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Pseudo-Intellectual with Lauren Chen

544 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Lauren Chen dives into stories not covered anywhere else at the intersection of culture and politics.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

315 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 559 ratings
Independent Americans is a weekly news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq...

Richard Helppie's Common Bridge

290 episodes - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 439 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...

Says Who?

353 episodes - Latest episode: 5 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...

Bold and Blunt

384 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 179 ratings
Bold and blunt: Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues of the day.

Radical Imagination

48 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 175 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...

Questionable Material with Jack & Brian

168 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Brian Sack and Jack Helmuth once had a dark and clever TV show that was ahead of its time. Now they have a podcast like everyone else.

Left Reckoning

225 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 132 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

337 episodes - Latest episode: 11 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

281 episodes - Latest episode: 6 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. 

ACCESS: A Podcast About Abortion

35 episodes - Latest episode: 10 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...

Party Politics

299 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Party Politics is currently on hiatus. It will return in September 2024. Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama...

Searching for Political Identity

391 episodes - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
I’m interviewing thought leaders and reflecting in solo episodes to find my political identity.

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

19 episodes - Latest episode: 9 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 ...

Madness Cafe

173 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
A feminist current events/social commentary podcast where we discuss politics, health and wellness and women's rights issues.

Inside the Daily Press

235 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months 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...

Thinkin' on Lincoln

63 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 28 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

239 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 27 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: 4 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: 4 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

83 episodes - Latest episode: 29 days 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...

Harvard Harris Poll Debrief with Mark Penn and Bob Cusack

145 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months 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: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
PolicyWise is an intergenerational podcast by Youth Leadership Institute focused on bringing young people into the policy conversation.

Florida This Week

164 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Your #GivingTuesday gift is a great way to celebrate the season of generosity. wedu.org/donate Florida This Week is Tampa Bay’s longest-running prime time public affairs program, now available as ...

RSA Conversations

207 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days 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: 10 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...

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

209 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratings
Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the bigge...

Off Script

124 episodes - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 6 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...

Reformasi Dispatch

144 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Independent and lucid analysis of Indonesian politics, policymaking, justice, and economics featuring Kevin O’Rourke and Erin Cook. The podcasts incorporate exclusive interviews with experts and d...

49 Writers Active Voice Podcast

30 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In the 49 Writers Active Voice Podcast, writers and artists reflect on how current issues shape their works. The ongoing series is hosted and produced by Katie Bausler from Juneau, Alaska for 49 Wr...