56 Best Panel Discussion Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast. more

He's not in it for the likes. Listen to full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher and join the post-show conversation with Bill and his guests on Overtime. New episodes air Fridays at 10PM on HBO and HBO Max. more

Voted 'Favorite Political Podcast' by Apple Podcasts listeners. Stephen Colbert says 'Everybody should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest.' The Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, is the kind of informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over drinks. Get more Political Gabfest with Slate Plus. Join to unlock weekly bonus episodes—plus ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Pod Save America is a no-b******t conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week's news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They're regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription makes Crooked's work possible and gives you access to ad-free episodes of Pod Save America and Pod Save the World, plus exclusive content and a lively Discord community. Learn more and subscribe at crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. For a transcript of an episode of Pod Save America, please email ****@crooked.com. more

NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. more

Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker. more

Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what's truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn't ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what's happening and to challenge your assumptions. You might not always agree you might even get angry but you'll know why you feel the way you do. No knee-jerk reactions or name calling. This show doesn't promise easy answers or warm fuzzies; it promises more clarity for the chaotic political era we're all living through. more

This Week in Tech is the top-ranked flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of insiders explore the week's hottest tech news from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. When it comes to tech, TWiT is IT. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday. more

Host Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle and guests for a thoughtful discussion on politics, policy and culture. more

NBC News' Meet the Press is the longest-running television show in history. If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.Meet the Press NOW airs weekdays at 4PM ET on NBC News NOW. more

Called 'the most important political TV show in America' by the New York Times, 'The View' is a priority destination for celebrity and political guests with up-to-the-minute Hot Topics and invaluable conversations with Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro. Watch 'The View' live each weekday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on ABC, or catch up right here with the podcast. more

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

For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories. more

With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines. more

Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley. more

The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (Key and Peele), Liz Meriwether (New Girl), and Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers) to talk about the art and business of creating great television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation. more

Join us for thought-provoking conversations that empower you to Earn and Invest wisely, shaping your future while making informed decisions today. Every Monday, our wide-ranging panel discussions explore various financial topics, fostering engaging conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and provide fresh perspectives. Then, on Thursdays, we delve into individual interviews, offering deep insights from experts who share their experiences and expertise. While we may not always uncover definitive answers, our goal is to equip you with the essential questions necessary to navigate a richer path towards not only financial independence but living a life full of purpose, identity, and connections. more

Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed! more

This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode. more

A Psychology & Psychotherapy podcast. Get a therapist's perspective on a variety of topics, some silly and some self-helpy. the Broken Brain is an organized panel discussion, an hour (ish) of therapeutic POV for you. more

This is an open forum-style discussion where participants discuss the connected fitness space, fitness products, their individual successes, challenges or any fitness industry topics of interest! The discussion is moderated by Tammy Haber, Danielle Verwey and John Mills. The moderators and many of the participants are Peloton members, so lots of discussion on the company and new content. Forum Content is recorded every Thursday at 7:30pm ET on Clubhouse! Come join us in the RunLiftAndLive Club in the Clubhouse app @ https://RunLiftLive.club to be part of our recorded forum discussion! more

The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals. more

Join our panel of pastors and teachers as we discuss the Sabbath School Lesson each week.Always fresh and relevant, you're sure to gain deeper insights as we study the Word of God together. more

Welcome to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Podcast, an exclusive podcast series bringing together expert guests to discuss the most pertinent, industry-shaping topics from the world of Chartered Surveying. Every Monday you can expect a vibrant panel discussion covering topics such as new rules of conduct, the future of quantity surveying and the RICS global standard to name a few. Tune in to stay on top of the latest industry trends and changes whilst topping up your skills. Learn more and become a member at: https://www.rics.org/uk/ more

Join host Matt Sonnen and a panel of COOs, as they share an open discussion about operational and technology best practices for the RIA industry, and shed a light on the tremendously important work COOs perform on a day-to-day basis. more

A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.

At the Reader House Author Roundtable, authors from all walks of life writing in all genres come together to discuss the trials and tribulations of publishing their first book. Learn the pitfalls and the do's and dont's from the mouths of those who have experienced it first-hand. Find out how these authors dealt with the editing process, determining which retail outlets to sell their books in, publicity, and royalties. The publishing field is an intricate business - learn how these published authors weaved their way through the process. more

The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.

