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Top 100 Politics Podcasts

May 18, 2025

The Best Politics Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

The Daily

Top 10 Best The Daily Episodes

2504 Episodes

Avg Length 30m

Latest episode 9 hours ago

This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

The Ezra Klein Show

Top 10 Best The Ezra Klein Show Episodes

428 Episodes

Avg Length 66m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to humans and animals alike? Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Top 10 Best All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Episodes

255 Episodes

Avg Length 87m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker.

Up First from NPR

Top 10 Best Up First from NPR Episodes

1695 Episodes

Avg Length 16m

Latest episode 12 hours ago

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.
Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst

Pod Save America

Top 10 Best Pod Save America Episodes

1197 Episodes

Avg Length 65m

Latest episode 12 hours ago

Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked’s work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email [email protected].

Fresh Air

Top 10 Best Fresh Air Episodes

1535 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.
Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair
And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview highlights, staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and the week's interviews and reviews all in one place. Sign up at www.whyy.org/freshair

The Joe Rogan Experience

Top 10 Best The Joe Rogan Experience Episodes

2501 Episodes

Avg Length 162m

Latest episode 2 days ago

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Today, Explained

Top 10 Best Today, Explained Episodes

1839 Episodes

Avg Length 25m

Latest episode 7 hours ago

Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

This American Life

Top 10 Best This American Life Episodes

189 Episodes

Avg Length 62m

Latest episode 6 days ago

Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.

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Behind the Bastards

Top 10 Best Behind the Bastards Episodes

1006 Episodes

Avg Length 94m

Latest episode 1 day ago

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance novelist.

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Top 10 Best The Daily Show: Ears Edition Episodes

2428 Episodes

Avg Length 24m

Latest episode 12 hours ago

Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more.

The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com.

Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.

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The Bulwark Podcast

Top 10 Best The Bulwark Podcast Episodes

2031 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy. Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.

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Planet Money

Top 10 Best Planet Money Episodes

822 Episodes

Avg Length 23m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.
Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

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What Now? with Trevor Noah

Top 10 Best What Now? with Trevor Noah Episodes

80 Episodes

Avg Length 67m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Trevor currently hosts a Spotify original weekly podcast titled What Now? with Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, listeners get a chance to hear Trevor like never before. Trevor is joined each episode by celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends to chat about the contemporary topics on everyone’s minds. He brings the kinds of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light - full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effortlessly playful and equally probing style. Get in touch with us! Send your voice recordings to [email protected] with suggestions for topics, guests, or what you would do If You Ruled the World and we may just use it on the show!

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The NPR Politics Podcast

Top 10 Best The NPR Politics Podcast Episodes

2098 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 1 day ago

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. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Top 10 Best Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Episodes

402 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 1 day ago

NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait

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Consider This from NPR

Top 10 Best Consider This from NPR Episodes

1614 Episodes

Avg Length 13m

Latest episode 1 day ago

The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday.
Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis

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It Could Happen Here

Top 10 Best It Could Happen Here Episodes

1228 Episodes

Avg Length 63m

Latest episode 15 hours ago

It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.

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The Tucker Carlson Show

Top 10 Best The Tucker Carlson Show Episodes

225 Episodes

Avg Length 84m

Latest episode 2 days ago

The Tucker Carlson Show is your beacon of free speech and honest reporting in a media landscape dominated by misinformation. The only solution to ending the propaganda spiral is by telling the truth. That's our job. Every day. No matter what.

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Stay Tuned with Preet

Top 10 Best Stay Tuned with Preet Episodes

903 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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The Megyn Kelly Show

Top 10 Best The Megyn Kelly Show Episodes

1189 Episodes

Avg Length 88m

Latest episode 1 day ago

The Megyn Kelly Show is your home for open, honest and provocative conversations with the most interesting and important political, legal and cultural figures today. No BS. No agenda. And no fear.

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Top 10 Best The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Episodes

99 Episodes

Avg Length 60m

Latest episode 3 days ago

On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.

