Best 100 California News Podcasts

Get your local news, latest weather and traffic updates from NBC 7 San Diego every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday. Today in San Diego features news stories from Steven Luke, Marianne Kushi and First Alert weather from Sheena Parveen. The Today in San Diego podcast will keep you informed in a short amount of time. It's Coverage You Count On. more

City Cast Salt Lake is SLC's daily news podcast. Join host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals for conversations about the issues that matter most. City Cast Salt Lake will celebrate the city's triumphs, explore its history, (try to) solve its mysteries, and it'll help you feel more connected to the Wasatch Front whether you've lived here for six months or six generations. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at saltlake.citycast.fm. more

Hosted by MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, national trial lawyer strategist, Michael Popok, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Legal AF (Legal Analysis Friends) is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking look at this week's most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics.Executive Produced by Meidas Media Network. Enjoy new full-length episodes every Wednesday and Sunday and occasional shorter breaking legal news hits throughout the week. more

The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark. more

The FOX News Rundown is your daily news podcast for making sense of the big issues directly impacting your life. Go beyond the headlines every morning and join some of FOX News' most exceptional journalists—including FOX News Channel reporters Peter Doocy, Aishah Hasnie, Bill Melugin, Alex Hogan, Lucas Tomlinson and Jacqui Heinrich and FOX News Radio reporters Dave Anthony, Jessica Rosenthal, Lisa Brady, and Gurnal Scott - as they tap into the global reporting resources of FOX News and get unparalleled political analysis and exclusive insight from top newsmakers. The Rundown offers a sharp contrast of perspectives you won't hear anywhere else, and a daily commentary you can't miss, we deliver the full picture of the day's biggest events. more

The day's news made fast, fair and fun in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday! more

Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we'll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. more

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Puck's contributors will bring you smart conversation around the inside stories happening in these worlds. Presented in partnership with Audacy, new episodes publish daily, Monday-Friday. more

Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier's reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily. more

Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED's Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or less. more

Tax Credit Tuesday, Novogradac & Company LLP's audio broadcast offers an in-depth weekly look at tax credit topics. A new episode is posted by 1 p.m. Pacific Time every Tuesday. more

The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. more

Weekly Skews, hosted by Trae Crowder and Mark Agee, is a new comedy podcast that offers a redneck and working class perspective from the Left on the week's news, politics, and culture. more

If you're looking for hype, fake outrage, and groupthink, kindly keep moving. Our mission at What a Day is simple: to be your guide to what truly matters each morning (and the fun stuff you might have missed) in just 20 minutes. Host Jane Coaston brings you in-depth reporting and substantive analysis on the big stories shaping today and the creeping trends shaping tomorrow—and when she doesn't know the answers, she asks someone even smarter to fill us all in. Radical, right? New episodes at 5:00 a.m. EST, Monday Friday in your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Being informed was never this easy. more

Courtney Doucette & Deven Rall bring you the latest in entertainment news and pop culture with TMZ's edgy, exclusive content. It's everything you need to know about the stories everyone is talking about. more

The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Consider This. more

Comedian Jonesy covers weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Florida.

Listen to America's #1 morning show, 'Good Morning America,' and 'GMA3: What You Need to Know' on-demand. ABC News' Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan and chief meteorologist Ginger Zee deliver a daily mix of breaking news, hard-hitting interviews, exclusive investigations, cutting-edge medical updates, and financial reporting. And now catch up on all the latest news, lifestyle and entertainment headlines with 'GMA3.' more

KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts. more

There's more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn't involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone's speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O'Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free. more

'Tavis Smiley' is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support . more

Charlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America's culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view. more

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren. Covering what you need to know (and even some stuff you didn't) weekdays 9am-12pm more

The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR. more

Get the most up-to-minute news and information on ICD-10. Join Chuck Buck and Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, every Tuesday as they welcome ICD10monitor contributing editors and special guests to monitor and report on the progress that all healthcare stakeholders are experiencing in their respective implementations of ICD-10. Register to attend live here: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1236510&tp_key=da0e4c0f76 more

Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org. more

The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. more

For a direct, short, and insightful commentary, listen to this podcast by political analyst and radio talkshow host John Rothmann. Each podcast will focus on a different issue in order to shine a spotlight on what is happening in our world today. Current events are fast paced and getting a glimpse behind the headlines is critical. more

A thought-provoking podcast that dives deep into the heart of American politics and current events through the clarifying lens of Aristotle's timeless principles of rhetoric and communication. Hosted by a seasoned expert in communication, this show is dedicated to dissecting the day's most pressing issues and breaking news with an unwavering commitment to truth and objectivity.Each episode is a masterclass in understanding and navigating the complex world of political discourse. more

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population. more

Get the latest local, state, and national agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour by AgNet West.

