Up First from NPR

NPR's 'Up First' secures #7 as the essential morning news digest, distilling global events into 15 minutes with a 92% completion rate—18% higher than the average daily news podcast. Its concise format delivers 2,500+ episodes, consistently ranking among top 10 news shows with 2.1 million weekly downloads. Cheaper than the typical rival (ad-free at $4.99/month), it outperforms #8 'Pod Save America' by attracting 30% more listeners aged 35–54 who value efficient, factual updates during their commute.