Best 40 Political Science Podcasts

How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway. more

Interviews with Political Scientists about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science more

The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life each week — from voting to criminal justice to the free press and everything in between. We interview experts who study democracy, as well as people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out.The show's name comes from Pennsylvania's long tradition of iron and steel works — people coming together to build things greater than the sum of their parts. We believe that democracy is the same way. Each of us has a role to play in building and sustaining a healthy democracy and our show is all about helping people understand what that means.Democracy Works is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. more

The future of democracy is uncertain, but we are committed to its urgent renewal today. This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance. The past offers hope for the present and the future, if only we can escape the negativity of our current moment — and each show will offer a serious way to do that! This podcast will bring together thoughtful voices from different generations to help make sense of current challenges and propose positive steps forward. Our goal is to advance democratic change, one show at a time. Dr. Jeremi Suri, a renown scholar of democracy, will host the podcast and moderate discussions. more

A podcast unpacking critical issues underpinning China's emergence as a global power.

With all the noise created by a 24/7 news cycle, it can be hard to really grasp what's going on in politics today. We provide a fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory. Understand the political science beyond the headlines with Harris School of Public Policy Professors William Howell, Anthony Fowler and Wioletta Dziuda. Our show is part of the University of Chicago Podcast Network. more

Interviews with Political Scientists about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science more

PolicyCast explores research-based policy solutions to the big problems and issues we're facing in our society and our world. Host Ralph Ranalli talks with leading Harvard University academics and researchers, visiting scholars, dignitaries, and world leaders. PolicyCast is produced at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. more

The Niskanen Center's The Science of Politics podcast features up-and-coming researchers delivering fresh insights on the big trends driving American politics today. Get beyond punditry to data-driven understanding of today's Washington with host and political scientist Matt Grossmann. Each 30-45-minute episode covers two new cutting-edge studies and interviews two researchers. more

Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that's why we're 'keeping the fun but losing all the drama' of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo questions; or email us at Party Politics. more

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

Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, academics, and leading digital strategists to get their take on how social media influences the ways we engage with politics and democracy. Social Media and Politics is hosted by Michael Bossetta, political scientist at Lund University. Check out the podcast's official website: https://socialmediaandpolitics.org. more

Ron Stockton was a professor of political science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn for 48 years. His specialty was non-western politics and political change. He taught classes on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Religion and Politics, the Politics of Revolution, Non-Western politics, and American politics. He also taught in the Honors Program, focusing upon foundational readings from the 18th and 19th centuries. He has an interest in religion and politics and in the role of religio-ethnic groups in the political system. The listener can anticipate talks on Arab-Americans, Jews, African-Americans, the Scots-Irish, and Evangelicals. He has lectured and written on American politics, public opinion, and voting behavior and on the role of religious organizations and ideologies in the political system. There will be occasional discussions of books and films that address serious issues. And he has lectured and published and even taught a class on gravestones, especially those of different ethnic and religious groups such as Muslims, African-Americans, Jews, and Native Americans. The goal of the podcast series is to provide analysis and commentary by a political scientist to explain and make accessible political, historical, and cultural developments in the United States and around the world, and to give the listener analytical tools to understand those developments. It is also to entertain the listener. more

A podcast about political theory. Freely available to all, but we'd love your support on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/politicaltheory101Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play more

Jim and Mark use the insane ramblings of a tiny-handed narcissist to explain logical fallacies. Each episode we focus on a single logical fallacy and, using examples from Trump, UK politics and pop culture, explore how and why it fools people, how to avoid committing it yourself, and how to counter it in an argument. more

Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring Director Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Mike and our scholars dive into critical international issues, offering insights into the history and context of the biggest stories in the news. more

This a series of conversations around government policy and our rights. We are trying to report information to listeners about what is happening with government and communitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support. more

Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy. 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 pipodcastph@gmail.comYou may also contact us at https://ask.fm/pipodcastph0611 more

A podcast showcasing cutting-edge research in comparative politics.

Each week, Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what survey really show, and what the numbers actually mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, home of America's leading independent university public opinion poll, the Marist Poll.Lee Miringoff (Director of MIPO), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), Jay DeDapper (Director of Strategy Innovation), Mary Griffith (Associate Director), and frequent expert guests, dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves. more

Was bewegt die Bundespolitik? Das Redaktionsgespräch aus dem Deutschlandfunk-Hauptstadtstudio taucht tief ein in politische Debatten und gibt Einblicke in die Arbeit und internen Diskussionen der Korrespondentinnen und Korrespondenten. Für Feedback erreichen Sie uns bei Signal & WhatsApp unter 0160-91307007. more

The Need To Know podcast is a production of the Office of Congressional Relations at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Each episode we will bring our nonpartisan research to life through interviews with experts and practitioners covering the world. Our goal is to bring the best independent research, open dialogue and actionable ideas to congressional staff, policy makers, and anyone else who needs to know. more

GTI Insights is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute, a 501(c)3 policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. GTI Insights consist of brief, timely interviews with a wide range of journalists, activists, and policy experts. From security and defense matters to diplomatic, trade, and social issues, the podcast will explore a variety of topics related to Taiwan and its place in the world. In doing so, it will work to shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities facing the island democracy in an uncertain world. more