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Freakonomics Radio

Top 10 Best Freakonomics Radio Episodes

1390 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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No Agenda Show

Top 10 Best No Agenda Show Episodes

483 Episodes

Avg Length 181m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Deconstructing Media with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak

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NPR News Now

Top 10 Best NPR News Now Episodes

13070 Episodes

Avg Length 5m

Latest episode 3 hours ago

The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.

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Know Your Enemy

Top 10 Best Know Your Enemy Episodes

218 Episodes

Avg Length 54m

Latest episode 3 days ago

A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.

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Candace

Top 10 Best Candace Episodes

208 Episodes

Avg Length 53m

Latest episode 2 days ago

This time it's just Candace. Free and unfiltered.

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Call Me Back - with Dan Senor

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Top 10 Best Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Episodes

349 Episodes

Avg Length 52m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Presenting the challenges and dilemmas facing Israelis to a global audience.

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The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Top 10 Best The Gray Area with Sean Illing Episodes

715 Episodes

Avg Length 69m

Latest episode 6 days ago

The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.

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Bad Faith

Top 10 Best Bad Faith Episodes

494 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 3 days ago

America's only podcast. // with Briahna Joy Gray, former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign // Subscribe for exclusive premium episodes at patreon.com/badfaithpodcast / @badfaithpod / badfaithpodcast at gmail dot com

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The Town with Matthew Belloni

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Top 10 Best The Town with Matthew Belloni Episodes

471 Episodes

Avg Length 33m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Puck founding partner Matthew Belloni takes you inside Hollywood, using exclusive reporting and insight to explain the backstories on everything from Marvel movies to streaming wars. Multiple times each week, Matt will touch on what is getting made and why, who is winning and losing, and what people in show business are actually talking about.

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The New Yorker Radio Hour

Top 10 Best The New Yorker Radio Hour Episodes

630 Episodes

Avg Length 26m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.

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Main Justice

Top 10 Best Main Justice Episodes

165 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 4 days ago

Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the criminal cases against Trump wind down and his new administration comes to power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast

Top 10 Best The MeidasTouch Podcast Episodes

2061 Episodes

Avg Length 36m

Latest episode 1 hour ago

Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons. The MeidasTouch Podcast combines brotherly love, comedy, news coverage, and deep discussions about supporting our democracy and is the go-to destination for top political leaders who view the podcast as a pivotal stop for their interviews. Join the Meiselas brothers and their loyal following — the self-described MeidasMighty — with new episodes featuring all three brothers released every Tuesday and Friday morning, and breaking news updates every single day! Catch the MeidasTouch Podcast with the brothers LIVE on video every Monday and Thursday night at 8p ET/5p PT on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel!

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Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Top 10 Best Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Episodes

1162 Episodes

Avg Length 25m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

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The Daily Beans

Top 10 Best The Daily Beans Episodes

1794 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 12 hours ago

The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.

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Revisionist History

Top 10 Best Revisionist History Episodes

223 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.

To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus.

iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

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All In with Chris Hayes

Top 10 Best All In with Chris Hayes Episodes

980 Episodes

Avg Length 43m

Latest episode 2 days ago

The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.

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Honestly with Bari Weiss

Top 10 Best Honestly with Bari Weiss Episodes

312 Episodes

Avg Length 67m

Latest episode 5 days ago

The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Top 10 Best The Indicator from Planet Money Episodes

1442 Episodes

Avg Length 9m

Latest episode 2 days ago

A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.

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The Next Level

Top 10 Best The Next Level Episodes

362 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. http://www.thebulwark.com

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The Rest Is Politics

Top 10 Best The Rest Is Politics Episodes

414 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics, analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes and live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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Shawn Ryan Show

Top 10 Best Shawn Ryan Show Episodes

258 Episodes

Avg Length 162m

Latest episode 3 days ago

The "Shawn Ryan Show" is hosted by Shawn Ryan, former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA Contractor, and Founder of Vigilance Elite. We tell REAL stories about REAL people from all walks of life. We discuss the ups and downs, wins and losses, successes and struggles, the good and bad in a respectful but candid way with our guest. We're better than entertainment, we're the REAL thing. Please enjoy the show.

