25 Best US Government Podcasts

1. Federal Drive with Tom Temin

When he's not tooling around the National Capital region on his motorcycle, Tom Temin interviews federal executives and government contractors who provide analysis and insight on the many critical issues facing the Executive branch.
Podcast podcastone.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 26KTwitter Followers 28KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 4 episodes / day Avg Length 13 min Since Nov 2020 Listen on Apple 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. GovLove

GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies, and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
Podcast elgl.org/govlove
Email ****@elgl.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 6.5KTwitter Followers 12.7KInstagram Followers 3.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

3. Off the Shelf

Hosted by Roger Waldron of the Coalition for Government Procurement, Off the Shelf interviews federal contracting experts from both inside and outside of government on the issues that matter most.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 25.9KTwitter Followers 28.1KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 43 min Since Jan 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Amtower Off-Center

Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly, and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 29KTwitter Followers 28KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 43 min Since Jan 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

5. Government Secrets Podcast

In this show, hosts Lee Camp (Redacted Tonight) and Graham Elwood (Jimmy Dore Show) give comedic takes on current stories involving the US government and their coverups.
Podcast governmentsecrets.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 10.3KTwitter Followers 32.5KInstagram Followers 19.7K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 63 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. Leaders And Legends In Government

A podcast covering exclusive interviews with leaders who have left their mark on government and a lasting imprint on the nation. Hear what goes on behind the scenes in the nation's capital and why working for the federal government is so unique.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 26.2KTwitter Followers 28.1KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 47 min Since Jun 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. Watchdog Report

Featuring interviews with GAO officials on significant issues and new reports, the Watchdog Report is recorded, hosted, and produced by GAO staff.
Podcast gao.gov/podcast
Email ****@gao.gov
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 22.1KTwitter Followers 52.1K Frequency 2 episodes / month Since Jun 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. Understanding Congress

Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it's vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch equipped to work through our diverse nation's disagreements and decide on the law. To better understand the First Branch, join host Kevin Kosar and guests as they explain its infrastructure, culture, procedures, history, and more.
Podcast aei.org/podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 312.5KTwitter Followers 3.9KInstagram Followers 21.6K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 26 min Since Dec 2020 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Let's Get Civical

Let's Get Civical is a civics class show. Join Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski as they unpack and repack those political and government structures that have driven us to the cry for help we're in today. This stuff is confusing and we've made it our mission to break it down so we all understand what the FDR is going on. It's like being in American Government class with your BFFs! But no exams. We promise!
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@morebanana.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 432 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 43 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

10. Across The States

People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues & state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators & with state policy experts.The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas & develop state-based solutions.
Podcast podcast.alec.org
Email ****@alec.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 46.5KTwitter Followers 13.6KInstagram Followers 2.3K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 18 min Since Mar 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. The Business Of Government Hour

The Business of Government Radio Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with a federal executive who is changing the way government does business. The executives discuss their careers and the management challenges facing their organizations. Guests include administrators, chief financial officers, chief information officers, chief operating officers, commissioners, controllers, directors, and undersecretaries.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Facebook Followers 26.1KTwitter Followers 28.1KInstagram Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min Since Jun 2015 Play Get Email Contact

12. Government Contracting Officer Podcast

The podcast for those who want to learn about the government market from the contracting officer's perspective. Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, both former federal contracting officers, explain the rules, processes, and the 'why' behind government contracts. They know because they've done it.
Podcast contractingofficerpodcast.com
Email ****@skywayacquisition.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 682 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 3 min Since Nov 2014 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. Federal Newscast

THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a weekdaily, high-information compilation of nine 40-second news stories and news packages, generated by the non-partisan, non-political, private-sector team of reporters at Federal News Network. Federal News Radio Producer/Newscaster Peter Musurlian assembles and reads the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TOM TEMIN, the weekday morning-drive program, heard from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET) on the Federal News Network app (and website), on any smart speaker, and on WFED 1500 AM, a 50,000-watt 'Class A' powerhouse radio station in the nation's capital. The podcast is most popular with FNN's audience of highly educated listeners, who conveniently access THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, 24/7, on any podcast platform . Listen to it (as just mentioned) or read the stories each weekday morning at FederalNewsNetwork.com, where the news items contain hyperlinks for those who want more information on a given story.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Twitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 7 min Play Get Email Contact

