Best 40 Political Podcasts in the UK

Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today. more

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

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

TRUMP100 follows Donald Trump's second term in The White House as US President. Episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Plus extra episodes for the big stories. Hosts Mark Stone, James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and David Blevins will be joined by guests to delve into the key developments in Trump's America - reflecting on the previous day and looking ahead to the next. If his last term in office is a barometer... anything can happen! You can get in touch with the team via email at: ****@sky.uk more

Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Guardian writer Rafael Behr • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social affairs journalist Hannah Fearn • Comedian Matt Green • The Lead's Westminster Editor Zoë Grünewald • Group Editor Andrew Harrison • Comedy writer Jason Hazeley • Podmasters Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis • Journalist Marie Le Conte • Writer and commentator Ros Taylor Sign up and get ad-free shows earlier than anyone else: patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow. Oh God, What Now? is a Podmasters production more

Welcome to 'Angry British Conservative: Unfiltered Perspectives,' the podcast that brings you an unapologetic and passionate exploration of conservative values, politics, and the issues that matter most to the right-leaning community worldwide. Hosted by Thomas Marsh-Connors, a staunch and outspoken conservative. If you want to stay up to date with what I'm doing, this is my social card where you can find all of my social networks.https://tmarshconnors.carrd.co more

Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news more

Hear from the widest range of voices in the progressive movement. Every week, host Neal Lawson, speaks with progressive thinkers, writers and politicians from the UK and beyond about current affairs and how to build the Good Society. Visit compassonline.org.uk to learn more about Compass. more

Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century. more

Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.

Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised. more

The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government's missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer's plan to 'rewire the British state' through using AI and creating a 'start-up' culture turn these challenges into opportunities?So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make No10, the Treasury and the rest of government function more effectively? What can Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves do to achieve faster economic growth? What will Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives and the other opposition parties do to hold the government to account? How might Donald Trump shape British politics and how could the UK's relations with the EU change in the years ahead?Get behind the scenes in Westminster, Whitehall and beyond on the weekly podcast from Britain's leading governmental think tank, where we analyse the latest events in politics and explain what they mean. Every week on Inside Briefing, IfG director Hannah White and the team welcomes special guests for a thought-provoking conversation on what makes government work and how to fix it when it doesn't. more

The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Trafodaeth ar rai o straeon gwleidyddol yr wythnos. Political discussion.

Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Topical debate in which guests from the worlds of politics and the media answer questions posed by members of the public more

Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister's Questions (FMQs) and other content. more

Our weekly take on Europe and geopolitics, short version. eurointelligence.substack.com

The podcast of the Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy at University College London (UCL). Through this podcast we explore key themes of contemporary politics and spotlight some of the fantastic research that takes place within our department. more

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media the creators of Pod Save America tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod. more

Our weekly podcast from PoliticsHome discussing all the ups and downs in Westminster. Please subscribe and share - and keep up with all the latest news on PoliticsHome.com. Got a question for the team? ****@politicshome.com. more

Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4. more

The Europe Elects podcast is brought to you by the continent-leading polling aggregation, data analysis, and election coverage organisation Europe Elects. In our weekly episodes we bring you updates from across Europe, unpacking the latest news, polls and trends.Get daily updates from across Europe @EuropeElects on Facebook, Twitter, VK, Telegram, and on Instagram @Europe_Elects. more

The Political WorldView podcast is a current affairs programme hosted by Adam Quinn at the University of Birmingham. more

A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty.The podcast is supported by the staff of the Blavatnik School of Government. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the students, speakers and featured guests only. They do not represent the views or position of featured organisations, or the Blavatnik School of Government and the University of Oxford.To keep up with the latest on our episodes, follow us on Instagram @OxfordPolicyPod_ and Twitter @OxfordPolicyPod. more

Where the House of Commons and House of Lords scrutinise the work of the Government. Learn more about Parliament, its people and our unique heritage. more

The P*I* Podcast is about Philippine politics, Philosophy, Films, and the general tragicomedy of the Filipino condition. P.I. stands for 'Political Insights' for the 'palaging inis' at 'palaging informed' Hosted By Matt Ordonez Music by JV OrdonezLogo Design by Shin MiyamotoFor comments, feedback and inquiries, you can email us at ****@gmail.comYou may also contact us at https://ask.fm/pipodcastph0611 more

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues.Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House. more

Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their worldview. New episodes drop on Fridays on BBC Sounds. You can also watch them on BBC Two at 12:15 pm on Fridays or on BBC iPlayer. And you can listen on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 17:30. more

The podcast where three experienced teachers discuss big questions relating to the world of politics. Between us we have many years of studying, teaching, examining, and, in one case, doing politics. This podcast is ideal for anyone studying or revising A Level politics or anyone with an interest in politics. However, we aim to go beyond the specification in our episodes; everything from the origins of democracy through to political book recommendations. Twitter @politipspodcastInstagram @politipspodcastFacebook @politipspodcast more

Every episode brings insight to help guide you through the Chaos and into Clarity. We focus on three principals; Reason, Purpose, and Self-Esteem. more

Catch up with any event you have missed.The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events. Further information about upcoming events can be found via our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/political-science more

With 30 years' worth of experience, George Galloway uses his unique perspective to debate and discuss politics, geopolitics, war, society, and culture with the most interesting guests and callers from around the world on MOATS, a no-holds-barred review of news from around the world. more

Discussion on current events relating to justice and peace from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT).JPIT is Baptists Together, the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church working together for peace and justice. more

A political and topical discussion programme hosted by Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell.

Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists. more

The home of modern Welsh politics - Cartref gwleidyddiaeth cyfoes Cymru