35 Best Political Science Podcasts

1. The Science of Politics

Washington, District of Columbia, US
The Niskanen Center's The Science of Politics podcast features up-and-coming researchers delivering fresh insights on the big trends driving American politics today. Get beyond punditry to a data-driven understanding of today's Washington with host and political scientist Matt Grossmann. Each 30-45-minute episode covers two new cutting-edge studies and interviews with two researchers
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Play⋅ 8K⋅ 30K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 51 min ⋅ Oct 2017 Get Email Contact More

2. The Politics Lab

Politics isn't always black and white. Dr. Bill Muck and Dr. Phil Barker, professors of political science and longtime friends, talk through the week's news and discuss how political science might help make sense of things. In The Politics Lab, we put politics under the microscope
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Play⋅ 81⋅ 219 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 63 min ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More

3. The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Washington, District of Columbia, US
David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
Also in CNN Podcasts, Political Podcasts
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Play⋅ 34.7M⋅ 61.3M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact More

4. UCL Political Science: Public Events

London, England, UK
Catch up with any event you have missed. The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events.
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Play⋅ 241K⋅ 125.1K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 72 min ⋅ Feb 2020 Get Email Contact More

5. Not Another Politics Podcast

Chicago, Illinois, US
With all the noise created by a 24/7 news cycle, it can be hard to really grasp what's going on in politics today. We provide a fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory. Understand the political science beyond the headlines with Harris School of Public Policy Professors William Howell, Anthony Fowler and Wioletta Dziuda. Our show is part of the University of Chicago Podcast Network.
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Play⋅ 3.3K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 46 min ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More

6. New Books in Political Science

US
Interviews with Political Scientists about their New Books. The New Books Network is a consortium of author-interview podcast channels dedicated to raising the level of public discourse via new media
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Play⋅ 6.2K⋅ 3.6K ⋅4 episodes / day ⋅ Avg Length 52 min ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More

7. UCL Uncovering Politics

Bloomsbury, London, UK
The podcast of the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science at University College London. Through this podcast we plan to explore key themes of contemporary politics and let you into some of our research findings that we think the wider world needs to know about.
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Play⋅ 4.2K⋅ 10K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 36 min ⋅ Oct 2020 Get Email Contact More

8. Engagement Edge | The Science & Practice of Political Involvement

Keeping your advocates and PAC contributors engaged and motivated isn't easy. Join national PAC and grassroots influence expert, author, and consultant, Amy Showalter, as she shares evidence-based best practices for improving your grassroots and PAC productivity and results.
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Play 2 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ Aug 2019 Get Email Contact More

9. Ask a Political Scientist

We're in an all-hands-on-deck situation for American politics. Join us for a non-partisan, science-forward discussion of what's going on, how we got here, and what to do about it. We feature new political scientists and guest comedians and experts each week!
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Play⋅ 4.2K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 74 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

10. Social Media and Politics

Sweden
Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, academics, and leading digital strategists to get their take on how social media influences the ways we engage with politics and democracy.
Also in Social Media Podcasts
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Play⋅ 557⋅ 2K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 55 min ⋅ Oct 2016 Get Email Contact More

11. LSE IQ podcast

London, England, UK
LSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics, or society.
Also in Social Science Podcasts
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Play⋅ 617.3K⋅ 129.8K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 33 min ⋅ Apr 2017 Get Email Contact More

12. Left, Right & Center

California, US
Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy, and pop culture. Josh Barro, representing the Center, hosts a discussion of the week's news and issues with thought leaders on the Right and Left, and expert guests. In today's world, the lines between parties and ideologies seem distinct, but are they really? Hear how the other side thinks about the issues that matter most.
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Play⋅ 211.1K⋅ 487K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 51 min ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact More

13. Politics on the Couch

Brighton, England, UK
Politics on the Couch looks at the way our minds respond to politics and the way politicians mess with our minds. In each episode award-winning political columnist Rafael Behr is joined by a distinguished expert drawn from the world of politics, psychology or philosophy. The show will appeal to any listener interested in taking a deep dive into how psychology drives everyone's political thought and behaviour.
Also in UK Psychology Podcasts
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Play⋅ 32⋅ 586 ⋅4 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact More

14. Pekingology

Washington, District of Columbia, US
China has emerged as one of the 21st century's most consequential nations, making it more important than ever to understand how the country is governed. True to the name Pekingology, or the study of the political behavior of the People's Republic of China, this podcast aims to unpack the behavior of the Chinese Communist Party and the implications these actions have within China and for U.S.-China relations.
Also in Communism Podcasts, CSIS Podcasts
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Play⋅ 532.1K⋅ 392.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact More

15. Hot Politics Lab

The Hot Politics Lab is an interdisciplinary research group combining experiments, physiological measurement and automated text analysis to analyze the role of emotions, personality and language in politics. We analyze topics such as populism, persuasion and party strategies.We currently host one virtual meeting each Friday where we speak to one or more experts from political psychology to discuss all things related to our Lab topics, and make them available via this podcast.
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Play⋅ 3.1K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 58 min ⋅ Mar 2020 Get Email Contact More

16. Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Essential political news, analysis and history with veteran political analyst Ken Rudin.
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Play⋅ 3.1K⋅ 2.5K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 46 min ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact More

17. The Political Theory Review

The Political Theory Review holds Conversations with scholars on recent books in political theory and social and political philosophy.
Also in Political Philosophy Podcasts
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Play 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 83 min ⋅ Apr 2017 Get Email Contact More

18. Political Theory 101

A podcast about political theory. Hosted by Political Theory 101.
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Play 2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 84 min ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact More

19. Politics Theory Other

A podcast from Tribune magazine on radical politics, critical theory, and culture. Hosted by Alex Doherty.
Also in Critical Theory Podcasts
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Play⋅ 2K⋅ 16.3K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ Apr 2018 Get Email Contact More

