The Best Politics Podcasts of 2026

100granman podcast

A solo host's passionate, unscripted reactions to US political news, critiquing the right and media narratives from a progressive Black perspective.

Talking Politics

Talking Politics

Short, animated video essays from a Cambridge professor explaining complex political topics, from global finance to the mechanics of Brexit.

Random Sage with Maryann from RevealingLight

A clairvoyant medium and former journalist offers psychic analysis and tarot readings on global politics, with a focus on a post-Trump world.

Indian Podcast

A podcast exploring India's pressing social, political, and systemic issues through interviews with experts and individuals with compelling stories.

The Weekly Debrief Podcast

Kawa Mawlayee

The Ponsonby & Massie Podcast

Two veteran Scottish political journalists, one from broadcast and one from print, offer a weekly insider briefing on Holyrood and Westminster.

Cutting Pe Meeting | Marathi Podcast

A Marathi podcast where guests narrate suspenseful true stories and personal experiences about paranormal events, crime, and spirituality.

The New Evangelicals Podcast

A podcast exploring the intersection of progressive faith, social justice, and politics for those deconstructing traditional evangelicalism.

Ai Podcast

A daily, solo-narrated podcast offering tactical tutorials and side-hustle guides for specific AI tools, especially Google's NotebookLM.

AfriCAN Do!

A long-form interview podcast exploring the vulnerable, authentic, and contextual stories of African entrepreneurs, hosted by a veteran of the Kenyan hospitality industry.

PBD Podcast

Patrick Bet-

The Daily History Chronicle

A daily podcast that revisits specific historical events to uncover their moral complexities, political contradictions, and unacknowledged consequences.

Podcast UFO Live Shows

UFO Shows

A long-running show exploring UFO phenomena through interviews with experts, eyewitnesses, and government insiders, hosted by Martin Willis.

Samaa Podcast

A Pakistani news podcast that alternates between deep-dive political analysis and practical spiritual advice for life's problems.

Competent Investor Podcast - Tom Bodrovics

Tom Bodrovics

A deep-dive podcast exploring macroeconomics and market strategy with top investors, economists, and financial newsletter authors.

The Clarity Zone Podcast

A provocative Nigerian panel podcast where a rotating cast of hosts and guests engage in raw, unfiltered debates on local politics, sex, and culture.

SEMICONDUCTOR LEADERSHIP PODCAST

SEMICONDUCTOR LEADERSHIP

The CEO of a semiconductor industry group interviews leaders in chip design, quantum computing, and venture capital about the industry's future.

Arkaea Media Group

Arkaea Group

A business and investment podcast that goes deep with the founders, CEOs, and VCs building the future of the space and defense industries.

Wool and Wine - A knitting Podcast

Three friends in Ohio record their monthly knitting circle, sharing finished sweaters, works-in-progress, and a bottle of wine.

iGen Politics Podcast

A Watergate prosecutor and a Gen Z activist bridge the generational gap to interview key figures in American political discourse.

Ami’s House - Official Podcast of Ami Kozak

A comedian's commentary on right-wing media, US-Israel politics, and current events, blending analysis with celebrity and political impressions.

WEAPONIZED Podcast Clips

Investigative journalist George Knapp and filmmaker Jeremy Corbell interview the key figures inside the modern UFO disclosure movement.

The Art and War Podcast

A group of friends deliver unsolicited, edgy commentary on gun culture, conspiracy theories, and current events from a pro-2A perspective.

Rj Podcast

A Kannada-language interview show exploring the personal and professional stories of entrepreneurs, artists, and notable figures in Karnataka.

The Daily Show

The long-running satirical news show where Jon Stewart and a team of correspondents deconstruct the day's political and cultural headlines.

Network State Podcast

Technologist Balaji Srinivasan interviews founders and thinkers on how crypto, AI, and new technologies can enable 'startup countries'.

PINKVILLA

The podcast arm of India's major entertainment news portal, featuring candid interviews with film, TV, and reality stars about their personal lives.

Founders in Arms Podcast

Two founder-CEOs interview their peers—other founders, operators, and VCs—about the tactical realities of building and scaling tech companies.

AKTK Podcast

A right-leaning Indian podcast offering commentary on politics, culture, and history, featuring both roundtable discussions and guest interviews.

Psychology & Behaviour Podcast

A behavioral psychologist and a psychotherapist team up to debunk pop psychology, critique famous studies, and explore the scientific history of their field.

