29 Best POTUS Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current moment. Hosted by Lillian Cunningham, the series features Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers like David McCullough and Washington Post journalists like Bob Woodward. [When you're done, listen to Lillian's other historical podcasts: Constitutional and Moonrise] more

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com. more

Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Trump's Terms. more

Commander-in-Chief. Head of State. Chief Executive. The most powerful title in the world can come with hidden secrets. Audiochuck presents Very Presidential with Ashley Flowers, a podcast that shines a light on the dark side of presidential legacies, including shocking corruption and true crime in the Oval Office. Take a jaw-dropping trip through time with Ashley as she exposes the personal and professional controversies of the presidency you won't find in textbooks or the headlines. more

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From Washington to Obama, 10 American Presidents a podcast narrated by guest hosts. The life and legacy of an American President. Each show is intercut with music and where possible archive news clips or dramatizations to set a feeling of place and time. more

Mixing sharp wit and serious political fire, The Oath and The Office is where hard-hitting constitutional analysis meets razor-sharp comedy. Distinguished political science professor Corey Brettschneider teams up with comedian John Fugelsang to break down the most powerful 35 words in American democracy—the presidential oath of office. Every president swears to 'preserve, protect, and defend' the Constitution, but what happens when one openly attacks democracy and the rule of law itself? Each week, Corey and John pull no punches, exposing the latest threats to the rule of law and demanding accountability. Smart, fearless, and wickedly funny—this is the civics lesson you can't afford to miss. more

Real daily news about President Trump's Administration. Stories direct from the source. No editing, spinning, or lying allowed! The 47 Daily℠ is a proprietary servicemark owned by Kayetriot Media, LLC. more

Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families, with a dash of marital banter. Best History Podcast, Discover Pods Awards, 2025. more

Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are shaping the global economy and what on earth is going to happen next. more

From Yorktown to the Civil War, Pearl Harbor to 9/11, Abridged Presidential Histories explores the successes, setbacks, and scandals that define each president's legacy, and then asks what lessons we can learn from them. more

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, inspired a generation that transformed America. But not everyone knows the stories behind the man - his experiences as a young serviceman in World War II, how he wrote some of his most memorable speeches, what sparked him to set the country on a path to the moon. Join Matt Porter and Jamie Richardson of the JFK Library Foundation as they dig into the archives at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston and interview their colleagues to get a behind-the-scenes look at JFK's life, legacy, and the era he lived in. JFK35 is a production of the JFK Library Foundation. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JFK Library Foundation staff, board or donors or the JFK Library. The material and information presented here is for general historical and educational information purposes only. The views expressed in the podcast are not meant to imply any endorsement of or opposition to any organization or political party. more

The White House Historical Association presents The 1600 Sessions, a podcast that explores the history, untold stories and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and office The White House. more

Ever wondered how U.S. presidents—and the teams around them—have shaped the nation's history and influenced the world we live in today? The Presidencies of the United States dives deep into American presidential history from 1789 to the present, exploring the people, decisions, and pivotal moments that defined each administration. Through a systematic, story-driven approach, I uncover the lesser-known narratives, overlooked figures, and surprising connections that rarely appear in textbooks. If you're curious about how the presidency evolved—and what those changes mean for our current political landscape—this is the place for you. more

Welcome to 'The Past, the Promise, the Presidency,' a podcast about the exciting, unexpected, and critically-important history of the office of the President of the United States. You'll find four seasons of this podcast: Season 1 - Race and the American Legacy; Season 2 - Presidential Crises; Season 3 - The Bully Pulpit; and the current Season 4 - Conversations. Between Seasons 3 & 4, you will also find here a new pilot series called 'Firsthand History.' In each season of this series, we'll tell a different story from the complex and controversial era of the George W. Bush presidency. We'll tell these stories by featuring oral histories from our Collective Memory Project - firsthand stories told by the people who were there, including U.S. government officials, leaders from foreign countries, journalists, scholars, and more. Season 1--'Cross Currents: Navigating U.S.-Norway Relations After 9/11'--explores the tangled webs of transatlantic alliance in a time of war and uncertainty. 'Firsthand History' is a production of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. more

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them. more

We are obsessed with the presidency at American POTUS. We believe that the 46 imperfect patriots who have held our nation's highest office all have something to offer today's electorate a perspective that appropriately grounds today's political conversations in truth and context. To help us reveal the many layers of each administration, we'll be joined by the nation's most influential historians, scholars and experts who have studied every facet of the presidents and the presidency. Not only will we cover the crucial decisions that changed the world but also the humor, hobbies and quirks that give us a captivating sense of each American POTUS. more

Presidents Unplugged is a lively and insightful podcast hosted by high schooler Ty Svenson, who revitalizes the stories of America's presidents, whether powerful, forgotten, or fallen. Each week, Ty explores the triumphs, struggles, and pivotal moments that shaped the Oval Office and the nation it leads.From George Washington's courage and Theodore Roosevelt's rugged spirit to the shocking assassinations that forever changed history, Presidents Unplugged examines the legacies behind every U.S. leader, one episode at a time. Ty combines captivating storytelling with quick, engaging lessons that make presidential history easy to grasp and impossible to forget.Each episode addresses questions like:• How did assassinations influence the presidency?• Which leaders left a lasting impact on America's identity?• What myths about our presidents still fool people today?• And what lessons can we learn from their successes and failures?Tune in every Friday at 1 PM for a fresh look at American leadership, past,  present, future, and everything in between.Follow @presidents_unplugged on Instagram or visit presidentsunplugged.com to listen, learn, and explore the history that shaped our nation. more

Ryan Markley and Justin Ozinga love to talk about the lives of US Presidents almost as much as Donald Trump loves orange slice candy. On POTUS Life, they offer up a humorous look into the lives of American presidents. First up is His Excellency, George Washington - the Pride of Mount Vernon. Join us as we break down his life and legacy. more

As Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of The United States, the Trump Report sits down with the biggest and names and brains in US politics brains to analyse White House affairs - both domestically and on the international stage. New episodes are released every day each week, Monday to Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to Pending Presidency, the podcast where political and historical experts discuss the latest news on the 2024 US election. Hosted by Deakin's Dr Clare Corbould and Dr Zim Nwokora, tune in for a thought-provoking discussion where everything is on the table. Will Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? What do Australians think of the election? What do the latest opinion polls in Australia look like? This podcast is brought to you by the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University. Please note that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the individual's own. more

This content is intended for news, research, and informational purposes. Our goal is to provide you with daily information on the 45th/47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, To see the President's daily calendar please click: https://rollcall.com/factbase/trump/topic/calendar/ Media source, news, and general information: whitehouse.gov more

Go beyond the headlines and get a front-row seat inside the White House with veteran correspondent Jon Decker, who has covered every president since Bill Clinton. Broadcasting straight from the White House Press Briefing Room, Jon brings you a daily 15-minute briefing on the most important developments from the Trump administration, delivered with clarity, context, and no political spin.With over 30 years of experience and unique access to both the West Wing and Supreme Court, Jon distills the chaos into facts you can trust. Whether you're heading to work or packing the kids' lunches, this podcast will arm you with everything you need to know about what's really happening in Washington. Start your weekday mornings with smart, fair, and concise White House coverage, Monday through Friday, right here. more

 It has been 50 years since the Administration of Richard Nixon.  In that time, the left has waged a war on history to define Richard Nixon as a failure as President. For much of the half century Richard Nixon's name was synonymous with corruption and Government overreach.  Podcasts, Documentaries, Cable Network specials have all controlled a narrative that cast Richard Nixon as the 20th centuries great American Villain. But all of that has changed. First in 2013, Geoff Shepard, Richard Nixon's youngest Watergate Defense team member, petitioned the National Archives for access to sealed Watergate materials. What he found was a treasure of exculpatory material that has sent shock waves throughout the world of serious historians and legal scholars. Was there more to the story of Watergate? The documentation he exposed certainly seems to say so and that is not the only area where scholars are finding that there was way more to Richard Nixon's tenure than had ever been appreciated. Richard Nixon worked to protect civil rights, advance women in government, protect the environment, set new higher standards for workforce safety, share revenues with local government, restructure the inner workings of the Federal Government, with plans to make it work more efficiently and more effectively and he even worked to provide a better healthcare and welfare system some 40 years ahead of his time.  He opened up women's sports, lowered the voting age, ushered in an era of Judicial restraint, desegregated the Southern School system, poured millions into entrepreneurial programs for minorities,  passed tough laws on organized crime, ended the draft and passed billions of dollars into cancer research that has led to most of the advances against the wide variety of deadly diseases we see today. And that list does not even get into the Foreign Policy achievements we associate with his incredible five and a half years as President. We thought it was time to tell that story and over the next year and half we will tell that story on this podcast.  The story of the experience of a nation, at war in Vietnam, and often under siege, and at war  with  itself, here at home.  An experience that created a great gash in the body politic that we are still healing from today. It is the story of the man who saved our Union from the growing disaster an upheaval experienced in this era. The story of the experience of a nation as it wrestled with titanic changes in culture, the experience of a nation ripped from its foundations, and the experience of the historic leader that set that nation back on course to its rightful place as the beacon of light for freedom and prosperity to a troubled world . The experience of the late 1960's and early 1970's, the experience of the most divisive era in American history, other than the Civil War,  the experience of the United States of America and the leader who fixed it all. Welcome to 'The Richard Nixon Experience' Podcast (FAIR USE NOTICE : This presentation contains copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The use of this footage is for educational and historical commentary. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material.)  more

Stay informed with 'The White House Daily Briefing,' a podcast delivering daily updates on critical news and policies from the White House. Covering key decisions, press conferences, and major announcements, this podcast keeps you connected to the latest happenings in U.S. government and politics. Ideal for news enthusiasts, journalists, and those following U.S. policy changes, tune in for expert analysis and breaking stories. Hosted by Marcus Ellery. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. more

Welcome to Presidential Chronicles, the series of books, podcasts, and videos on American history as seen through the lives of the Presidents of the United States.The stories come from David Fisher's robust yet concise biographies of every American President. Fisher tells the stories of these lives with approx. ten episodes episodes for each President, averaging about 12 minutes in length, with each episode delving into a particular aspect of the President's life, along with an assortment of direct quotations, images, and relevant perspective. more

Presidential Briefing provides weekly updates on the current president's actions, decisions, and policies, breaking down their impact on the nation and the world. From executive orders to legislative pushes and global diplomacy, we analyze what's happening in the Oval Office and why it matters. Perfect for political enthusiasts and curious citizens alike, this podcast keeps you informed with clear insights and real-time analysis of presidential leadership. Stay in the loop with the decisions shaping our future! more

The State of the Union address is a pivotal speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress, typically on an annual basis. This important address not only reflects the nations current status but also allows the President to outline legislative goals and national priorities that require Congressional support. This collection features recordings of addresses from President Benjamin Harrison. - Summary by Wikipedia This show includes AI-generated content. more

Discover the rich tapestry of American history with the Virtuous American Podcast. We provide engaging audio renditions of key U.S. documents, empowering everyone to participate in democracy. In an era overflowing with information, our podcast stands as a trusted source for historic speeches and significant documents, all revitalized through the power of speech.Our distinct projects, including the 'POTUS Project' and the 'Constitutions Project', shine a light on the momentous speeches of U.S. Presidents and the foundational principles of nations, respectively. more