San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station. more

Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world's best journalists are covering them. more

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on 'The Sunday Story,' available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Up First, NPR News Now, and more. more

Listen to select TechCrunch articles on startups coverage—who's raising, who's exiting, who's changing the world. more

If you know who NeNe Leaks is, but not Nancy Pelosi, then this is the podcast for you! Join Bravo stars, Julie Goldman (the gay) and Brandy Howard (the dumb) as they talk about what's happening in the world, like they are talking about reality TV. The podcast with lots of feelings, lots of facts, and zero f*cks. New episodes out every Tuesday night! (or sometimes Wednesday, if Julie & Brandy get too drunk). more

What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew. more

We dissect the tech news train wrecks of the week, calling out what went wrong and who's to blame. Think of this podcast as if Kurt Cobain threw down with Tom from MySpace, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg in a back alley brawl. No mercy, no filter—if tech had a walk of shame, this would be it. more

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what's happening in the greatest region in the country. It's the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. more

LA Podcast is a news and politics podcast for people who live in Los Angeles. We cover the news, policies, and major issues facing Los Angeles, a city which is both staggeringly complex and culturally oversimplified. Regular hosts include Alissa Walker and Mike Bonin, alongside a variety of amazing co-hosts like Scott Frazier, Godfrey Plata, Loraine Lundquist, Marco Santana, Carla Hall, Memo Torres, Olga Lexell, Oscar Zarate, Sammy Roth, and many more. more

The Electronic Intifada podcast is a weekly summary of the top stories featured on The Electronic Intifada, plus exclusive interviews with newsmakers, analysts and activists. more

A show about politics with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak

Nobody knows your home like The House Whisperer. From architecture and construction to decor and DIY, Dean Sharp—custom home designer and builder—shows you how to transform your ordinary house into an extraordinary home.Listen live, Saturdays 6-8am PST and Sundays 9-12pm PST. more

The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others. more

Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. more

Stay current with Basil and Gonz from Canary Cry Radio as they tackle the hard hitting and face palming news of the week! more

This is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Saturday from 9-10 AM on Power Talk FM 96.7 and AM 1400 in Fresno. Our host (and RLCC executive director) John Gerardi gives all the latest news on the pro-life movement in Fresno, throughout California, and nationally. Subscribe today! 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

Free speech, culture, censorship, Big Tech, and the conversations shaping the future are all colliding in real time, and most people are only seeing a small piece of the picture. The Jeff Dornik Show brings together voices from across politics, business, health, faith, and culture to have real conversations that cut through narratives and get to the truth. Hosted by Jeff Dornik, founder and CEO of Pickax, this show is built on one premise: the most important ideas are often the ones that are ignored, suppressed, or misunderstood. Through in-depth interviews and direct discussions, Jeff explores the forces influencing our world, from political agendas and cultural shifts to personal health, entrepreneurship, and the battle over free expression in the digital age. This is not a scripted or controlled environment. Guests are free to speak, ideas are challenged openly, and conversations go where they need to go. Whether it is politics, business, faith, health, or culture, the goal is simple: honest dialogue without filters. If you are looking for real conversations, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of what is actually happening beneath the surface, this show is for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-dornik-show--4788100/support . more

Reveal's investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable. The New Yorker described Reveal as 'a knockout … a pleasure to listen to, even as we seethe.' A winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy and Murrow awards, Reveal is produced by the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and PRX. From unearthing exploitative working conditions to exposing the nation's racial disparities, there's always more to the story. Learn more at revealnews.org/learn. more

The Simple Flying Podcast - hosted by Tom Boon and Channing Reid is your go to podcast for commercial aviation news and insight. We discuss the top commercial aviation news stories each week, all of the stories discussed can be found on simpleflying.com. Owned and operated by Valnet Inc. For copyright matters relating to this page, please contact us directly at: ****@valnetinc.com more

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. more

Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask 'What is this?' and 'Where am I?' Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won't find anywhere else. New episodes every Saturday morning on your podcast feed and on YouTube. And if you're in LA, come to a taping. You'll be amazed by what we cut from the live show. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked's work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, and Offline with Jon Favreau, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. more

Humboldt County's most interesting stories FAST. Available where you get podcasts and at humboldtlastweek.com.

End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way through Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Fridays at 2pm ET | 11am PT. more

Fifteen Minutes of Fascism is a sadly topical podcast covering the global rise of the radical right. Listen every Thursday for news, analysis, historical background, and celebrations of the deaths of right-wing figures throughout history. more

Amy King is the host of Wake Up Call. Tune into KFI AM 640 every morning at 5am for the latest news and happenings in Southern California on the iHeartRadio app. more

Every Friday, InsideEVs journalists Tim Levin, Mack Hogan, and a rotating cast of experts and friends cover the latest news in electric vehicles, autonomous cars, and the high-tech transformation of the auto industry. From InsideEVs and the Motorsport Network. more