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Top 10 Best Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts Episodes

402 Episodes

Avg Length 48m

Latest episode 1 day ago

A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America. Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.

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UnJustified

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Top 10 Best UnJustified Episodes

593 Episodes

Avg Length 61m

Latest episode 10 hours ago

The creator of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and former Deputy Director of the FBI, Andrew McCabe, are documenting the erosion of civil liberties and the rule of law under Trump's DoJ.

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The Breakfast Club

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Top 10 Best The Breakfast Club Episodes

3993 Episodes

Avg Length 58m

Latest episode 18 hours ago

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

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The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

Top 10 Best The Jefferson Fisher Podcast Episodes

40 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 5 days ago

Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more. Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to improve the way you communicate. Make your next conversation the one that changes everything. New episodes every Tuesday. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast on Youtube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen or watch on Spotify Order my book The Next Conversation Join my School of Communication Subscribe to my Newsletter Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn

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The News Agents

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Top 10 Best The News Agents Episodes

804 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected] And The News Agents now have merch! Click here to buy yours now: https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agents

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The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Top 10 Best The Victor Davis Hanson Show Episodes

788 Episodes

Avg Length 65m

Latest episode 1 day ago

This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what's trending in California, and how history repeats itself.

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The Sean Spicer Show

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Top 10 Best The Sean Spicer Show Episodes

466 Episodes

Avg Length 46m

Latest episode 1 day ago

He's been everywhere, he knows everyone, and he's got the inside scoop. With Sean Spicer's unbridled knowledge of how the system works, The Sean Spicer Show gives viewers a backstage pass to the inner workings of political power and media maneuvering, unveiling the stories that are being hidden from the public and uncovering the agendas behind the information we receive. In each episode, The Sean Spicer Show answers the fundamental questions that shape our nation: How does the system work? How can we fix it? And, most importantly, what are Democrats and the corporate-controlled media hiding from you? We're about to find out.

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Leading

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Top 10 Best Leading Episodes

137 Episodes

Avg Length 58m

Latest episode 6 days ago

The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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The Charlie Kirk Show

Top 10 Best The Charlie Kirk Show Episodes

3579 Episodes

Avg Length 41m

Latest episode 10 hours ago

Charlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America’s culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view.

You can also watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel

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The President's Daily Brief

Top 10 Best The President's Daily Brief Episodes

1142 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief. Now you can hear your very own PDB, in the form of a podcast, every morning at 6am Eastern, and every afternoon at 4pm Eastern. You'll get 20 minutes of the most important topics of the day and why you should care, arming you with what you need to know to help solve America's most pressing challenges. Former CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker hosts new episodes daily.

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The Michael Knowles Show

Top 10 Best The Michael Knowles Show Episodes

3369 Episodes

Avg Length 49m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Bask in the simple joys of being right. The Michael Knowles Show cuts through the madness of our politics and culture, analyzing the top stories of the day. Monday through Friday. If you like The Michael Knowles Show, become a Daily Wire member TODAY with promo code: KNOWLES and enjoy the exclusive benefits for 25% off at https://utm.io/ueEss

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The Insurgents

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Top 10 Best The Insurgents Episodes

377 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Covering the apocalypse from the left.
www.insurgentspod.com

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The Gist

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Top 10 Best The Gist Episodes

2713 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 1 day ago

For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.

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Radio Atlantic

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Top 10 Best Radio Atlantic Episodes

298 Episodes

Avg Length 36m

Latest episode 3 days ago

The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the big ideas that both drive the news and shape our culture. Through conversations—and sometimes sharp debates—with the most insightful thinkers and writers on topics of the day, Radio Atlantic will complicate overly simplistic views. It will cut through the noise with clarifying, personal narratives. It will, hopefully, help listeners make up their own mind about certain ideas. The national conversation right now can be chaotic, reckless, and stuck. Radio Atlantic aims to bring some order to our thinking—and encourage listeners to be purposeful about how they unstick their mind.

