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Underrated government podcasts worth a listen

50 Government podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Government shows
  • Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
  • Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
  • Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Longest running first

The list

Longest running first

  1. 1. The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David Introcaso

    Government, Health & Fitness

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    347
    Since
    2012

    Podcast interviews with health policy experts on timely subjects. The Healthcare Policy Podcast website features audio interviews with healthcare policy experts…

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  2. 2. NC Family's Family Policy Matters

    Education, Government

    Length
    15 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    664
    Since
    2014

    Family Policy Matters is a weekly podcast and radio show produced by the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Each week, our host, Traci DeVette Griggs…

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  3. 3. The SafetyPro Podcast

    Business, Government

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    207
    Since
    2014

    No management theory, platitudes, or guru speak - just actionable workplace safety and health info you can use right now.

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  4. 4. Rational Security

    Government, News

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    585
    Since
    2015

    A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  5. 5. The Business of Government Hour

    From Federal News Network Government, News

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    483
    Since
    2015

    The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way…

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  6. 6. In Plain Cite

    Government

    Length
    35 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    100
    Since
    2016

    In Plain Cite is a podcast about developments in federal criminal defense law, focusing on the US Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals…

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  7. 7. SSDN‘s Green Minds

    Government

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    64
    Since
    2017

    ”Green Minds” is a collaboration between members of the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network and guests who have experience, knowledge, passionate and…

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  8. 8. In Session: Leading the Judiciary

    Government

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    56
    Since
    2018

    In Session: Leading the Judiciary is an audio podcast designed to bring cutting-edge thinking about public- and private-sector leadership to the attention of…

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  9. 9. The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    #153 in Government Government, Science

    Length
    51 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2018

    The Wildtalk Podcast is a production of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division. On the Wildtalk Podcast, representatives of the Wildlife…

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  10. 10. The National Security Podcast

    Government, News

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    302
    Since
    2018

    Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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  11. 11. OECD Podcasts

    Government

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    169
    Since
    2018

    How can we all help shape better policies for better lives? OECD Podcasts bring you insightful interviews with experts and well-known personalities on such…

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  12. 12. Resources Radio

    #107 in Government Government

    Length
    32 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    400
    Since
    2018

    Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more…

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  13. 13. Advancing Health

    Government, News

    Length
    16 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    735
    Since
    2018

    Advancing Health is the American Hospital Association’s award-winning podcast series. Featuring conversations with hospital and health system leaders and…

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  14. 14. Audible Anarchism

    Government, Society & Culture

    Length
    8 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    418
    Since
    2018

    A podcast broadcasting Anarchist texts and audiobooks

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  15. 15. City View- Quincy, MA

    Government, News

    Length
    20 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    155
    Since
    2019

    Mayor Tom Koch's podcast from the historic City of Quincy, Massachusetts

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  16. 16. NCSL Podcasts

    Government, News

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    261
    Since
    2019

    Learn about the people, policies and politics of America's state legislatures with NCSL's three podcasts: "Our American States," "Across the Aisle" and the…

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  17. 17. Crawfordsville Connection

    Government, News

    Length
    35 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    363
    Since
    2019

    Crawfordsville Connection is a podcast dedicated to keeping people up to date on what's happening in the city of Crawfordsville. With Mayor Todd Barton as the…

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  18. 18. Politics in Question

    Education, Government

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    183
    Since
    2019

    A podcast about how our political institutions are failing us and ideas for fixing them. Join hosts Lee Drutman and James Wallner as they imagine and argue over…

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  19. 19. The Good Judge-ment Podcast

    Government

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    204
    Since
    2019

    Judge J. Wade Padgett (Georgia Court of Appeals) and retired Superior Court judge Tain Kell (Cobb Judicial Circuit) created this podcast series to provide…

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  20. 20. Highlands Bunker

    Government, News

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    455
    Since
    2019

    Part-time activist hoping to build and deepen solidarity in the local leftist community. Discussion will be focused on local politics, culture and more.

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  21. 21. Former Action Guys Podcast

    Government, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 51 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    294
    Since
    2019

    Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual…

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  22. 22. Our Curious Amalgam

    Business, Government

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    407
    Since
    2019

    Our Curious Amalgam explores topics in antitrust, competition, consumer protection, data protection, and privacy law around the world with leading experts in…

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  23. 23. The Rachman Review

    From Financial Times Government, News

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    378
    Since
    2019

    Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast…

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  24. 24. Gray Matters

    Government

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    173
    Since
    2019

    The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Administrative State, at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, supports research and debate on the modern…

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  25. 25. Wild

    Government, Science

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    85
    Since
    2019

    Have you ever wondered how wildlife agencies catch ducks and geese? Are you curious about what happens inside a fish hatchery? "Wild," a podcast produced by the…

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  26. 26. Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

    Government, News

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    439
    Since
    2019

    The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil…

    Episodes and details for Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government
  27. 27. Better Every Shift

    Government

    Length
    46 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    326
    Since
    2020

    FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift Podcast spotlights the passion and perseverance of firefighters. Hosted by Madison, Wisconsin, Firefighter Aaron Zamzow, the…

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  28. 28. Phoenix Cast

    Government

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    145
    Since
    2020

    A podcast about cybersecurity, technology and innovation issues in the military.

