwitter Followers 4.5KInstagram Followers 11.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 44 min Play Get Email Contact
19. The Saving Canada Podcast News | Politics
The Saving Canada Podcast is a news and politics podcast designed to discuss important political topics not being covered in mainstream Canadian news.
savingcanadapodcast.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 442Twitter Followers 164Instagram Followers 903 Frequency 4 episodes / month Get Email Contact
20. 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
canadianpoliticsisboring.com
Facebook Followers 186Twitter Followers 1.4KInstagram Followers 4.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 24 min Since Apr 2020 Play Get Email Contact
21. 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.)
bigbluebent.buzzsprout.com
Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 70 min Play Get Email Contact
22. Uncommons: Canadian Politics 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.
uncommons.ca
Facebook Followers 10.8KTwitter Followers 17KInstagram Followers 7.6K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 53 min Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact
23. OPPO
Politics in Canada right now with hosts Jen Gerson and Sandy Garossino.
canadaland.com
Facebook Followers 85Twitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 44 min Since Feb 2018 Play Get Email Contact
24. 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.
politicalparadox.libsyn.com
Facebook Followers 78Twitter Followers 92 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 61 min Play Get Email Contact
25. 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.
soundcloud.com
Twitter Followers 110.7K Since Feb 2017 Play Get Email Contact
26. 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.
soundcloud.com
Facebook Followers 17.8KTwitter Followers 113.5K Frequency 30 episodes / year Avg Length 23 min Play Get Email Contact
27. The Overton Anchor
Politically marooned traditionalist Canadian, providing you with the counternarrative talking points. Unapologetic & authentically myself.
podcasters.spotify.com
Twitter Followers 13.7K 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.
soundcloud.com
Twitter Followers 1.9K Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 67 min Since Dec 2016 Play Get Email Contact
29. Women of ABpoli
Covering Alberta and Canadian politics, current events, policy, and news. Hosted by Robbie Kreger-Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean.
audioboom.com
Facebook Followers 577Twitter Followers 6.8K Play Get Email Contact
30. 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.
buzzsprout.com
Twitter Followers 1.2K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 61 min Play Get Email Contact
31. 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.
realcanadianpod.podbean.com
Facebook Followers 49Twitter Followers 171 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 68 min Since Aug 2017 Play Get Email Contact
32. Speech from the Throne
Jacob Kenney and Liam McPherson met on the 2015 Federal Liberal campaign, and they've been striving for 'Real Change' ever since. Join them as they defend their steaming hot takes on Canadian political news with a signature no-holds-barred style peppered with the sort of backroom gossip and spicy rumours only to grace the ears of the ever-neglected low-level staffer. They can't bring you the view from the newsroom ivory tower, so they're doing their best from the political factory floor.
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33. Big Tent Energy
Join Sam as he talks about Canadian news, current events, and whatever tickles his fancy in the fields of politics and foreign policy.
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34. Govern ... This!?
A Canadian podcast that asks the simple & ignorant questions about our country and government from a raw and accessible perspective.
governthis.blubrry.com
Facebook Followers 47Twitter Followers 18 Frequency 4 episodes / year Avg Length 71 min Play Get Email Contact
35. The Scarlet Standard
We are a podcast focused on the Canadian political economy and Toronto-based political activism from an internationalist socialist perspective. We also host interviews with authors, academics, activists, and organizers on the Left.
socialistproject.ca
Twitter Followers 214 Play Get Email Contact
36. Pints & Politics
We rant about politics in Canada and local politics in Peterborough, Ontario.
pintsandpolitics.ptbopodcasters.ca
Facebook Followers 118Twitter Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 1 min Since May 2018 Play Get Email Contact
37. Political Stripes with Bob Rae
Bob Rae is bringing his experience and expertise in politics to the world of podcasting. Every week, he will bring a unique perspective that only he can provide as a former Premier of Ontario and the former leader of the Federal Liberal party. He understands both provincial and federal politics deeply and will be sharing a behind the scenes view perspective. The show will help to educate the listener, beyond partisan takes and political spin.
politicalstripes.ca
Facebook Followers 157Twitter Followers 542Instagram Followers 89 Since Sep 2019 Play Get Email Contact
38. 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.
youthinpolitics.net
Facebook Followers 288 Play Get Email Contact
39. The Canadian Perspective
Welcome to The Canadian Perspective! Our hosts Cole and Derek provide weekly political news updates and cover issues from a leftist perspective. From local to Canadian, to global, they cover all stories relevant to leftists! Each week you can expect a new episode about Canadian Politics and an occasional special on certain issues.
podcasts.apple.com
Twitter Followers 8Instagram Followers 49 Play Get Email Contact
Canadian Politics Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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CanadaPoli | listennotes.com | 306 | |
Mr. Beaver & Mr. Grizzly | cms.megaphone.fm | 164 | |
EHRadio | spreaker.com | 117 | |
Nate Erskine-Smith | uncommons.ca | 110 | |
Jesse Harley | canadianpoliticsisboring.com | 45 | |
Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) | soundcloud.com | 40 | |
Mo Amir | thisisvancolour.com | 35 | |
rabble.ca | rabble.ca | 27 | |
Green Majority Media | greenmajority.ca | 26 | |
Leg-in-Boot Media | politicoast.ca | 25 | |
Common Sense | podcasters.spotify.com | 24 | |
savingcanadapodcast | savingcanadapodcast.podbean.com | 18 | |
Stephen | realcanadianpod.podbean.com | 18 | |
peter mansbridge | thepetermansbridge.com | 15 | |
CANADALAND | canadaland.com | 13 | |
IRPP | soundcloud.com | 10 | |
Empire Club of Canada | podcasters.spotify.com | 9 | |
BBB Network | bigbluebent.buzzsprout.com | 5 | |
Political Paradox | politicalparadox.libsyn.com | 4 | |
Janice Stein | thepetermansbridge.com | 4 | |
Chantal hebert | thepetermansbridge.com | 3 | |
The Boys in Short Pants | soundcloud.com | 2 | |
Andy Borkowski & Christo Aivalis | buzzsprout.com | 2 | |
random ranter | thepetermansbridge.com | 2 | |
Stephen And Andrew | realcanadianpod.podbean.com | 1 | |
Manscorp Media Services | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Keith Boag | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
katharine hayhoe | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Jordan Bitove | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
James Moore | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Erin O'Toole | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Bruce Anderson | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Brian Stewart | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Susan Delacourt | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
samantha nutt | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Rob Russo | thepetermansbridge.com | 1 | |
Afternoon Pint | buzzsprout.com/2224014 | 2 | |
Craig | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadianbeacon | 2 | |
Mhi | marxisthumanistinitiative.org/mhi-radio-free-humanity | 1 | |
Tvo | Steve Paikin | tvo.org/theagenda | 1 | |
Curiouscast | globalnews.ca/bc/program/the-simi-sara-show | 7 | |
Extreme Anime Radio | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animeradio | 3 | |
Patrick & Mackenzy | historiacanadiana.wordpress.com | 3 | |
Steve Schmidt | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SILVERTM4329864593 | 3 | |
Gem Newman | winnipegskeptics.com/blog | 2 | |
James Whittingham | cleanenergyshow.libsyn.com/site | 2 | |
Political Traction | navltd.com/insights/podcasts/political-traction | 2 | |
Sam Seder | majorityreportradio.com/episodes | 2 | |
The Champlain Society | champlainsociety.utpjournals.press/podcast | 2 | |
@blknshassembly | blacknashvilleassembly.org/podcast | 1 |