Top 10 Best Political Commentators

This is a list of the best political commentators. Not politicians, but political commentators. The difference is that a politician is someone who is professionally involved in politics as a holder of an elected office, while a political commentator is someone who constantly comments about politics without actually holding any position in office.

This list solely focuses on political commentators and not actual politicians. Hence, politicians are ineligible for this list.

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1. John Oliver

   

   John William Oliver is a British and American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom before gaining recognition in the United States. He is best known for hosting the HBO series Last Week Tonight... read more

   His opinion is not defined by being either left or right. He shows in a very comical way his best perspective of what is true or untrue.

   The king. Comedy. Informative. Sticks up for the little guy and exposes flaws in society in need of addressing.

   Oliver is hilarious and tackles important issues head-on.

2. Rachel Maddow

   

   Rachel Anne Maddow is an American television host and liberal political commentator. She hosts The Rachel Maddow Show, a weekly television program that airs on Monday evenings on MS NOW, formerly MSNBC. Maddow has also served as a special-event co-anchor for the network.

   Entertaining news that's easy to understand.

3. Jon Stewart

   

   Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz. November 28, 1962) is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host.

   He was the long-running host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015. Stewart returned to the satirical news program... read more

   Points out the problems and gives workable solutions.

4. Stephen Colbert

   

   Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, media critic, and television host. He gained fame as a correspondent on The Daily Show and later hosted The Colbert Report. From 2015 to 2026, he hosted The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.

   He's informative and doesn't make you feel depressed about the current state of affairs.

   Both the left and right think the jokes are about the other side. But he is actually on the left. Interesting ambiguity power. But should maybe take a stronger stance if people can't tell.

5. Dennis Miller

   

   Dennis Miller is an American stand-up comedian, talk show host, political commentator, actor, television personality, and former sportscaster and radio host. He was born on November 3, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Miller gained national attention as the anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night... read more

6. Michael Moore

   

   Michael Francis Moore is an American documentary filmmaker, political activist, and author. His film Bowling for Columbine explored the Columbine High School massacre and the broader gun culture in the United States. Moore is also known for Fahrenheit 9/11, which critiques the George W. Bush administration... read more

7. Meghan McCain

   

8. Ben Shapiro

   

   Benjamin Aaron Shapiro (born January 15, 1984) is an American conservative political commentator, media host, attorney, and author. He published his first book, Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America's Youth, in 2004 at the age of 20. Shapiro is the co-founder of The Daily Wire and hosts... read more

   By the pure logical standard of rational thought, Shapiro is hard to assail. I measure him by the intellectual integrity of his reasoning - and by that standard, he is easily one of the most thoughtful and objective commentators on the political scene. I don't agree with all his conclusions, but his rational thought sharpens my own. To me, that is the real value of any commentator, or thinker, for that matter. I challenge you to challenge his logic, just as I do every week.

   While Ben is very conservative, I think he is more objective about news and honestly tries to represent both sides of the story.

9. Trevor Noah

   

   Trevor Noah (born 20 February 1984) is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He hosted The Daily Show, an American late-night talk show and satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022.... read more

   One of the greatest comedians and political commentators.

10. Whoopi Goldberg

    

    Caryn Elaine Johnson, known professionally by her stage name Whoopi Goldberg, is an American actress, comedian, and television host. She is one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Goldberg is also a long-time co-host and moderator of the daytime talk show The View... read more

    Ideology: Liberalism

    Works: The View Panelist

    Views:

    - LGBT Activist

    - Pro-Choice

    - AIDS Activist

    - Pro-Gun Rights

The Newcomers
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The Contenders

13. David Pakman

    

    Witty, high level of integrity, and assesses arguments in a consistent manner, through logical reasoning.

14. Lester Holt

    

15. Steve Deace

    

16. Megyn Kelly

    

    Megyn Marie Kelly is an American journalist, political commentator, and former corporate defense attorney. She gained prominence as a news anchor at Fox News, where she hosted The Kelly File. Kelly later moved to NBC News and currently hosts The Megyn Kelly Show, a podcast and radio program.

17. Dean Withers

    

18. Dan Bongino

    

19. Kyle Kulinski

    

    He has been very sharp with his predictions since he is a sponge for relevant statistics. He makes very convincing arguments and can deliver a laugh without being overly harsh. Very fair - one of the best, most convincing voices.

    He has debunked many pseudo-intellectuals like Ben Shapiro and Dave Rubin. He always presents facts and doesn't resort to talking fast to sound smart.

    The most objective commentator out there. Check out Secular Talk if you haven't.

20. Ian Kochinski (Vaush)

    

21. Adam Mockler

    

22. Sam Seder

    

    Sam Seder could crush almost anyone in debate. He is very sharp. He is known for frightening meathead "debate me, bro" Steven Crowder.

    He is like the left's Ben Shapiro but a lot stronger because his arguments are seamless, while Ben uses his intellect to defend bad politics for money, and he can be caught easily in logical inconsistencies of his opinions. Sam has integrity.

    Great commentator -- one of the best on YouTube.

23. Cenk Uygur

    

24. Greg Gutfeld

    

    If you're not listening to Greg Gutfeld, you're not getting the truth.

    He humorously calls out the douchebaggery of the radical left. Sadly, much of the left has moved to wing-nut left.

25. Dana Loesch

    

    Very accurate and articulate. Well done.

26. Candace Owens

    

    Candace is an elegant and provocative example of the awakening to Democratic racism through low expectations. Blexit is a powerful and exciting movement.

    Need more women like her with the passion and willingness to take on hard subjects.

    She's quick-witted, blunt, and passionate.

27. Hasan Piker