List

Rising politics podcasts climbing the charts this week

50 Politics podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

shows
50
category
Politics
rebuilt
Daily

How this list is made

  • Politics shows
  • Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
  • Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Fastest climbing first, for where each started

The list

Fastest climbing first

  1. 1. Main Justice

    #18 in Politics Up 48 places this week News

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    249
    Since
    2023

    Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As…

    Episodes and details for Main Justice
  2. 2. Joey Hudson / Just The Truth

    #31 in Politics Up 59 places this week News

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    506
    Since
    2025

    Joey Hudson is a conservative Christian, successful businessman and experienced broadcaster who has a passion for seeking the truth in today’s chaotic world…

    Episodes and details for Joey Hudson / Just The Truth
  3. 3. The Next Level

    #13 in Politics Up 23 places this week News

    Length
    34 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    407
    Since
    2022

    Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear…

    Episodes and details for The Next Level
  4. 4. Stay Tuned with Preet

    #38 in Politics Up 66 places this week From CAFE News, Society & Culture

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    1,040
    Since
    2017

    Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice…

    Episodes and details for Stay Tuned with Preet
  5. 5. The Rest Is Politics

    #32 in Politics Up 50 places this week Government, News

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    630
    Since
    2022

    Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate…

    Episodes and details for The Rest Is Politics
  6. 6. Head in the Office

    #109 in Politics Up 88 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 24 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    365
    Since
    2021

    On Head in the Office, two big-time political gurus, Jeremy & Gage, dissect the weekly news and offer a leftist point of view on recent events. As society…

    Episodes and details for Head in the Office
  7. 7. The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

    #55 in Politics Up 44 places this week From NBC News News

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    222
    Since
    2019

    An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.

    Episodes and details for The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi
  8. 8. Political Reality

    #117 in Politics New to the charts News, Society & Culture

    Length
    57 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    35
    Since
    2026

    Our daily lives seem increasingly overwhelmed by polarization, misinformation, and dubious culture wars, while we face countless serious problems that require…

    Episodes and details for Political Reality
  9. 9. Impolitic with John Heilemann

    #24 in Politics Up 17 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    423
    Since
    2020

    Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and…

    Episodes and details for Impolitic with John Heilemann
  10. 10. The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos

    #87 in Politics Up 60 places this week News

    Length
    51 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    52
    Since
    2025

    The Moment is all about unpacking these complicated times with the legendary journalist Jorge Ramos and acclaimed author and MSNBC contributor Paola Ramos…

    Episodes and details for The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
  11. 11. Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

    #119 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    709
    Since
    2021

    This podcast is for individual interviews on the Scott Horton Show. See the Q & A show feed to hear Scott answer listener questions and for the full show…

    Episodes and details for Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
  12. 12. The Dilley Show

    #121 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    1 hr 48 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    810
    Since
    2023

    Tired of fake news and endless propaganda? You've come to the right place! ...If you're not too thin-skinned, that is. The Dilley Show is a raw, unfiltered &…

    Episodes and details for The Dilley Show
  13. 13. ALEX JONES SHOW

    #48 in Politics Up 30 places this week News

    Length
    4 hr
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    124
    Since
    2026

    Because there's a war on for your mind; broadcaster, filmmaker and news analyst Alex Jones brings you an in-depth look at the news between the day's headlines.

    Episodes and details for ALEX JONES SHOW
  14. 14. The Skepticrat

    #126 in Politics New to the charts Government, News

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    281
    Since
    2015

    Covering politics from the far center

    Episodes and details for The Skepticrat
  15. 15. Know Your Enemy

    #69 in Politics Up 38 places this week News, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 26 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    291
    Since
    2019

    A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.

    Episodes and details for Know Your Enemy
  16. 16. The Sunday Story

    #132 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    7
    Since
    2026

    “The Sunday Story” from Up First is where storytelling meets the issues of the day. Hosted by Ayesha Rascoe, “The Sunday Story” is NPR’s weekly news and culture…

    Episodes and details for The Sunday Story
  17. 17. Uncommon Knowledge

    #68 in Politics Up 32 places this week From Hoover Institution History, News

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2022

    For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as…

    Episodes and details for Uncommon Knowledge
  18. 18. Super Tuesdays with Chris Cillizza and Chuck Todd

    #124 in Politics Up 54 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 10 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    19
    Since
    2026

    Longtime political analysts Chris Cillizza and Chuck Todd discuss the latest political news and how those stories will affect upcoming elections.

