25 Best Public Policy Podcasts
Public Policy Podcasts
Here are 25 Best Public Policy Podcasts worth listening to in 2023
1. Policy Matters
Houston, Texas, US
'Policy Matters: Points and Perspectives from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy' aims to help policymakers and citizens alike build a deeper, more balanced understanding of pressing public policy challenges.
bakerinstitute.org..
Play⋅ 18.5K⋅ 15.9K ⋅ Jul 2017 Get Email Contact
2. Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) Public Policy Podcast
Mixed audio and video content from the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a conservative, free-market public policy think tank. Supply-side economics, tax cuts, entitlement reform, deregulation. We advocate lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a smaller, less-intrusive government.
Also in Think Tank Podcasts
ipi.org/multimedia
Play⋅ 49.2K⋅ 3.1K ⋅1 episode / week Get Email Contact
3. The Libertarian
A podcast series featuring the inimitable Richard Epstein offering his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law. Tune in each week to hear Epstein's take on breaking news stories.
Also in Public Law Podcasts
ricochet.com/serie..
Play⋅ 7.4K⋅ 20.5K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Aug 2016 Get Email Contact
4. Policy Options Podcast
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Policy Options is a digital magazine published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) in Montreal, Quebec. It features daily articles on issues of public policy by contributors from academia, research institutions, the political world, the public service and the non-profit and private sectors. We're committed to introducing our listeners to a diversity of viewpoints on the important public policy challenges of our time.
policyoptions.irpp..
Play⋅ 2.9K⋅ 24K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 47 min ⋅ Dec 2015 Get Email Contact
5. PolicyCast
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Each week, host Ralph Ranalli speaks with leading experts in public policy, media, and international affairs about their experiences confronting the world's most pressing public problems.
Also in Harvard University Podcasts
hks.harvard.edu/mo..
Play⋅ 114.6K⋅ 135.1K⋅ 36K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 39 min ⋅ Jan 2013 Get Email Contact
6. New Books in Public Policy
US
Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New Books.
cms.megaphone.fm/c..
Play⋅ 7.3K⋅ 15K ⋅4 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact
7. Analysis
London, England, UK
Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
Also in UK Public Policy Podcasts
bbc.co.uk/programm..
Play⋅ 916K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact
8. Policy Chats
Riverside, California, US
Join us for chats with various voices in the public policy world about today's most pressing societal issues. This podcast is a production of the School of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside.
anchor.fm/policychats
Play⋅ 1.6K⋅ 1.2K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact
9. Catch22Minutes
In the Catch22Minutes podcast, we will delve into some of today's major social challenges. We will be speaking to frontline experts, industry leaders and young people, in pursuit of ideas for reforming public services.
Also in Social Work Podcasts
anchor.fm/catch22m..
Play⋅ 26.4K ⋅22 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact
10. Texas Impact's Weekly Witness
Weekly Witness is your weekly update on the mainstream faith community's perspective on everything Texas public policy. Hosted by Texas Impact's Scott Atnip, Weekly Witness is recorded in front of a live audience in downtown Austin. We host policy experts, faith leaders, and elected officials who provide in-depth information on relevant policy issues in the state. Weekly Witness is a product of Texas Impact, Texas' oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group.
texasimpact.libsyn..
Play⋅ 3.8K⋅ 2.3K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 36 min ⋅ Feb 2018 Get Email Contact
11. Tipping Point New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Tipping Point New Mexico is a podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
Also in New Mexico Podcasts
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Play⋅ 2.6K⋅ 1.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact
12. Public Policy Channel
California City, California, US
The UC Public Policy Channel provides a platform for policy-makers, policy critics, and innovative policy thinkers gathered by the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley to speak the truth clearly, convincingly, and constructively in pursuit of solutions for the good of all.
listennotes.com/po..
Play⋅ 29.2K⋅ 6.2K ⋅3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact
13. Grattan Institute
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. We aim to further the debate, sometimes by presenting controversial viewpoints. Our podcasts concentrate on the current Grattan Programs, but also go more broadly on occasion.
Also in Australia Podcasts
grattan.edu.au/pub..
Play⋅ 9K⋅ 24.6K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ Nov 2009 Get Email Contact
14. The Al Franken Podcast
Minnesota, US
A five-time Emmy-winning SNL comedy writer/producer joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy-winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks about public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Al Franken is a prominent liberal political activist, hosting The Al Franken Show on Air America Radio.
