Best 20 Critical Thinking Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Critical Thinking podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Dissonance
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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to

Hosts

Cecil (Male), Tom (Male)

Producer/Network

Atheist and Skeptical News

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Journalists, Activists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

3981

Avg Length

62 mins
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2. Thinking Clearly

Thinking Clearly
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In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive

Host

Bob Froehlich (Male)

Producer/Network

Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Minton-Technology Consultant

Email

****@kmud.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

23

Avg Length

59 mins

3. Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared

Producer/Network

Intelligence Squared

Email

****@intelligencesquared.com

Listener Type

Investors, Journalists, Policy Makers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

706

Avg Length

41 mins

4. Criminal Thinking Deterred

Criminal Thinking Deterred
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Criminal Thinking Deterred is a program that takes no prisoners. In fact, it helps incarcerated and former

Producer/Network

Criminal Thinking Deterred Podcast

Email

****@criminalthinking.net

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

38 mins

5. Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
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The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every

Hosts

Michelle Cottle (Female), Ross Douthat (Male), Carlos Lozada (Male)

Producer/Network

The New York Times

Email

****@nytimes.com

Listener Type

CEOs, Journalists, Political Analysts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4/5

Reviews

7134

Avg Length

54 mins

6. The Reason Roundtable

The Reason Roundtable
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Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of 'Free Minds and Free Markets'—Matt Welch, Nick

Hosts

Matt Welch (Male), Nick Gillespie (Male), Katherine Mangu-Ward (Female), Peter Suderman (Male)

Producer/Network

Reason

Email

****@reason.com

Listener Type

Investors, Journalists, Business Leaders

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

1454

Avg Length

73 mins

7. Top of Mind with Julie Rose

Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Tackling tough topics in a way that will help you feel more empathy and empower you to become a better

Host

Julie Rose (Female)

Producer/Network

BYUradio

Email

****@wfae.org

Listener Type

Educators, Journalists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

139

Avg Length

50 mins

8. Curiosity Continuum

Curiosity Continuum
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Curiosity Continuum is an ever-growing collection of content designed to ignite your creative talents and

Hosts

Brian Shun (Male), Joshua LaGrew (Male)

Producer/Network

Curiosity Continuum

Email

****@curiositycontinuum.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

15

Avg Length

18 mins

9. The Decision Education Podcast

The Decision Education Podcast
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The decisions we make have a tremendous impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. But what goes

Host

Annie Duke (Female)

Producer/Network

Alliance for Decision Education

Email

****@annieduke.com

Listener Type

Investors, Educators, Life Coaches

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

53

Avg Length

47 mins

10. Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast

Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast
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Philosophical excursions into interesting, and often controversial, topics. Hosted by Spencer Case. 

Host

Spencer Case (Male)

Producer/Network

Spencer Case

Email

****@bgsu.edu

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

13

Avg Length

81 mins

11. Raising Thinkers

Raising Thinkers
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Parents want to know how to help their children develop as thinkers to be successful in the future. This is

Host

Shelley Feliu00fa-Love (Female)

Producer/Network

Shelley Feliú-Love

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

10

Avg Length

15 mins