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Best News Podcasts 2026
The highest-rated news and current affairs podcasts of 2026 — daily briefings, investigations, and global coverage.
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30 news podcasts — the big names
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Comedy Central
Candace
Candace Owens
The Peter Schiff Show Podcast
Peter Schiff
Deep Water | Tortoise Investigates
The Observer
The Journal.
The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
The Daily Beans
MSW Media
Economist Podcasts
The Economist
On with Kara Swisher
Vox Media
Impolitic with John Heilemann
Audacy | Puck
IHIP News
Jennifer Welch & Angie Sullivan
This is Gavin Newsom
iHeartPodcasts
The Rush Hour With Dave Neal
Dave Neal
Unicorn Girl
Apple TV / Seven Hills
Trumpland with Alex Wagner
MS NOW, Alex Wagner
Bubba On the Lake
Bill Bubba Bussey
Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska
ABC News
Grits and Eggs Podcast
Deante’ Kyle
Autocracy in America
The Atlantic
The Martin Lewis Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
Next Up with Mark Halperin
MK Media
Pod Force One
New York Post
The Peripheral
Justin Evans
Shrinking Trump
Really American Media
The Briefing with Jen Psaki
MS NOW, Jen Psaki
Interrupted by Matt Jones
iHeartPodcasts
RadioWest
KUER
Tangle
Isaac Saul
Apple News Today
Apple News
MissTrial
MeidasTouch Network
Master Plan
The Lever
How we rank News podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using Listen Score — a global popularity metric based on listener data, episode frequency, and audience engagement across all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. The news podcasts above represent the most-listened-to shows in this genre right now. We update our database regularly so you always see the most current rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best daily news podcasts?
The best daily news podcasts deliver a concise, well-produced briefing in under 30 minutes. The top-ranked shows on this page include several daily formats from major news organisations — a good starting point if you want to stay informed without reading multiple publications.
What news podcasts cover international affairs?
Several of the highest-rated news podcasts have a global focus, covering geopolitics, foreign policy, and international stories that don't always make local headlines. Look for shows produced by international broadcasters or outlets with dedicated foreign correspondents.