Contemporary Issues Podcasts

He's irrepressible, opinionated and, of course, politically incorrect... and he's airing the world's dirty laundry live, uncensored and exclusively on HBO. Bill Maher, one of the most distinctive and provocative humorists on the comedy scene, host this one-hour talk show that allows him and his guests total freedom of speech without fear of network recrimination or criticism!

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events.

This moment demands an explanation. This show is on a mission to find it. Only what you want to know, none of what you don’t.

Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.

"The Rachel Maddow Show," which airs 9 p.m. ET weeknights on MSNBC, is a smart look at politics, pop culture, and all the day's top stories.

A show about politics with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak.

Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, KCRW's weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality.

You asked; we listened. FRONTLINE presents audio versions of select full-length episodes for listening on the go.

"The Rachel Maddow Show," which airs 9 p.m. ET weeknights on MSNBC, is a smart look at politics, pop culture, and all the day's top stories.

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The biggest stories and ideas - from politics to pop culture - in 10 minutes. Hosted by Rachel Martin, David Greene and Steve Inskeep, with reporting and analysis from NPR News.