# History or political (US) podcast suggestions?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 23, 2016, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-or-political-us-podcast-suggestions/755451 "2016-05-23T11:23:17Z")\
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I enjoy “keeping it 1600” (run by two Obama media guys) asnthey talk about the Presidential race, would like more than 1/2 hour a week, however. Any suggestions?

Wife also likes philosophy, so if there are any podcasts on that subject, she would love to know.

Danke!

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For history, I like Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History Podcast. The guy is great, though he can be a bit long winded on occasion. Check out his coverage of WWI from last year, great stuff.

Stuff You Missed in History Class is also pretty good, though I tend to pick and choose what episodes I listen to.

For political coverage, I really like the New Yorker’s Political Scene and Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie. Ken even throws in a segment each week where he talks about a historical race or political event.

For political opinion, you should give a listen to Dan Carlin’s Common Sense.