35 Best California Podcasts
California Podcasts
Here are 35 Best California Podcasts worth listening to in 2023
1. Insight
Sacramento, California, US
Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.
Also in Capital Public Radio Podcasts
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2. State of the Bay
San Francisco, California, US
We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We'll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We'll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.
Also in KALW Podcasts
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Play⋅ 10.3K⋅ 6.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 57 min Get Email Contact More
3. LA Hispanic Republican Club Podcast
Glendale, California, US
Local News, Politics, and Current Events.
Also in AM The Answer Radio Station Podcasts, Los Angeles Podcasts
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Play⋅ 14.6K⋅ 3.4K ⋅3 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact More
4. Sunday Morning Newsmakers
Glendale, California, US
The Award-Winning Sunday Morning Newsmakers with Larry Marino takes a unique look at the top local, regional and national political stories, including a weekly update 'At The Heart of the Homeless Crisis.'
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Play⋅ 14.6K⋅ 3.4K ⋅4 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact More
5. The Weekend Answer Podcast
Glendale, California, US
A one hour, fast-paced talk show on the week's biggest news, in Southern California and the nation with thought leaders and influencers from business, politics and media. Garrett Fahy, business litigation and election law attorney, former Senate Republic Caucus staffer, author, and radio hosts along with Jim 'Riggy' Righeimer, successful businessman, former Mayor, City Council member, Housing Commissioner and author.
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Play⋅ 14.6K⋅ 3.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact More
6. The Naked Truth Report Podcast
Glendale, California, US
Since 2011, Kathleen Wells has been the host of The Kathleen Wells Show, a progressive political talk program heard on local radio. Kathleen is a native of Los Angelino and holds a BA in political science from UCLA and a law degree from UC Berkeley (Boalt Hall). Now, she is a conservative and a big-time Trump supporter. Kathleen takes the position that Democrats and Black politicians have destroyed Black America.
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Play⋅ 14.6K⋅ 3.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact More
7. The Boating Hour Podcast
Glendale, California, US
The Boating Hour with Captain Rick brings you the latest and greatest essential information about everything that sails, floats, or motors upon the high seas of Southern California. From landlubbers to old salts, there'll be something for everyone!
Also in Boating Industry Podcasts
am870theanswer.com..
Play⋅ 14.6K⋅ 3.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More
8. Unlocking California Politics
Los Angeles, California, US
Unlocking California Politics Podcast is your resource for politics, legislation, housing policy, and housing news from the California Association of REALTORS®. Check out the latest episodes from C.A.R. experts who will give you their take on California politics, housing news and policies, and other top industry matters.
Also in California Politics Podcasts
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Play⋅ 52.9K⋅ 38.6K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact More
9. California Underground
San Diego, California, US
Whether you're a conservative, libertarian, moderate Democrat, or just someone with common sense, the California Underground Podcast is dedicated to pushing back on the extreme left that has overrun our state. We talk about California politics and some national politics and how we can implement common-sense solutions to help our beautiful state.
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Play⋅ 775 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 69 min Get Email Contact More
10. California News
California, US
We discuss the latest challenges and news in California. As an example, we discuss the latest on the homeless crisis, fires, new legislation, and more
Also in California News Podcasts
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Play 5 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact More
11. California Sun Podcast
California, US
The California Sun presents conversations with the people that are shaping and observing the Golden State
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Play⋅ 8.8K⋅ 16.7K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More
12. SoCal in 17
Los Angeles, California, US
Southern Californians may be short on time but they are never short on curiosity. Every Friday, Spectrum News 1 political reporter and anchor Alex Cohen gives listeners the important local news and information SoCal needs to know in one fell swoop. In just about 17 minutes, listeners will get informed on the issues affecting Southern California.
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Play⋅ 20.9K⋅ 11.1K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact More
13. The State of California
San Francisco, California, US
A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.
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Play⋅ 38.9K⋅ 50.8K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact More
14. California True Crime
California, US
A true crime podcast taking you through different stories and locations all around California.
spreaker.com/show/..
Play⋅ 628⋅ 4.4K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact More
15. National Review's Radio Free California Podcast
New York City, New York, US
A show about the perilous state of the Golden State and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada.
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Play⋅ 977.6K⋅ 345.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact More
16. Voices: River City
Sacramento, California, US
Voices: River City is an independent, socialist news podcast based out of Sacramento, discussing California politics.
Also in Socialism Podcasts
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Play⋅ 1.3K⋅ 1.8K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 65 min Get Email Contact More
17. The California Dream
Hi, my name is Darin Brown, and these are just some of the questions we'll be asking in our new podcast The California Dream. Let me tell you about some of what we have planned for the future. We'll discuss California history and culture. We'll talk to activists in the California independence campaign and keep you up to date on current events in the Calexit movement.
Also in California History Podcasts, American Dream Podcasts
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Play 19 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact More
18. California Foodways
For California Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse spends a lot of time in her car. She's on a kind of mission: to travel to every county in the state, finding stories about food, agriculture, and most importantly the people that make both possible.
