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List Of American Political Podcasts
This is a list of American political podcasts. They are listed in alphabetical order. List See also * List of daily news podcasts * Political podcast References {{reflist American political American politics (or American government) is a field of study within the academic discipline of political science. It is primarily, but not exclusively, studied by researchers in the United States. Along with comparative politics, international re ... Political podcasts American podcasts Politics of the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Podcasts
Political podcasts are podcasts that focus on contemporary politics and current events. Most political podcasts maintain a connection with an existing media source such as a newspaper or magazine. They aim to inform or entertain or advocate a cause, usually for progressive causes, although there are some conservative podcasts. They are often cost-effective to produce, requiring minimal computer technology to operate. Their audiences are generally persons in interested in current events, and programs usually have a duration of a half hour to an hour. Background With increasing growth of the Internet and new technologies and devices to disseminate information digitally such as laptop computers and smartphones, political podcasts have become an "emerging industry" according to Nicholas Quah of NiemanLab. Most began as spinoffs of existing media. In 2005, ''Slate'' began its ''Slate Political Gabfest'' podcast with its journalists discussing current events. Since then, many new pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Vietor
Thomas Frederick Vietor IV (born August 31, 1980) is an American political commentator and podcaster. He was a spokesperson for President Barack Obama and the United States National Security Council from 2011 to 2012. He is a founder of Crooked Media and co-hosts the podcasts ''Pod Save America'' and ''Pod Save the World''. Early life Vietor was raised in Dedham, Massachusetts and attended Milton Academy. He graduated from Kenyon College in 2002 with a BA in philosophy. While at Kenyon, he played on the men's lacrosse team and was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. Career Political campaigns (2004-2008) In 2004, Vietor turned down an offer from the John Kerry presidential campaign in favor of joining Illinois State Senator Barack Obama for his first statewide run. His first job for Obama was driving the candidate's press van across rural Illinois. During this period, Vietor worked with and learned from Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs. Vietor was deputy press secretar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pod Save The People
''Pod Save the People'' is an American political podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media and hosted by organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson with weekly appearances by Samuel Sinyangwe, Clint Smith (writer), Clint Smith, and Brittany Packnett. Mckesson talks about culture, social justice, and politics by exploring the history, language, and people who are shaping the struggle for progress — and talking about the steps that each of us can take to make a difference. When asked about the podcast's purpose, Mckessen said: "It is about creating space for conversation about the most important issues of the week. It is also about making sure people have the information they need to be the most thoughtful activists and organizers". Notable guests have included Edward Snowden, Senator Cory Booker, and singers John Legend and Katy Perry. Reception ''Pod Save the People'' debuted on the iTunes podcast chart at number four, and reached a peak of number two. The The A.V. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crooked Media
Crooked Media is a progressive American political media company. It was founded in 2017 by Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, all former top Barack Obama staffers and former co-hosts of the '' Keepin' it 1600'' podcast. Dan Pfeiffer, also a former Obama employee, co-hosts their flagship podcast ''Pod Save America'' with them. The company's offerings encompass a network of podcasts; a news and opinion website; live shows and tours; and a social media and live streaming presence. It aims to foster open conversation between liberals and support grassroots activism and political participation. The company's flagship podcast, ''Pod Save America'', airs twice weekly and averages more than 1.5 million listeners an episode. In Fall 2018, four ''Pod Save America'' one-hour specials aired on HBO. By November of its first year, the podcast had been downloaded more than 120 million times, and 175 million times by February 2018. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Califor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pod Save America
''Pod Save America'' is an American progressive political podcast produced and distributed by Crooked Media. The podcast debuted in January 2017 and airs twice weekly, with the Tuesday edition hosted by former Barack Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett, and the Thursday edition by Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer. It is the flagship podcast of Crooked Media, a media company founded by Favreau, Vietor, and Lovett. The show averages more than 1.5 million listeners an episode, and has been downloaded more than 120 million times as of November 2017. Four ''Pod Save America'' one-hour HBO TV specials aired in fall 2018 to cover the U.S. midterm elections. Crooked Media also films the podcasts and releases them on their YouTube channel. History The podcast debuted in January 2017 as a successor to '' Keepin' it 1600'', a political podcast produced by Bill Simmons' The Ringer and hosted by Favreau, Vietor, Lovett, and Pfeiffer which ran from March to December 2016. ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantsuit Politics
''Pantsuit Politics'' is an American political podcast hosted by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. The podcast was launched in November 2015. The hosts aim to assist listeners in engaging in challenging political discussions with "grace and respect." New episodes are released twice a week. Background Both Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, where they met in 1999 as members of the Phi Mu sorority and became friends. Holland pursued a major in political science, while Silvers focused on business, and both graduated in 2003. Both Holland and Silvers identify as Christians. Holland obtained her juris doctor from American University Washington College of Law and embarked on a career as a congressional staffer, campaign aide, and social media consultant. She served in the Hillary Clinton 2008 presidential campaign and is a resident of Paducah, Kentucky, where she also served as city commissioner. Silvers earned her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasan Piker