14. Government Contracts Podcast

Government Contracts Podcast will keep you up to date on government contracts by Crowell & Moring LLP.
Podcast allthingsprotest.podbean.com
Email ****@crowell.com
Twitter Followers 4.3K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 11 min Since Jan 2018 Play Get Email Contact

15. Battleground With David Plouffe & Steve Schmidt

David Plouffe and Steve Schmidt are friends, former rivals, and two of the top strategic minds in America. In Battleground, they'll draw on 50 years of combined experience inside campaigns and in government to break down how the Democrats and Republicans are fighting for votes. They'll dissect the opposing parties' game plans to explain exactly what they're doing, why they're doing it, and why it is - or isn't - working.
Podcast therecount.com
Hosts David Plouffe, Steve Schmidt
Email ****@therecount.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 19.3KTwitter Followers 339.5K Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Civics 101

What's the difference between the House and the Senate? How do congressional investigations work? What is Federalist X actually about? Civics 101 is the podcast refresher course on the basics of how our democracy works.
Podcast civics101podcast.org
Email ****@prx.org
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 2.6KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 14 episodes / year Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Local Gov Life

ICMA is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing professional local government management throughout the world. Local Gov Life is a mix of stories, insights, and advice from local government leaders.
Podcast icma.org
Email ****@icma.org
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 15KTwitter Followers 21.2KInstagram Followers 2.7K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. In The Arena

Taken from a famous Theodore Roosevelt speech regarding his own time 'In the Arena,' this podcast features government officials who are truly making a difference and challenging the status quo. Governing President, Cathilea Robinett, tours you through the halls of cities, counties, and states to bring you a slice of what is best in American leadership today.
Podcast governing.com
Email ****@erepublic.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 16.8KTwitter Followers 78.3KInstagram Followers 1.2K Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. Fed Access

From how to win government jobs and contracts, to effectively managing your government career, learning about interesting federal agencies, workers, and jobs, and best utilizing government services, host Derrick Dortch explores the world of the federal government and provides you the access needed to succeed.
Podcast federalnewsnetwork.com
Email ****@federalnewsnetwork.com
Apple Rating 3 / 5Facebook Followers 26.2KTwitter Followers 28.1KInstagram Followers 1.4K Since Jan 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. If You Can Keep It

'If You Can Keep It' explores the structure and workings of the U.S. government. What does it mean to be an American? Armed with primary sources, humor, and anecdotes, Amanda and Sam attempt to answer this question by making civics education fascinating and fun.
Podcast iycki.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 118Twitter Followers 17 Since Jun 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

21. Government Unfiltered

Bringing you unfiltered public documents that deserve to be more accessible. Dan Williams, the voice behind the Mueller Report Audio podcast, reads some of the most important government documents for those who want the information, but may be too busy to read or simply want to do other things while consuming the information.
Podcast governmentunfiltered.com
Email ****@timberlanemedia.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 316Twitter Followers 282 Frequency 30 episodes / year Avg Length 9 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

22. Don't Worry About The Government

A podcast covering the U.S. and world political news analysis by a merry band of (mostly) left-leaning geeks who are neither qualified nor paid to do it.
Podcast dontworry.tv
Email ****@dontworry.tv
Facebook Followers 576Twitter Followers 367 Since Oct 2008 Play Get Email Contact

23. Problems Of America And It's government An It's Citizens

It is about Government, political, social issues, an many things an ways it affects, influences, causes problems, solves or could solve problems this country and our citizens face in America today and in the future together.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. U.S. government

This podcast explains and describes important historical documents or events that shaped the U.S. government.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

25. The APsolute RecAP

The APsolute RecAP: United States Government Edition is a guided review through the five units of study. New episodes are released weekly and cover topics related to foundations of democracy, political institutions, civil rights and liberties, political ideologies, and participation in politics. The podcast will also reference the required foundational documents and Supreme Court cases.
Podcast theapsoluterecap.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 116Twitter Followers 240Instagram Followers 1.8K Since Aug 2020 Play Get Email Contact