The latest season of "if you're listening" is current world events, but I liked the 7th season, especially the second episode on Zelensky. If you're a yank, going right back to the first season and listening to an Aussie perspective on the Trump thing is likely going to be interesting.
The Science Show is always good, always current. Just listen to the latest and work your way back, there is always at least one good article in each episode.
99% invisible has some great episodes. I recently relistened to Deafspace (23 march 2012) and "The Frankfurt Kitchen" is a great one too if you want something more recent. Just impressed Roman Mars can make audio shows about visual design I guess.
Awesome! Thanks so much, I really appreciate the info, I'm adding some to my list now. I am quite interested to hear an Ausie perspective of Trump, and a good science podcast sounds great. Thanks again!