The Daily

The Daily from The New York Times dominates at #1 on March 25, 2026, delivering a relentless news cycle when Americans demand quick, reliable headlines. Each episode averages 22 minutes, with over 4.7 million daily downloads, crushing the #2 Crime Junkie’s 1.8 million by more than 2.5x. This lead widens as breaking stories drive a 15% listener spike this week alone.