Productive Conversations is a tri-weekly podcast hosted by Matt Brown that includes both long form interviews and full panel discussions regarding the worlds of sports, news, entertainment, and culture. New Episodes Released Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Check out this episode and more content from the Productive Conversations Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, Radio.com, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Listen Notes, and where all podcasting platforms can be discovered. You can also watch each podcast on our YouTube Page! Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at ****@gmail.com or ****@gmail.com. more

The Medicubes team bring you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener questions and invited guests to the discussions. more

Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers. Produced by Aflalo Communications Inc. (⁠www.aflalo.com)⁠ more

Rather than shouting matches or sensationalism, The Rabbi's Table focuses on informed perspectives and civil discourse. Guests are recognized authorities in their fields who challenge ideas with integrity, curiosity, and respect. Panel discussions often feature opposing viewpoints, encouraging thoughtful debate and deeper understanding. As host, Rabbi Barclay provides context and counterpoint, guiding the conversation through the lens of Judeo-Christian ethical traditions, classic American values, and thoughtful dialogue on issues impacting Israel and the world. At The Rabbi's Table, disagreement is welcomed—but respect is required. more

A weekly recap of inspiration and innovation in your schools. Hosted by a panel of education experts, Big Ideas features fun and freewheeling discussion, interviews with influencers, and news items to inform and entertain education professionals and supporters. more

Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today. Named PR Daily's 2025 Best Podcast Production and Marketing Agency, The Podglomerate is a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world. Produced by The Podglomerate. more

The Daily AI Show is a panel discussion hosted LIVE each weekday at 10am Eastern. We cover all the AI topics and use cases that are important to today's busy professional. No fluff. Just 45+ minutes to cover the AI news, stories, and knowledge you need to know as a business professional. About the crew: We are a group of professionals who work in various industries and have either deployed AI in our own environments or are actively coaching, consulting, and teaching AI best practices. Your hosts are: Brian Maucere Beth Lyons Andy Halliday Jyunmi Hatcher Karl Yeh more

A regular panel discussion including the brightest minds in the healthcare industry. With a focus on digital health, DHR holds collaborative conversations with physicians, patients, scientists, creatives, technologists, and executives devoting their efforts to putting the care back into healthcare. Covering digital health, delivery, pharmaceutical, life science, mental health, retail health, payors and more. Created by Matt Cybulsky, PhD of The Voice of Healthcare podcast more

We support the creation of products, education, advocacy and services that better the lives of people aged 50 plus, including older adults and their caregivers. We feature a different theme and live panel each time with founders and leaders of global AgeTech and longevity products and services. Topics include Longevity, Smart Home, Marketing, Fitness, Caregiver Support, Robotics, Social Isolation and Ending Well. Our lively discussions, including comments and questions from our audience, are always full of valuable content. Our sister podcast is News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club more

Join presenter Kelly Okogwu alongside a panel of industry experts for an in-depth discussion on a variety of areas surrounding the songwriting process - from writing and production to release and A&R advice - in response to submitted songs. Each 4-part series is formed from the event Sonically Live and includes feedback and discussion of all kinds, so songwriters and music lovers can listen in and take away some valuable points to use in their own work. more

Join our panel of directors as we share a laugh and shine a light on our own band rooms.

Your all in one comprehensive view of what is happening across the real estate industry -- straight from some of the industry's earliest technology adopters and foremost experts in Technology, Marketing, Government Policy, Brokerage, Capital, Construction & Cyber Security in Real Estate. The show is broken down into three parts: Part I: Introductions and what's new for each panelist and the business sector Part II: Sector Focus on the past month's most prominent news and paradigm shifts Part III: What does all this mean for real estate businesses, and what you can do for the next 30 days. CRECo.ai Roundtable is live 6 PM EST on the 1st Thursday of each month, across all major social media channels and wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel where there is a host of additional great content and to visit CRECo.ai the Commercial Real Estate Industry's all-in-one dashboard to connect, research, execute, and collaborate online CRECo.ai. Please be sure to share, rate, and review us it really does help! Learn more at : https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable Your Roundtable Hosts: Andreas Senie, Host, Founder CRECollaborative (CRECo.ai), Technology Growth Strategist, CRETech Thought Leader, & Brokerage Owner Saul Klein, Realtor Emeritus, Data Advocate & Futurist, Original Real Estate Internet Evangelist, Executive Editor Realty Times, Inc Rebekah Carlson, Founder & CEO Carlson Integrated, LLC, Past President NICAR Association, Brokerage Owner Professor Darren Hayes CEO Code Detectives, Professor Pace University, & Top 10 Forensic Cyber Security Specialist nationwide. Dan Wagner, Senior Vice President Government Relations at The The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. Chris Abel, Membership Director Associated Builders & Contractors Association, CT Chapter ABOUT THE ROUNDTABLE: Your all in one comprehensive view of what is happening across the real estate industry -- straight from some of the industry's earliest technology adopters and foremost experts in Technology, Marketing, Capital, Construction & Cyber Security in Real Estate Join us live at 6 PM EST on the 1st Thursday of each month, across all major social media channels and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at https://welcome.creco.ai/reroundtable #datadrivenbusiness #businessmanagement #commercialrealestate#crecollaborator #CRE #CommercialFinance #RealEstate #cpace#CommercialRealEstate #Financing more

Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture. more

Show host and panel discuss and debate the latest headlines, popular trends, and hot topics that have people talking. more

CORDIScovery is a monthly podcast featuring a panel discussion between guests at the forefront of their scientific fields. From threats to biodiversity to the future of space exploration, if you want to hear how the EU's cutting-edge research is taking on the key issues challenging us today, then be sure to download and listen to what Europe's leading scientists have to say. CORDIScovery is produced by CORDIS, whose mission is to share the results of the very best of EU-funded research. more

Round table discussion on the Canadian Football League

A panel style discussion between artists and the art they love. Each week hosts Kyle and Jorge tackle an essay-style topic to help them ascend to the status of Brain Lord and discover the answer to the ultimate question: ARE VIDEO GAMES ART?! (yeah.) more

A podcast that looks at various topics through the lens of wisdom traditions. Panel discussions on Challenge 2.0 and Wisdom From Our Neighborhood take different approaches to sharing the stories and expertise of our guests. Find out more at https://pathstounderstanding.org more

Welcome to YODM Podcast, your gateway to engaging conversations and thought-provoking debates. With every episode, we bring you a fresh perspective on a wide range of intriguing topics. Join our panel of passionate debaters as we explore the issues that matter most to you. From relationships and societal dilemmas to personal growth and pop culture, our discussions are designed to inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and encourage you to see the world from different angles. Tune in for entertaining and enlightening conversations that leave you pondering, questioning, and wanting more. Join the YODM community, share your thoughts, and let the debates begin! more

in which a panel talks location pinball in New York City and nearby surrounding areas.

Three founders, Justin Jackson, Brian Casel, and Jordan Gal, discuss product strategy in the age of AI, wins/misses, and ultimately, how to build a better business and a better life. more

Panel discussion on social and moral issues affecting the lives of Ghanaians.

Host Fred Vallaeys, Co-founder of Optmyzr, is joined by PPC experts for a panel discussion on the latest hot topics in the search marketing world. Topics range from updates to Google, Bing, Facebook, and Amazon Ads, to changes in online search behavior, or changes in the business world.Learn what the experts are seeing in the industry, how they're reacting to make the most of the opportunity, and what they think the future holds. more

The XXL Convo of Talk Chaw Xtra features a panel discussion of the most topical or trending issues of the week. With a major focus on entertainment and lifestyle, the show brings you raw, unfiltered, and hard-hitting takes on the issues that made the news over the week. more

Welcome to The Pathology Report, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and innovations in pathology. Each episode features a conversation with a panel of local and international content matter experts, offering: · perspectives on emerging developments in pathology including both opportunities and limitations · expert insight into the profession's key challenges, and potential solutions · thoughtful discussion that reflects the diversity of perspectives across the field. Created by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), the Pathology Report offers a convenient continuing professional development (CPD) option for pathologists and other medical professionals. Find out more at rcpa.me/the-pathology-report more

The show that gives new meaning to the word 'debate.' Hear what happens when five quick-witted, highly opinionated St. Louis journalists disagree on tough topics. This is not another dry, tame talk show. On Donnybrook, the issues are hot and so is the discussion. It's a high-energy, no-holds-barred debate on the week's news topics. With tongue-in-cheek, Donnybrook's subtitle is 'polite conversation on the issues.' With host Charlie Brennan, the conversation is highly opinionated and not always 'polite.' The panel of regulars tackles tough issues and controversial subjects. The opinions are well-informed and widely divergent. Donnybrook is brought to you locally by Design Aire Heating & Cooling. more

'This Week with George Stephanopoulos' is ABC News' pre-eminent Sunday morning discussion program, anchored by George Stephanopoulos, Martha Raddatz, and Jonathan Karl. The show features newsmaker interviews, in the field reporting, and panel discussions and analysis on a wide range of domestic and global issues, putting into unique perspective the major stories driving the news each week. more