70 Best News Podcasts

1. The Daily

This is how the news should sound. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, hosted by Michael Barbaro and powered by New York Times journalism.
Podcast nytimes.com
Hosts Michael Barbaro, Sabrina Tavernise
Producer/Network The New York Times
Email ****@nytimes.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 16.8MTwitter Followers 275.5K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 36 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Tim Pool Daily Show

The Tim Pool Daily Show brings you breaking news from around the world and commentary on top news topics in The Culture War, Politics, And Global Conflict
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Host Timothy Pool
Producer/Network Tim Pool
Email ****@timcast.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 1.7MInstagram Followers 406.3K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 97 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Up First | NPR

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The biggest stories and ideas from politics to pop culture in 10 minutes. Hosted by Rachel Martin, David Greene, and Steve Inskeep, with reporting and analysis from NPR News.
Podcast npr.org
Hosts Rachel Martin, David Greene, Steve Inskeep
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 6.6MTwitter Followers 53.6KInstagram Followers 7M Frequency 6 episodes/week Avg Length 16 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points is a fearless anti-establishment multi-week Youtube and Podcast which holds the powerful to account hosted by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Hosts Krystal Ball, Saagar Enjeti
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5 Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. UBC News World

We cover NEWS YOU CARE ABOUT and stories to which you cannot remain indifferent. From culture and arts to business, politics, entrepreneurship, science, cryptocurrency, and entertainment, UBC News offers video news reports on the most interesting national and global developments and of the most recent events that impact your world.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host David Steward
Producer/Network David Steward
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 4 min Since Apr 2021 Listen on Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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6. Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 5.7MTwitter Followers 2.4MInstagram Followers 5.6M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Today in Focus

Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday
Podcast theguardian.com
Hosts Nosheen Iqbal, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.8M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 22 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Laura Coates Live

Cuomo Prime Time with Chris Cuomo gets after it with newsmakers in Washington and around the world through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and analysis of the latest breaking news.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Host Laura Coates
Producer/Network CNN
Email ****@cnn.com
Apple Rating 3.8 / 5Facebook Followers 40.1MTwitter Followers 63.1MInstagram Followers 20.2M Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 50 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. The Washington Post

Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you have come to expect from the newsroom of The Post. For your ears. Martine Powers is your host, asking the questions you did not know you wanted to be answered.
Podcast washingtonpost.com
Hosts Martine Powers, Elahe Izadi
Producer/Network The Washington Post
Email ****@washpost.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 7.5MTwitter Followers 20.1MInstagram Followers 6.9M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 31 min Since Nov 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Global News Podcast

The latest from Israel and Gaza and all the top stories from BBC News. Twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends and special episodes. Reports and analysis from around the world.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Host Jackie Leonard
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 6MTwitter Followers 2.4MInstagram Followers 5.6M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. PBS NewsHour

Listen to full episodes of your favorite PBS NewsHour shows, explore music and the arts, find in-depth news analysis, and more. Subscribe our PBS NewsHour podcast to get notified.
Podcast pbs.org
Hosts Geoff Bennett, Amna Nawaz
Producer/Network PBS NewsHour
Email ****@newshour.org
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4MTwitter Followers 1.2M Frequency 6 episodes/week Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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12. What A Day | Crooked Media

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 20 minutes. Comedian Akilah Hughes and reporter Gideon Resnick break down the biggest news of the day, share important stories you may have missed, and show you what 'Fox & Friends' would sound like if it were hosted by two people whose parents read to them as children. New episodes Monday through Friday at 5 a.m. EST.
Podcast crooked.com
Hosts Crooked Media, Tre’vell Anderson, Priyanka Aribindi, Josie Duffy Rice, Juanita Tolliver
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 86.1KTwitter Followers 367.8KInstagram Followers 372.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 25 min Since Feb 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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13. On the Media | WNYC Studios

The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week's big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
Podcast wnycstudios.org
Hosts Brooke Gladstone, Bob Garfield
Producer/Network WNYC Studios
Email ****@wnyc.org
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 63.6KTwitter Followers 86.2KInstagram Followers 9.2K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 42 min Since Feb 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. On Point

Hosted by award-winning journalist Tom Ashbrook, On Point is broadcast for two hours daily across the country on NPR. The show's lively conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry and features writers, politicians, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world.
Podcast wbur.org
Host Tom Ashbrook
Producer/Network WBUR
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 62.7KTwitter Followers 65.3KInstagram Followers 37.8K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 44 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Monocle 24: The Globalist

