The Ezra Klein Show

The Ezra Klein Show holds #6, with an exclusive interview that drove 1.8 million listens in its first week, 15% more than the typical episode. Klein's deep dive with a leading economist on the 2026 midterm outlook outperformed #7 REAL AF in audience retention, with listeners spending an average of 42 minutes per episode. This data-led analysis, powered by New York Times Opinion, offers nuanced political insight that resonates with engaged audiences, cementing its place among the top news podcasts.