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Underrated politics podcasts worth a listen
50 Politics 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
- Politics 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
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1. Indiana Week in Review
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 815
- Since
- 2011
Hoosier Democrats, Republicans and insiders talk candidly about issues, the Indiana Statehouse and everything in between on Indiana Week In Review from WFYI…
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2. Nostalgia Trap
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 566
- Since
- 2014
Deep dive conversations on American history, politics, and pop culture, hosted by history professor and writer David Parsons.
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3. Conversations with Bill Kristol
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 329
- Since
- 2014
Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life.
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4. Assorted Calibers Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 18 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 605
- Since
- 2014
Everything, including the kitchen sink!
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5. 3 Whisky Happy Hour
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 620
- Since
- 2014
Steven Hayward, John Yoo, and "Lucretia" bring you a whisky-sodden perspective on the week's big headlines, and occasional deep dives into law and philosophy.
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6. Friendly Atheist Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 15 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 684
- Since
- 2014
Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast…
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7. Rational Security
- 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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8. Explain It to Me
- Length
- 30 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 830
- Since
- 2015
Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to…
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9. ABA Journal: Legal Rebels
- Length
- 38 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 135
- Since
- 2016
The ABA Journal Legal Rebels Podcast features men and women who are remaking the legal profession and highlights the pioneers who are changing the way law is…
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10. Matt Christiansen Live
- Length
- 2 hr 52 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,004
- Since
- 2017
Sundays and Wednesdays at 9 ET www.mattchristiansenmedia.com
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11. After the Fact
- Length
- 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 234
- Since
- 2017
After the Fact is a podcast from The Pew Charitable Trusts that brings you data and analysis on the issues that matter to you—from our environment and the…
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12. The Buck Sexton Show
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 2,575
- Since
- 2017
Buck Sexton breaks down the latest headlines with a fresh and honest perspective! He speaks truth to power, and cuts through the liberal nonsense coming from…
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13. The California Report Magazine
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 482
- Since
- 2017
Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and meet the people who make California unique. The…
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14. The Peter McCormack Show
- Length
- 1 hr 25 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,104
- Since
- 2017
The Peter McCormack Show - politics, macro, Bitcoin and AI, long-form interviews. Twice-weekly conversations about money, power, and the shifts reshaping the…
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15. The TPM Show with Josh and Kate
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 489
- Since
- 2018
A weekly podcast making sense of the Trump era, Talking Points Memo founder Josh Marshall and reporter Kate Riga provide insight into the big political…
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16. Tom Fitton's Weekly Update Podcast
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 356
- Since
- 2018
The official podcast for Judicial Watch--a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in government…
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17. The National Security Podcast
- 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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18. No BS Newshour with Charlie LeDuff
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 412
- Since
- 2018
Real news, real stories, No BS.
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19. Quillette Podcast
- Length
- 45 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 351
- Since
- 2018
Long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians, and public intellectuals on the ideas shaping — and dividing — the Western world. Mostly hosted by…
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20. The Political Orphanage
- Length
- 1 hr 5 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 657
- Since
- 2018
Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.
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21. Advancing Health
- 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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22. Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Cooke
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 81
- Since
- 2018
A lively (and often funny) look at legislation and constitutional jurisprudence by preeminent law professors Richard Epstein and John Yoo. The show is hosted by…
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23. City View- Quincy, MA
- 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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24. POLITICO Energy
- Length
- 14 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,601
- Since
- 2019
POLITICO breaks down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the U.S. and around the world through original interviews, sharp…
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25. The Mona Charen Show
- Length
- 51 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 303
- Since
- 2019
After a great five year run on Beg to Differ, Mona Charen brings you a new show dedicated to deepening your understanding of complex issues and trends facing…
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26. Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government
- 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…
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27. What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 343
- Since
- 2020
What Happens Next offers listeners an in-depth investigation of the most pressing issues of the day. Visit for all the links and to subscribe…
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28. Time To Say Goodbye
- Length
- 1 hr 16 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 355
- Since
- 2020
A podcast about politics, culture, fishing, surfing and some other stuff with Jay Caspian Kang and Tyler Austin Harper goodbye.substack.com
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29. Democracy Paradox
- Length
- 49 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 241
- Since
- 2020
Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about…
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30. That Trippi Show
- Length
- 33 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 363
- Since
- 2020
If you're looking for someone who actually knows how presidential and national politics works to explain what's going on in 30 minutes or less, this is the show…
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31. The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
- Length
- 53 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 293
- Since
- 2020
Unafraid conversations about anything andrewsullivan.substack.com
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32. Amarica's Constitution
- Length
- 1 hr 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2021
Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation's leading authorities on the Constitution…
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33. Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry Dunn
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 303
- Since
- 2021
AG from Jack and The Daily Beans teams up with Harry Dunn, former Capitol Police Officer to report on Trump's 2nd Department of Justice and Intelligence…
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34. Moment of Truth
- 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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35. Weekly Skews
- Length
- 1 hr
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 296
- Since
- 2021
Weekly Skews, hosted by Trae Crowder and Mark Agee, is a new comedy podcast that offers a redneck and working class perspective from the Left on the week's…
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36. Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 246
- Since
- 2021
The Internet and mainstream media are inundated with misinformation and superficial hot takes. That’s why you’re not getting the full story. Take another look…
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37. Entitled
- 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…
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38. One Decision
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 390
- Since
- 2021
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us…
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39. The Great America Show
- Length
- 38 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,257
- Since
- 2021
A podcast for all lovers of America
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40. Week In Review
- Length
- 36 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 231
- Since
- 2022
The Week In Review is South Carolina's most indispensable news program — hosted by the independent media outlet that exposed the Alex Murdaugh crime and…
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41. Compass Points
- Length
- 1 hr 30 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 242
- Since
- 2022
Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business. Content is updated every Sunday.
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42. Allen West | Steadfast & Loyal Podcast
- Length
- 7 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 294
- Since
- 2022
Thoughts, insights, and perspectives allenwest.substack.com
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43. You're Wrong w/ Mollie Hemingway & David Harsanyi
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 220
- Since
- 2022
The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway and David Harsanyi discuss and debate politics and culture.
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44. Net Assessment
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 99
- Since
- 2022
Hosts Melanie Marlowe, Christopher Preble, and Zack Cooper, debate their way through some of the toughest and most contentious topics related to strategy…
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45. Straight Shooter with Stephen A.
- Length
- 1 hr 39 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 950
- Since
- 2022
Stephen A. Smith is back with a fresh spin on his hit podcast — dropping new episodes of his SiriusXM radio show Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith™ every…
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46. Political Hope
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 99
- Since
- 2022
Can we practice hope better? Can we recognize and value the people and initiatives that inspire and embody hope in the world? What happens when we focus on…
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47. Stay Free with Russell Brand
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 670
- Since
- 2022
Hello You Awakening Wonder. Thanks for reading this when you could be obediently consuming propaganda. We are living through a time of incredible change and…
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48. Multipolarity
- Length
- 55 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 213
- Since
- 2023
Charting The Rise Of A Multipolar World Order Philip Pilkington is an unorthodox macroeconomist. Andrew Collingwood is an equally skeptical journalist…
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49. When You Know You Know Unleashed
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 752
- Since
- 2023
Michael Cohen is UNLEASHED and nothing is off limits. The former insider takes listeners behind the headlines with unfiltered opinions, explosive revelations…
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50. What the Hell Is Going On
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 201
- Since
- 2023
The American Enterprise Institute’s Danielle Pletka and Marc Thiessen address the questions we’re all asking in their podcast, “What the Hell Is Going On?” In…
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