I listen to wayyyy too many podcasts. Last year (2024), I was in the top 1% of listeners in politics & news on Spotify! Check out my favorite politics & news podcasts here!
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These podcasts/news streams are updated 6-7 days a week, and some even updated every hour!
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NPR News Now - Your Hourly Update
A daily 15 minute listen, this is how I start most days, and a great way to stay informed
Up First from NPR
As a Seattle girlie, this is where I start each day! I like staying informed about my local news and media before heading to national news.
Seattle Now: KUOW's Daily News Podcast
Leaves you with more questions than you started with
Consider This from NPR
All you need to know about business, money, and power
The Journal from The Wall Street Journal
Another daily listen, usually about 15 mins long. Touch on a variety of news stories from across the country.
Morning Wire from The Daily Wire
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Stories are what make us human, and I love listening to investigative journalism
Perfect for learning about the US government and civics. This is also a great listen for teens who are learning about government.
Civics 101 for NHPR (New Hampshire Public Radio)
A daily podcast, usually featuring one story, about whats happening in the world
Post Reports from The Washington Post
A great listen for random stories and great deep pieces.
Today, Explained from Vox
Just a deep dive into the politics of the USA
The NPR Politics Podcast (from NPR)
What is making the economy work right now? Find out on The Indicator from Planet Money (NPR)
The Indicator from Planet Money (from NPR)
What makes the United States economy run? Find out from Planet Money
Planet Money from NPR
Sources and Methods are well known throughout the intelligence community. Listen to this podcast to stay on the inside!
Sources & Methods with Mary Louise Kelly from NPR
Not gonna lie. These are kinda bland. No background information is added so it does require some research/knowledge of each case being heard.
The Supreme Court: Oral Arguments
From KUOW this is perfect for local Seattle politics
Sound Politics from KUOW
One story broken down from CNN
CNN One Thing
Keeping up with this president sometimes requires extra effort
