Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — September 2, 2026

News dominates Apple Podcasts' U.S. charts on September 2, 2026, with The Daily claiming the top spot for the fifth consecutive day as the New York Times' 20-minute morning briefing continues to set the agenda for American commuters. The lineup tells a clear story: news, true crime, and political commentary rule the platform, while celebrity-driven entertainment is making a surprising push. Good Hang with Amy Poehler cracking the top seven signals that listeners are hungry for lighter fare amid heavy news cycles, and Mick Unplugged's sixth-place finish shows the entrepreneurial-interview genre is finding a real foothold on Apple's charts. The Audiochuck empire is impossible to ignore, with both Crime Junkie and The Truth About Natalie appearing on the same top 10 — a rare feat that cements its dominance in serialized true crime. Whether Americans are doom-scrolling audio versions of headlines, chasing the next cold-case obsession, or pressing play on a friendlier chat, the chart paints a portrait of a country that consumes news voraciously and can't get enough of a well-told story. Rankings reflect Apple Podcasts' daily U.S. listening data.