Daily News Podcasts

Up First

226 episodes - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 37.7K ratings
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays by 6 a.m. ET, with hosts R...

Verdict with Ted Cruz

60 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29.5K ratings
Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Michael Knowles as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the...

What A Day

244 episodes - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8.1K ratings
What A Day cuts through all the chaos and clickbait to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 15 minutes. Comedian Akilah Hughes and reporter Gideon Resnick break down ...

NPR News Now

2,376 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 hour ago - ★★★★ - 7.4K ratings
The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.

Today, Explained

688 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
News comes at you fast. Join us at the end of your day to understand it. Today, Explained is your all killer, no filler, Monday to Friday news explainer hosted by Sean Rameswaram and featuring the ...

Morning Joe

410 episodes - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★ - 5.2K ratings
Join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, for in-depth and informed discussions that help drive the day's political conversation. Top newsmakers, Washington insiders, journal...

Deadline: White House

205 episodes - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3.5K ratings
Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity ...

Skimm This

325 episodes - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3.3K ratings
“Skimm This” is a weekly news program that breaks down important stories from the past week and adds context and clarity to answer the questions on your mind. Every Friday morning. 

Start Here

299 episodes - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke. Winner of the 2019 Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation.

All In with Chris Hayes

188 episodes - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.

Garage Logic

551 episodes - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratings
Garage Logic is the seat of Gumption County, down the road from Diversityville, but not as far as Liberal Lakes. It's a place where common sense prevails, the 2-car garage is revered and cigar smok...

Post Reports

510 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★ - 2.9K ratings
Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post. For your ears. Ma...

Sword and Scale Daily

172 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2.3K ratings
Daily true-crime news and coverage of high-profile criminal cases from around the country and around the globe, five days a week.

The David J. Harris Jr Show

196 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
David James Harris Jr. is an entrepreneur, founder of UncorkedLiving.com, a healthy lifestyle supplement company, and a speaker. Follow the podcast for my latest thoughts on news, politics, a healt...

Real Ass Podcast

145 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1.5K ratings
Join Zac Amico and the original real ass dude, Luis J. Gomez, as they take an honest look at their own foibles, as well as the oddities that exist all around us. Their sweet, comedic perspe...

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

352 episodes - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Listen to "NBC Nightly News," providing reports and analysis of the day's most newsworthy national and international events. This audio podcast, updated each weekday evening by NBCNews.com,...

The Topical

192 episodes - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
The Topical is the daily podcast from The Onion and Onion Public Radio, and the only podcast brave enough to ask: What if the news had sound effects? Join host Leslie Price each day as he barely sc...

The ReidOut with Joy Reid

126 episodes - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Joy Reid conducts one-on-one conversations with politicians and newsmakers while addressing provocative political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is also a best-sel...

/Film Daily

271 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 hour ago - ★★★★★ - 644 ratings
Movie & TV discussion from the editors and writers at slashfilm.com.

The Daily Signal Podcast

558 episodes - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 583 ratings
Our daily news podcast brings you top news stories, plus analysis and insights from reporters and scholars about the state of play in America’s hottest policy debates. See acast.com/privacy for p...

Thomas Paine Podcast

254 episodes - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 548 ratings
Mike 'Thomas Paine' Moore is a journalist and broadcaster and today serves as True Pundit's chief muckraker. He previously worked for the FBI, White House, DEA, among many other Intel agencies and ...

Business Wars Daily

579 episodes - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 513 ratings
Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from ...

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

246 episodes - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Daily thoughtful conversation about the latest news and politics.

The Takeaway

417 episodes - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 451 ratings
A fresh alternative in daily news featuring critical conversations, live reports from the field, and listener participation. The Takeaway provides a breadth and depth of world, national, and region...

Seattle Now

176 episodes - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 401 ratings
Local news explained. Get up to speed on the stories shaping Seattle, every morning at 6 a.m. Hosted by Patricia Murphy and produced by KUOW, Seattle's NPR station.

Election Ride Home

231 episodes - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★ - 365 ratings
The 2020 election news podcast, every day at 5pm ET. Who's up? Who's down? What issues are getting traction? 15 minutes and you're up to date.

Celeb News Ride Home

101 episodes - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 341 ratings
The daily roundup of celeb gossip and influencer news, every day at 5pm ET. 15 minutes and you're up to date.

COVID-19: What You Need to Know

87 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 323 ratings
America's fight continues against the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We answer your questions about the latest coronavirus numbers and treatment developments, and look at the cities and towns th...

The Tape

1,812 episodes - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★ - 248 ratings
Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn focus on market coverage as Wall Street begins its day, with analysis from Bloomberg Opinion writers, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts, and influential newsmakers.

5 Things

309 episodes - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★ - 240 ratings
The news you need to know to start your day. Five top news stories and why they matter. Seven days a week, with deep-dive Sunday episodes. Powered by the USA TODAY Network and hosted by Tay...