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government podcasts
Understanding how government works should not require a law degree. These podcasts break down civics, policy, and political systems in a way that actually makes sense.
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Battleline Podcast
Kris Paronto & Ian Scotto · Weekly
Military, security, and veteran issues with firsthand experience.
Deep State Radio
David Rothkopf · Weekly
National security, foreign policy, and intelligence with expert analysis.
Macroaggressions
Charlie Robinson · Weekly
Examining conspiracy theories, government overreach, and media manipulation.
Pitchfork Economics
Nick Hanauer · Weekly
Fresh perspectives on inequality, economics, and policy.
Radiolab Presents: More Perfect
WNYC Studios · Weekly
The Supreme Court cases that shaped American rights and democracy.
Sharon Says So
Sharon McMahon · Weekly
Sharon McMahon makes government and civics accessible and nonpartisan.
SOFcast
SOFcast · Weekly
Military special operations stories, insights, and discussions about service.
Strict Scrutiny
Leah Litman, Melissa Murray & Kate Shaw · Weekly
Three law professors break down Supreme Court cases with expertise and humor.
The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare · Weekly
National security law, governance, and the intersection of law and policy.
What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law
Roman Mars & Elizabeth Joh · Weekly
Roman Mars and a law professor explore constitutional law through conversation.
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We have reviewed and ranked 10 of the best government podcasts on this page. Every show has been personally listened to and evaluated by our team. You can sort by rating, browse Navid's picks, or search for a specific show.
A government podcast is a show that focuses on government topics and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. The best government podcasts feature expert hosts who share insights, interviews, and actionable advice.
Our team at <a href="/" class="body-link">Creator School AI</a> reviews each podcast based on content quality, host expertise, production value, and listener reviews. We only include shows that we genuinely recommend.
Yes. Every podcast on this list is free to listen to on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Some shows may offer premium content or bonus episodes through paid subscriptions, but the core episodes are always free.
We update this list regularly as we discover new shows and remove ones that are no longer active. Check out our full <a href="/best-podcasts" class="body-link">best podcasts</a> page for even more recommendations across all categories.