Top Government Podcasts

Created in Broken Arrow for the citizens of Broken Arrow. The Vibe Broken Arrow is produced by City employees and continues the commitment to transparency and keeping the community informed about what is happening in the city. Join us for our monthly episodes that feature the following segments: The Big Topic, In the News, Rounding Third with City Manager Michael Spurgeon, and BA Good Neighbor.  

Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us.  

New episodes are published every other Monday.  

301 Leroy is your one-stop destination for all things Fenton, Michigan, from city events to community news. 

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Rob Moore had a successful career in television until one day he ran out of ideas. After a stint as a gardener, a more enticing door was opened for him. He was offered a job in the shadowy world of corporate intelligence - he became a spy.

Tasked with working undercover to extract information from an environmental campaign group, Rob Moore says he eventually became sympathetic to the campaigners’ aims. He decided to turn on his employers and support the group he was meant to be infiltrating. Only it wasn’t that straightforward. He never told the campaigners who he really was and he never told his spymasters what he was really doing. Neither side knew the whole truth. 

That was until 2016, when after years of being in control of these two disparate worlds he was unexpectedly outed. Now, the campaigners see him as a traitor who betrayed their trust. He sees himself as a misunderstood whistleblower.

From the team that brought you Sweet Bobby, and over three years in the making, Into The Dirt is a story about truth, spies and the stories we tell ourselves

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Contempt of Court is an original podcast series from The Nation about how to reform the Supreme Court. Hosted by The Nation's Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, each episode delves into distinct avenues for change, featuring historical insights, fresh analysis of the latest SCOTUS news, and conversations with experts and change-makers who are actively working to shape the future of the judiciary.

In recent years, Congressional approval ratings and legislative output have been at historic lows, yet the incumbent re-election rate has remained at its typically high level. What factors contribute to these outcomes and explain these apparent disparities? Why does Congress seem to be so dysfunctional? How can Congress continue to do "business as usual" in the face of widespread dissatisfaction?

In this podcast, we will tackle these questions by examining the structure, organization, powers, and operations of Congress, the Congressional election system, and the legislative and budget processes, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of Congressional politicking, the obstacles to passing legislation, the persistence of protracted budget battles, and the rise in performative politics as part of Congressional practice.

How well do you know your neighbors? What do you have in common with the people living around you? And what do you all have the power to change?

These are the questions that led us on this journey. In our 4-part limited series, we’re shadowing the campaign of Ward 2 City Council hopeful, Sheila Rachels, in Malden, Massachusetts. Joined by fellow Malden High School Alum, Jacqueline Tynes, we dive into Sheila's path to becoming a candidate, her priorities, and some of the nuances of what it means to run for local office.

How does this extremely diverse city of 66,000 operate currently, and how can its fiscal and human resources be mobilized to serve its citizens?
 
Follow along with us each month through Election Day, November 7, 2023 as we seek to answer those questions and more. So whether you're already an active member of the community, or you're on the hunt for new ways to get involved, we hope this series will inspire you to look at your own neighborhood in a new light. 

And if you can't find what you're looking for, you can always make it yourself. 

Follow Sheila For Malden wherever you get your podcasts. And to learn more about the campaign or where to donate, visit SheilaForMalden.com. This program is a product of people coming together and sharing their talents. Our show’s hosted and written by Sheila and Jacqueline. Additional scripting, producing, editing, and show art by David Riemer. 

The Wicked South will explore the dark history of the Murdaugh legal dynasty, as well as the fascinating criminal cases on both sides of the law.

Morning show host Elvis Duran is Thinking Out Loud with some of his favorite people - artists, performers, and even a few regular schmucks. Tune in for honest, thoughtful and fun conversations.