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The Michael Steele Podcast

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Top 10 Best The Michael Steele Podcast Episodes

683 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 1 day ago

The Michael Steele Podcast is a podcast hosted by former Republican National Committee Chairman and Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Each week, Michael moderates a barbershop style discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day. Michael brings his experience as an MSNBC political analyst and from a lifetime in politics to a podcast which transcends traditional political boundaries in order to dig deep and find real solutions.

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The Wright Report

Top 10 Best The Wright Report Episodes

559 Episodes

Avg Length 28m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Former CIA Officer Bryan Dean Wright is back! The Wright Report is a morning news podcast, with updates from America and around the world. Bryan tracks down current events that others don't, and helps us understand why these developments are so important. Plus, he provides analysis based on his experiences as an Intelligence Officer, leaning on facts and data. As always, he leaves listeners with the ultimate decision of what to think about the issues -- and what we ought to do about them. The Wright Report is your morning news brief, available starting April 3rd at 7am Eastern, with reports each morning, Monday through Friday!

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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Top 10 Best My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Episodes

693 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review

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Larry Kudlow Show

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Top 10 Best Larry Kudlow Show Episodes

1359 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Larry Kudlow will give his perspective on the state of the markets, the economy, and politics. An unapologetic supporter of capitalism and free markets, he will share his insight and expertise to better navigate tomorrow’s evolving economic and political terrain.

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Volts

Top 10 Best Volts Episodes

330 Episodes

Avg Length 58m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Volts is a podcast about leaving fossil fuels behind. I've been reporting on and explaining clean-energy topics for almost 20 years, and I love talking to politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists about the latest progress in the world's most important fight. (Volts is entirely subscriber-supported. Sign up!)
www.volts.wtf

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Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas

Top 10 Best Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas Episodes

445 Episodes

Avg Length 43m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas discus latest breaking news in politics, law, and more.

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The Rest Is Politics: US

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Top 10 Best The Rest Is Politics: US Episodes

97 Episodes

Avg Length 46m

Latest episode 2 days ago

TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape the world's most important economy. The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci (The Mooch), former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier, and Katty Kay, US special correspondent for BBC who has been covering US politics for almost 30 years. Stay informed with in-depth discussions on key political events, policy changes, and the forces shaping America’s future on the global stage. New episodes released every Friday, or join our club for bonus content. Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today..

66.

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

Top 10 Best The Political Scene | The New Yorker Episodes

731 Episodes

Avg Length 27m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics.

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Independent Thought

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Top 10 Best Independent Thought Episodes

249 Episodes

Avg Length 33m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Independent Thought is a podcast hosted by Desmond Price. The podcast covers current political events, life events, & everything in between. If you’re looking for a way to drown out the monotony, dive into Independent Thought!

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Your Undivided Attention

Top 10 Best Your Undivided Attention Episodes

137 Episodes

Avg Length 43m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.

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The Jim Acosta Show

Top 10 Best The Jim Acosta Show Episodes

86 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Don't give into the lies. Don't give into fear. Hold on to the truth. And hope.
jimacosta.substack.com

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#SistersInLaw

Top 10 Best #SistersInLaw Episodes

237 Episodes

Avg Length 64m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw. Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.

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Ordinary Unhappiness

Top 10 Best Ordinary Unhappiness Episodes

110 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 1 day ago

A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now, featuring Abby Kluchin & Patrick Blanchfield

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Top 10 Best Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Episodes

1844 Episodes

Avg Length 52m

Latest episode 1 day ago

From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.

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You're Wrong About

Top 10 Best You're Wrong About Episodes

248 Episodes

Avg Length 64m

Latest episode 11 days ago

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

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NBC Meet the Press

Top 10 Best NBC Meet the Press Episodes

985 Episodes

Avg Length 49m

Latest episode 5 hours ago

NBC News’ Meet the Press is the longest-running television show in history. If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. Meet the Press NOW airs weekdays at 4PM ET on NBC News NOW.