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Play 3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 9 min Get Email Contact More
19. The California Report Magazine
San Francisco, California, US
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 in-depth storytelling podcast from the California Report.
Also in Magazine Podcasts
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Play⋅ 151.1K⋅ 93.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More
20. California Now Podcast
California, US
The California Now Podcast explores the people and places that make California a unique travel experience. Host Soterios Johnson, veteran radio journalist and former host of NPR's Morning Edition on WNYC in New York City, has recently moved to California and is using his journalism skills to learn every fascinating thing about his new home state. He interviews travel experts, chefs, local guides, and many others on his journey of discovery.
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Play⋅ 1.9M⋅ 101.6K ⋅12 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact More
21. History of California Podcast
California, US
A history podcast by a history teacher from California exploring the history of his state.
Also in History Teacher Podcasts
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact More
22. Look West: How California is Leading the Nation
Look West - A unique view of the people representing you in the State Assembly who are leading California to a better future for all. A series of conversations with California State Assembly members and the people they represent, the Look West podcast brings you a unique view of the people leading California to a better future for everyone.
asmdc.org/look-west
Play 3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact More
23. Capitol Weekly Podcast
Sacramento, California, US
The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy and features interviews with elected officials, staffers, advocates, analysts, newsmakers, and even, -gasp- journalists.
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Play⋅ 16.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact More
24. Downballot
California, US
Echoplex Media's hot take on news from The Bay Area and around California.
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Play⋅ 3.4K⋅ 351 ⋅1 episode / day Get Email Contact More
25. California School News Radio
Claremont, California, US
The latest news about happenings at School Districts across California
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Play⋅ 5.8K⋅ 296 ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact More
26. Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast
California, US
Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city.
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Play⋅ 9 ⋅5 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact More
27. This Week in California Education | EdSource
Oakland, California, US
EdSource is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to clarify complex education issues and to promote thoughtful policy decisions about public school improvement.In This Week in California Education, EdSource editors and reporters discuss the most current issues in education across the state of California.
Also in Education Podcasts
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28. California State Of Mind
Sacramento, California, US
Join hosts Elizabeth Aguilera and Nicole Nixon as they examine, The California Experience through the lens of policy and politics. They'll help you make sense of the biggest events happening in one of the largest economies in the world.
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29. PolitiFact California
Sacramento, California, US
PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols discusses his latest fact-checks. PolitiFact California examines claims by elected officials, candidates, groups and individuals who speak on matters of public importance.
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30. LA Weekly Weekly
Culver City, California, US
The LA Weekly Weekly Podcast is the definitive source of information for news, music, movies, restaurants, reviews, and events in Los Angeles.
Also in KABC Radio Station Podcasts
kabc.com/laweekly
Play⋅ 9.8K⋅ 8.7K ⋅10 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact More
31. California Stories from MyWineRadio
California Stories from MyWineRadio.com is your podcast for the Best of California! We give you the coolest places to visit, fun things to do and we share fun trivia. Each podcast features different stories about the people and places of California.
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32. Distilled California
Distilled California is the distiller-driven podcast for the booze nerd. Join hosts Dylan Almendral and Ryan Freisen as we take a deep dive into the bottle. We discuss the history, legends, politics, and future of the California distilling industry from the ground up and distill what it means to be grain to glass in California. Ryan is a distiller and Vice President of the California Artisanal Distillers Guild. Dylan is a historian and writer.
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Play⋅ 21 ⋅3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact More
33. KVPR News Podcast
California, US
Local news reports and interviews from KVPR, covering issues in Central California.
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Play 12 episodes / year Get Email Contact More
34. California Planning & Development Report
Ventura, California, US
The podcast version of the California Planning & Development Report (www.cp-dr.com), the leading independent source of news and analysis for the urban planning community in California. Covering policy, housing, transportation, finance, trends, and more.
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35. Nooner Conversations
Scott Lay expands beyond his daily email newsletter by throwing a mic in his backpack to talk with cool folks about California Politics and Policy.
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California Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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Audacy | audacy.com | 212 | |
Sunday Morning Newsmakers | am870theanswer.com | 180 | |
CapRadio | capradio.org | 162 | |
CAPITOLWEEKLY | capitolweekly.net | 120 | |
Phil | anchor.fm | 90 | |
Plex Dave | echoplexmedia.com | 88 | |
LA Hispanic Republican Club | am870theanswer.com | 78 | |
Jordan Mattox | history-of-california-podcast.castos.com | 69 | |
Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach | asmdc.org | 60 | |
VMA PR | calschoolnewsradio.libsyn.com | 60 |
California Podcast Topics
California Podcasts By Category
Category | No. of Podcasts |
---|---|
University of California Podcasts | 41 |
California News Podcasts | 23 |
Capital Public Radio Station Podcasts | 13 |
California Politics Podcasts | 12 |
California History Podcasts | 8 |
Valley Public Radio Podcasts | 6 |
California Podcasts By US Region
US Region | No. of Podcasts |
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San Francisco Podcasts | 60 |
Los Angeles Podcasts | 39 |
San Diego Podcasts | 25 |
Oakland Podcasts | 11 |
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