This article was originally published at Ideas on Fire on May 11, 2016.
Whether you’re new to podcasts, or are a seasoned podcast listener, finding great podcasts can sometimes be challenging. Ideas on Fire has you covered. Below is a list of awesome podcasts for social justice-oriented
Imagine Otherwise
Okay, this is my podcast so I’m obviously a fan 🙂 Episodes feature people and projects bridging art, activism, and academia in the service of social justice.
99% Invisible
99% Invisible is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.
Ben Franklin’s World
Ben Franklin’s World is a podcast about early American history. It is a show for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world.
Invisiblia
Invisibilia is Latin for “the invisible things.” We explore the invisible forces that shape human behavior — things like ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotion.
Bitch Media’s podcasts Popoganda + Backtalk
Bitch Media publish a new feminist podcast episode every week. Our hour-long show Popaganda digs deep on movies, books, TV, and media while Backtalk is a snappy conversation between two Bitch editors about the week’s pop culture.
The Allusionist
A podcast about language and etymology by Helen Zaltzman
Strange Fruit
Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner host this weekly podcast of musings on politics, pop culture and black gay life.
Homoground
Every week Homoground produces & distributes an audio podcast featuring music by queer & allied musicians. The podcast was created to bring exposure & access to queer bands, especially to those who live in isolated communities.
Distillations
Distillations explores the human stories behind science and technology, tracing a path through history in order to better understand the present. Each month we explore stories from the intersection of science, culture, and history.
Bindercast
A podcast exclusively devoted to women and gender non-conforming writers and their careers. In each episode, co-hosts Lux Alptraum and Leigh Stein tackle the essential questions of making it as a writer.
Fresh Air
Fresh Air with Terry Gross is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues.