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  29. 29. Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood

    Government, News

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    316
    Since
    2020

    Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood brings together government and private sector leaders for in-depth conversations about the big issues…

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  30. 30. Climate Break

    Government, Science

    Length
    2 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    275
    Since
    2020

    Climate change is upon us. Fires, droughts, hurricanes, sea level rise, and melting ice caps are all part of our new normal. But something else is happening…

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  31. 31. MedBoard Matters

    Government, Health & Fitness

    Length
    33 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    59
    Since
    2020

    Medical regulation is an important but complicated topic. Join host Jean Fisher Brinkley to explore the North Carolina Medical Board’s mission and…

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  32. 32. Rethinking Palestine

    Government, News

    Length
    35 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    73
    Since
    2020

    Rethinking Palestine is a podcast from Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a transnational think tank that brings together Palestinians from across…

    Episodes and details for Rethinking Palestine
  33. 33. Inside the Castle

    From DVIDS Government

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    160
    Since
    2020

    This podcast is hosted by the Revolutionize USACE Civil Works team and is intended to share best practices and strategic insight with U.S. Army Corps of…

    Episodes and details for Inside the Castle
  34. 34. Understanding Congress

    Government, History

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    75
    Since
    2020

    Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it’s vital to our constitutional government. Congress is the only branch…

    Episodes and details for Understanding Congress
  35. 35. Behind The Mission

    Education, Government

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    293
    Since
    2021

    Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military…

    Episodes and details for Behind The Mission
  36. 36. Moment of Truth

    Government, News

    Length
    57 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    270
    Since
    2021

    Live weekly from the nation's capital, Moment of Truth is American Moment’s official podcast has become an indispensable part of DC staffers' weekly digest…

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  37. 37. Appraiser Talk

    Business, Government

    Length
    5 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    266
    Since
    2021

    Join Lisa Desmarais and Amy Timmerman as they answer your questions about the appraisal profession. Submit your own questions to amy@appraisalfoundation.org.

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  38. 38. From the Crows' Nest

    Government, Technology

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    197
    Since
    2021

    Featuring interviews, analysis, and discussions covering leading issues of the day related to electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). Topics include current…

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  39. 39. Entitled

    Government, News

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    50
    Since
    2021

    Rights matter, but conversations about rights can be polarizing, confusing and frustrating. Lawyers and law professors Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg have…

    Episodes and details for Entitled
  40. 40. Patreon Feed Rational Security

    Comedy, Government

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    257
    Since
    2021

    A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters hosted by Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

    Episodes and details for Patreon Feed Rational Security
  41. 41. Security Clearance Insecurity

    Government

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    126
    Since
    2021

    Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban…

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  42. 42. Stark Integrity

    Business, Government

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    236
    Since
    2021

    Does your healthcare organization have an effective compliance program? Captain Integrity is here to save the day. Learn how to roll out necessary…

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  43. 43. Voices in Local Government

    Government

    Length
    32 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    77
    Since
    2021

    Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in…

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  44. 44. Data-Smart City Pod

    Government, Technology

    Length
    24 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2021

    As the central resource for cities on the intersection of government, data, and innovation, the Data-Smart City Pod from Data-Smart City Solutions at the…

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  45. 45. Jewish Diaspora Report

    Government, Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    20 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    235
    Since
    2021

    Covering the issues facing Jewish Communities around the world.

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  46. 46. Growing Places

    Business, Government

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2022

    Hear about all things economic development in the Sioux Falls metro area with the team at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

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  47. 47. The Energy Impacts with David Blackmon

    Government, News

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    220
    Since
    2022

    Discussions are a two-way street. This podcast is for all sides to have an open forum and share their opinions on fossil, renewable, nuclear, and all things…

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  48. 48. Guardian Mindset Podcast

    Government, History

    Length
    40 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    51
    Since
    2022

    Each month, Attorney Daigle delves into the history of law enforcement, the core principles that have shaped policing from the 20th century to today, and the…

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  49. 49. On The Road With ADOT

    Government

    Length
    12 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    134
    Since
    2022

    What do litter, archaeology, diesel dams, hedgehog cacti, Arizona Highways Magazine and the former Soviet Union, all have in common? They’re all part of the…

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  50. 50. North Dakota Outdoors Podcast

    #151 in Government Education, Government

    Length
    45 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    110
    Since
    2022

    The official podcast of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The mission of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is to protect, conserve and…

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