Government Podcasts

Explore 25,261 Government podcasts, representing 0.8% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

25.3K Government Podcasts

Representing 0.8% of all podcasts

39.6% Active Rate

10.0K shows actively publishing

English Leads (63.4%)

Largest language in Government

Total Podcasts 25,261
Active Rate 39.6% 10,012 shows
Avg Episodes 47.2 per podcast
Market Share 0.8% of all podcasts

Overview

Government represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.8% market share and a large library of 25,261 podcasts. The 39.6% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 80.2% of all Government podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (5,118 new shows). Recent average: ~2,632 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (20% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Government Podcasts

1 Stay Tuned with Preet
4.8 (31,940) 971 eps
2 The Preamble
The Preamble

Sharon McMahon

4.9 (15,264) 478 eps
3 The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein Show

New York Times Opinion

4.3 (13,669) 5 eps
4 Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

4.8 (12,747) 57 eps
5 Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
4.8 (12,747) 53 eps
6 Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
4.3 (9,934) 1419 eps
7 The Lincoln Project
The Lincoln Project

The Lincoln Project

4.6 (8,809) 570 eps
8 Political Gabfest
Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

4.4 (8,198) 1088 eps
9 Political Gabfest
Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

4.4 (8,198) 1086 eps
10 Political Gabfest
Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

4.4 (8,198) 1080 eps

Tips for Government Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 47% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Government podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 25,261 Government podcasts indexed in our database, with 10,012 (39.6%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Government podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Government podcasts is Weekly, with 5,065 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Government podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Government podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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