FREE PODCAST EPISODES FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

Engaging, Expert-Led Content—Ready for Your Course

Designing a political science course is hard enough. Finding engaging, credible supplemental material that actually enhances learning shouldn’t be.

That’s why we created this curated collection of podcast episodes from The Democracy Group—a podcast network featuring scholars, journalists, practitioners, and leading voices in democracy, politics, and civic life.

Whether you’re teaching an introductory course or a specialized upper-level seminar, these episodes are ideal for:

• Assigned listening
• Lecture supplements
• Discussion prompts
• Flipped classrooms
• Independent study and online courses

Each episode is selected for intellectual rigor, clarity, and relevance—so students aren’t just consuming media, they’re engaging with ideas.

How This Page Works

Below, you’ll find topics commonly taught across political science curricula.

Click any topic to explore hand-picked podcast episodes aligned with that subject, drawn from across The Democracy Group network.

Looking for everything in one place? You can also download a free, comprehensive syllabus companion that includes:

• All available topics
• Direct links to episodes
• Easy reference for course planning