    Episodes and details for Super Tuesdays with Chris Cillizza and Chuck Todd
  19. 19. Radio Atlantic

    #19 in Politics Up 8 places this week From The Atlantic News, Society & Culture

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    403
    Since
    2017

    The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the…

    Episodes and details for Radio Atlantic
  20. 20. Political Breakdown

    #145 in Politics New to the charts From KQED News

    Length
    31 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    860
    Since
    2018

    Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other…

    Episodes and details for Political Breakdown
  21. 21. Jacobin Radio

    #130 in Politics Up 49 places this week From Jacobin History, News

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    1,927
    Since
    2017

    News, politics, history and more from Jacobin. Featuring The Dig, Long Reads, Confronting Capitalism, Behind the News, Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman, and…

    Episodes and details for Jacobin Radio
  22. 22. It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky

    #147 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    230
    Since
    2025

    Dive into the world of data with Ryan Girdusky, an acclaimed American political commentator and writer, on "It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky." In each…

    Episodes and details for It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky
  23. 23. Politics Chat

    #47 in Politics Up 17 places this week History, News

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    79
    Since
    2026

    In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

    Episodes and details for Politics Chat
  24. 24. Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

    #23 in Politics Up 8 places this week News

    Length
    53 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    758
    Since
    2022

    Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political…

    Episodes and details for Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
  25. 25. Politics Weekly America

    #125 in Politics Up 43 places this week News

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    287
    Since
    2022

    Every Friday, Guardian columnist and former Washington correspondent, Jonathan Freedland, invites experts to help analyse the latest in American politics…

    Episodes and details for Politics Weekly America
  26. 26. HasanAbi

    #74 in Politics Up 24 places this week News

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    85
    Since
    2026

    The Revolution Will Not be Televised

    Episodes and details for HasanAbi
  27. 27. Next Up with Mark Halperin

    #64 in Politics Up 19 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    163
    Since
    2025

    Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.

    Episodes and details for Next Up with Mark Halperin
  28. 28. 10 Minute Drill

    #89 in Politics Up 26 places this week Government, News

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    276
    Since
    2025

    Your morning 10-minute rundown of the most important stories in news and politics, hosted by veteran political strategist Matt Whitlock. We’re keeping it fun…

    Episodes and details for 10 Minute Drill
  29. 29. The Majority Report with Sam Seder

    #36 in Politics Up 10 places this week News, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 17 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    36
    Since
    2026

    Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM

    Episodes and details for The Majority Report with Sam Seder
  30. 30. The Rest Is Politics: US

    #12 in Politics Up 3 places this week Government, News

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    265
    Since
    2024

    TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape…

    Episodes and details for The Rest Is Politics: US
  31. 31. Dad Saves America

    #160 in Politics Up 38 places this week Kids & Family, News

    Length
    1 hr 38 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    248
    Since
    2022

    Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood…

    Episodes and details for Dad Saves America
  32. 32. War on the Rocks

    #137 in Politics Up 32 places this week News

    Length
    36 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    345
    Since
    2013

    Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.

    Episodes and details for War on the Rocks
  33. 33. TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED

    #65 in Politics Up 14 places this week News

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    560
    Since
    2019

    The ONLY Anti-Pedophile Podcast fighting the Sicko Elite

    Episodes and details for TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED
  34. 34. The Conversation with Dasha Burns

    #166 in Politics New to the charts From POLITICO Government, News

    Length
    47 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    588
    Since
    2016

    The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to…

    Episodes and details for The Conversation with Dasha Burns
  35. 35. Breaking News from Pod Save America

    #15 in Politics Up 3 places this week News

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    318
    Since
    2025

    Stay up-to-date with the latest political news and analysis from the voices you trust at Crooked Media—exclusively in video on Spotify and YouTube. Whether…

    Episodes and details for Breaking News from Pod Save America
  36. 36. Trump's Terms

    #85 in Politics Up 17 places this week News

    Length
    5 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    521
    Since
    2023

    Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend…

    Episodes and details for Trump's Terms
  37. 37. Newt's World

    #168 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    36 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    1,070
    Since
    2019

    Join Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House and Ph.D. historian, for the most diverse, informative, and entertaining podcast available. Every episode…

    Episodes and details for Newt's World
  38. 38. Going Rogue with Lara Logan

    #93 in Politics Up 18 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 12 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2025

    Distinguished, award-winning journalist, Lara Logan hosts ”Going Rogue with Lara Logan” from her studio deep in the Texas Hill Country. Lara engages in…

    Episodes and details for Going Rogue with Lara Logan
  39. 39. The Benny Show

    #57 in Politics Up 11 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr 21 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    1,074
    Since
    2021

    Are you sick of the establishment corporate media manipulating the truth in America? We are. The Benny Show is 100% INDEPENDENT and your source for breaking…

    Episodes and details for The Benny Show
  40. 40. Paul Krugman Podcast

    #169 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    99
    Since
    2025

    Notes on economics and more paulkrugman.substack.com

    Episodes and details for Paul Krugman Podcast
  41. 41. The Intercept Briefing

    #171 in Politics New to the charts From The Intercept News

    Length
    40 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    421
    Since
    2017

    Cut through the noise with The Intercept’s reporters as they tackle the most urgent issues of the moment. The Briefing is a weekly podcast delivering news…

    Episodes and details for The Intercept Briefing
  42. 42. No Gods No Mayors

    #172 in Politics New to the charts Comedy, News

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    114
    Since
    2024

    Municipal government: a trap that catches those too incompetent, too corrupt, too incompetent even for national politics. And the greatest of these, the mayor…

    Episodes and details for No Gods No Mayors
  43. 43. The Foreign Affairs Interview

    #98 in Politics Up 16 places this week News

    Length
    1 hr
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2024

    Foreign Affairs invites you to join its editor, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, as he talks to influential thinkers and policymakers about the forces shaping the world…

    Episodes and details for The Foreign Affairs Interview
  44. 44. Endgame with Fintan O'Toole

    #129 in Politics Up 21 places this week Arts, News

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    6
    Since
    2026

    Join Fintan O'Toole, Advising Editor at The New York Review, as he and his guests discuss the great unraveling of the American order—and imagine what comes…

    Episodes and details for Endgame with Fintan O'Toole
  45. 45. The Kyle Seraphin Show

    #173 in Politics New to the charts News

    Length
    2 hr 6 min
    Releases
    Daily
    Episodes
    933
    Since
    2022

    The Kyle Seraphin Show is streamed LIVE 9:30a ET on Rumble, X, KyleSeraphin.com, and YT on Mon-Fri. You'll find daily commentary from recovering FBI Agent and…

    Episodes and details for The Kyle Seraphin Show
  46. 46. All Things with Kim Strassel

    #161 in Politics Up 23 places this week Government, News

    Length
    24 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    76
    Since
    2025

    From the Wall Street Journal Opinion page, “Potomac Watch” columnist Kim Strassel goes one-on-one with the newsmakers of the week: from candidates to…

    Episodes and details for All Things with Kim Strassel
  47. 47. Americast

    #83 in Politics Up 10 places this week From BBC Government, News

    Length
    32 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    663
    Since
    2020

    Insight and analysis on what's happening inside Donald Trump's White House. Podcast episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watch on iPlayer here: . Each week we…

    Episodes and details for Americast
  48. 48. The David Rutherford Show

    #180 in Politics New to the charts News, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    196
    Since
    2025

    The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship…

    Episodes and details for The David Rutherford Show
  49. 49. Bad Faith

    #157 in Politics Up 18 places this week Comedy, News

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    105
    Since
    2025

    America's only podcast. // with Briahna Joy Gray, former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign // Subscribe for exclusive premium…

    Episodes and details for Bad Faith
  50. 50. Bless Your Heart with Cliff Cash

    #142 in Politics Up 16 places this week Comedy, News

    Length
    1 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    10
    Since
    2026

    A voice of reason with a Southern accent. Comedian Cliff Cash takes on politics, social issues, and the state of the republic with the kind of unfiltered…

    Episodes and details for Bless Your Heart with Cliff Cash