Best 50 Political Debate Podcasts

Light, humorous round table discussion of news and politics by real people across the political spectrum. A humorous round table discussion of news and politics by a gang of home-grown political activists spanning the ideological spectrum, it's a real debate podcast. more

Tous les samedis et dimanches soir, Pierre de Vilno reçoit des invités pour deux débats d'actualités. Avis tranchés et arguments incisifs sont aux programmes à 19h30 et 19h44 pour décrypter l'actualité. more

Le débat d'Europe Matin

Debate Directo es un programa sobre política y mundo judicial en el que intentamos dar puntos de vista alternativos a los medios de comunicación tradicionales. more

Download and watch full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher including his New Rules and Overtime segments with his guest panelists. New episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher air Fridays at 10, only on HBO. more

We believe debates should be moderated on an equal playing field and host live debates on controversial topics from science, religion, and politics several times a week. more

A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7.10 pm Paris time.

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On 'Verdict with Ted Cruz,' you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. more

Reason presents a libertarian-themed debate series recorded monthly before a live audience in New York City. Moderated by former Barron's Economics Editor Gene Epstein, the Soho Forum features Nobel prize winners, radical thinkers, and other public intellectuals facing off over the future of abortion, bitcoin, electric vehicles, government debt, illegal drugs, robotics, sex work, and other controversial topics. more

The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand. more

Walter Smith and guests fire up the airwaves with commentary and debate about newsworthy issues at the local, state, national and international levels. more

Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. more

The other side is dangerously wrong. They think you are too. But for democracy to work, we need to hear each other out. Each week New York Times Opinion columnists David Leonhardt, Michelle Goldberg and Ross Douthat explain the arguments from across the political spectrum. Their candid debates help you form your own opinion of the latest news, and learn how the other half thinks. Find the best ways to persuade in the modern search for common ground. more

Legendary comedy radio show hosts Rick & Bubba double down on the week's biggest political arguments and serve up lessons in common sense. At Rick & Bubba University, the curriculum is based on logic, not emotions. more

From Town Halls to Political Debates, CNN hosts open forums that give our audience the chance to hear directly from the people shaping their world. Politicians and newsmakers alike answer the tough questions from CNN's top anchors and political experts. more

A fun, irreverent and bipartisan look at Minnesota and national politics. Two Liberals and Two Conservatives debate the issues of the day with humor and vigor. Regular Contributors include Javier Morillo-Alicea, Mike Franklin, Brian McDaniel, Carin Mrotz, Amy Koch, Julia Donnelly, Emma Greenman, Sarah Walker, and Jeremy Estenson. more

Conservatives envy him and Liberals hate him. He hits every issue hard and with facts and if you aren't careful he can and will live rent free in your head! No holds barred and no punches pulled if you are on the wrong side of an issue he will call you out regardless of party affiliation. He is Grouchy Aka The Conservative Curmudgeon more

Truth and facts are what viewers can expect from 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey.' On the show, Dr. Richey delivers a heavy dose of fact-based truth with all his signature passion and insight. Every day Dr. Richey comments on the top news stories about criminal justice, politics, social justice, policy and racism and welcomes a Conservative into 'The Bullpen' for a fiery debate. more

The Sam and Derik Show is political debate as you've never heard it before. Two best friends in Juneau Alaska hailing from opposite ends of the political spectrum are doing the impossible: listening to each other. Will we solve any of the issues facing our world? No. It took weeks just to agree on the name of the show. But if two opposite sides can come together to create a podcast, maybe, just maybe, there's hope for our future yet. more

A podcast about Chicago, Illinois and National politics, recorded on location at the best bars in Chicago

Honesty is a lost art. Chris Hahn is a progressive political commentator, radio personality and attorney based in NY.  A former aid to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chris's views are informed from experience. He doesn't mince words and he knows what it takes to defeat the right wing extremism that appears to be on the march. The weekly podcast is informative, entertaining and opinionated. more

Emmy-winning game show legend Chuck Woolery joins forces with polymath and serial entrepreneur Mark Young to tackle the toughest issues of the day, without the usual angry white guy banter. Part talk show, part Ted Talk, the show features Chuck and Mark exploring topics one at a time by pulling back the curtain, setting aside the political rhetoric and laying out the truth using science, research and hard facts. more

Segunda Chamada é o programa semanal de debate do canal MyNews, com apresentação de Antonio Tabet e participação de Mara Luquet e convidados. more

Weekly podcast of the Fallon Forum: Independent Voices from the Heartland

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat. more

Join The New European's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New European newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people. more

American Politics for the WorldWhat happens when an Independent, Spiritual Libertarian falls in love with a Conservative, Christian Republican? You get I Love Lucy with a twist! Join hosts Andrea and Edward as they discuss American politics, culture, and society. Warning: There may be some squabbling. And swearing. more

Far left. Far right. Conservative. Liberal. Republican. Democrat. Can't fully relate? Me either. But nearly all public discourse and media is centered upon the views share by one of the two political parties - and often those shouting the loudest from the extremes of both sides. This isn't just a political podcast. It's a podcast on life and society, with politics mixed in. But from a viewpoint we do not hear enough from - the middle. more

The Fallen State TV is a weekly web series hosted by Jesse Lee Peterson. The program covers topics that no other show dares to touch in pursuit of truth and enlightenment. The program features fascinating and thought-provoking guests who discuss and debate faith, culture, human nature, politics, and societal ills in an open, honest and entertaining style. more

Tired of the culture war? This is that podcast that's too liberal for conservatives, too conservative for liberals. We seek to follow the lamb, not the donkey or elephant. more

Everyday Ethics holds Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues from the BBC Radio Ulster. more

From the policy debates to the political fights, today's top newsmakers on Fox News Sunday, which airs weekly on Fox News Channel. more

We're building a smarter, funnier, and more appealing left one episode at a time! Every Saturday, Give Them An Argument is recorded with a Zoom 'studio audience.' Patrons get the video right away (patreon.com/benburgis) and it goes out into the world as a YouTube video and a podcast on Monday. more

The Collision: Sports and Politics

Liberal Bill Scher and conservative Matt Lewis meet in the rancor-free DMZ to hash out the week's political events. more

Our weekly podcast discussing all the ups and downs at Westminster. Please subscribe and share.

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn't have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis. We examine the issues of the day with the world's most influential thinkers spanning science, technology, politics, culture, and global affairs. It's time to build a stronger, more united democracy with the civil exchange of ideas. Be open-minded. Be curious. Be ready to listen. Join us in being Open to Debate. (Formerly Intelligence Squared U.S.) more

NightSide focuses on a wide variety of issues, political, economic, and social. Rea believes that talk radio is the best way for people to communicate their opinions and ideas on what he calls 'North America's Virtual Back Porch.' Rea encourages challenging conversations and diverse ideas combined with respect and tolerance for the opinion of others. But don't think for a moment that NightSide is anything but provocative, always interesting, and at times, passionate and emotional. more

Philosophical excursions into interesting, and often controversial, topics.

From the policy debates to the political fights, today's top newsmakers on Fox News Sunday, which airs weekly on Fox News Channel. more

Libertarian Matt Kibbe puts aside politics to have mostly honest conversations with the most interesting people. Kibbe digs a little deeper with guests from all over the political spectrum who don't give a damn about your preferred political tribe. Let's listen, and learn together. more