Politics Podcasts

Explore 43,798 Politics podcasts, representing 1.3% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

43.8K Politics Podcasts

Representing 1.3% of all podcasts

41.4% Active Rate

18.1K shows actively publishing

English Leads (57.7%)

Largest language in Politics

Total Podcasts 43,798
Active Rate 41.4% 18,142 shows
Avg Episodes 77.4 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 43,798 podcasts. The 41.4% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 76.3% of all Politics podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (9,795 new shows). Recent average: ~4,560 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (26% 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 (84,709) 1184 eps
2 Pod Save America
Pod Save America

Crooked Media

4.5 (84,526) 1132 eps
3 The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch Podcast

MeidasTouch Network

4.9 (54,839) 3837 eps
4 Verdict with Ted Cruz
Verdict with Ted Cruz

Premiere Networks

4.6 (43,235) 1115 eps
5 Louder with Crowder
Louder with Crowder

Louder with Crowder

4.7 (36,844) 1209 eps
6 Stay Tuned with Preet
4.8 (31,957) 997 eps
7 The Glenn Beck Program
The Glenn Beck Program

Mercury Radio Arts

4.6 (24,966) 4623 eps
8 Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World

Pod Save the World

4.8 (24,402) 531 eps
9 Pod Save the World
Pod Save the World

Crooked Media

4.8 (24,365) 512 eps
10 Lage der Nation - der Politik-Podcast aus Berlin
4.8 (23,867) 482 eps

Tips for Politics Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 43% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Politics podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 43,798 Politics podcasts indexed in our database, with 18,142 (41.4%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Politics podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Politics podcasts is Weekly, with 11,552 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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