Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 14, 2026

Trend Analysis

The March 14, 2026 US top ten is dominated by news and true crime, with seven of ten slots claimed by either daily news (The Daily, Up First) or crime storytelling (Crime Junkie, Dateline NBC, Trace of Suspicion, Love Trapped). The political talk sector makes a strong showing with Pod Save America (#6) and MeidasTouch Podcast (#7), reflecting sustained interest in presidential-year rhetoric. The most surprising entry is REAL AF with Andy Frisella (#9) — a high-energy, no-holds-barred business podcast that rarely cracks the mainstream top ten, suggesting a restless audience seeking blunt advice beyond polite daily news. Joe Rogan’s #2 spot proves his cultural gravity holds even as platform pressure mounts. This list reveals a US audience that wants structure from news, escape from crime, and permission to feel raw from outliers. Expect true crime to tighten its grip on these charts through spring 2026.