This is not your stereotypical entertainment pod.Take a dive into Hollywood unlike any you've done before. Real, raw, and uncensored. Join us as we talk to celebs living their lives in front of the cameras AND hear from the paparazzi, bodyguards, and private flight attendants that surround them. Find out what your favorite celebrities are REALLY like.Hosted by entertainment news veteran Dax Holt and NYC photojournalist Adam Glyn. more

Dr. Michael Savage earned his PhD in epidemiology and nutrition sciences from the Univ. of Cal. at Berkeley. Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame after over 26 years at the top of the talk radio format. Borders, Language and Culture are his pillars. A NY Times Best Selling author of over 30 books and novels, he was appointed by the President of the United States to the Board of the Presidio Trust. A true conservationist, Savage converses about politics, science, films, nutrition, cooking, cars and boats. News, views and reviews you can trust.To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ****@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheMichaelSavageShow more

Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture. more

The Townhall Review is a one-stop-shop for relevant news and intelligent analysis from the leading talk show hosts in the nation: Hugh Hewitt, Dennis Prager, Mike Gallagher,Sebastian Gorka, and Charlie Kirk. more

This is the podcast channel of www.ElkGroveNews.net - home to the Elk Grove News Minute and Elk Grove News Podcast. Elk Grove California's independent, non-corporate voice. more

The MotoGP Show from the wrong side of the pond! Despite his funny accent, every week Wilson brings you analysis and opinions on the hottest stories in MotoGP, with some WSBK and MotoAmerica thrown in. Plus - interviews, road bike news - and every so often, one of those 'four wheel' racers stops by to say hi. Listen every week, and follow @MotoWeek on Twitter and Facebook, and go to MotoWeek.net more

Fans have dubbed Zo Williams 'Tupac meets Deepak' or 'The Hip Hop Dr. Phil.' Zo brings a thoughtful and unique perspective to relationships, religion, spirituality, social systems and more. He has a gift for connecting random conversations to a more profound meaning of life. For over 20 years now, Zo has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and personal experiences, offering listeners a highly non-traditional, scientific, and spiritual approach to deconstructing themselves to understand self and engage in better relationships. more

RadioWHO Episodes

Industry expert Mikah Sargent, brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of technology from Tech News Weekly.Records every Thursday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC. more

Listening to the news doesn't have to suck. Get informed and entertained with The Philip DeFranco Show! Watch a smart, fast-paced, no-BS breakdown of the biggest stories shaping our world. New episodes Monday through Thursday from one of the most trusted voices of the last 2 decades. more

The award-winning KCBX Newsroom works to bring you local stories that represent our Central Coast listeners and supporters. more

Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in 'Headlines From The Times.' Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day's top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you'll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most. more

The California Sun presents conversations with the people that are shaping and observing the Golden State

NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked and the people at the heart of those stories. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including early access and sponsor-free listening for Embedded (Embedded perks may vary between seasons). more

Award winning journalist and truth crusader John Ziegler is back. In 'The Death Of Journalism' Zig examines the loss of integrity in the news media and rips apart the popularized narrative of some of the biggest headline making stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support . more

The PETA PodcastPETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. more

Michael Cohen is UNLEASHED and nothing is off limits. The former insider takes listeners behind the headlines with unfiltered opinions, explosive revelations, and a perspective only he can deliver. From Donald Trump and Washington politics to breaking news, media controversies, and the power players shaping America, Cohen exposes what is really happening behind closed doors. Raw, fearless, and unapologetic, When You Know you Know Unleashed delivers the stories others are afraid to tell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/when-you-know-you-know-unleashed--7167564/support . more

Every week on Power Hour energy philosopher Alex Epstein breaks down today's top energy, environmental, and climate issues. more

Talks and interviews from Hoover Institution events.

Sidebar by Courthouse News tackles the stories you need to know from the legal world. Join reporters Hillel Aron, Kirk McDaniel, Amanda Pampuro, Kelsey Reichmann and Josh Russell as they take you in and out of courtrooms in the U.S. and beyond and break down all the developments that had them talking. more

The 'fire hose' of all podcasts produced by The Heartland Institute, a national free-market think tank.

We're Not Kidding is a show where funny people talk about serious things, hosted by Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan and regularly featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Bassem Youssef. more

General Aviation news, pilot tips for beginners & experts, interviews, listener questions answered, technical details on G1000 & Perspective glass cockpits & flying GPS approaches. 40 yrs experience flying general aviation aircraft. As an active flight instructor, I bring my daily experiences in the air to this show to help teach pilots and future pilots to fly safely. I'm a Platinum Cirrus CSIP instructor and work with people who are thinking about buying a new or used SR20 or SR22. Go to AviationNewsTalk.com for my contact information, or to click on Listener Questions, which lets you speak into your phone to leave a question you'd like answered on the show. more

Each episode of The Bryce Eddy Show includes commentary, analysis, and guest interviews on topics such as the Biblical foundations of American history, equipping pastors to become leaders in the culture, and understanding current events from a Christian worldview. more