Between school, extracurriculars, social events, and work, it can be extremely hard to sit down and dedicate time to watching or reading the news as a teenager. Luckily, there are a number of political podcasts available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more recently, YouTube. Listed here are eight of the best ones for young people to educate themselves about politics around the globe.

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CNN Inside Politics

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This podcast features CNN's Dana Bash and Manu Raju alongside a team of seasoned reporters covering the day's biggest political stories and how these will likely affect people like you and I. With a new episode released on the CNN website, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify everyday except for Saturdays, there is always lots to be learned about the American and global political climate from this show.

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NYT: The Daily

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Hosted by Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise, this podcast delivers the news headlines in twenty-five minutes every weekday. Available on the New York Times website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and Amazon Music, this podcast is perfect to get a quick, daily snapshot of current affairs.

Pod Save America

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Produced by the media company Crooked Media, Pod Save America is hosted by John Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor, who all worked for Obama during his presidency. With a new episode every Tuesday and Friday on the Crooked Media website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music, this podcast offers intriguing insights through interviews with politicians, reporters, and other political experts.

Pod Save the World

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Similarly to Pod Save America, this podcast offers deep dives into pressing global issues, making it ideal for teens around the world interested in foreign policy, politics, and current affairs. Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes host this podcast that released a new episode every Wednesday on the Crooked Media website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music.

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Many know comedian Jon Stewart from the satirical news talk-show The Daily Show, which he hosts on Mondays, but he also has a similar podcast every Thursday. Each episode features a deep-dive into a particular political topic along with a special guest, with these episodes available on Spotify, Youtube, iHeart Radio, and Apple Podcasts.

Strict Scrutiny

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Yet another podcast from Crooked Media, Strict Scrutiny focuses on the Supreme Court of the United States, the surrounding legal drama, and how this connects to global affairs. Although it may not be strictly political, knowledge of the law can provide invaluable insights into political issues worldwide. Every Monday, an episode of this podcast hosted by constitutional law professors Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray drops on the Crooked Media website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music.

The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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Another CNN podcast, this show is a audio version of White House Correspondant Kaitlan Collins' primetime show, The Source. With a new episode out everday from Tuesday to Saturday on the CNN website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, and Audible, this show tackles key political events through insightful interviews and well-explained facts.

The Daily Aus

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Although this podcast is aimed at listeners in Australia and New Zealand, The Daily Aus covers political news and current affairs from around the world. Hosted by co-founders of the social media news site The Daily Aus, Zara and Sam, a new episode is available every weekday on The Daily Aus website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart Radio, and Audible Australia.

Conclusion

Overall, there are many podcasts that can help teenagers around the globe educate themselves about politics and how it will impact their lives. Many of these are free and easily accessible on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Feel free to mention any other political podcasts you find interesting in the comments!