Hasan Doğan Piker ( , ; born July 25, 1991), also known as HasanAbi ( abi meaning ''big brother'' in Turkish), is a Turkish-American Twitch streamer and left-wing political commentator. He has previously worked as a broadcast journalist and producer at ''The Young Turks'' and as a columnist at ''HuffPost''. He is currently one of the most-viewed and most-subscribed-to streamers on Twitch, where he covers news, plays a variety of video games, and discusses politics from a socialist perspective. Early life Hasan Doğan Piker was born to Turkish parents in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and raised in Istanbul. During his time in public school in Turkey he describes being bullied for his lack of physical fitness and questioning attitude. Piker returned to the United States and attended the University of Miami, then transferred to Rutgers University, where he graduated cum laude with a double major in political science and communication studies in 2013. Career ''The Young Turks'' Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H3h3Productions
h3h3Productions is a YouTube channel hosted by Ethan Klein and Hila Klein, an Israeli-American husband-and-wife duo. The majority of their content consists of reaction videos and sketch comedy in which they satirize internet culture. The ''H3 Podcast'' is their podcast channel that has been running since 2017. History h3h3Productions h3h3Productions is a YouTube channel which was launched in 2011 by Ethan and Hila Klein, an American and Israeli husband and wife duo. The primary format of videos uploaded to the channel involves the Kleins providing critique and commentary in reaction videos, consisting of clips of a source video intermixed with commentary and absurd sketches, a style which has been described as a cross between the works of comedy duo Tim & Eric and the comedic series '' Mystery Science Theater 3000''. The channel has gained a reputation for critiquing internet trends and a range of online personalities as well as several YouTube policies. The pair have reacte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H3h3Productions
h3h3Productions is a YouTube channel hosted by Ethan Klein and Hila Klein, an Israeli-American husband-and-wife duo. The majority of their content consists of reaction videos and sketch comedy in which they satirize internet culture. The ''H3 Podcast'' is their podcast channel that has been running since 2017. History h3h3Productions h3h3Productions is a YouTube channel which was launched in 2011 by Ethan and Hila Klein, an American and Israeli husband and wife duo. The primary format of videos uploaded to the channel involves the Kleins providing critique and commentary in reaction videos, consisting of clips of a source video intermixed with commentary and absurd sketches, a style which has been described as a cross between the works of comedy duo Tim & Eric and the comedic series '' Mystery Science Theater 3000''. The channel has gained a reputation for critiquing internet trends and a range of online personalities as well as several YouTube policies. The pair have reacte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KCRW
KCRW (89.9 MHz FM) is a National Public Radio member station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, where the station is licensed. KCRW airs original news and music programming in addition to programming from NPR and other affiliates. A network of repeaters and broadcast translators, as well as internet radio, allows the station to serve the Greater Los Angeles area and other communities in Southern California. The station's main transmitter is located in Los Angeles's Laurel Canyon district and broadcasts in the HD radio format. It is one of two full NPR members in the Los Angeles area; Pasadena-based KPCC is the other. History KCRW was founded in 1945 to train servicemen returning from World War II in the then-new technology, FM broadcasting—hence its call letters, which stand for College Radio Workshop. It was a charter member of NPR in 1970, making Santa Monica College the second community college to own a public radio or telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Lowry
Richard Lowry (; born August 22, 1968) is an American writer who is the former editor and now editor-in-chief of ''National Review'', an American Conservatism in the United States, conservative news and opinion magazine. Lowry became editor of ''National Review'' in 1997 when selected by its founder, William F. Buckley, Jr., to lead the magazine. Lowry is also a syndicated columnist, author, and political analyst who is a frequent guest on NBC News and ''Meet the Press''. He has written four books. Life and career Lowry was born and grew up in Arlington County, Virginia, Arlington, Virginia, the son of a social worker mother and an English professor father. After graduating from Yorktown High School (Virginia), Yorktown High School in Arlington, Lowry attended the University of Virginia, where he studied English and history. He was editor of the ''Virginia Advocate'', the school's conservative monthly magazine. After graduating, he worked for Charles Krauthammer as a research assis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Barro
Joshua A. Barro is an American journalist and creator of the newsletter and podcast ''Very Serious''. He previously hosted the weekly radio program '' Left, Right, & Center'' based at KCRW Los Angeles and served as a senior editor and columnist at ''Business Insider''. Early life Barro is the son of Harvard University professor and macroeconomist Robert Barro. After growing up in Massachusetts, Barro received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Harvard University. While in college, he spent a summer interning for Grover Norquist. Career Barro previously worked as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, as a real estate banker for Wells Fargo, as the lead writer for ''The Ticker'' (a defunct economics and politics blog hosted by Bloomberg L.P.), and as the politics editor at ''Business Insider''. He appears regularly on Bloomberg Television and MSNBC and has appeared on ''Real Time with Bill Maher'' on HBO and on ''All In with Chris Hayes'' on MSNBC. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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