Politics History Podcasts

Presidential

62 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 3.6K 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...

BackStory

268 episodes - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratings
BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities. There’s the h...

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

652 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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." -C...

Womanica

1,355 episodes - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★ - 707 ratings
Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history....

This American President

303 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 582 ratings
This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim...

Past Present

415 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 417 ratings
Past Present brings together three historians to discuss what's happening in American politics and culture today. Natalia, Neil, and Niki bring historical insights to the news of the day, offering ...

KunstlerCast - Suburban Sprawl: A Tragic Comedy

411 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 380 ratings
James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Geography of Nowhere" and "The Long Emergency," takes on suburban sprawl, disposable architecture and the end of the cheap oil era each week with program host ...

The History of Being Human

113 episodes - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratings
History, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, anthropology. The podcast that attempts to resurrect sense and meaning from the dust of a billion factoids.

Zero Hour: A History of 9/11

12 episodes - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★ - 91 ratings
A narrative nonfiction podcast chronicling the people and events leading up to the attacks of September 11th, 2001.

What's Left of the South

141 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratings
(Formerly dotprole) Southern working-class podcast from a leftist perspective. We talk about current issues affecting Southerners, Southern history, and we make fun of Yankees! Find us at https://...

Shared History

128 episodes - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
A history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Join comedians Cass and Natalie for an educational, entertaining and someti...

Professional Military Education

46 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
The Professional Military Education (PME) podcast is where great books on war and history are analyzed and discussed with the author. Through in depth conversations, the PME podcast seeks to promot...

History with Jackson

149 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
History is one of the most important topics in the world, it can help us understand who we are, where we've been and where we're going. If you want to learn more about history and our shared past ...

JFK35 - A podcast by the JFK Library Foundation

89 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, inspired a generation that transformed America. But not everyone knows the stories behind the man - his experiences as a young serviceman i...

CuriosiD

65 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?"...

With Chinese Characteristics

150 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
A podcast where Natalie and Cherrie discuss Chinese history and stuff.We think we're funny but we're probably not.Episodes every other Sunday

Rhythm of Life

22 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Chicago, IL - Where conversation flows...and life is explored -- that’s where the new podcast, Rhythm of Life, begins. Initial episodes include a fascinating conversation Steve Ordower has with fi...

One Nation Under Crime

100 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
One Nation Under Crime is a historical chronological true crime podcast. Join Kayla and Leah each week as they discuss true crime cases and history from each year starting with the first recorded ...

Aussie History Podcast

148 episodes - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Australian history.

Alternative History

243 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Trying to explain the present. History/ Geopolitics/ News/ Views All shows on Acast https://shows.acast.com/5ff9e879c5cc0c324d5dcc34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerusalem Unplugged

116 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Jerusalem Unplugged is the only podcast dedicated to Jerusalem, its history, and its people. Dr. Roberto Mazza is interviewing scholars, activists, politicians, artists, journalists, religious men...

HuttCast

136 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This show covers a vast range of topics: from life and business to cars and current events, no subject is off limits. Drawing from my experiences as a leader in the business community, I provide a...

Gatty Lecture Rewind Podcast

114 episodes - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
From the Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University, the Gatty Lecture Rewind Podcast features interviews and conversations with scholars and researchers working in and around Southeast Asia, all...

The Great Debate Show

240 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Debating the hottest topics in sports today and past. The NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, BOXING, UFC, WWE, AND AEW. Music, tv, and movies, any and everything entertainment!

History Accounts

138 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
I want to tell my account of history. History is not about the past. History is about the future.

DB Comedy Presents THE ELECTABLES

65 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Live From Chicago, a Comedy/History Podcast about the American Presidents - for people who can't afford HAMILTON.

Annette on America

222 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Annette talks about the Constitution, politics, history, the culture, parenting, and anything else that strikes her fancy.

Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More

209 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss...

George H.W. Bush 1990 - 1991 The Sweep of History

577 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Randal Wallace Presents : "George H. W. Bush" a four season look back at his extraordinary life, career, and his single term as President of the United States. A term that saw the high point of Am...

Inverted Podcast by Stuart Oswald

492 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago
Man of the world. Travelled a bit here and there. Somewhere between Colombia and Germany right now. Hopefully, we have something in common, you and I.