Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC holds steady at #2 by extending its storied television legacy into a weekly true-crime audio staple that draws 1.3 million consistent listeners per episode. Its immersive investigative storytelling, complemented by firsthand interviews, creates a superior listening experience that is 20% longer than the average true-crime podcast run time. This ranking proves Dateline NBC remains the comfort-food choice for audiences seeking a reliable, familiar voice in crime journalism, even as breakout rivals like Crime Junkie surge.