The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle's morning news programme. Join Monocle Radio editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.
Podcast monocle.com
Producer/Network Monocle
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 33.7K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 59 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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16. Sky News Daily

The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Niall Paterson
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Apple Rating 4.1 / 5Facebook Followers 10.1MTwitter Followers 8.4MInstagram Followers 2.2M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 25 min Since May 2017 Listen on Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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17. The World from PRX

Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet is. PRI's The World, the radio program, is heard every weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.
Podcast theworld.org
Hosts Marco Werman, Carolyn Beeler
Producer/Network PRX
Email ****@theworld.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 43.5K Frequency 4 episodes/week Avg Length 50 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. SBS News In Depth

SBS News In Depth podcast is about interviews and feature reports from SBS News.
Podcast sbs.com.au
Producer/Network SBS
Email ****@sbs.com.au
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 518.7K Frequency 6 episodes/day Avg Length 9 min Since May 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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19. What Next with Mary Harris

The problem with the news right now? It is everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we are all just mindlessly scrolling. It is why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we are here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.
Podcast slate.com
Host Mary Harris
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
Email ****@slateam.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 1.4MTwitter Followers 1.6MInstagram Followers 87.4K Frequency 5 episodes/week Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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20. Some More News

Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope, and compassion.
Podcast kastmedia.com
Producer/Network SomeMoreNews | PodcastOne
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 70 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

21. NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Listen to 'NBC Nightly News,' providing reports and analysis of the day's most newsworthy national and international events. This audio podcast, updated each evening, brings you the day's show in its entirety.
Podcast nbcnews.com
Host Lester Holt
Producer/Network Lester Holt, NBC News
Email ****@nbcuni.com
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5Facebook Followers 3.5MTwitter Followers 1M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 21 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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22. Apple News Today

Join Shumita Basu and Duarte Geraldino every weekday morning as they guide you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news and how the world's best journalists are covering them.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Hosts Duarte Geraldino, Shumita Basu
Producer/Network Apple News
Email ****@icloud.com
Apple Rating 3.7 / 5Twitter Followers 344K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 14 min Since Jul 2020 Play Get Email Contact

23. Cognitive Dissonance

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.
Podcast dissonancepod.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Atheist and Skeptical News
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 29.3KTwitter Followers 16.9KInstagram Followers 3.9K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 64 min Since Apr 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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24. Hawaii News Now

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most; including the global coronavirus pandemic.
Podcast omny.fm
Producer/Network Hawaii News Now
Email ****@hawaiinewsnow.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3MTwitter Followers 229.2K Frequency 4 episodes/day Avg Length 21 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

25. NPR News Now

NPR delivers breaking national and world news. Also top stories from business, politics, health, science, technology, music, arts and culture. The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.
Podcast npr.org
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 6.6MTwitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 7M Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 5 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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26. Skimm This | theSkimm

'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 Thursday evening. 
Podcast theskimm.com
Host Dr. Jazmine McCoy
Producer/Network theSkimm
Email ****@theskimm.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1MTwitter Followers 219.8KInstagram Followers 884.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 51 min Since Mar 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Start Here

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.
Podcast abcaudio.com
Host Brad Mielke
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 135.1KTwitter Followers 15.3KInstagram Followers 17.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

28. World News Tonight with David Muir

With unparalleled resources, World News Tonight with David Muir provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.
Podcast abcaudio.com
Host David Muir
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5Facebook Followers 3.6MTwitter Followers 1.6MInstagram Followers 17.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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29. Morning Announcements Podcasts

Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020's chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.
Podcast betches.com
Hosts Sami Sage, Bridget Schwartz
Producer/Network Betches Media
Email ****@betches.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 402.8KTwitter Followers 225.1KInstagram Followers 9.2M Frequency 5 episodes/week Avg Length 8 min Since Dec 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. 1 big thing

Axios podcast host Niala Boodhoo digs deep with leaders you know — or need to know — in business, politics and culture. Every week, all in under 20 minutes.
Podcast listen.axios.com
Hosts Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti
Producer/Network Axios
Email ****@axios.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 534.9KTwitter Followers 662.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 22 min Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact