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Political Fix

Financial Times

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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z is a podcast about municipalities in Maine and the people and policies that bring local government to your doorstep. Through stories, experiences, current events, and interviews with municipal officials this podcast will spotlight the everyday challenges and successes of local governments in our home state. Potholes & Politics is brought to you by Maine Municipal Association. Comments and suggested topics can be sent to [email protected]
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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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Dakota Town Hall

The HomeSlice Media Group

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South Dakota's Weekly Political Podcast - hosted by Jake Shoenbeck, and Murdoc. Join us every Friday as we discuss the top political topics of the week while speaking with the movers and shakers of the SD political landscape. Another HomeSlice Audio Production. Search for Dakota Town Hall in your favorite player or follow their socials - @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.
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Emily Hynds is a small business owner, a lifelong Houstonians and a local government enthusiast. She is not a journalist or a government official. She just believes that meaningful change begins at home, so she attends every City Council meeting she's able to and takes notes!
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Local Energy Rules

Local Energy Rules

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This bi-weekly podcast from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares powerful stories of local renewable energy, from mayors discussing their city’s commitment to 100% renewable energy to tales of innovative community owned solar to questions about the the best rooftop solar policy. Join host John Farrell, the director of the Institute’s Energy Democracy Initiative, as he asks if the 100-year-old monopoly market structure for electricity delivery makes sense in an on-demand, distributed ...
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Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and Tom help make sense of legislation, hold elected officials accountable and provide in-depth analysis of local issues and elections. The Politics Hour is also a vital forum for Washingtonians to engage directly with their local leaders.
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MS Happenings is your go-to source for political news and events that matter to Mississippians. Hosted by Jim Newman and David Olds, this weekly podcast fills the gap left by traditional news coverage, ensuring that all corners of the Magnolia State—North Mississippi, the Delta, the Coast, and beyond—stay informed. We tackle the kitchen table issues that impact everyday life, from legislative decisions to local policies affecting communities statewide. Whether you live in a bustling city or ...
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WPKN’s daily local newscast covers Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, and Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, airing weekdays at 6:35pm EST, and available in this podcast subscription format. The expanded WPKN newscast will focus on state legislative sessions and local politics, immigration rights, climate and environmental concerns, economic inequality, poverty, and cost of living issues, and reproductive rights. Broadcasts will include diverse voices from the ...
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If You Want It

If you want it

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Coming to you from the Tarkio Tech Campus, the If You Want It podcast will focus on Northwest Missouri events, people, issues, and conversation topics. We will also discuss items in pop culture, both past and present. We’ll have a variety of topics and guests. This podcast is here for you….If you want it.
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Welcome to The Kent Politics Podcast, your go-to source for insightful discussions on local and national political matters. Join us as we take a deep dive into local government across the county, find out what the key decision makers have to say, what your money is being spent on and how the party’s policies could affect how we live. Stay tuned for our regular feature, ‘Westminster Watch', where we dissect the latest developments and decisions shaping the political landscape in the heart of ...
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Speaking Municipally

Taproot Edmonton

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Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
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Problem Corner

Frontier Media USA

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Problem Corner is an iconic radio show that has become a vibrant community hub. Callers engage in a wide array of discussions, ranging from local political debates to community commentary and casual advertisements for listeners looking to buy, sell, or trade personal items. The show's rich history is marked by its association with several prominent local figures. Notably, Dennis Egan, a former mayor of Juneau, was a key personality in shaping the show's direction in the 1980s. As a testament ...
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Tangle

Isaac Saul

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Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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The Downballot

David Nir & David Beard

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The Downballot podcast is dedicated to the thousands of elections below the presidency, from Senate to city council. With more than 20 years of experience analyzing U.S. elections, we provide unparalleled insight into congressional, state, and local races nationwide. Tune in every Thursday morning for one-of-a-kind coverage of these key contests. www.the-downballot.com
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A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of t ...
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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always ...
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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.
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Lost in Jersey

Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian

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So close to NYC, New Jersey is a melting pot of creativity, ambition, and culture. Everyone has a Jersey story and on Lost in Jersey, we’re here to share them with you.
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The Boss Hog of Liberty

We Are Libertarians

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Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis discuss the happenings of their rural Indiana county week to week. The Boss Hog of Liberty is a local show with a national impact because everyone in the world lives in a county similar to theirs. The crew details their lives and gives interview opportunities to the world's top experts in politics, policy, economics, and anything else they find interesting! Listen today, and support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/bosshogofliberty Part of the We Are Liber ...
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John and his wife Marlena have lived in Sedgwick County for over 30 years. John pursued a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Kansas where he studied Political Science and Public Administration. He has been involved in multiple local and national political campaigns. Recently John was an elected member to the Kansas House of Representatives. Today, John is a local business owner and host of The John Whitmer Show, Sunday evenings at 7 on KNSS.
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The Process

Adam Sommer

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There is no shortage of information. If you want to know "WHAT" is happening choose any news source, at random, and likely they will cover the same stories as any other outlet. But will they have context? Can they explain "WHY?" something is happening? Open conversation is scary. Open conversation can create odd narratives, but it also helps us all better understand our world. The process is a show born from years of experience as both a student of politics and a trial attorney - a combined ...
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Episode 409 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Betsy Mills, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. This is the return of Henry County Sheriff John Sproles. Conversation about departmental chances since he took over. How culture has changed, more ranks have been established and officer pay has increased. In 2021 the County op…
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Send us a text This week Carollynn Lear, Bangor City Manager joins Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell to discuss the first meeting of the Legislature's newly established Real Estate Property Tax Relief Tax Force. Of the task force’s 13 voting members, Carollynn was appointed by Governor Mills to represent the interests of larger communities. Havin…
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Send us a text Listen in as Tamara discusses the teacher salary scale with Prince George's County Educators Association union member, Stephanny Powell, a teacher at Melwood Elementary School. Learn how you can engage and ask our Prince George's County Board of Education to be transparent with our tax dollars they are spending and how you can be an …
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Stunning new language from the White House that links children and autism to Tylenol when used by pregnant women. Plus, President Trump’s message to his attorney general suggesting that she take action against his political opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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On Wednesday, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show indefinitely in response to comments the host made in his comedy monologue, which discussed the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the political ideology of his suspected shooter. Kimmel’s remarks prompted significant backlash from the right and drew a rebuke from Federal Communications…
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Manhattan’s East Side casino proposal has been voted down, marking the third failed bid for a casino in the borough. Meanwhile, new city data shows public urination summonses have surged nearly fivefold in recent years. In Queens, a 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head outside a Dunkin’ store in Cambria Heights. And…
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Alissa, Mike, and David discuss a contentious vote about expanding LA’s neglected convention center. The ULA transfer tax is making $387 million available for affordable housing right as a backroom deal to undermine ULA implodes in the state legislature. Plus, how LA’s tourism unions rallied with an epic signature revocation campaign to save the Ol…
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A community advisory committee votes Monday on the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino complex next to the United Nations. Meanwhile, in New Jersey’s gubernatorial debate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli vowed not to raise sales taxes while Democrat Mikie Sherrill declined to make the same pledge. And in sports, both the Jets and Giants dropped t…
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For Questions or Comments Send us a Text Message Drowning in debt? You're not alone. This eye-opening conversation with financial expert John Ezell cuts through the confusion to reveal why so many of us struggle with debt—and exactly how to break free. The shocking truth? Most people have no idea where their money actually goes. One friend of John'…
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No Agenda Episode 1801 - "Hate of Speech" "Hate of Speech" Executive Producers: Brandon Mango Joshua Coffelt Knight John Sir Joseph, Lord of the Central Jersey Swamps Sir Lawrence of Dystopia Associate Executive Producers: Linda Lu, Duchess of jobs & writer of winning resumes Sir Kelly and Dame Andrea Monica Lansing Adrian Christiansen Secretary-Ge…
