
On April 26, 2026, Apple Podcasts is dominated by news, true crime, and comfort-host conversations. The Daily holds the top slot, a recurring victory for The New York Times’ morning briefing. But look closer: Love Trapped, a narrative true-crime series from iHeart and Glass, crashes the top 5, signaling that audiences crave serialized drama alongside daily news. Good Hang with Amy Poehler at #8 proves that conversational celebrity podcasts still break through niche loyalties. This daily ranking of the most-listened podcasts in the US captures what Americans choose to hear on their commutes, during workouts, and while cooking. For brands and media analysts, these charts reveal shifting attention spans beyond algorithm-driven recommendations. Apple Podcasts refreshes this list every 24 hours based on aggregate listening data from US accounts.
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The New York Times
The Daily, by The New York Times, takes the #1 spot—America’s most-listened morning podcast for anyone who wants a crisp, authoritative news briefing before starting the day.

Audiochuck
Crime Junkie, from Audiochuck, holds steady at #2, proving that Ashley Flowers’ conversational true-crime storytelling remains essential listening for millions.

NBC News
Dateline NBC, the television-to-podcast veteran, lands at #3—showing that network news brands still dominate when they adapt their suspense-driven narratives for audio.

iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts
Love Trapped, a collaboration between iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts, surprises at #4—a serialized true-crime drama that hooked listeners with its emotional core.

Joe Rogan
The Joe Rogan Experience sits at #5, still a cultural force; Joe Rogan’s marathon conversations continue to draw a massive daily audience across every topic.

Realm
Mick Unplugged, hosted by Mick on Realm, climbs to #6—a relative newcomer that blends celebrity interviews with raw, unfiltered personal stories.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America, from the team at Crooked Media, holds at #7—still the go-to podcast for progressive political analysis and insider campaign talk.

The Ringer
Good Hang with Amy Poehler, produced by The Ringer, debuts at #8—a warm, funny conversation show that proves star power translates directly to podcast listenership.

NPR
Up First from NPR lands at #9—a crisp 15-minute news summary that competes head-to-head with The Daily for time-pressed listeners.

Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
Morbid, hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart, rounds out the top 10—a true-crime and spooky-story podcast that thrives on listener interaction and dark humor.
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True crime holds a monopoly: Crime Junkie (#2), Dateline NBC (#3), Love Trapped (#4), and Morbid (#10) occupy half the top 10. The Daily and Up First (#9) anchor news, while The Joe Rogan Experience (#5) remains the perennial wild card bridging news and conversation. Most surprising is Mick Unplugged—a Realm-hosted interview show that has been climbing steadily without major media buzz. Pod Save America (#7) continues to command political attention, and Good Hang shows that Amy Poehler’s brand still lures listeners. This list reveals a US public hungry for suspense and explanation, with a strong comfort in familiar voices. Expect true crime to remain a fixture, but watch for more personality-driven interview shows to squeeze in during Q2.
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