The Daily

The Daily from The New York Times claims the #1 slot with an authoritative yet warm 20-minute news explainer that has become the default commute companion for millions. Since its launch, the show has accumulated over 5 billion downloads, averaging 4 million daily listens in March 2026. It outperforms #2 Crime Junkie by retaining 70% of listeners through the entire episode, a retention rate 20% higher than the average top-10 podcast.