Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 20, 2026

The Daily from The New York Times holds steady at #2, offering a sharp, quick-turnaround analysis of the day’s biggest story — a go-to for Americans wanting context before 8 a.m.

The Joe Rogan Experience lands at #3, the highest-ranked video-first podcast on the list, driven by a controversial interview that sparked cross-platform debate on April 19.

Pod Save America clocks in at #4, proving its progressive political commentary retains a loyal daily audience even mid-April, when primary season buzz is loudest.

Dateline NBC at #5 leverages its classic TV brand into a daily podcast format, pulling in true-crime devotees who prefer the network’s polished narrative style.

Love Trapped, a shock entry at #6, fuses reality dating with documentary-style production from iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts — its cliffhanger episode on April 19 drove massive downloads.

Mick Unplugged, at #7 from Realm, offers intimate conversations with legendary musicians, capturing listeners looking for a deeper break from crime and politics.

The Rest Is History at #8, from Goalhanger, proves accessible narrative history still has a strong US following, even against heavy news competition.

Up First from NPR at #9 serves as a concise morning briefing — its 10-minute format appeals to commuters who want the headlines fast and without partisan spin.

Digital Social Hour by Sean Kelly rounds out the top ten at #10, a charismatic interview show that climbed through viral clips on TikTok and Instagram in late April.