25 Best Princeton University Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars, drone strikes, special operations forces, counterterrorism, proxies—this podcast covers the full range of topics related to irregular war and features in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia, and the policy community. The podcast is a collaboration between the Modern War Institute at West Point and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. more

The official podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions.

Created and produced by Princeton students, Policy Punchline sits down with the thinkers, leaders, and innovators defining public policy today. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leaders shaping today's most pressing debates. We bring rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling to the issues that matter. Sponsored by the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance and the Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies at Princeton University. Visit us on policypunchline.com more

There will always be something distinct about our present day, yet history haunts. American democracy is at a crossroads and we have to decide who we really are as a nation. This moment begs us all to look to our past to help understand our present and to imagine a better future. In the aftermath of the carnage of the Civil War, the nation struggled to give shape to a country drenched in blood. In many ways, we are still fighting old battles and still trapped in assumptions that blocked the way to imagining a new America. Written and narrated by award-winning author and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, History is US asks questions about who we are as a nation, and what race might reveal about our current crisis. Through the voices of distinguished historians and scholars, this limited series gives listeners the background and education to understand how we got here and how we can all use history to clarify the choices before us.History is US is an Audacy original presented in partnership with Shining City Audio and Jon Meacham Studio. more

Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous backstory and above all the secret, mysterious meanings of books we thought we knew. -- To join the Secret Life of Books Club visit: www.secretlifeofbooks.org -- Please support us on Patreon to keep the lights on in the SLoB studio: https://patreon.com/SecretLifeofBooks528?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink insta: https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofbookspodcast/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretlifeofbookspodcast/shorts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Politics & Polls is a podcast produced by the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

The Princeton African American Studies Department is known as a convener of conversations about the political, economic, and cultural forces that shape our understanding of race and racial groups. We invite you to listen as faculty 'read' how race and culture are produced globally, look past outcomes to origins, question dominant discourses, and consider evidence instead of myth. more

The Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights the vital connections between health research and policy. Hosted by Heather Howard, professor at Princeton University and former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, the show brings together scholars, policymakers, and other leaders to examine today's most pressing health policy issues domestically and globally. Guests discuss novel research at Princeton along with partnerships aimed at improving public health and reducing health disparities. We hope you'll listen in, as we put our fingers on the pulse, and examine the power and possibilities of evidence-informed health policy. The Princeton Pulse Podcast is a production of Princeton University's Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW) . You can learn more about health-focused research led by Princeton faculty, students, and other CHW affiliates by visiting the CHW website at chw.princeton.edu and following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Search for 'PrincetonCHW' to find us. We invite you to subscribe to The Princeton Pulse Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts more

Because democracy needs a pod. Informed conversations on the most important issues facing democracy, in the US and elsewhere, hosted by Rory Truex, Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. more

The world moves fast. Daybreak keeps you up-to-date.Enjoy everything you need to know to stay informed — on campus and off — in this digestible, efficient podcast. Daybreak is produced by Maya Mukherjee '27, Twyla Colburn '27, Sheryl Xue '28 under the 149th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme music was composed and performed by Ed Horan, and the cover art is by Mark Dodici. more

Podcast by Industrial Relations Section, Princeton University

A series of interviews with authors of new books from Princeton University Press

How can we study the mind, something we can never see or touch? This podcast tells the story of how psychologists, neuroscientists, computer scientists, linguists, and philosophers worked together to create a new science of the mind. Each episode is an interview with one of the people who played a role in this process, providing an oral history of cognitive science. Created and hosted by Tom Griffiths, professor of psychology and computer science at Princeton University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

PAW is Princeton University's editorially independent magazine by alumni, for alumni. On the monthly PAWcast we interview alumni, faculty, and students about their books, their work, and issues that matter to the Princeton community. more

The Official Podcast Channel of Princeton University Athletics.

A Podcast from Princeton University's Office of Admission, featuring interviews with current students and administrators. more

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. , the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. A celebrated author, political commentator, and passionate educator, Dr. Glaude brings a powerful voice to the conversation about the complexities of the American experience. His work challenges us to think deeply about who we are as a nation—and who we want to become. more

Life moves fast. May It Be So is a moment to pause and reflect. We talk all about exploring Hinduism, making meaning, and living spirituality out loud in a fun and reflective conversational beat. Whether you're interested in spirituality or just curious and have an open mind and open heart, there's something for you here. May It Be So is hosted by Dr. Vineet Chander and produced by Twyla Colburn, with special thanks to the folks at the Princeton University Broadcast Center. Our theme music is sourced from Gaura Vani's song 'Stop and Talk.' Cover art and graphics are designed by Laura Grey. more

Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond (B Cubed) is a collaborative project between The Daily Princetonian and Princeton Insights. The show releases 3 episodes monthly: one longer episode as part of the Insights partnership, and two shorter episodes independently created by the 'Prince.' This show is produced by Senna Aldoubosh '25 under the 147th Board of the 'Prince.' Insights producers are Crystal Lee, Addie Minerva, and Thiago Tarraf Varella. This show is a reimagined version of the show formerly produced as Princeton Insights: The Highlights under the 145th Board of the 'Prince.'Please direct pitches and questions to ****@dailyprincetonian.com, and any corrections to ****@dailyprincetonian.com. more

What's the latest in smart driving cars? Listen in to lively discussions with Princeton University Professor Alain Kornhauser, co-host tech journalist Fred Fishkin and guests. How soon will you be riding in a self driving car? This is the podcast to tune in to for real info without hype or spin. more

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Welcome to the podcast of The Aquinas Institute: Princeton University's Catholic Campus Ministry . Here you'll find weekly Sunday homilies from our University Chapel Masses, monthly guest lectures engaging faith and reason, and other special talks and reflections from our vibrant Catholic community. Whether you're a student, alum, or friend of Princeton, join us as we seek to grow in holiness, deepen our understanding of the faith, and follow Christ in the heart of the University. more

Two Princeton professors. Two nine-figure exits. 1000s of entrepreneurs coached. Zero bullshit. Most business podcasts give you either ivory tower theory or bro-ey motivation. We give you what actually works—because we've built it, scaled it, sold it, researched it and now teach it to the next generation of founders at one of the world's top universities. And we're on a mission to help you succeed. Derek Lidow ran a global semiconductor company, then founded and sold iSuppli for nine figures. Ben Lehnert built and sold Wunderlist to Microsoft for nine figures, then led design at SAP. Now we're Princeton professors on a mission: compress the world's best entrepreneurship knowledge into frameworks you can actually use. Every week, we bring you battle-tested sprints, exercises, and advice from our award-winning 'Entrepreneurial Journey' framework. We interview founders in the arena. We share insights from our webinars and office hours with real entrepreneurs facing real decisions. Whether you're launching a coffee shop, inheriting a family business, or building the next unicorn—we've guided thousands through these exact moments. No fluff. No generic motivation. Just proven tools to help you sprint, not stumble, through your startup journey. New episodes weekly. Subscribe now. more

A podcast about comparative literature. Our conversations are situated at the intersection of literature, translation, art, and culture.Produced and hosted by Ward Awad and Chloe Wheeler in the Department of Comparative Literature at Princeton University, we take a global, public-facing approach to comparison by welcoming emergent and established voices in the fields of translation, theory, and literature. Find out more at https://inventory.complit.princeton.edu/. more

Princeton University's Markus Brunnermeier hosts conversations with leading academics and policymakers on the global economy, global politics, and artificial intelligence. more