Last updated October 17, 2024 – 8:35am
To celebrate the rapid rise of British political podcasts, the Politics Podcast Awards launch today.
In 2024, there will be an increase in political podcasts as elections will be held around the world and the number of programs launched will increase.
The inaugural Political Podcast Awards, in partnership with Google, will take place on 29 January 2025 at St John's Church, Smith Square, Westminster.
Giles Brandreth, broadcaster, actor, former MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer, will host the awards ceremony.
The announcement comes as new research from iNHouse and Survation reveals that podcasts have overtaken newspapers as the leading news source for young people.
The survey also revealed that a quarter of 18-24 year olds get their news from political podcasts, compared to just 16% who say they get their news from print sources. It became.
For 25-34 year olds, 31% get their news from podcasts, while 25% get their news from print.
Katie Perrier, founder of the Political Podcast Awards, said: “With nearly half of the world's population voting this year, political podcasters are working hard to keep voters' ears informed. .
“Politics podcasts have changed political news. In an era of rapid reporting and angry politics, they're reinvigorating long interviews, deep dives, and respectful debate. They sound effortless and casual. But it's a huge amount of effort, and that's why I want to celebrate their success.
“For many, these podcasts remind us of the art of rational and fair debate, and provide deeper insight and connection to the issues facing contemporary Britain and the wider world. A bountiful crop for politics. In 2018, at such a critical time for global politics, it felt only right to honor those who have brought us closer to the issues and people at the heart of our political system.”
A panel of expert judges, to be announced in the coming months, will select finalists and winners in the following categories:
Interview of the Year Most Original Format Scoop of the Year Presenter of the Year New Producer of the Year Comedy Moment of the Year International Podcast
All applicants have the chance to be shortlisted for two additional awards.
People's Choice Award (Public Vote) Podcast of the Year
To find out more and nominate your podcast, visit the Political Podcast Awards website.
