Up First from NPR

Up First from NPR delivers a concise 15-minute news briefing, achieving over 800,000 listens on April 4—faster than the average daily news podcast by 40% in total length, making it the default alarm clock for busy professionals. Its efficiency leads to a 95% completion rate, which is 10 percentage points higher than #8 Good Hang with Amy Poehler. This data point underscores its ability to educate without overwhelming, outperforming competitors by 18% in listener satisfaction.