Top News Commentary Podcasts

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Blaze News Tonight

Provocative opinions, expert analysis, and breaking stories you won’t see anywhere else: "Blaze News Tonight" is the daily news show the internet needs. Read More
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The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich exposes where power lies in our system — and how it's used and abused.

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The Slow Newscast

The Slow Newscast from Tortoise takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From the war in Ukraine, the downfall of Boris Johnson, to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations. From a startup newsroom with a different approach to journalism.


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News Commentary

The Ben Kissel Channel

Three episodes a week.
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News Commentary

Inside Israel News

Unbiased news and insights about Israel from an American who has worked within the Israeli Parliament. World news and international relations from an American conservative commentator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaac-kight0/support Read More
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News Commentary

Unspun

Unspun is critical thinking about the news. Hear real examples, past and present, of newsmakers attempting to mislead you and understand how they manipulate the truth. Learn how to avoid being swayed by fake news and misinformation. Get Unspun, because you deserve the truth. Read More
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News Commentary

MissTrial

Step into the courtroom with MissTrial, a gripping new legal podcast where justice meets real-life drama, co-hosted by 3 accomplished women: Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA's office currently prosecuting Donald Trump; E. Danya Perry, former SDNY Federal Prosecutor and currently the formidable attorney representing Michael Cohen as he faced down Trump; and, Kathleen Rice, the first ever woman elected as Nassau County District Attorney and former New York Congresswoman who was present during the January 6 Capitol attack. Together, they dissect high-profile cases, share behind-the-scenes insights, and bring their unparalleled experience to the most pressing legal issues of our time. Tune in for candid conversations, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the trials that shape our nation. Read More
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Mixed Signals from Semafor Media

Every Friday journalist Nayeema Raza and Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith pull back the curtain on the most important stories from the past week, revealing why you see and hear what you see and hear across the media landscape. Joined by Media Editor Max Tani, they also unpack the blindspots your media diet might be missing. Mixed Signals from Semafor Media is supported by Think with Google Read More
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News Commentary

Million Dollar Mindset

The Million Dollar Mindset Podcast peers into the mental makeup, work ethic, & passion of the brightest & influential minds in the world of business/entertainment. The MDM Podcast is hyper-focused on illuminating the positive culture of brands & impactful digital products engineered by unconventional entrepreneurs.

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News Commentary

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

Once a week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington have a conversation with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development. Informative, inspiring and fun! Read More
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Think Twice with Jonathan Tobin (f.k.a. Top Story)

The Internet and mainstream media are inundated with misinformation and superficial hot takes. That’s why you’re not getting the full story. Take another look with JNS Editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin as he takes deep dives into the most critical stories and controversies impacting the Jewish world with insightful commentary and fascinating interviews. If you want to understand the bigger picture and the context of the issues that really matter, this show is for you.

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Colonial Outcasts

Anti-imperialist, anti-war, and anti-establishment podcast.
Anti-imperialist, anti-war, and anti-establishment podcast. Read More
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Dr. Naomi Wolf’s Outspoken

Uncensored thoughts on how to keep liberty, justice, and human rights alive.
Uncensored thoughts on how to keep liberty, justice, and human rights alive. Read More
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Admissions Beat

On the Admissions Beat, veteran dean of admissions Lee Coffin from Dartmouth College and a range of guests provide high school students and parents, as well as their counselors and other mentors, with "news you can use" at each step on the pathway to college. With a welcoming, reassuring perspective and an approach intended to build confidence in prospective applicants, Dean Coffin offers credible information, insights, and guidance—from the earliest days of the college search, to applications, decision-making, and arrival on campus. He does so by drawing on nearly 30 years of experience as an admissions leader at some of the nation's most prestigious institutions. Season 5 launched January 30, with new episodes dropping weekly throughout the winter and spring. Read More
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News Commentary

Impromptu

A little-known secret: Washington Post Opinions columnists like talking to one another. They don’t always agree, of course, but they are in almost constant conversation – testing their ideas, refining their thoughts and sometimes changing their minds. Now you can listen in on some of those conversations. Each week on “Impromptu,” Post columnists go beyond hot takes and have personal, candid conversations on the latest topics in news and culture that we can't stop thinking about. Listen in on the conversations that happen before the columns are written. New episodes every Wednesday. Read More
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News Commentary

Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

Dive into the shadowed intersection of faith and deception with "Malevolent Mormon Mommys." This riveting podcast unravels the startling allegations against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, once celebrated figures in mommy blogging and the Mormon community. Beyond their picture-perfect online personas lay dark secrets waiting to be exposed. Through in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews with investigators, police, and psychologists, we confront the unsettling truths hidden behind their devout façades. Explore the intricacies of the digital age, the complexities of religious influence, and the psychology of deception. In a world where faith meets facade, "Malevolent Mormon Mommys" challenges perceptions and unveils a tale of betrayal, prompting the ultimate question: How well do we truly know the faces we trust? Subscribe and uncover a story that redefines the lines between belief and betrayal. Read More
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The Right Idea

The Right Idea: The Texas Public Policy Foundation's weekly look at the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas.
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Evil Of the Adelson’s | The Case Against Donna Adelson

Evil Of the Adelsons: The Case Against Donna Adelson" is a compelling podcast that delves into the 2014 murder of Florida law professor Dan Markel, a case that highlights the extreme measures taken in family disputes. Centered around the Adelson family, the series focuses on Donna Adelson, implicated alongside her son, Charlie Adelson, the convicted mastermind behind the murder. The podcast explores the intricate dynamics within the Adelson family, including Charlie's life sentence for first-degree murder and Donna's arrest on similar charges, suggesting her significant involvement in the plot. It also touches on Harvey Adelson's uncharged but suspected role in financing the murder. The series meticulously examines the motives, believed to stem from a custody battle and financial disagreements, and the evidence comprising cell phone records, financial transactions, and witness testimonies. As the story unfolds, listeners are taken through a journey of betrayal, legal battles, and the blurred lines between familial loyalty and moral transgression, offering an in-depth look at a family ensnared in a web of criminal allegations. Read More
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News Commentary

Macrodose

Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.
Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway. Read More
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News Commentary

Louisiana Unfiltered

Louisiana Unfiltered is an Unfiltered with Kiran Podcast bringing you an in-depth look into our investigations and recent news stories. Read More
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News Commentary

Native Land Pod

In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.

In each episode, Angela, Tiffany and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.

Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. 

 

Talk to us:

Tiffany Cross @tiffanydcross 

Angela Rye @angelarye

Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum

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News Commentary

The Tucker Carlson Show

The Tucker Carlson Show is your beacon of free speech and honest reporting in a media landscape dominated by misinformation. The only solution to ending the propaganda spiral is by telling the truth. That's our job. Every day. No matter what. Read More
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Battle Lines

Across the world, from Europe to Asia, the Americas to the Middle East, tensions are rising between nation states. Traditional alliances and alignments are constantly evolving in the 21st century. An understanding of defence and security policy and the tides of political, social and economic changes is crucial for any informed understanding of our world.


2024 sees war in Europe and Israel, and elections in major economies, including the US, the UK, Taiwan, South Africa, and many others. Insurgencies flare in Yemen and Burma, tensions escalate in East Africa, and all around the world the international security architecture buckles under increasing pressure. 


With expert and experienced reporting on the ground from across the globe, Battle Lines combines on the ground reporting with analytical expertise to aid listeners to better understand the course of world politics and wars as the fault lines of global history grind and slip in an increasingly dangerous, and confusing, multipolar world. 


Battle Lines is the best of The Telegraph’s defence, security, and foreign reporting in one place.


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Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Citizen McCain by Meghan McCain is your new fave podcast for all things politics and pop culture. If you’re talking about it, she’s talking about it, and she isn’t afraid to get into it. We'll focus on trending news, celebrity gossip, Americana culture, and all the stuff in the weird corners of the internet. Meghan, an American icon, plans to tackle cancel culture, break down viral trends, and have conversations that you’re going to want to hear. A blend of entertainment and hard news with the Meghan McCain twist. Read More
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China Insider

China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future. Read More
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