The Daily

The Daily commands the #1 slot with its sharp, 20-minute breakdown of the day’s biggest story—proving that even in April 2026, America wants its news narrated, not just read. Since launch, the show has sustained an average of 4 million daily downloads, 15% higher than the average top-10 news podcast. Its concise format outperforms #2 Crime Junkie’s longer true-crime episodes by fitting seamlessly into commutes, with a completion rate of 78% versus Crime Junkie’s 62%.