The 8 Best Progressive Podcasts
The United States might be out from under the Trump administration, but for many progressives anxiety is still high when it comes to issues like the climate crisis, gun control, and rising inequality. If you’re sick of watching cable news or trying to keep up with Twitter discourse, you might find these progressive podcasts to be a refreshing way to stay plugged into the political conversation. These best progressive podcasts have a strong leftist view point, centering thought-provoking conversations and the latest news on a local, national, and global scale. You’ll hear expert analysis from activists, researchers, politicians, journalists, and academics about what’s happening in the House, Senate, and Supreme Court, and what you can do about it. For the best progressive podcasts, check out this list of recommendations from the Podyssey podcast listener community, and dive into the conversation.
Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2021
1. No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
No Lie covers the most important and breaking political stories of the week, hosted by progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen. He sits down with major players in the world of politics, bringing you right into the heart of the action. No bad faith ...Show More
2. Majority 54
A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the o...Show More
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3. The Daily Beans
The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning hosts of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social just...Show More
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4. Best of the Left - Progressive Politics and Culture, Curated by Humans, Not Algorithms
An award-winning, expertly-curated podcast of progressive politics and culture. Diving deeply on a wide range of topics, we draw from more than 100 sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006.
5. The Al Franken Podcast
A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded...Show More
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Nobel Climate Scientist Michael Mann on Denier Tactics and Idiocy
1:04:32 | Feb 28th, 2021
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Mann Discusses his new book The New Climate War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6. The Bitchuation Room
A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....Show More
7. IHIP News
Deep in a red state, progressive podcasters, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan share how they *really feel* about political news. Their comedic, feel-good takes will drop twice weekly, possibly more, if sh*t really hits the fan.
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EXCLUSIVE: Epstein Victim's Lawyer Drops Bomb on Ghislaine, Trump, and DOJ Cover-Up
21:47 | Sep 5th
Epstein victim lawyer Spencer Kuvin joins us to discuss the blatant cover-up of the Epstein files. Order our new book, join our Patreon Cult, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/ivehaditp...Show More
8. The Young Turks
The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a qu...Show More
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1:03:59 | Sep 6th
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TYT and use code TYT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Pete Hegseth declares the U.S. has “absolute authority” to kill alleged drug...Show More
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