37 Best Queer Politics Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

For years, Matt's been unpacking the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us. On A Bit Fruity, we take deeper dives into those issues — joined by celebrities, experts, and journalists who help us laugh and learn along the way.Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattxivSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBernstein1 more

Welcome to the TransLash Podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives. At a time when anti-trans attacks are being used to undermine democracy and human rights, award-winning journalist Imara Jones brings you the most important conversations for and about the trans community. From celebrations of trans joy to crystal-clear analysis of the latest political developments to discussions about love and sex, the TransLash Podcast keeps listeners informed and reminds us to never lose hope. Produced by TransLash Media. Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records. Learn more: translash.org/podcasts/translash-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Two Chicanx queers run their mouths on social and political matters impacting marginalized communities today, with an emphasis on: LGBT, Latinx/Chicanx, and women's issues. Living by the motto: 'Dismantling Sh!t While Talking Sh!t!' Support Us On: patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes Book us by emailing ****@gmail.com Bitter Brown Femmes is hosted by Cassandra Alicia (anfemwaves) and Rubén Angel (XoxoRubenAngel). Rubén also serves as producer, manager, and webmaster. This is a queer feminist leftist podcast. more

A pop culture comedy podcast hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi who cover LGBTQ+ and gender issues of the moment with both hilarity and healthy doses of absurdity. more

Welcome to Gender Reveal, a t4t podcast that began as a deep dive into what exactly gender... is? Since 2018, the show has evolved into an excuse to chat with a bunch of smart, funny, hot people about everything from anarchism, abolition, and organizing, to parenting, literature, linguistics, kink, drag, film, horror, healthcare, immigration, baseball, wrestling, and decades-old community gossip. (But also, still, gender!) more

A Black Trans Podcast. #MarshasPlate is a lively podcast. Hosted by Diamond Stylz, Bre Starr, and LJ. We explore topics of gender, current events, politics, and scumbags all around the world upholding systems of oppression from a black trans feminist lens. With our funny no-holds-barred style we introduce you to new perspectives, stories that connect you to transness, and trans community leaders around the country. We aim to provoke thought, inspire change, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable society. more

The pearl clutching about 'cancel culture' and 'censorship' has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi see this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation.You can join our community and support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddyA Flytrap Media Production more

Right wing forces have taken aim at trans kids in schools, relentlessly targeting some of our country's most vulnerable youth. In this season, journalist and host Imara Jones investigates this movement, uncovering how these attacks are part of a larger plan to dismantle public education and shatter democracy itself. Join her as she travels across the country to expose the inner workings of this powerful effort uniting Christian Nationalists, conspiracy theorists, extremist paramilitary organizations, conservative business groups, and billionaires in an revelatory investigation exposing what's really behind the onslaught of anti-trans hate in public schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

TAGSPODCAST aka Talk About Gay Sex is a Queer podcast offering advice on sex and relationships plus delivers the latest LGBTQ hot topics on health, politics and entertainment to keep you updated. Shows are dropped bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Created and Hosted by Stevie V featuring Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette, Jeremy Ross Lopez, Lincoln, Teddy Alexis and Amir Yass. Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Visit show website: tagspodcast.com more

Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience's understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Queer News is an Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn, a new pod drops every Monday by 9am CT. more

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We are Ashleigh & Alyx, and we are mighty.On this pod, we discuss UK trans news, events, pop culture and how being trans is better than being anything else. more

Minoritea Report is a weekly Black Queer Podcast where representation and visibility are key! Join Yo Aunteas, Kerel, Dawon, and Jerrell as they spill tea about the Black LGBTQIA+ experience, relationships, Beyonce, politics, and pop culture! Come join the Communitea! So, get your cups ready and find out what's brewing today! more

LGBTQ+ news from the writer/editor of TheRandyReport.com, a daily blog reporting on politics, pop culture, and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ+ community. GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Blog. more

Digging into The LGTBQ History Project's vast interview archive, we portray the individuals who led from the frontlines, worked behind the scenes, and demonstrated resilience in their fight for civil rights. We seek to empower activists to vocalize their experiences in unfiltered narratives—a mission that remains singular. We are all about global recognition, preservation, and homage to often marginalized legacies. The QueerCore Podcast underscores the pressing need to uphold historical preservation and acknowledge narratives that might otherwise fade into oblivion. more

Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.   more

The Dugout is a weekly Black anarchist podcast hosted by Prince Shakur & Jordan. We bring radical, decolonial, and queer takes on politics, movements, and media, covering everything from Black anarchism and Afro-pessimism to uprisings, direct action, and liberation struggles worldwide. Have ideas, reading recs, or want to be a guest? Email us. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDugoutPod more

