Politics Podcasts

Explore 40,066 Politics podcasts, representing 1.3% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

40.1K Politics Podcasts

Representing 1.3% of all podcasts

41.6% Active Rate

16.7K shows actively publishing

English Leads (57.6%)

Largest language in Politics

Total Podcasts 40,066
Active Rate 41.6% 16,663 shows
Avg Episodes 76.5 per podcast
Market Share 1.3% of all podcasts

Overview

Politics represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 1.3% market share and a large library of 40,066 podcasts. The 41.6% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 75.9% of all Politics podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (9,357 new shows). Recent average: ~4,484 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (27% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Politics Podcasts

1 Pod Save America
Pod Save America

Pod Save America

4.5 (84,078) 1144 eps
2 Pod Save America
Pod Save America

Crooked Media

4.5 (84,071) 1132 eps
3 The Charlie Kirk Show
4.6 (64,735) 100 eps
4 The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch Podcast

MeidasTouch Network

4.9 (49,871) 3400 eps
5 Verdict with Ted Cruz
Verdict with Ted Cruz

Premiere Networks

4.6 (43,200) 1012 eps
6 Louder with Crowder
Louder with Crowder

Louder with Crowder

4.7 (36,846) 1152 eps
7 Stay Tuned with Preet
4.8 (31,940) 971 eps
8 The Glenn Beck Program
The Glenn Beck Program

Mercury Radio Arts

4.6 (24,538) 4486 eps
9 Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World

Crooked Media

4.8 (24,241) 512 eps
10 Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World

Pod Save the World

4.8 (24,240) 516 eps

Tips for Politics Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 48% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Politics podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 40,066 Politics podcasts indexed in our database, with 16,663 (41.6%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Politics podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Politics podcasts is Weekly, with 10,733 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Politics podcasts?

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

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