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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Top 10 Best The Why Files: Operation Podcast Episodes

210 Episodes

Avg Length 41m

Latest episode 4 days ago

The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

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The Wright Report

Top 10 Best The Wright Report Episodes

559 Episodes

Avg Length 28m

Latest episode 2 days ago

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Year Zero

Top 10 Best Year Zero Episodes

147 Episodes

Avg Length 85m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Year Zero is a podcast focused on power, its abuses, and finding liberty in your own life.

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PBS Washington Week with The Atlantic - Full Show

Top 10 Best PBS Washington Week with The Atlantic - Full Show Episodes

368 Episodes

Avg Length 22m

Latest episode 1 day ago

For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.

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Washington Today

Top 10 Best Washington Today Episodes

1276 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Catch up on the biggest stories of the day from Washington with interviews and analysis from leading journalists. Posted weekdays at 6:30 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you the "Q&A" podcast.

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The Beat with Ari Melber

Top 10 Best The Beat with Ari Melber Episodes

1114 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Ari Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, with interviews and original reporting from around the nation. An Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, Melber cuts through the spin and the noise to tell you what's really happening. Real news, every night.

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The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

Top 10 Best The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann Episodes

480 Episodes

Avg Length 35m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week’s writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences

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Mea Culpa

Top 10 Best Mea Culpa Episodes

174 Episodes

Avg Length 77m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Welcome to the NEW HOME of Mea Culpa – the ONLY place to find new episodes of Michael Cohen’s hit podcast. Cohen, the former attorney and personal “fixer” for Donald J. Trump, once vowed to take a bullet for the President. But that was before the country was brought to its knees by Trump’s lies and personal madness. While Cohen was imprisoned in his own home, with his life, reputation, and livelihood destroyed, he went on a mission to right the wrongs he perpetuated on behalf of his former boss. Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen, is a raw and unfiltered podcast that shines light into the dark corners of our current American Apocalypse. Tune in twice weekly for exclusive interviews and candid conversations with the New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed “gangster lawyer,” as he sets to dismantle the Trump legacy and uncover the truth... and nothing but the truth.

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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Top 10 Best Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Episodes

49 Episodes

Avg Length 56m

Latest episode 2 days ago

We all know elections are won in the middle so why aren't politicians giving the people what they want? Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway and political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov are here to give those of us who reside somewhere between the center left and the center right their takes on the latest politics all through a centrist lens. New Episodes every Tuesday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Top 10 Best Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Episodes

455 Episodes

Avg Length 49m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Top 10 Best The Majority Report with Sam Seder Episodes

1103 Episodes

Avg Length 82m

Latest episode 1 day ago

Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM

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Time To Say Goodbye

Top 10 Best Time To Say Goodbye Episodes

278 Episodes

Avg Length 75m

Latest episode 4 days ago

A podcast about Asia, Asian America, and life during the Coronavirus pandemic, featuring Jay Caspian Kang.
goodbye.substack.com

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Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast

Top 10 Best Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast Episodes

110 Episodes

Avg Length 80m

Latest episode 3 days ago

A comedy podcast about the latest and greatest in US and Israeli propaganda.

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Opinionated Lushes

Top 10 Best Opinionated Lushes Episodes

288 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 2 days ago

We are three best friends that get together once a week to play/stream a drinking game. Available on most streaming platforms every FRIDAY, and unedited video episodes on Youtube every SATURDAY. Get bonus content on Patreon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The NewsWorthy

Top 10 Best The NewsWorthy Episodes

2092 Episodes

Avg Length 12m

Latest episode 1 day ago

The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!

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Why does this thing exist? (Podcast)

Top 10 Best Why does this thing exist? (Podcast) Episodes

148 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 18 days ago

It’s the podcast where neuroscientist and author, Dr Dean Burnett (The Idiot Brain, Psycho-logical) and his oldest friend in the world, Simon Feeley (some guff on BBC radios 4 and Wales, years ago) present each other with things, things they find confusing and perplexing, and have a little chat about them.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Knowledge Fight

Top 10 Best Knowledge Fight Episodes

1060 Episodes

Avg Length 107m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Each episode, Dan and Jordan take a look at some clips from that day's Alex Jones Show and struggle to make sense of what they find.