Produced by the Provincetown Recoding Studio, Queer Times is the unapologetic, high-energy queer news podcast you didn't know you needed. Hosted by comedy legend Kristen Becker and razor-sharp commentator Harrison Fish, this Provincetown-based show delivers a weekly breakdown of the latest in LGBTQ+ politics, pop culture, women's sports, and whatever else we want—served with a side of chaos. From breaking news that impacts queer lives to deep dives into the absurdity of today's culture wars, Queer Times isn't here to play nice—we're here to wake up, sheeple! Whether you're looking for biting analysis, unfiltered rants, or just a reason to scream into the void, we've got you covered. Buckle up, because this isn't your grandma's news hour—these are Queer Times! more

For a quarter of a century, the unfettered voices of LGBT people have been broadcast around the world on 'This Way Out.' The award-winning internationally is distributed weekly on over 200 local community radio and online stations around the world (carriage list at thiswayout.org), can be heard via podcast (thiswayout.org and iTunes) and direct satellite (World Radio Network) and is available on CD by subscription. With only modest funding from foundations, Overnight Productions, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) has remained true to its commitment to provide this high-quality LGBT programming to a global audience -- and to offer the program free of charge. Follow us on Soundcloud to hear the weekly show … and maybe some surprises! Archived programs available at http://bit.ly/dduN0p. For our whole story -- including how you can contribute -- please visit our website at http://thiswayout.org! more

Queer politics • sex • culture Outcast World is a queer politics, sex and culture podcast hosted by multi award-winning broadcaster and podcaster Graeme Smith, alongside rotating guests and co-hosts. Each week features an eclectic mix of guests. Journalists, comedians, academics, authors, activists and artists appear alongside queer stars from the BBC's groundbreaking I Kissed a Boy, and familiar faces from global reality franchises including Married at First Sight and TOWIE. The show also features authors of he biggest-selling LGBTQ+ books in the world and Oscar nominated film makers. Reactive, candid and often funny, the show unpacks politics, sexuality and culture through discussion and debate. While rooted in a queer perspective, its cultural analysis and political commentary resonate well beyond LGBTQ+ audiences.A gold winner at the British Podcast Awards and nominated for Best Interview Podcast in 2025 — alongside Louis Theroux and The News Agents — Outcast World has been recommended by The Guardian and The Independent, and was named a must-listen queer podcast by The Independent. Get involved, watch our latest episodes and read the latest queer and gay news, politics, sex and relationships and culture on www.outcastworld.net more

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Each week join Olivia Lycan & Indya Naomi as they provide their uniquely queer perspectives on social justice, politics, and interpersonal issues on Queen Versus! more

This is a blackqueer Podcast posting commentary on current events, history and politics from the blackqueer perspective. Remember being queer is African more

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the US. GLAAD Media Award nominees John Parker and Jim Pounds host an unapologetic hour with legislators, authors, journalists, organizers, researchers, and more. We feature the following contributors (see graphic below for schedule): • Tammye Nash, Dallas Voice • Jake Wittich, Windy City Times • Joe Reberkenny, Washington Blade • Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke, George Mason University • Ilana Masad, Author & Critic • TanyaMarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni, Queer Spirit podcast Windy City Times has been the award-winning voice of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community since 1985. The Washington Blade has provided award-winning national and international news coverage of the LGBTQ community since 1969. Dallas Voice has been the award-winning voice of the LGBTQ Community in North Texas and beyond since 1983. Websites: samuelcloweshuneke.com ilanamasad.com thequeerspirit.com/podcast more

The latest in the political world and its effects on the LGBTQ+ community. Bryon has worked within news media since 1991 for radio stations in PA radio markets, followed by a 25 year career at AccuWeather in their Radio and Information and News Services department. more

An educational podcast about the intersection of queerness, faith, and politics.If you have any questions or comments, please email ****@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Threads (both are @queerpolifaith). more

It's A Queer Thang covers local and national LGBTQ+ issues and events. We focus on politics, civil rights, news and, entertainment. Special guests are featured with interviews focusing on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Fresno and the Central Valley. Hosted by Chris Jarvis and Kaylia Metcalfe.Queer Thang welcomes viewer input, suggestions. and questions at itsaqueerthang(at)gmail(dot)com. more

We bring you essential queer news, interviews, and reportage — every Wednesday. Each week, our podcast delivers a curated digest of the most important events and the most compelling queer journalism. Deepen your understanding with award-winning reporting at www.GAY45.eu. more

Queer(y)ing Asylum is a podcast about LGBTIQ+ asylum: the stories, the politics, and the everyday realities behind the headlines. Hosted by Dr Diego García Rodríguez, each episode brings together scholars, practitioners, artists, and people with lived experience to explore forced migration through an intersectional lens: credibility and 'proof', borders and bureaucracy, faith and sexuality, mental health and structural violence, housing and detention, activism and survival, and the everyday strategies people use to endure and to remake community. Subscribe for new episodes more

Reflections from the intersections of oppressions.Two Intersectional Feminists discussing queer narratives, exploring late stage capitalism, social justice, identity politics through social commentary and cultural analysis. scintillaepod.substack.com more

