Best Government Podcasts (2025)
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Government Contracting Officer Podcast

Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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THE podcast for those who want to learn about the government market from the contracting officer's perspective. Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, both former federal contracting officers, explain the rules, processes and the "why" behind government contracts. They know because they've done it.
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GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)

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GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
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DARPA’s podcast series, "Voices from DARPA," offers a revealing and informative window on the minds of the Agency's program managers. In each episode, a program manager from one of DARPA’s six technical offices—Biological Technologies, Defense Sciences, Information Innovation, Microsystems Technology, Strategic Technology, and Tactical Technology—will discuss in informal and personal terms why they are at DARPA and what they are up to. The goal of "Voices from DARPA" is to share with listene ...
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60-Second Civics Podcast

Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy ...
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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC, and shortly thereafter in this feed. **SPECIAL TO THIS FEED: The January 6th hearings and corresponding analysis from Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC panelists is also archived here.
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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the people wielding power in President Trump's second administration and the policies they are pursuing — from his closest political advisors to cabinet secretaries and top military leaders. We explore who they are, what they believe, and how they'll govern. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Trump's Terms+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. Listen to Generation Why on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com ...
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Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
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We live in a world where our civilization and daily lives depend upon institutions, infrastructure, and technological substrates that are _complicated_ but not _unknowable_. Join Patrick McKenzie (patio11) as he discusses how decisions, technology, culture, and incentives shape our finance, technology, government, and more, with the people who built (and build) those Complex Systems.
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20/20

ABC News

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Unforgettable true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. Now listen twice weekly, with The 20/20 True Crime Vault each Wednesday.
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A secret plot. A public theft. A democracy corrupted. Discover the truth on Master Plan, winner of the 2024 Signal Awards for News & Politics and Best Writing. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan uncovers a deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., enabling the wealthy to buy policies that serve them at the public’s expense. How did our democracy become a kleptocracy? The Lever has unearthed ne ...
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Morning Joe

