20 Best Political News Podcasts

1. Verdict with Ted Cruz

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On 'Verdict with Ted Cruz,' you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country.
Podcast iheart.com
Host Michael Knowles
Producer/Network Premiere Networks
Email ****@abbson.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 26.4K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube 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. Tangle

Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Isaac Saul
Email ****@readtangle.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 5.7KInstagram Followers 33.7K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 35 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. RealClearPolitics Takeaway

News and Political Analysis from RealClearPolics.RealClearPolitics co-founder and president Tom Bevan joins RCP Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon to discuss to discuss Democrats' Tuesday's results in an unusual midterm election. Democrats clearly outperformed projections, but several races remain undecided and much of the data is still unclear.
Podcast realclearpolitics-takeaway.simplecast.com
Producer/Network RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan
Email ****@realclearpolitics.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 166.3KTwitter Followers 220.1KInstagram Followers 33.1K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares the latest insider analysis so you can make sense of the headlines.
Podcast cnn.com
Host David Chalian
Producer/Network CNN
Email ****@cnn.com
Apple Rating 3.5 / 5Facebook Followers 34.7MTwitter Followers 63.1MInstagram Followers 20.2M Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Pantsuit Politics

*One of Apple Podcasts Best Podcasts of 2021*'Compelling and thoughtful listening' - the New York TimesHosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news. Sarah and Beth are citizens who prioritize curiosity over the conflict that often drives political conversations. Pay attention without the anxiety.
Podcast pantsuitpoliticsshow.com
Producer/Network Sarah & Beth
Email ****@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 14.1KTwitter Followers 16.2KInstagram Followers 64.3K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 54 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Beyond Your News Feed

Welcome to 'Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics' a new podcast sponsored by the Providence College Political Science Department. Host William Hudson, Political Science Department Chair, and colleagues will provide expert analysis of current political events and issues, delving more deeply into their causes and consequences than can be found in typical media sources.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Providence College Political Science Department
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 26.4KTwitter Followers 99Instagram Followers 40.5K Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 58 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Slacker82alpha Podcast

Introducing 'Slacker82alpha' - A Podcast Unveiling TruthsWelcome to 'Slacker82alpha,' the game-changing podcast hosted by two dedicated military veterans on a mission to unearth the concealed truths that the government and mainstream media have been perpetuating. With an unyielding commitment to transparency and accountability, our show delves into the depths of deception to empower the American people with unbiased information that is often overshadowed or hidden from view.
Podcast maverickandgoose1776.podbean.com
Producer/Network Maverick and Goose
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 5KTwitter Followers 560Instagram Followers 44.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 121 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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8. The Politics Lab

Politics isn't always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week's news and discuss how political science might help make sense of things. In The Politics Lab, we put politics under the microscope.
Podcast thepoliticslab.com
Producer/Network The Politics Lab
Email ****@thepoliticslab.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 81Twitter Followers 217Instagram Followers 16 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. American Political Paradise

American Political Paradise is a podcast about politics and how it impacts everyone from myself to you to the government. However, this podcast will feature episodes on many different aspects of American Federal government as we know today. This will also spread the accurate news and political information or news stories relating to American Politics. The goal is to keep you informed on the latest scandals, stories, and events within U.S. Politics accordingly to factual sources.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Noah Rodenfels
Producer/Network Noah Rodenfels
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 183 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. The NPR Politics Podcast

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast . Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed.
Podcast npr.org
Host Mike Johnson
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Facebook Followers 6.8MTwitter Followers 8.7MInstagram Followers 7M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 17 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. American Potential

More images American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, 'enough is enough' and are stepping up in a big way.We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it.
Podcast americanpotential.podbean.com
Host Jeff Crank
Producer/Network American Potential
Facebook Followers 14.6KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagramLinkedInYouTube Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 35 min Listen on Apple Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Popular Post From Loss to Leadership: Rep. Kat Cammack's Crusade Against Government Overreach Get Contact Watch Now

12. Didja Hear the News?

Didja Hear the News? is a political news podcast created to keep you up-to-date on the ins and outs of the US Government whilst providing commentary unique to the host and round table guests.
Podcast didja-hear-the-news.captivate.fm
Host Brandi Mac
Producer/Network Brandi Mac
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 429Twitter Followers 703Instagram Followers 145 Frequency 6 episodes/year Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. Off Topic/On Politics

What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and everything is on the record.​
Podcast ny1.com
Producer/Network Spectrum News NY1
Email ****@charter.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 205.9KTwitter Followers 466.6KInstagram Followers 90.2K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Lawyers, Guns, and Money

It's 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America. As Mattes investigates, he is pulled deep into a dangerous world of mercenaries, drug kingpins, and what would become one of the biggest White House scandals of the 20th Century. Lawyers Guns and Money will take you on a thrilling and dangerous ride that dives deep into American covert operations, secret wars, and dirty politics.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Jon Cryer
Producer/Network Bunker Crew/MSW Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 907 Frequency 11 episodes/year Avg Length 40 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. News Not Noise

I'm Jessica Yellin, the founder of News Not Noise. For years, I worked in network news at ABC, MSNBC, and CNN, where I was the Chief White House Correspondent.The more years I got under my belt as a reporter, the more I became convinced that the news doesn't speak to a large part of the audience.The midterm elections were approaching and friends asked me to explain what the heck was happening in the political cycle.So, I picked up my phone and began posting short, daily explainer videos on Instagram.
Podcast spreaker.com
Producer/Network Jessica Yellin
Email ****@newsnotnoise.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 774Instagram Followers 689.6K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Partly Political Broadcast

Partly Political Brodcast is a weekly comedy podcast dissecting the previous week's political news. Every show has in-depth looks at issues, interviews with people who know things and top level satirical commentary from comedian Tiernan Douieb who really doesn't understand politics all that much. 'Very funny but fiercely political'
Podcast play.acast.com
Producer/Network Tiernan Douieb
Email ****@tiernandouieb.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 2K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. The Political Theory of Everything

A talk show about the government's past, present, and future with break downs of daily news and political theory.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network The Informal Informants
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Reel Political News

Two White House Correspondents , Doug Christian and Christopher Bua, will nudge you through this tumultuous period as Washington insiders. We'll ask the tough questions, look for some answers, and have some fun along the way.
Podcast jcdcwhitehouse.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Douglas Christian
Email ****@douglaschristian.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 1 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. Political Traction

Political Traction takes you behind the scenes for an insider's look at what's really going on when it comes to the country's biggest political stories. Each Friday, host Adam Owen sits down with an insider from politicians to journalists, diplomats to political strategists to guide listeners through the backroom machinations shaping the news cycle. Political Traction is powered by Navigator, Canada's leading high-stakes public affairs firm.
Podcast navltd.com
Producer/Network Political Traction
Email ****@navltd.com
Apple Rating 1 / 5Twitter Followers 1K Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact