Political podcasts are a hot thing right now — especially since it is election season.
They allow you to learn far more in the short hour or two of listening in than you could ever learn from watching the news or searching Google.
The best part is most podcasts allow listeners to call in to share their viewpoints — making it more diverse and giving a more in-depth view to the stories.
You may know a few of the biggest names of political podcast hosts in the podcast world, but some may be unfamiliar to you, especially if you are new to the podcast world.
Read on to learn a bit about some of the top radio talk show host, and how to find the best podcast for your own interests.
Glenn Beck
Glenn Lee Beck is an American conservative commentator, host, entrepreneur, and television producer.
He is one of the top media personalities.
Glenn Beck is the CEO, owner, and founder of Mercury Radio Arts, which is the parent company to his TV and radio network The Blaze.
He is also the host of The Glenn Beck Radio Program, a nationally run talk radio show on Premiere Radio Networks.
You may have seen his show on HLN from 2006 to October 2008 or on Fox News from 2009 to June 2011.
You may also have seen one or all of his New York Times best-selling books, or any of his 27 books total.
Some of the main things Glenn Beck is known for is his viewpoint on traditional American values, Barack Obama’s presidency, conspiracy theories.
Sam Harris
Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host.
He is known for his topics that include rationality, religion, ethics, free will, meditation, psychedelics, AI, and terrorism.
You may have read one or all of his nine books that have won awards including New York Times Best Seller, with topics ranging from religion to terrorism, and morality.
He is a well-known atheist who has debated with many prominent figures about God and religion.
Sam Harris is the host of Waking Up, which is now called Making Sense — a podcast show he created focusing on science, spirituality, philosophy, free will, AI and much more.
His show frequently has many guests that he interviews on the topics of interest to his listeners and followers.
Mark Levin
Mark Reed Levin is an American broadcast news analyst, columnist, political commentator, lawyer, and radio host.
Mark Levin was in the administration of former president Ronald Reagan.
He hosts two shows you may have heard of — The Mark Levin Show and Life, Liberty & Levin (which airs on Fox News).
You may have read one or all of his seven books, which have won numerous awards.
You also may have listened to him on terrestrial or satellite radio or one of his digital or cable TV programs, where he provides insights into the latest national and international issues.
He is known for his criticism of Democrats and encouragement of Republicans.
Finding the best political podcast for you
Whether you decide to check out one of these top three political podcast hosts and radio talk show host,or find a podcast or radio station of your own to listen to, do your research to find the best one.
Ask your neighbors, family, and friends what podcasts and radio stations they listen to.
Determine what you want to get out of a station or podcast — the latest news, challenges to your views, the ability to add to the conversation, etc.
Search online to find a few stations or podcasts, and tune into them to hear what they are about.
Just keep an open mind and remember that if you do not agree with the topic or opinions, you have the choice to change the station, shut off the show, or peacefully add your own opinion.
We can all live in peace, regardless of our opinions and views.
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