Welcome to the podcast where we amplify the voices of queer teachers. Join us as we explore personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the education system. We'll also have discussions about anti-gay legislation aimed at schools and its impact on educators and students alike.Each episode features in-depth interviews with gay teachers from diverse backgrounds, offering listeners a glimpse into their lives. We'll discuss topics such as discrimination and advocacy, while also examining the political landscape affecting LGBTQIA+ educators and students.Expect candid conversations about working toward more inclusive and equitable educational environments. Our goal is to create community for all of us despite the fact we are scattered across the country, and beyond.Keep up with the podcast on these socials:Instagram: @the.gay.teachers.loungeYouTube: The Gay Teachers LoungeThank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, you can support it here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thegayteacherslounge more

🎙 Political by Design // with Leslie ClarkeThis podcast explores politics from an LGBTQ+ perspective. From campaign slogans to leadership styles, it explores how design, messaging and strategy influence political success. Join me as I speak to experts in branding, politics, the community, and the media to explore the world of politics and current affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Beyond Queer Politics explores how European politics shapes the lives and rights of LGBTIQ+ people. Hosted by Rémy Bonny, the podcast goes beyond headlines to unpack the political battles, policies, and power struggles affecting queer communities across Europe. Through conversations with activists, policymakers and journalists, each episode reveals how democracy, media, foreign influence and law intersect with LGBTIQ+ equality. This podcast is produced by Forbidden Colours. more

Co-hosts Helen Boyd, Dylan Scholinski and Jay Thurber talk about all things gender-y. Weekly. Patreon subscribers get early access. Author and educator Helen Boyd, artist and author Dylan Scholinski, and broadcaster and journalist Jay Thurber host a podcast about culture, politics and being queer in 21st century America from a Gen X perspective. Expect heated discussion, personal reflection, irony, and meta-commentary. Meet your hosts: Helen Boyd (she/they) is the author of My Husband Betty (2004) and She's Not the Man I Married (2006); an educator and lecturer who has taught gender studies, feminist theory and queer theory; a speaker who can translate complicated topics such as LGBTQ history and identities to non-academic audiences; and a consultant who has helped academic, corporate, and community groups understand topics such as gender and sexuality. Dylan Scholinski (he/him/they/them) is an award-winning artist, author and public speaker. They are the founder/witness of Sent(a)Mental Studios and the Haven Youth Project, which offer programs for at-risk youth in Denver, Colo. Dylan has appeared on 20/20 , Dateline and Today to discuss his experiences, and his award-winning book The Last Time I Wore a Dress: A Memoir was called a 'Top 10 Must Read' by Out Magazine. Jay Thurber (they/them) is the pseudonym for a broadcaster, podcaster and writer based in the Pittsburgh area. For more than 20 years, they have hosted a weekly nostalgia show on WRCT-FM (88.3) and also have been heard on other radio stations throughout Pennsylvania. A former print journalist who has authored one book and co-authored another, they now work in public relations and independent, community media. more

A podcast series about 'anti-gender' politics, a complex, multi-sided political and civil society movement threatening gender and sexual diversity. In each episode, we look at how campaigns against gender and sexual equality take shape in different places, how these ideas travel across borders and across party lines, and what they mean for everyday life. Along the way, we ask how these debates affect democracy and rights, from education and the media to academic freedoms, reproductive justice, and people's ability to live and self-identify in safety. Across the episodes, we not only diagnose what is currently happening but also discuss how we may resist these 'anti-gender' mobilisations. You will hear from researchers as well as from feminist and queer organisers and collectives - together, these conversations map the solidarities and strategies that can help sustain pro-equality changes. *** This podcast series is based on the RESIST Project (2022-2026) ( https://theresistproject.eu/ ) which examined 'anti-gender' politics and populisms as well as queer-feminist responses to these illiberal attacks on democracy. The study was conducted across several country cases: Belarus, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the EU, as well as a transnational case of people living in exile in Europe. In the project, we have collaborated with 40 advocacy groups, experts, and public intellectuals (e.g. journalist, doctors, artists) to create space for shared learning and grounded knowledge that amplifies those voices who are too often pushed to the margins. *** Series Citation: Kulpa, R., & Zabrzewska, A. (2026). Podcasting Social Justice: Dialogues for Resistances (Podcast Series) . https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21676257 *** ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The frist two seasons of this podcast series draw on the RESIST Project, funded by the European Union under Project ID: 101060749. EU Horizon Europe (EU partners); UK Government Horizon Europe Guarantee Scheme (UK partner); Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (Swiss partners). Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and guests only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or British and Swiss funding authorities. Neither the European Union nor the granting authorities can be held responsible for them. Podcast series was established thanks to the Knowledge Exchange grant, Edinburgh Napier University (2026). more

UNMUTED Podcast is the audio extension of UNMUTED, an independent LGBTQ+ news and media platform from Serbia. Through conversations, interviews and analysis, the podcast explores LGBTQ+ rights, culture, politics and everyday experiences in Serbia, the Western Balkans and beyond. Featuring activists, journalists, artists and community voices, UNMUTED brings stories that challenge silence and amplify queer perspectives. more