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
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.
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Top Politics Podcasts
Recently Added
G. K. Chesterton
Will Irwin
Samuel Adams
Browse by Language
English leads with 57.6% share. Growing markets: Spanish, Portuguese.
Tips for Politics Creators
Ride the Wave
Market grew 48% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of February 2026, there are 40,066 Politics podcasts indexed in our database, with 16,663 (41.6%) actively publishing new episodes.
The most common publishing schedule for Politics podcasts is Weekly, with 10,733 shows following this pattern.
Check out our curated list of top-rated Politics podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.