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Next Up with Mark Halperin

Top 10 Best Next Up with Mark Halperin Episodes

7 Episodes

Avg Length 59m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.

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The Opinions

Top 10 Best The Opinions Episodes

153 Episodes

Avg Length 14m

Latest episode 3 days ago

You've heard the news, here's what to make of it.

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Inside Europe

Top 10 Best Inside Europe Episodes

195 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 3 days ago

The original European current affairs podcast from Germany’s international broadcaster. Bringing you expert analysis and on-the ground reporting from the European capitals and beyond. Join host Kate Laycock and DW’s network of seasoned correspondents for your weekly dose of euro-politics and culture. Published every Thursday.

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Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt

Top 10 Best Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt Episodes

358 Episodes

Avg Length 62m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Master political strategist James Carville and revered journalist Al Hunt convenes a war room each week to discuss the battle for the soul of the nation! Join them as they gather the sharpest minds from across the country to see who has the most compelling case for the American people on the issues that matter most.

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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Top 10 Best The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Episodes

695 Episodes

Avg Length 104m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.

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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

Top 10 Best GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution Episodes

154 Episodes

Avg Length 59m

Latest episode 3 days ago

In uncertain times what’s needed is not just clarity about today’s pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world.

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Start Here

Top 10 Best Start Here Episodes

1685 Episodes

Avg Length 26m

Latest episode 2 days ago

A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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The Foreign Affairs Interview

Top 10 Best The Foreign Affairs Interview Episodes

93 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world. Whether the topic is the war in Ukraine, the United States’ competition with China, or the future of globalization, Foreign Affairs’ weekly podcast offers the kind of authoritative commentary and analysis that you can find in the magazine and on the website.

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Morning Joe

Top 10 Best Morning Joe Episodes

1190 Episodes

Avg Length 50m

Latest episode 2 days ago

Join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, for in-depth and informed discussions that help drive the day's political conversation. Top newsmakers, Washington insiders, journalists, and cultural influencers, come together on Morning Joe for unparalleled insight and analysis around the day's biggest stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Politics Podcasts

What are some popular politics podcasts?

There are several popular politics podcasts that provide coverage, analysis, and discussions on various political topics. Some notable examples include "Pod Save America," "The Daily," "The NPR Politics Podcast," "The Ben Shapiro Show," and "The Rachel Maddow Show." These podcasts offer insights into current events, policy debates, election coverage, and political commentary.

Do politics podcasts have a specific political bias?

Politics podcasts vary in their political bias. Some podcasts may have a specific ideological leaning, such as liberal, conservative, or libertarian. It's important to be aware of the potential bias of the podcasts you listen to and seek a variety of perspectives to gain a well-rounded understanding of political issues.

Can politics podcasts help me stay informed about current political events?

Absolutely! Politics podcasts are an excellent resource for staying informed about current political events. They provide analysis, interviews with experts and policymakers, and in-depth coverage of key issues. By listening to political podcasts, you can gain a better understanding of the political landscape and the factors shaping it.

Are there politics podcasts that discuss international politics or focus solely on domestic politics?

Politics podcasts cover a range of topics, including both domestic and international politics. Some podcasts primarily focus on domestic politics, covering elections, legislation, and policy debates within a particular country. Other podcasts provide insights into international politics, discussing global affairs, international relations, and geopolitical developments.

How can I engage with politics podcasts or share my opinions?

Engaging with political podcasts can be done in several ways. You can participate in discussions on social media platforms, email hosts with your thoughts or questions, or leave reviews on podcast platforms. Some podcasts also offer opportunities for listener participation, such as featuring listener voicemails or reading listener comments on the air. Engaging with the podcast's online community or joining related forums can provide additional avenues for sharing your opinions and engaging in political discourse.