20. Ars Politica

A podcast on political life, culture, and Christian political theory that seeks to revitalize the Christian West and restore the strength, dignity, and self-respect of European civilization among its remnant.
Also in Europe Podcasts
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Play⋅ 10.8K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 73 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

21. Pretty Fly for a Poli-Sci

Washington, District of Columbia, US
All things politics, culture, and political science.
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Play 5 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 48 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact More

22. Transformation of European Politics Podcast

Zurich, Switzerland
In this podcast series, I talk to other political scientists about one of their publications that can help us better understand the Transformation of European Politics in the past 20 years. We link these academic works to broader debates within political science but also try to show how they relate to current political developments.
Also in European Politics Podcasts
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Play⋅ 20.7K ⋅ Aug 2020 Get Email Contact More

23. Smarter Politics

Louisville, Colorado, US
Political campaigns and politics have become more crazy, confusing and polarizing than ever before. What are political candidates and campaigns really thinking? Listen to an insightful and engaging discussion each week from the senior staff of Magellan Strategies. Each week veteran pollsters and campaign operatives David Flaherty, Courtney Gibbon and Ryan Winger talk about current events, politics, campaigns and how using voter data, technology and survey research leads to smarter politics.
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Play⋅ 501⋅ 2K ⋅ Sep 2016 Get Email Contact More

24. Politics In Its Place

Canada
Our podcast focuses on American politics. Our original PIIP episodes tackle an issue/theme/topic in-depth. Our PIIP Lately episodes look at the latest political news and opinion pieces. Each episode is a conversation between Ermin and Elvis. The brothers are both on the political right but have disagreements on many topics, especially on the role of the government/politics. Ermin has an Undergrad Honors degree in Psychology, and also attended Graduate school for Educational Psychology for two years before deciding to voluntarily withdraw. He enjoys talking politics and human behavior.
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Play⋅ 157 ⋅ Jun 2020 Get Email Contact More

25. Can He Do That?

Washington, District of Columbia, US
'Can He Do That?' is The Washington Post's politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.
Also in Donald Trump Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.3K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ Jan 2017 Get Email Contact More

26. Democrats On The Couch

San Francisco, California, US
Democrats On the Couch brings sense and sanity to Democrats and their strategy. Host Michelle Deen, a family therapist turned political strategist, offers an outside-the-Beltway perspective--and solution--to D.C. dysfunction. Applying psychological insights to help Democrats take charge of the fate of our nation, Season 1 covers: 1) How to manage the pathological manipulations of Donald Trump and the Republican Party; and 2) How Democrats can get a handle on their own self-defeating behaviors that bring loss after loss in 'should've won' elections.
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27. Madness: the Podcast.

New York City, New York, US
Dr. Steven Reisner shares his perspectives on current events, society and politics through the lens of his extensive career as a psychoanalyst, activist, and educator.
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Play⋅ 387⋅ 1.5K ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact More

28. Mind of State

Mind of State is a podcast where politics and psychology meet. Each episode features lively commentary on current events, policymakers, and the body politic, and how we have arrived at this moment, as observed through both a political and psychological lens. We explore how 'mind' impacts 'state' and vice versa. Tune in, as co-hosts Betty Teng and Jonathan Kopp engage in nuanced conversation with experts from the worlds of politics and psychology as well as others from related fields who have studied the complex dynamics between individual/group psychology and political processes
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Play⋅ 165⋅ 237 ⋅ Jan 2019 Get Email Contact More

29. Agora Politics

Agora Politics is a podcast dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics. Upgrading humanity to make it through the bottleneck, one brain at a time.
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Play 3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 77 min ⋅ Feb 2020 Get Email Contact More

30. Red Library | A Political Education Podcast for Today's Left

Austin, Texas, US
A podcast focused on creating engaging and accessible political education for today's Left. We read all those theory and politics books and teach them to you, the listener, so you don't have to. Then you take what you learn and put it into practice.
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Play⋅ 355⋅ 875 ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 82 min ⋅ Jan 2019 Get Email Contact More

31. Good in Theory | A Political Philosophy Podcast

Good in Theory is a podcast about political philosophy and how it can help us understand the world today. Want to know what's in Plato's Republic or Hobbes's Leviathan but don't want to read them? This is your pod. I explain my favorite books in political theory in enough detail that you'll feel like you read them yourself. Deep but not heavy. No experience needed.
Also in Philosophy Podcasts
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Play⋅ 362⋅ 713 ⋅1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 49 min ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact More

32. We Read Theory

Brooklyn, New York, US
Mark and Alex take turns explaining famous works of Leftist political theory to each other and to their audience in simple, understandable terms.
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Play⋅ 445 ⋅ Dec 2019 Get Email Contact More

33. What's Left?

What's Left? is a podcast hosted by Aimee Terese and Benjamin Studebaker, discussing political theory, philosophy, and current affairs from a left-wing perspective.
Also in Leftist Political Podcasts
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 24 min ⋅ Feb 2019 Get Email Contact More

34. Oxford Political Review Podcast

Oxford, England, UK
Interview series by the team at the Oxford Political Review with guests ranging from political theorists, journalists, social scientists, politicians, and more. The Oxford Political Review is an Oxford-based publication focusing on current affairs, political theory, and international relations.
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Play⋅ 6.3K ⋅ Sep 2019 Get Email Contact More

35. The Bismarck's Center For Political Analysis

Hello, my name Aussm Von Bismarck, I have a degree in Political Science and History. I've worked in American politics and have a passion for helping others understand our complex process. Let's talk about how American politics works. I want to help my fellow citizens learn about our democracy so that way we can become better citizens and have a healthier democracy.
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