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Richard Helppie's Common Bridge

284 episodes - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 630 ratings
The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist...

Velshi

291 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 562 ratings
MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi brings his sharp analysis and perspective to weekend mornings.

Says Who?

340 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 354 ratings
In 2016, two friends—and author and a journalist--sat down to ride through the final weeks of the Presidential election by talking to the journalists covering it. They thought they were doing eight...

Radical Imagination

47 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 174 ratings
Racism, toxic inequality, persistent poverty, climate change: these are big serious problems, and if you believe they require big audacious solutions, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by An...

Left Reckoning

205 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratings
Fmr. The Michael Brooks Show crew Matt Lech & David Griscom work to cover & build a strong, popular, working-class rooted, no BS Socialist Left. With a special focus on the international struggle a...

Explaining Brazil

321 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 121 ratings
News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

Mac Watson Talks

274 episodes - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratings
Mac Watson Talks voted BEST PODCAST by Phoenix Magazine's 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. We explore current events through emotional connections, real-life experiences, and humor. 

Humanists Take on the World

1,021 episodes - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★ - 106 ratings
Information, news, and interviews of interest to Humanists, Atheists, Skeptics, and Freethinkers

ACCESS: A Podcast About Abortion

35 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Abortion is popular, and common. So why are people afraid to talk about it? How much more might you understand about abortion access in the U.S. if talking about it wasn’t taboo? On ACCESS, our go...

News Beat

143 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratings
A social justice podcast combining hard-hitting journalism and interviews with hip-hop music and original lyrics from independent artists. Each episode delves into an important issue with an altern...

BASED Politics

172 episodes - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratings
How do you know what to think unless you are told? Sadly, most people don’t and are left to rely on biased news sources, political parties, and their social media peers. Libertarian-Conservative Co...

Inconvenient Minority with Kenny Xu

36 episodes - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratings
Your race does not define you. Join journalist Kenny Xu as he battles the elite "woke" narratives on race with groundbreaking discussions about race, identity, and culture that challenge the Left ...

Searching for Political Identity

380 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
I’m interviewing thought leaders weekly and doing the occasional solo episode with the goal being to find my political identity.

Party Politics

298 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and...

Chopper's Politics

393 episodes - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 57 ratings
The Telegraph's weekly politics podcast, presented by Christopher "Chopper" Hope. The podcast has interviews with top politicians and commentators and analysis from the Telegraph’s Westminster te...

Altamar - Navigating the High Seas of Global Politics

237 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings
Altamar is dedicated to curating an informative discussion on how global issues impact all of us. The show avoids the typical Washingtonian US bias and talks about accelerating changes from a globa...

America As I See It: A Conservative's Take On Today's Politics

19 episodes - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 33 ratings
Mainstream Media, Hollywood, Big Tech: all these outlets continue to push the liberal agenda, never giving voice to Conservatives. Well, it's time for the silent majority to speak up. Tori Kimball ...

2 Dumb Babies

245 episodes - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY! Support us on PATREON for bonus videos and more: https://www.patreon.com/2dumbbabies A podcast from two comedians who only read headlines. Every week stand up comedian...

Inside the Daily Press

234 episodes - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratings
So you live or work on the Westside of LA, but want some easily consumable news to bring up at your next dinner party? We will make you sound smart! Inside the Daily Press delivers a weekly podcast...

Madness Cafe

161 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
A feminist current events/social commentary podcast where we discuss politics, health and wellness and women's rights issues.

Thinkin' on Lincoln

62 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
A political podcast that won’t make you hate your neighbor. Curtis and Ryan unpack cultural and political issues facing Oklahoma and the nation with a light-hearted air. Brought to you by The Oklah...

Seattle News, Views, and Brews

228 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratings
Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!

Off Script

139 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
From "wokeness" to cancel culture, the culture wars are in full swing. In this series of no-holds-barred long-form interviews, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with world-leading commentat...

Lead Tennessee Radio

53 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Lead Tennessee Radio features conversations with the leaders who are moving Tennessee forward. Topics include rural development, broadband, technology, legislation, policy and more. The podcast is ...

The Stonecrest Podcast

82 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
We changed our name from Stonecrest Weekly. STONECREST, Georgia Residents STAND UP!!! The Stonecrest Podcast is our community’s podcast. We will scour Google on your behalf to find hot topics abou...

Radio Free Catholic

1,005 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings
The "Solomon Kane of Catholic podcasting" brings you Catholic commentary on current events both in and out of the Church, focusing on the big picture, future possibilities in the world, how they r...

Harvard Harris Poll Debrief with Mark Penn and Bob Cusack

143 episodes - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Mark Penn and Bob Cusack discuss findings of the latest Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll - https://harvardharrispoll.com - released monthly by Harvard’s Center for American Political Studies and Harris I...

PolicyWise

55 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
PolicyWise is an intergenerational podcast by Youth Leadership Institute focused on bringing young people into the policy conversation.

RSA Conversations

203 episodes - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The latest thinking from the world’s leading voices on topics ranging from education, design and creativity, to politics, philosophy and economics. Fresh ideas for better futures from the RSA.

The Veritas Podcast

114 episodes - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratings
The goal of The Veritas Podcast is to host discussions on culture, politics, philosophy, religion and more with an emphasis on freedom of speech and intellectual honesty. In lieu of regurgitating r...