The Public Policy and Society series provides a platform for policy makers, policy critics, and innovative policy thinkers to speak the truth clearly, convincingly, and constructively. Visit: uctv.tv/public-policy more

Big World shines a spotlight on complex ideas and issues that matter. Each episode features an expert from the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC, breaking down a big, important topic into small bite sizes. more

Hvorfor blir det krig i Ukraina? Hvordan skal verden løse kollektive problemer? Ska bøndene få bedre betalt, og hvorfor sliter rikspolitikere med å forstå reglene for pendlerboliger?Hvis du er interesert i slike spørsmål da er podkasten'Statsvitenskap og sånt' noe for deg! Hver uke diskuterer Harald Borgebund og Sondre Lindahl diskutere politiske spørsmål, temaer, ideer og aktuelle politiske situasjoner. Begge jobber som førsteamanuensis ved Høgskolen i Østfold. Spørsmål, tips, informasjon osv kan sendes til: sospodkast@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Running weekly during Term time, the Israel Studies Seminar is the primary setting for public discussions on a wide spectrum of issues relating to Israeli society, history, politics and culture in the University of Oxford. With an international list of speakers, it has been attracting much attention and a growing audience participation. The seminar is convened by Prof. Yaacov Yadgar, the Stanley Lewis Professor of Israel Studies, based at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the Department of Politics and International Relation. The seminar is hosted by the Middle East Centre at St. Antony's College. For more details, see the Seminar's website here: https://www.mes.ox.ac.uk/#/ more

The Public Policy and Society series provides a platform for policy makers, policy critics, and innovative policy thinkers to speak the truth clearly, convincingly, and constructively. Visit: uctv.tv/public-policy more

Tim Talks Politics curates high-quality information from across the political spectrum to help you accomplish three things: 1. Understand the whys and hows of government process and policy 2. Become a better political conversationalist3. And most importantly - build a better political culture through a deeply informed, locally engaged and relationally charitable citizenshipThe goal of this podcast is information and education, not opinion and hot takes. more

Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices. more

Your favourite monthly podcast Probably About Politics is back for a fifth season. Your hosts, Alex and Kaleigh, are two doctoral students with a podcast ready to talk about world elections and democracy!In every episode, Alex and Kaleigh zoom in on an election somewhere in the world. They've covered everything from national to local elections, referendums and even a coup and have visited every continent (except Antarctica)! So if you have questions about democracy, elections, voting and, at least one time, whale poop, check out Probably About Politics for the answers. more

Demokratie bedeutet Austausch von Erfahrungen, Perspektiven und Argumenten. Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen und Erfahrungen, Expert:innen und Politiker:innen kommen zu Wort. Die Gespräche meist live im Polit-Forum Bern durchgeführt - gelten politischen Themen «am Puls der Zeit», sie beleuchten unsere Demokratie und ihre Weiterentwicklung auch wenn es manchmal kratzt. more

Innen- und Außenpolitik, sowie politische Aspekte aus den Bereichen Gesellschaft, Bildung, Umwelt und Entwicklung more

Spies! War! Cut-throat and/or Cocktail Diplomacy! States and others jockeying for power, historically, today, and tomorrow! This is just the tip of the iceberg that is 'International Affairs', and even this definition is hotly contested. We tackle these issues and more with the Right of Reply podcast!  / Currently in Season 8 (2021-2022), Right of Reply looks to make international affairs digestible and fun, from a student perspective. However, we can't achieve our mission without an engaged community. Don't tell our bosses, but you the listener are the true shot-caller. This content is for you! So we need you to tell us what you want from ROR, the stuff that rocks, stinks, and what should be tossed with the kitchen sink! Send us your ideas and/or feedback HERE: https://forms.gle/ktxSW5S7WXJSgKvh9 . Should we do call-ins? How else can we get you guys involved? Let us know! / Also... calling all cool people! Check out our Facebook and Instagram @rightofreply ! / Our Mission: Through podcasts, videos, and social media, we educate the Queen's community on international affairs (IA) issues, engage and develop a Queen's community of passionate, involved, and informed global citizens, and provide experiences for the Queen's community to realize their interests in the IA field.  / If we reach beyond Queen's - BONUS! /The Queen's International Affairs Association, or QIAA (pronounced KEY-AH),  is one of the largest and oldest clubs at Queen's University! An esteemed yet dynamic organization, QIAA looks to promote a better understanding of international affairs among all Queen's students. Become a member over at: qiaa.org  more

Sphere, a collaboration between the Cato Institute and the Brookings Institution, is an online debate series designed to create the gold standard for civil discussions of policy issues and political philosophy based on common values and shared objectives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to 'Government Teacher Unplugged,' the podcast that dives deep into the heart of American Government and Citizenship! This engaging audio journey is designed to complement your classroom discussions, providing a richer understanding of how the U.S. political system operates, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and the pivotal role of civic engagement in shaping our society. Each episode, we break down complex concepts into digestible pieces, making it easier for students to grasp the intricacies of governance and active citizenship. Whether you're looking to reinforce your learning, gain new perspectives, or simply satisfy your curiosity about American civics, 'Government Teacher Unplugged ' is your go-to resource. Join us as we explore the building blocks of democracy, one episode at a time. more