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Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — April 25, 2026
On April 25, 2026, Apple Podcasts’ most-listened chart proves news and crime dominate US listening habits, but a pair of new entries shake up the status quo. The Daily, The New York Times’ flagship news show, clings to #1, while Love Trapped, a dramatic new iHeartPodcast collaboration, crashes the top 3 at #3, signaling listeners crave serialized storytelling. Meanwhile, Mick Unplugged at #6 and Good Hang with Amy Poehler at #8 show that celebrity-hosted interview shows still thrive, but their presence also highlights how the top 10 is less male-dominated than in past years. This is a ranking by total unique listeners in the US over the past 24 hours, not by downloads or favorability—so it reflects raw reach, not necessarily loyalty. Data sourced directly from Apple Podcasts’ own internal metrics, which capture listens across all Apple devices.
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