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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Suspended - a Surf Coast councillor to sit on the sidelines for one month A win at VCAT for Wyndham City Council Geelong to show its colours in AFL Grand Final week A remote NSW community votes for its first new Council in more than a decade The home of Tamworth’s famed Golden Gui…
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Parsha "Nitzavim" (Deuteronomy (29:9-thru chapter 30) is the parsha that Mark Call almost always says is not only a vital, undeniable, and not-yet-fulfilled, prophecy of our future, but contains the most succinct two-word summary of His Torah in the Bible. And it begins with that enigmatic introduction, "Nitzavim," or "you are standing" - all of yo…
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Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk together in person about their thoughts on the recent firing of Jimmy Kimmel and the recent threats against our constitutional right to free speech. They then reflect on the sheer beauty of their current location together in Vermont for a Tangle staff retreat. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something…
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Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by Matthew Billy and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image: Francesco Carta Fotografo/Getty Images. If you hav…
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For the past 10 years, Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen have been hosting our Documentary of the Week here on WNYC. They are also co-founders of the DOC NYC Festival, which runs in the city every November. Now, Thom has written a new book called MONDO DOCUMENTARY. It covers more than 350 films that he presented as the documentary programmer for t…
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The constitutional foundations of America are trembling, and the assault on free speech is happening with breathtaking speed. What begins with a comedian being pulled off the air for mild jokes about a politician could end with the complete dismantling of our First Amendment protections. When Jimmy Kimmel made some relatively benign jokes about Don…
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Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. How Trump May Be Changing the Elections Process (First) | AI in the Job Market (Starts at 51:0 0) | Your Family's 'Secret Language' (Starts at 1:18:00) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.…
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A New York state gaming commission is set to award up to three downstate casino licenses by the end of the year. And now, the number of active proposals is down to 6, after two proposed Manhattan casinos were rejected by local advisory committees this week. One was proposed for Times Square, the other for Hudson Yards. With more committee votes exp…
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Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, raising questions about how Democrats will navigate divides between centrists and progressives. The endorsement also puts pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to weigh in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains what it reveals about the party and what it could mean heading in…
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Stormy Friday brought classifieds (DVDs/bike, Subaru, tires, cots, birdcages), a missing Siamese cat (Thumbelina), condolences to the Caesar family, and a caller’s EMS/body-cam concern plus a KJNO outage tip. Former assembly member Michelle Hale unpacked CBJ Propositions 1–3 (mill-rate cap, food/utility tax exemption, seasonal sales tax) as ballots…
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bill into law that would allow the composting of human bodies as an alternative to cremation and traditional burial. Families can choose to scatter or plant the soil that comes out of it or send it to local conservation sites where it’s used for reforestation or growing trees. Samantha Link is the d…
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After some last-minute negotiations, the D.C. Council gave its final approval to a $3.7 billion deal to build a football complex at the RFK Stadium site and bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. Supporters hailed it as a transformative project for the city, one that will bring a domed stadium, retail, housing, and green space to a s…
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On the show this week is SD Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen along with Sheriff and Chairman of the prison task force Mike Milstead. Plug in as we talk about new prison, prison money, wayfair, covid effects, Nebraska prison comparisons, notes from listeners, new candidate roundup, SF food review, street recognitions and a farewell to hot Goss. @D…
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Police say a teenager faces charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Bayside's Cardozo High School. Plus, New York City data shows drug arrests are on the rise in a commercial district in the South Bronx known as "The Hub." Also, Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico ends this weekend. But five years ago, the superstar was giving a differen…
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I’ve watched with a lot of interest and trepidation as readers and listeners responded to my initial thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Over the last week, while I’ve been processing the event and its aftermath with the country, I’ve been poring over that feedback. Some of it was frustrating to read and some of it was compelling; some o…
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Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and the co-author (with Eliezer Yudkowsky) of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All (Little, Brown and Company, 2025), talks about why he worries that AI "superintelligence" will lead to catastrophic outcomes, and what safeguards he recommends to…
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