Best 60 Civics Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best civics podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. The Good Fight

The Good Fight
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'The Good Fight,' the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat

Host

Yascha Mounk (Male)

Producer/Network

Yascha Mounk

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Social Activist, Democracy Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 835

Avg Length

59 mins
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2. Franklin Matters Radio

Franklin Matters Radio
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What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and

Host

Steve Sherlock (Male)

Producer/Network

Steve Sherlock

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Local Resident, Community Organizer, Town Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

1/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

81 mins

3. Simple Civics: Greenville County

Simple Civics: Greenville County
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the

Host

Nathaniel DeSantis (Male)

Producer/Network

Greater Good Greenville

Last Episode Date

Email

****@podcaststudiox.com

Listener Type

Local Resident, Community Organizer, Civic Engagement Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

20 mins

4. Civics 101

Civics 101
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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does

Hosts

Hannah McCarthy (Female), Nick Capodice (Male)

Producer/Network

NHPR

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nhpr.org

Listener Type

Student, Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 2455

Avg Length

34 mins

5. The Constitution Study podcast

The Constitution Study podcast
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Join a group of Everyday Americans as we learn to read and study the Constitution, and teach the rising

Host

Paul Engel (Male)

Producer/Network

Paul Engel: Author, speaker and podcaster

Last Episode Date

Email

****@constitutionstudy.com

Listener Type

Educator, Political Enthusiast, Law Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 41

Avg Length

20 mins

6. Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen

Keeping Democracy Alive with Burt Cohen
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Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive,

Host

Burt Cohen (Male)

Producer/Network

Burt Cohen

Last Episode Date

Email

****@burtcohen.com

Listener Type

Educator, Activist, Politician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

57 mins

7. How to Fix Democracy

How to Fix Democracy
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Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix

Host

Andrew Keen (Male)

Producer/Network

Bertelsmann Foundation

Last Episode Date

Email

****@bfna.org

Listener Type

Activist, Political Scientist, Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

40 mins

8. Capitol Weekly Podcast

Capitol Weekly Podcast
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The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy, and features interviews with elected

Producer/Network

CAPITOLWEEKLY

Last Episode Date

Email

****@capitolweekly.net

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Elected Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 14

Avg Length

50 mins

9. THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY
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America Out Loud Network © The goal of this program is to help everyday people defend their rights by

Host

Paul Engel (Male)

Producer/Network

Paul Engel

Last Episode Date

Email

****@constitutionstudy.com

Listener Type

Educator, Political Enthusiast, Law Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

58 mins

10. This is Democracy

This is Democracy
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The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will

Host

Dr. Jeremi Suri

Producer/Network

This is Democracy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@jeremisuri.net

Listener Type

Educator, Historian, Political Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 95

Avg Length

35 mins

11. Conversations with the Mayors

Conversations with the Mayors
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Every week, 97.9 The Hill chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of

Producer/Network

97.9 The Hill (WCHL)

Last Episode Date

Email

****@chapelboro.com

Listener Type

Political Enthusiast, Community Activist, Local Government Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

12 mins

12. This Week's Long Island News

This Week's Long Island News
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Join the WHPC staff for a week's look at the stories shaping the Long Island community. Hosted by Bill

Producer/Network

90.3 WHPC

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ncc.edu

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

29 mins

13. Civil Discourse

Civil Discourse
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This podcast uses government documents to illuminate the workings of the American government, and offer

Hosts

Nia Rodgers (Female), Dr. John Aughenbaugh (Male)

Producer/Network

Nia Rodgers and Dr. John Aughenbaugh

Last Episode Date

Email

****@vcu.edu

Listener Type

Government Official, Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 28

Avg Length

51 mins

14. All Politics Is Local - Maryland

All Politics Is Local - Maryland
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A Podcast to educate and inform a younger generation of voters beyond the ballot box about local civic

Host

Tamara Davis Brown (Female)

Producer/Network

Tamara Davis Brown

Last Episode Date

Email

****@tamaradavisbrown.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

49 mins

15. The Public Square®

The Public Square®
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The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti

Host

Dave Zanotti (Male)

Producer/Network

The American Policy Roundtable

Last Episode Date

Email

****@thepublicsquare.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Policy Maker, Civic Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 118

Avg Length

48 mins

16. That Said With Michael Zeldin

That Said With Michael Zeldin
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CommPRO and the Museum of Public Relations proudly present That Said With Michael Zeldin . That Said, is a

Host

Michael Zeldin CommPRO

Producer/Network

commpro.biz

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 54

Avg Length

69 mins

17. Chicago Tonight

Chicago Tonight
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A public-affairs series airing Monday through Thursday each week - plus a weekly news wrap-up on Friday -

Host

Brandis Friedman (Female)

Producer/Network

WTTW News

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Civic Engagement Advocate, Local Chicago Resident

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

18. City Of Lawrence, KS

City Of Lawrence, KS
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The official podcast page for the City of Lawrence, Kansas.