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC

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Join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, for in-depth and informed discussions that help drive the day's political conversation. Top newsmakers, Washington insiders, journalists, and cultural influencers, come together on Morning Joe for unparalleled insight and analysis around the day's biggest stories.
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Listen to the complete PBS News Hour, specially formatted as a podcast. Published each night by 9 p.m., our full show includes every news segment, every interview, and every bit of analysis as our television broadcast. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshou ...
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From LeverNews.com — Lever Time is the flagship podcast from the investigative news outlet The Lever. Hosted by award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer, and Bernie Sanders' 2020 speechwriter David Sirota, Lever Time features exclusive reporting from The Lever’s newsroom, high-profile guest interviews, and expert analysis from the sharpest minds in media and politics.
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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.
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Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-selling author and public speaker, joined MSNBC in 2011 as a contributor. Drawing from her decades-long experience in politics, passion for addressing the intersection of race, justice and culture, as well as her signature tenacious interviewing style, Reid kicks off MSNBC’s primetime lineup by delving into A ...
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TALKING FEDS is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics.
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Have you ever heard a commonly held belief or a fast-developing worldview and asked: Is that idea right? Or just good on paper? Each week, host Jerusalem Demsas and a guest take a closer look at the facts and research that challenge the popular narratives of the day, to better understand why we believe what we believe.
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In-depth interview podcast with leading corporate governance experts, including world-class founders, scholars, board members, executives, investors and more. The content is structured as a long-form conversation to explore not only the latest corporate governance trends, but also to get some personal insights from some of the best and brightest minds behind America's boardrooms.
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Join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in a weekly podcast that unpicks everything you need to know about the world of US politics - all of it delivered with Emily and Jon’s astute analysis, world-class insight and wry sense of humour. Episodes are available every Tuesday/Wednesday. The News Agents USA is a Global Player Original podcast and production. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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The Rest Is Politics: US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of US society and how they shape the world's most important economy. The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier, and Katty Kay, US special correspondent for BBC who has been covering US politics for almost 30 years. New episodes released every Friday, or join our club for bonus content.
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Two men who’ve been at the heart of the political world - former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy Alastair Campbell and cabinet minister Rory Stewart - join forces from across the political divide. The Rest Is Politics lifts the lid on the secrets of Westminster, offering an insider’s view on politics at home and abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Instagram: @restispolitics Email: [email protected]
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Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media – the creators of Pod Save America – in partnership with Reduced Listening, tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod.
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Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch. Hosts David French and Sarah Isgur meet twice a week to talk about the law, the courts, their collision with politics, and why it all matters.
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Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’. Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world's biggest names - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field. Whether they're sports stars, thought-leaders, presidents or internationally-recognised religious figures, A ...
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NBC News’ Meet the Press is the longest-running television show in history. If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. Meet the Press NOW airs weekdays at 4PM ET on NBC News NOW.
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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting
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Two guests from the joined the podcast to discuss transportation standards and how they shape the built environment. Nate Baker is a At-Larger City Council Member for the City of Durham, North Carolina and Lauren Grove is the Vision Zero Coordinator for the City of Durham, North Carolina. Nate shared why a change was needed and building support for…
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(0:00) Intro (1:43) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (2:29) Start of interview (3:11) Ben's origin story (9:39) His start at Cravath in 2010 (10:54) His time at the U.S. Treasury Department and the White House. (15:04) About CFIUS. Reforms from FIRRMA (2018). Control transactions and minority investments in crit…
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Dr. Dustin Chambers discusses his research on the administrative state and federal regulations which have reduced economic growth, harmed businesses, impoverished citizens, and even led to an increase in mortality rates. He believes the incoming Trump administration and DOGE will have an opportunity to attack the leviathan. He also comments on the …
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The California wildfires are playing into a growing insurance crisis, Mark Zuckerberg is getting fact-checked on his motivations for ending fact-checking on Meta, what Donald Trump’s sentencing means, and a timely analysis of Ray Bradbury’s dystopian classic ‘Fahrenheit 451’ with author Lois Lowry and fascism expert Jason Stanley.…
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The book can be read at https://archive.org/details/TheSolutionsareAlreadyHere/page/n9/mode/2up And purchased at https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745345116/the-solutions-are-already-here/ Are alternative energies and Green New Deals enough to deliver environmental justice? Peter Gelderloos argues that international governmental responses to the clima…
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As firefighters struggle to contain the LA wildfires, conspiracy theories quickly spread misinformation online. Plus, Donald Trump officially becomes the first former President sentenced as a felon. Natalie Mitchell, Gregory Pierce, Mike Rothschild, Charles Coleman Jr., Harry Litman, and David Jolly join the 11th Hour this Friday night.…
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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump becomes a convicted felon days before inauguration. Also, Trump tries to block the release of Jack Smith’s report. And the Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia. Ellison Barber, Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Chief Brent Pascua, and Amb. Michael McFaul join Ali Velshi.…
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Guests: Michael Cohen, Andrew Weissman, Judge Diane Kiesel, Ellison Barber, Peter Kalmus America's first felon President learns his fate. Tonight: Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, a key witness who helped secure Trump's conviction joins live. And as the fires just keep burning in Los Angeles: what we already knew about the climate that created …
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Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid leads with what was likely a devastating day for Donald Trump as, for the first time, he did not completely get away with it. While he will not be going to prison—something that might have happened if his name were Donald Jones—he is now officially and historically a convicted felon. Also, we have the latest on the …
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Friday on the News Hour, as crews rush to contain wildfires around Los Angeles, residents come to grips with the devastating loss. A judge gives Donald Trump no punishment during sentencing in his hush money case. Plus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reflects on his time in the Biden administration and weighs in on the incoming Trump admin…
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Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) Sam Altman declares the path to AGI is clear 2) Could AGI come before GPT-5? 3) Up next: Superintelligence 4) Anthropic raising $2 billion 5) NVIDIA says robotics is a multi-trillion opportunity 6) NVIDIA has a personal 'supercomputer' 7) Smarter NPCs are…
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss today’s sentencing of Donald Trump in the New York records case. They also talk about the political impact of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of the Los Angeles wild fires. Next, Phil Wegmann talks to Michael Sobolik of the Hudson Institute about today’s…
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Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California. President-elect Donald Trump is sentenced in his hush money trial. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the fate of TikTok in the US.…
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In a special emergency recording, Sarah Isgur and David French react to today’s oral argument in TikTok v. Garland. The Agenda: —Tiers of scrutiny —What is TikTok? —Content creators’ First Amendment rights —The data sharing argument —Can SCOTUS punt to Trump? —Cases of the new Cold War Show Notes: —How TikTok Reads Your Mind Advisory Opinions is a …
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The Los Angeles fires pose huge questions about the future of life in America: Where is it safe to live? How can you protect yourself from such disasters? Is home insurance even obtainable anymore? And will our society finally respond in a serious way to the climate emergency? In the first of a two-part Lever Time series, David Sirota speaks with N…
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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump gets sentenced to unconditional release in the New York hush-money case, meaning he will face no jail time, probation, or any other penalties -- The Supreme Court refused to step in to block Trump's sentencing in New York -- Trump sends out a fundraising email about his criminal sentencing -- Mel Gibson talks about e…
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President-elect Donald Trump received on an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction in New York on Friday, meaning he will not face fines, prison, or any other penalties. The former and future president appeared virtually in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday for his sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal …
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Multiple fires continue to burn uncontrolled across southern California. Plus, former President Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, GA for his final burial. And, as people step up to help the Los Angeles community, California native and Oscar-winning Actress Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1 million to help with the relief effort. She sits down with Stephani…
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Watch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcast To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/ Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenor Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenor Yesterday in Washington D.C., former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service was held at the Na…
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Alex Andreou talks to top economist Vicky Pryce, to get to the bottom of what is behind market volatility and high gov't borrowing rates, how much of it is inherited, how much of it international, how much down to the gov't, what can be done to fix it, and why it isn't being done. Much of it not as you might expect. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIET…
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How serious is Trump’s threat to take Greenland? Why has Meta gone MAGA? Is Big Tech right to be excited for a Trump presidency? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode …
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Tonight on The Last Word: The Pacific Palisades fire torches over 27 square miles. Also, the Supreme Court denies Donald Trump’s request to halt his sentencing. Plus, officials are fighting a new fire in the West Hills area of Los Angeles. And an appeals court allows the release of Jack Smith’s January 6 report. Brent Pascua, Morgan Chesky, Andrew …
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Joy Reid leads this edition of The ReidOut with the devastating wildfires raging across Southern California, now burning out of control for three relentless days. Today, President Biden addressed the nation, assuring Southern Californians that federal aid is on its way to support recovery efforts. Plus, in breaking news, Donald Trump’s request to h…
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Guests: Lisa Rubin, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Katy Tur, Matthew Pearce, Jonathan Alter With the largest fires still uncontained, the devastation of life and property grows. Tonight: the latest from Los Angeles and the difficult task of finding facts in an information environment filled with lie. Then, hours away from his criminal senten…
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Thursday on the News Hour, devastating Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and buildings, force residents to flee and stretch emergency resources to their limit. Former President Carter's life and legacy are remembered as he's honored with a state funeral in Washington. Plus, we examine how U.S. foreign aid does, and does not, help promot…
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Mario Innecco discusses the coming financial crash, dedollarization and the death of the dollar, the diminishing middle class, the deindustrialization of Europe, the North American Union, the Great Reset, gold, bitcoin, BRICS, WW3, and more!Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / SubstackGeopolitics & Empire · Mario Innecco: Waiting for t…
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Sarah Montague speaks to Alice Edwards, the UN special rapporteur on torture. It’s been 40 years since the introduction of the UN Convention Against Torture, but she says it’s still happening at unacceptable levels. Is it possible to eradicate something that has been around for as long as humans have existed?…
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Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Emily Jashinsky, Washington correspondent for Unherd and host of the Youtube show “Undercurrents,” discuss today’s memorial service for Jimmy Carter at Washington’s National Cathedral. Then, they talk about Meta’s decision to end third-party fact checking for its social media platforms and what impact it will have o…
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No Agenda Episode 1728 - "Hatchet Man" "Hatchet Man" Executive Producers: M Sir Tyler DoxxNet Celtic Knight of The Flatterland Turbo Sir Ten of Nothing ANONYMOUS Dame Girl Kyle & Sir Jackie Greene Ken Areskog Mike Associate Executive Producers: Anne Williams C Steele Eli The Coffee Guy Jeroen Broers Linda Lu Duchess of jobs and writer resumes Sir S…
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Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Erik Scott and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the devastation. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports on how President-elect Donald Trump and Senate Republicans will h…
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-- On the Show: -- Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer prize winning historian and writer for The Atlantic, joins David to discuss her book Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World -- It is revealed that Fox News gave Donald Trump's campaign the questions to be asked during a campaign town hall in advance -- Donald Trump admits yet again that …
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Krystal and Saagar discuss LA devastated by fires, Biden admits he wouldn't have made it four years, Dems support Laken Riley Act, is Trump retreating on universal tariffs, Fox News accused of colluding with Trump, Elon/Vivek full anti-American on H1b. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour…
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Harry sits down with Representative Ro Khanna, who from his perch in the heart of Silicon Valley has become a national leader on issues of artificial intelligence and economic innovation. Rep. Khanna is bullish on new technology but keenly aware of its risks. Harry and Rep. Khanna discuss the marketing of AI products; AI’s contribution to social mi…
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Why do so many see rioters as patriots? Has apathy become a bigger threat than violence? The lead investigator in the House Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Tim Heaphy, joins Preet to discuss the evolving narrative around the insurrection, the push for pardons, and how distrust in government has eroded faith in…
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In this special episode, Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) and his EA/producer Sammy Cottrell examine the production function behind Complex Systems, from studio logistics to transcript annotation and guest selection. They reflect on their most memorable episodes while discussing the podcast's core mission of making complex systems more legible and ensur…
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Today’s podcast is all about the antis: anti-SLAPP, anti-masking, anti-indoctrination, anti-retaliation, and anti-corruption. But before all that, Sarah Isgur and David French kick things off with the latest news on President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal trial. The Agenda: —Does Donald Trump have citizen-plus status? —David is…
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Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith with special guest Dame Emily Thornberry try to decipher the incoherent tweets of Musk, the incoherent strategy of Badenoch, and the incoherent ramblings of Trump. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** "The idea that they can just play political games on the bodies of these …
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Our mid-week nightcap kicks off with the latest from Los Angeles as firefighters struggle to battle multiple blazes. Plus, Trump visits Capitol Hill as GOP Senators are split on how to pass his agenda. And, how Meta's decision to roll back its rules on hate speech will put the most vulnerable online in even more danger of abuse. Gadi Schwartz, Blak…
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Happy New Year - is 2025 going to be the year of disinformation? Elon Musk started in attack mode with a flood of vitriolic and false tweets about UK grooming gangs. In Musk’s crosshairs: Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. He accused them both of cover ups. Can Nish and Coco survive a year of Musk madness - the man who already ma…
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Guests: Jacob Soboroff, Morgan Chesky, Benjamin Keys, Harry Litman, Lydia Polgreen, Mike Pordhorzer The most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles is still uncontained. Tonight: the latest from southern California and the stakes for victims hoping to recover and rebuild. Then, the Justice Department says they will release a report on Trump…
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