Best Politics Radio Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our politics radio list covers 244+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Politics Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Times Radio - Listen LiveTimes Radio - Listen LiveFree4.8★ (365)YesNoNov 2026
2NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (77K)YesNoNov 2026
3C-SPAN RADIOC-SPAN RADIOFree3.7★ (166)NoNoOct 2026
4POLITICOPOLITICOFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoNov 2026
5FOX News: US & World HeadlinesFOX News: US & World HeadlinesFree4.5★ (607K)YesNoNov 2026
6Talk Radio+Talk Radio+Free4.6★ (2.5K)YesNoNov 2026
7Fox News Radio AM 1590 and 105Fox News Radio AM 1590 and 105Free2.2★ (18)NoNoOct 2026
8America Out Loud Talk RadioAmerica Out Loud Talk RadioFree5.0★ (40)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Politics Radio

Times Radio - Listen Live#1

Times Radio - Listen Live by Times Media Limited (Apps)

News, politics & podcasts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😊(365 ratings)
FreeAds
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Listen to live radio broadcasts featuring news, politics, and engaging conversations hosted by respected British presenters. Access 24/7 coverage of global and UK events with expert opinions and lively debates.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Objective radio coverage
  • 👍 Great show
  • 👍 Balanced radio
  • 👍 Endless hours of companionship
  • 👍 Better interviews
  • 👍 Excellent news and general interest programmes
  • 👍 Easily the best current affairs / politics radio station
  • 👍 Interviewees have refreshing new voices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Recent update drains battery
  • 🔋 App stops working
  • 🔋 Unreliable app
  • 🔋 Unstable app
  • 🔋 App cuts out
  • 🔋 App glitchy
  • 🔋 App keeps losing connection
  • 🔋 App freezes
  • 🔋 App no longer works on older devices
  • 💰 Too many repetitive and annoying ads
  • 👎 Biased coverage
  • 👎 Toxic negativity from presenters
  • 👎 Poor presenter
NPR: National & Local News#2

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😐(77K ratings)
FreeAds
#22in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
  • 🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
  • 🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • 🐛 Excessive data usage
  • 🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🐛 Loses playlist and other key features
C-SPAN RADIO#3

C-SPAN RADIO by C-SPAN

Worth Considering
📡 News
3.7😞(166 ratings)
Free
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Access live, commercial-free audio streams from all four C-SPAN networks. Download podcasts and stay updated with the latest schedule information for comprehensive coverage of Washington.

What We Love

  • 👍 Unfiltered information
  • 👍 Fair and balanced coverage
  • 👍 Good for political junkies
  • 👍 Accessible live audio streams
  • 👍 Works well on mobile

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
  • 🐛 App crashes often
  • 🐛 Audio volume too low
  • 🐛 Poor performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable playback
  • 🐛 App freezes or stops
  • 🐛 Clunky interface
  • 🐛 Portrait-only on iPad
  • 🐛 Broken for blind users

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FAQ about Politics Radio

What are the best politics radio apps for iPhone?
Times Radio - Listen Live tops our politics radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 365 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top politics radio apps we rank are free to download, including Times Radio - Listen Live and NPR: National & Local News.
Times Radio - Listen Live shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ politics radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.