Producer/Network

City of Lawrence

Last Episode Date

Email

****@lawrenceks.org

Listener Type

Local Resident, City Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

105 mins

19. Brennan Center LIVE

Brennan Center LIVE
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Brennan Center Live is a series of podcasts created from Brennan Center events, featuring fascinating

Producer/Network

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law

Last Episode Date

Email

****@brennan.law.nyu.edu

Listener Type

Political Activist, Legal Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

45 mins

20. We the People

We the People
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A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen

Host

Jeffrey Rosen (Male)

Producer/Network

National Constitution Ctr

Last Episode Date

Email

****@constitutioncenter.org

Listener Type

Law Student, Constitutional Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 1055

Avg Length

59 mins

21. Future Hindsight

Future Hindsight
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A weekly show that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.

Host

Mila Atmos (Female)

Producer/Network

Future Hindsight

Last Episode Date

Email

****@futurehindsight.com

Listener Type

Social entrepreneur, Civic Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 194

Avg Length

43 mins

22. Amarica's Constitution

Amarica's Constitution
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Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the

Hosts

Akhil Reed Amar (Male), Andrew Lipka (Male)

Producer/Network

Akhil Reed Amar

Last Episode Date

Email

****@yale.edu

Listener Type

Political Scientist, Constitutional Scholar, Law Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 339

Avg Length

80 mins

23. Town Hall Seattle Civics Series

Town Hall Seattle Civics Series
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The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect

Producer/Network

Town Hall Seattle

Last Episode Date

Email

****@townhallseattle.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

74 mins

24. Seattle News, Views, and Brews

Seattle News, Views, and Brews
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Understand what's brewing in Seattle area politics, in about the time it takes to have a coffee break!

Host

Brian Callanan (Male)

Producer/Network

Brian Callanan

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

News Junkie, Local Politician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 28

Avg Length

29 mins

25. Of-By-For the People!

Of-By-For the People!
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Conversations centered around the American Experiment, our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and headlines!

Host

Clint Powell (Male)

Producer/Network

Clint Powell

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Civic Educator, Constitutional Law Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

49 mins

26. Democracy Works

Democracy Works
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The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life

Hosts

Michael Berkman (Male), Chris Beem (Male), Cyanne E Loyle (Female), Candis Watts Smith (Female), Jenna Spinelle (Female)

Producer/Network

Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@psu.edu

Listener Type

Social Activist, Community Organizer, Civic Engagement Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 75

Avg Length

44 mins

27. Citizen Tacoma

Citizen Tacoma
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A podcast about local government in the City of Destiny

Host

Erik Hanberg (Male)

Producer/Network

Channel 253

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 20

Avg Length

45 mins

28. Village SquareCast

Village SquareCast
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Village SquareCast is the podcast your mother warned you about. We talk politics, religion and race —

Hosts

Liz Joyner (Female), Corey Nathan (Male)

Producer/Network

The Village Square

Last Episode Date

Email

****@villagesquare.us

Listener Type

Activist, Politician, Civic Engagement Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

69 mins

29. The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
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The Missoula County commissioners host the 'The Agenda' podcast, which aims to help county residents better

Producer/Network

Missoula County Commissioners

Last Episode Date

Email

****@missoulacounty.us

Listener Type

Local Government Official, Community Resident

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 13

Avg Length

35 mins

30. High Turnout Wide Margins

High Turnout Wide Margins
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Co-hosts Brianna Lennon, county clerk in Boone County, Missouri and Eric Fey, director of elections in St.

Producer/Network

High Turnout Wide Margins

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Politician, Civic Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

28 mins

31. Let's Find Common Ground

Let's Find Common Ground
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The Bully Pulpit has merged with the Let's Find Common Ground podcast. As the tone of public discourse

Hosts

Robert Shrum (Male), Mike Murphy (Male)

Producer/Network

USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Politician, Civic Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 21

Avg Length

67 mins

32. Understanding Congress

Understanding Congress
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Congress is the least liked and perhaps least understood part of government. But it's vital to our

Host

Kevin Kosar (Male)

Producer/Network

AEI Podcasts

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Policy Maker, Government Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

28 mins

33. Nerd Farmer Podcast

Nerd Farmer Podcast
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A National Conversation with a Local Lens

Host

Nathan Bowling (Male)

Producer/Network

Channel 253

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Community Organizer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 80

Avg Length

45 mins

34. Civic

Civic
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Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution,

Producer/Network

San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Mel Baker

Last Episode Date

Email

****@sfpublicpress.org

Listener Type

Local Resident, Journalist, Community Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 29

Avg Length

40 mins

35. RCV Clips

RCV Clips
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Join the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center for our monthly podcast, where we cover ranked choice voting

