Top 100 Politics Podcasts
The top politics podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.
Pod Save America
A political podcast offering candid analysis of current events and progressive strategies, hosted by former Obama administration insiders.
#2
The Bulwark Daily
Tim Miller and guests offer political analysis and interviews focused on defending liberal democracy and challenging Trump-era conservatism.
#3
Letters from an American
Historical analysis of current political events through the lens of American history.
#4
Bulwark Takes
Daily news analysis from a conservative perspective, featuring insights and commentary by Bulwark staff on current political events.
#5
The NPR Politics Podcast
Daily political reporting from NPR journalists explaining major developments in Washington and on the campaign trail.
#6
Candace
Candace speaks freely and unfiltered on various topics.
#7
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Profiles, storytelling, and insightful conversations are explored in episodes hosted by David Remnick.
#8
Still Counting
A weekly analysis of politics through data, covering elections, AI, and betting markets with a focus on evidence over spin.
#9
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Two political opposites analyze current events from a moderate perspective, challenging extremism on both sides.
#10
On the Media
Analyzes media narratives, misinformation, and bias to help listeners understand how news is shaped and reported.
#11
Deadline: White House
A daily political analysis show offering insight into decision-makers and current issues from a former White House communications chief.
#12
The Briefing with Jen Psaki
Jen Psaki discusses major weekly issues and conducts interviews with key newsmakers.
#13
Ruthless Podcast
Four conservative hosts deliver irreverent, no-holds-barred commentary on current events and media narratives.
#14
The Focus Group Podcast
Behind-the-scenes audio from political focus groups across the U.S., revealing unfiltered voter opinions on politics and current events.
#15
The President's Daily Brief
A daily intelligence briefing covers top global and national security issues, hosted by a former CIA officer.
#16
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Reporting and analysis on pressing political issues from The New Yorker’s writers and editors, with weekly discussions on current events and American politics.
#17
#SistersInLaw
Legal experts analyze politics, law, and culture, exposing government workings and holding power to account.
#18
Pod Save the World
A former White House official and a political commentator analyze key foreign policy and global events each week.
#19
The Next Level
Political analysis and cultural commentary from three veteran writers, blending news breakdowns, election insights, and sharp-witted debate.
#20
All In with Chris Hayes
A daily news and politics podcast focused on deep reporting and holding leaders accountable.
#21
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Political analysis and interviews challenging mainstream narratives and holding power to account.
#22
Bannon`s War Room
Stephen K. Bannon hosts discussions with experts and leaders on pandemic-related news and policy.
#23
UnJustified
A former FBI official and a podcast host examine threats to civil liberties and justice under Trump’s Department of Justice.
#23
Real Baron Podcast
Baron Coleman
#24
TRIGGERnometry
Two hosts explore controversial ideas through candid interviews with thinkers, artists, and public figures.
#25
The Lincoln Project
The Lincoln Project
#26
The Rest Is Politics: US
Insightful analysis of U.S. politics and policy from a former White House official and a veteran BBC correspondent.
#27
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Molly Jong-Fast interviews political figures and analysts, focusing on current headlines and the underlying issues dividing America.
#28
Political Gabfest
A weekly discussion on U.S. politics by Slate journalists analyzing current events with insight and wit.
#29
Louder with Crowder
Political commentary, comedy sketches, and guest discussions with a conservative, irreverent perspective.
#29
The Al Franken Podcast
Al Franken discusses public policy and political comedy with notable guests, blending insight and satire.
#30
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Alex Wagner explores America’s political divisions through conversations with people living through the nation’s most urgent conflicts.
#31
10 Minute Drill
A concise daily briefing on key news and politics, delivered in 10 minutes with a casual, upbeat tone.
#32
Radio Atlantic
Explores big ideas shaping culture and news through thoughtful conversations and debates with leading thinkers and writers.
#33
Verdict with Ted Cruz
A conservative political commentary show analyzing daily news and national debates from a right-wing perspective.
#33
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost
A far-right political commentary show promoting nationalist and anti-establishment views through daily live broadcasts.
#34
It’s That Part
Explores history, law, and social issues by connecting past patterns to present realities through context, accountability, and faith.
#35X22 Report
A daily podcast analyzing the economy, politics, and global power dynamics.
#36
The David Pakman Show
A progressive talk show offering fact-based analysis and interviews on politics, current events, and social issues.
#37
NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
Daily news reports and analysis of major national and international events from NBC News.
#38
The Dispatch Podcast
A political and cultural discussion featuring Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and guests exploring policy and current events.
#39
Sources & Methods
A weekly deep dive into national security news with NPR correspondents and interviews with military, intelligence, and diplomatic leaders.
#40
The Five
Five hosts analyze and debate current news stories, controversies, and cultural issues in a roundtable format.
#41
The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi
Covers developing stories expected to shape the next day's news and public discourse.
#42
The Illegal News with Sarah Longwell
Legal experts break down court rulings and procedural changes from the Trump era and their impact on American democracy.
#43
Breaking News from Pod Save America
Political news and analysis from former Obama administration insiders, covering breaking stories, speeches, and underreported issues.
#44
Main Justice
Veteran prosecutors analyze how the Department of Justice operates under Trump’s administration and its impact on U.S. law and democracy.
#45
Advisory Opinions
Legal analysis and court discussions with insights into how law intersects with politics.
#46
John Solomon Reports
Investigative reporting and interviews uncovering political scandals and behind-the-scenes events in Washington.