Also in Liberal Political Podcasts
alfranken.com/listen
Play⋅ 960.4K⋅ 1.2M⋅ 35.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 51 min ⋅ May 2019 Get Email Contact
15. Policy 360
Durham, North Carolina, US
Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.
policy360.org/epis..
Play 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact
16. The Public Square
The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Subscribe and tune in for behind the scene discussions of public policy issues that most talk radio shows won't touch.
thepublicsquare.co..
Play 7 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact
17. Talk Policy To Me
Talk Policy To Me podcast provides personal stories and creative solutions from the next generation of public policy leaders.
gspp.berkeley.edu/..
Play⋅ 6.2K⋅ 5.6K ⋅19 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 26 min ⋅ Aug 2017 Get Email Contact
18. Social Europe Podcast
Berlin, Germany
Social Europe Podcast contributes to the public policy discussions addressing the most pressing political and economic issues of our time. We use the values of freedom, sustainability, and equality as the foundation on which we examine issues in politics, economy, and employment & labor. We are committed to publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people.
Also in European Politics Podcasts, Europe Podcasts
socialeurope.eu/po..
Play⋅ 41.2K⋅ 41.6K ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 36 min ⋅ Mar 2015 Get Email Contact
19. Events from the Brookings Institution
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Listen to recordings of public events from the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy research organization (think tank) in Washington, DC. Expert speakers and panelists at our events include scholars, leading policymakers, and foreign officials, and address a wide range of public policy issues that matter to the nation and the world.
brookingsevents.li..
Play⋅ 3.4K ⋅30 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 75 min Get Email Contact
20. Policy Forum Pod
Policy Forum Pod is the podcast of Policy Forum.net - Asia and the Pacific's platform for public policy debate, analysis and discussion. Policy Forum is based at Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University.
policyforum.net/po..
Play⋅ 21.6K⋅ 8.9K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 58 min ⋅ Mar 2016 Get Email Contact
21. THE PIGEONHOLE
This podcast is done by Emmanuel Oduor and it is about current affairs, policy issues, and news commentary. This is a space for self-expression and listeners are allowed to send in their views and messages and thus the name Pigeonhole. Join me for compelling and thought-provoking discussions.
anchor.fm/emmanuel..
Play⋅ 228 ⋅2 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact
22. The Brookings Cafeteria
Host Fred Dews interviews experts from the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization (think tank) based in Washington, D.C., about their research and ideas on solutions to the most pressing public policy challenges facing the nation and the world.
brookings.edu/seri..
Play⋅ 410.4K⋅ 3.4K ⋅22 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact
23. NC Policy Watch Interviews
North Carolina, US
NC Policy Watch is a public policy organization with a simple mission, to change the way our elected officials debate important issues facing North Carolina.
ncpolicywatch.com/..
Play⋅ 27.5K⋅ 28.2K⋅ 1.4K ⋅5 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact
24. UC3P
Chicago, Illinois, US
The University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts (UC3P) is a Harris Student Organization that aims to promote public discourse through a public policy perspective.
spreaker.com/show/..
Play⋅ 296⋅ 303 Get Email Contact
25. Capital Comments
West Lafayette, Indiana, US
Timely topics on public policy issues related to state and local government in Indiana published once a month.
ag.purdue.edu/stor..
Play⋅ 10.2K⋅ 35.5K⋅ 4.4K Get Email Contact
Public Policy Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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New Books Network | cms.megaphone.fm | 221 | |
Marshall Poe | cms.megaphone.fm | 124 | |
Paul Gessing | tippingpointnewmexico.libsyn.com | 107 | |
The American Policy Roundtable | thepublicsquare.com | 84 | |
The Brookings Institution | brookingsevents.libsyn.com | 75 | |
Merrill Matthews, Tom Giovanetti | ipi.org | 39 | |
Texas Impact | texasimpact.libsyn.com | 38 | |
The Libertarian | ricochet.com | 37 | |
Policy Forum Pod | policyforum.net | 36 | |
Grattan Institute | grattan.edu.au | 34 |
Public Policy Podcast Topics
Public Policy Podcasts By Category
Category | No. of Podcasts |
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Think Tank Podcasts | 42 |
Public Policy Podcasts By Country
Country | No. of Podcasts |
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UK Public Policy Podcasts | 7 |