Hosts

Chris Hughes (Male), Kelly Sechrist (Female)

Producer/Network

Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center

Last Episode Date

Email

****@rcvresources.org

Listener Type

Politician, Civic Engagement Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 20

Avg Length

32 mins

36. Dominic Carter: City Hall

Dominic Carter: City Hall
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Dominic Carter brings his expertise to New York City as he breaks down the biggest political issues facing

Producer/Network

Red Apple Podcast Network

Email

****@wabcradio.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, City Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

20 mins

37. Making Democracy Work

Making Democracy Work
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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more

Producer/Network

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Listener Type

Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

44 mins

38. Friends & Fellow Citizens

Friends & Fellow Citizens
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In this unique civics podcast, discover how the principles of George Washington's Farewell Address

Host

Sherman Tylawsky (Male)

Producer/Network

Sherman Tylawsky

Email

****@georgewashingtoninstitute.org

Listener Type

Historian, Political Enthusiast, Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

45 mins

39. Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
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Through interviews with politicians, journalists, activists, and the latest and greatest names in the fight

Host

Lawrence Lessig (Male)

Producer/Network

Lawrence Lessig

Email

****@lessig.org

Listener Type

Activist, Politician, Democracy Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 180

Avg Length

50 mins

40. Bridge the City

Bridge the City
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Bridge the City podcast bridges together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action.

Hosts

Benjamin Rangel (Male), Deisy Espana (Female)

Producer/Network

Bridge The City

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Community Activist, Local Business Owner, Civic Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 49

Avg Length

35 mins

41. Incorruptible Mass

Incorruptible Mass
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Our goal is to help people transform state politics. We investigate why it's so broken, imagine what we could

Hosts

Jordan Berg Powers (Male), Jonathan Cohn (Male), Anna Callahan (Female)

Producer/Network

Anna Callahan

Email

****@incorruptiblemass.org

Listener Type

Social Activist, Community Organizer, Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

42 mins

42. Nerds for Humanity Substack Podcast

Nerds for Humanity Substack Podcast
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Takeaways from some of the best long-form podcasts / livestreams on Nerds for Humanity. Usually interviews

Host

Tom Leung (Male)

Producer/Network

Tom Leung

Email

****@nerdsforyang.com

Listener Type

Social Activist, Political Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

56 mins

43. social studies conneCTion

social studies conneCTion
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Social studies education inspires all students for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action. Join social

Producer/Network

Connecticut Council for the Social Studies

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Curriculum Developer, Social Studies Teacher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

53 mins

44. Scene on Radio

Scene on Radio
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Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we

Hosts

John Biewen (Male), Ellen McGirt (Female), Celeste Headlee (Female), Chenjerai Kumanyika (Male), Amy Westervelt (Female), Michael A. Betts II (Male)

Producer/Network

Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Social Activist, Historian, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 10763

Avg Length

40 mins

45. Ken Rudin's Political Junkie

Ken Rudin's Political Junkie
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Ken Rudin's Political Junkie is the essential show for anyone who is curious and passionate about politics

Host

Ken Rudin (Male)

Producer/Network

Ken Rudin

Email

****@krpoliticaljunkie.com

Listener Type

Policy Maker, Journalist, Political Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 620

Avg Length

62 mins

46. At Liberty

At Liberty
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At Liberty is a weekly podcast from the ACLU that explores the biggest civil rights and civil liberties

Hosts

Kendall Ciesemier (Female), W. Kamau Bell (Male)

Producer/Network

ACLU

Email

****@aclu.org

Listener Type

Law Student, Social Justice Activist, Civil Rights Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 566

Avg Length

59 mins

47. Hearing the Council

Hearing the Council
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We're the District's legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with

Producer/Network

Council of the District of Columbia

Email

****@dccouncil.us

Listener Type

Political Enthusiast, Local Politician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

37 mins

48. #SundayCivics

#SundayCivics
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#SundayCivics is a weekly show that teaches civic education and engagement using the current political

Host

L. Joy Williams (Female)

Producer/Network

L. Joy Williams

Email

****@sundaycivics.org

Listener Type

Political Activist, Civic Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 57

49. Education for Sustainable Democracy

Education for Sustainable Democracy
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The show explores how we can prepare the next generation for informed civic engagement, environmental

Host

Brett Levy (Male)

Producer/Network

Brett Levy

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Student, Environmentalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

40 mins

50. Kristopher Daniels

Kristopher Daniels
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Welcome to the podcast. This podcast is a resource for Government students. I will be reviewing in class

Producer/Network

Kristopher Daniels

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

22 mins

51. Government Teacher Unplugged

Government Teacher Unplugged
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Welcome to 'Government Teacher Unplugged,' the podcast that dives deep into the heart of American Government

Producer/Network

Troy Jensen

Email

****@jordandistrict.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

16 mins
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