#47
The Fox News Rundown
A daily news podcast with Fox News journalists covering major political events and interviews, offering analysis and perspectives on current affairs.
#48
The Majority Report with Sam Seder
A progressive political talk show offering daily commentary, in-depth interviews, and critical analysis of current events and media.
#49
The Necessary Conversation
Discusses family dynamics and relationships using political themes as a framework.
#50
The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber analyzes political news and current events with interviews, reporting, and legal expertise.
#51
Stay Tuned with Preet
A former U.S. attorney analyzes legal issues in the news and interviews experts on power, policy, and justice.
#52
The Rest Is Politics
Two former political insiders analyze current events in the UK and abroad, offering candid debate and behind-the-scenes insights.
#53
The Young Turks
Progressive hosts deliver daily news, political analysis, and media criticism with sharp commentary and humor.
#54
THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
A daily political podcast offering in-depth, lively discussions on major news stories with journalists, lawmakers, and influential figures.
#55
Impolitic with John Heilemann
Candid interviews with figures in politics, media, tech, and culture exploring power, influence, and societal change.
#56
The Jim Acosta Show
Jim Acosta
#57
The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated
Highlights from conservative political talk radio host Hugh Hewitt's daily interviews and commentary.
#58
Politics Chat
A podcast where the host answers listener questions about modern politics.
#59
Hacks On Tap
Political strategists analyze campaigns and elections with firsthand experience from decades of bipartisan work.
#60
Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
A Virginia delegate and Green Beret veteran examines conservative policies, political debates, and legislative realities.
#60
Uncommon Knowledge
Conversations with political leaders, scholars, and thinkers on politics, policy, and ideas.
#61
Brian Kilmeade Show
A morning talk show featuring Brian Kilmeade and guests discussing current news and cultural issues with a conservative perspective.
#62
The Source with Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins interviews key figures and investigates breaking news to deliver factual, in-depth reporting.
#62
The PoliticsGirl Podcast
An immigrant host discusses American democracy, political engagement, and the nation's potential through a progressive lens.
#63
Tangle
A daily politics podcast delivering balanced, non-partisan news summaries and interviews with figures across the political spectrum.
#64
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
Political strategists and journalists analyze key issues shaping American democracy through expert debates and discussions.
#65
Timcast News
Daily news updates with sharp analysis on politics, culture, and current events from an independent perspective.
#66
Next Up with Mark Halperin
Political analysis and interviews with key figures in politics, media, and policy.
#67
The Warning with Steve Schmidt
Examines the rise of extremism and democratic decline in the U.S. through interviews on politics, culture, and institutional failure.
#68
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
Explores civil conversations about politics and religion, emphasizing dialogue over division.
#69
TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED
A podcast focused on combating pedophilia and confronting elite individuals accused of related misconduct.
#70
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
Jonah Goldberg and guests discuss politics, culture, and history with a focus on liberalism and American society.
#71
HasanAbi
HasanAbi
#72
The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
A former Labor Secretary examines systemic power structures and how they shape politics, economics, and society.
#72
Velshi
Ali Velshi offers sharp analysis and perspective on weekend mornings.
#73
The Brian Lehrer Show
Discussions on current issues in local and national politics, community matters, and personal life.
#74
PBS News Hour - Brooks and Capehart
David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss current political events each week.
#75
The Playbook Podcast
Daily political news and analysis from Washington, D.C., hosted by Dasha Burns and POLITICO journalists.
#76
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
A weekly podcast exploring global political power struggles through interviews with world leaders and influential thinkers.
#77
The Smerconish Podcast
Discussions on government, politics, and current events from an independent perspective, aiming to transcend partisan bias.
#78
The Ben Ferguson Podcast
Conservative commentary on news stories the host believes mainstream media overlooks.
#79
Pod Force One
Candid political interviews with Washington insiders and policymakers hosted by a New York Post columnist.
#80
Straight White American Jesus
Two ex-evangelical ministers explore the history and politics of Christian nationalism and the Religious Right.
#81
The Daily Punch
A morning political podcast offering insider analysis of Capitol Hill, the White House, and major Washington power dynamics.
#81
The Adam Mockler Show
Political commentary and breaking news analysis from a progressive perspective, featuring direct engagement with opposing viewpoints.
#81
The Loren Piretra Show
A political commentator delivers clear, humorous breakdowns of current events and cultural issues with a no-nonsense perspective.
#82
The Michael Berry Show
Discusses politics and current events with a conservative perspective.
#82
The Michael Berry Show
Discusses politics and current events with a conservative perspective.
#83
Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
Long-form interviews with authors, journalists, activists, and whistleblowers on critical foreign policy issues.
#83
Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
Interviews with political leaders, policymakers, and experts on current events and their impact on American life.
#83
Normally
Political commentators discuss serious issues with humor and irreverence while focusing on what matters.
#84
The McCarthy Report
Legal analysis of pressing U.S. issues with a focus on rule of law, courts, and national security, led by a prosecutor and law professor.
#84
Talking Feds
Legal and political analysis from former government officials, journalists, and experts discussing current issues in law and policy.
#84
Agitation Nation: A Podcast From The Fenton Forecast
Hear from activists, scientists, and thinkers challenging corporate power, climate destruction, racism, and authoritarianism in America.
#85
The John Kobylt Show
A conservative radio host analyzes local and national news, politics, crime, and social issues with sharp commentary and on-the-ground reporting.
#85
Conversations with Bill Kristol
Bill Kristol
#85
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
A Sunday morning news program featuring interviews, reporting, and panel discussions on major domestic and global issues.