Short History Podcast

Short History

A historian interviews leading academic experts to deconstruct specific events, figures, and cultures from antiquity.

The Indian Express

The official video channel for one of India's most respected English-language newspapers, featuring news reports, live events, and investigations.

Anurag Minus Verma Podcast (Culture Cafe)

A podcast exploring Indian politics, art, and culture through expert interviews and conversational deep dives on current events.

Black Studies Podcast

Black Studies

An academic podcast where two professors interview scholars and writers about the history, meaning, and future of the Black Studies discipline.

Senior Wellness Podcast - Healthy Aging After 60

An AI-narrated health podcast that translates peer-reviewed studies on aging into practical, actionable advice for people over 60.

Are We OK?

Peter Yong

A Malaysian policy podcast where a former Deputy Minister interviews politicians and economists on pressing national issues.

What Is Up, Indonesia? (WIUI)

A co-hosted podcast that breaks down complex Indonesian socio-politics and economics for English-speaking Indonesian youth around the world.

The Viral Way Podcast

A roundtable of hosts giving raw, uncut commentary on current events, racial justice, and personal experiences from a Black perspective.

Politics Is Broken

Politics Is Broken

A weekly podcast where a Canadian comedian and his co-host try to make national news and politics more accessible and fun.

Friends From Work with Al & Tory | News & Comedy

Two former national talk show hosts riff on daily news, pop culture, and bizarre internet finds with a blend of comedy and political insight.

CANADALAND

A confrontational Canadian news podcast that scrutinizes the media, challenges politicians, and is funded entirely by its audience.

Real Leadership the Podcast - with Jim Weaver

Jim Weaver

The CEO of a major industrial staffing firm interviews operations executives about leadership in the 'real economy' of making, moving, and processing things.

Predictive History Clips

Predictive History

A clips channel where host Jack Neel prompts recurring guest Jiang Xueqin to explain his speculative theories on geopolitics, history, and future events.

Political Philosophy Podcast

Political Philosophy

An academic host explores political theory, from the Roman Republic to modern UK policy, through expert interviews and solo analytical deep dives.

Catherine Mwangi

Catherine Mwangi

Long-form interviews with African leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts on the ideas and journeys shaping the continent's present and future.

The Female Dating Strategy Podcast

A dating strategy podcast for women, spun off from the controversial subreddit of the same name, that advocates for female self-interest.

The Law Office of Olu Asekun, PC

A practicing immigration attorney breaks down the week's policy changes and answers live, specific questions from viewers navigating the US system.

The AliTM Podcast

A Pakistani journalist hosts in-depth interviews with global experts on geopolitics, military strategy, and technology, often from a non-Western perspective.

The Edtech Podcast

A podcast improving the dialogue between education and technology through interviews with global leaders, founders, and policymakers.

Innovating Cannabis Podcast

A B2B podcast where an industry journalist interviews cannabis executives about the operational, scientific, and regulatory details of their niche.

TwinTalk Politics

TwinTalk Politics

Identical twin brothers interview Canadian politicians and academic experts to make national policy accessible for young people.

EXTREME POLITICAL HISTORY - VIDEO PODCAST & JOKES

A C-SPAN podcast and video channel connecting current political events to moments from the C-SPAN archives, with a focus on history, trivia, and comedy.

The Uncovered Podcast

A long-form Irish podcast using forensic interviews to document a single, controversial story from recent public life each season.

Daily Law, PLLC

A solo commentary show where a Florida attorney offers legal and political analysis on current events, court cases, and cultural debates.

Govs Comedy Club Podcasts

A daily, radio-style comedy show from a Long Island comedy club, featuring host Tony Walker's freewheeling chats with local comics and regulars.

Amol Parchure

A Marathi interview podcast where journalist Amol Parchure holds in-depth conversations with notable figures from Indian arts and culture.

The Blockchain Socialist

A podcast exploring the intersection of left-wing politics with blockchain, crypto, and AI, hosted by author and researcher Joshua Dávila.

Minivan Musician Podcast

Minivan Musician

A co-hosted podcast conducting deep-dive investigations into political topics, with a current focus on the Gaza conflict from a pro-Palestinian viewpoint.

Snows Tamil Podcast

Snows Tamil

A solo-narrated Tamil podcast offering on-the-ground video reports and deep dives into infrastructure projects and local issues across Tamil Nadu.

The Jack Ward Football Podcast

A solo-hosted football podcast providing deep-dive tactical analysis and statistically-backed transfer speculation for the EFL Championship.