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Presidential

56 episodes - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 3.1K ratings
The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released l...

Ruthless

64 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratings
A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, and Duncan bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the trio provide a lighter analysis of the new...

Article II: Inside Impeachment

64 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
The latest developments on the impeachment of President Donald Trump. What's happening in Washington and why it matters for the nation. Powered by NBC News journalists. Hosted by Steve Kornacki, Na...

Government Unfiltered

69 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 963 ratings
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 f...

Bombshell

104 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 633 ratings
This is Bombshell, a bi-weekly podcast coming to you from Washington insiders to dissect today’s foreign policy crises and tomorrow’s security challenges. We’ll talk military strategy, White House ...

AlternativeRadio

55 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 365 ratings
Alternative Radio is an "unembedded" weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the US, Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and on short-wave on Radio ...

Resistance Live

121 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 272 ratings
Daily U.S. political updates for the Resistance, brought to you by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin.

Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer

79 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 247 ratings
Join Tara Setmayer - CNN Political Commentator, ABC News Political Contributor and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill - for a common sense perspective on everything from new...

Wrong About Everything

186 episodes - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratings
A fun, irreverent and bipartisan look at Minnesota and national politics. Two Liberals and Two Conservatives debate the issues of the day with humor and vigor. Regular Contributors include Javier...

Off Topic/On Politics

148 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratings
What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join host Zack Fink and the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and ever...

Against the Grain

121 episodes - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
National Journal Politics Editor Josh Kraushaar hosts the sharpest minds in Washington for no-BS conversations about what’s really happening inside the Beltway and on the campaign trail.

Socialist Rifle Association Podcast

46 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
A podcast for the SRA community and greater leftist community, particularly the gun owning parts of it. Released on a (semi-)weekly schedule, we discuss all manner of news stories pertaining to the...

PolicyCast

162 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Host Thoko Moyo speaks with leading experts in public policy, media, and international affairs about their experiences confronting the world's most pressing public problems.

China in the World

120 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 69 ratings
The Carnegie-Tsinghua China in the World podcast is a series of conversations between Director Paul Haenle and Chinese and international experts on China’s foreign policy, China’s international rol...

Capitol Confidential

73 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
The Capitol Confidential podcast is a weekly show from the Times Union that focuses on the policy, personalities and politics of New York's state government.

Future Hindsight

156 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings
Future Hindsight is a weekly interview podcast seeking to spark civic engagement, inspire hope, and reinvigorate our social contract.

Grand Tamasha

93 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Ta...

Dave Emory | WFMU

199 episodes - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
Anti-fascist researcher Dave Emory (spelled E-M-O-R-Y) goes into all the hidden truths and details about evil men and their trade practices.

Red White and Truth Podcast

8 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings
Welcome to the Red, White, and Truth Podcast! We love to give you the news that's not covered by the mainstream media including political corruption, different takes on headline news, and more. We ...

American Dream on Caffeine

10 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
What does the U.S. government actually do? Join two everyday citizens every other week, as they uncover how our government’s laws, systems, and policies affect us all. Because what our leaders do o...

Infill

78 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Audio selections from YIMBY Action. Interviews, panel discussions, speeches and more, including round-table discussions on local politics and urban policy with folks hanging out at the Yimby Action...

Panorama: on politics, Latinos, and conservatism

14 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
How are Latino conservatives contributing to today's politics? Why are some Latinos conservative, and what does the future for Latinos in the conservative policy sphere hold? In this podcast, Gil G...

WUNCPolitics

147 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
The WUNCPolitics Podcast is a free-flowing discussion of what we're hearing in the back hallways of the General Assembly and on the campaign trail across North Carolina.

An Honorable Profession

81 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
An Honorable Profession: a podcast that features rising Democratic leaders, brought to you by the NewDEAL and featuring hosts Ryan Coonerty & Debbie Cox Bultan. Leaders share their personal stories...

Blacksite Podcast

146 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
Bring your bug-out-bag and join us - it's a brave new Trump-world and we're here to talk about our sensitive millennial feelings, grill conservatives and organize some liberal uprisings!! Mwahaha!

Steady Habits: A CT Mirror Podcast

101 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Welcome to Steady Habits: A CT Mirror Podcast, hosted by John Dankosky. Our goal is to foster meaningful conversations with newsmakers and the journalists who cover them. We're planning to dig into...

Podmetto Politics

57 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Palmetto State politics, campaign chatter, and news -- no beating around the bush. Insider insights from candidates, operatives, party officials, and activists on the front lines of South Carolina ...

Long Time No See

15 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In our world of 24-hour news cycles and constantly updating Twitter feeds, it's easy for important stories to drop off our radar. In MediaFile’s newest podcast, we bring “re-breaking” news coverage...

Girl Grit Podcast

7 episodes - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
The Girl Grit podcast, released every month, explores the personal stories of young professional women who are innovating and redefining success in business, politics and local communities. With ea...

Aspen Insight

40 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join host Amina Akhtar as she goes beyond the headlines to unpack complex policy topics and shine a light on leaders who are making a difference. Brought to you by the Aspen Institute.