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Rising news podcasts climbing the charts this week
50 News podcasts climbing Apple Podcasts' charts this week, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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How this list is made
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- Up 3 places or more on Apple Podcasts' charts in the last week, or new to them
- Not in the top 10 of any of Apple Podcasts' charts, now or a week ago
- An episode out in the last month
- Fastest climbing first, for where each started
The list
Fastest climbing first
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1. The Rachel Maddow Show
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 409
- Since
- 2018
The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MS NOW and drops shortly thereafter in this feed.
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2. Main Justice
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 249
- Since
- 2023
Main Justice is the next era of legal analysis from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As…
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3. Rob Wallace | Bitcoin News
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 92
- Since
- 2025
At Bitcoin News, we're dedicated to bringing you the latest insights and analysis on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Here you'll find in depth interviews and live…
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4. Part Of The Problem
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 25
- Since
- 2026
Dave Smith expounds upon current events, our government, foreign policy, and all things Libertarian. He is part of the new generation of pundits. He'll…
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5. The Next Level
- Length
- 34 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 407
- Since
- 2022
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear…
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6. Joey Hudson / Just The Truth
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 506
- Since
- 2025
Joey Hudson is a conservative Christian, successful businessman and experienced broadcaster who has a passion for seeking the truth in today’s chaotic world…
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7. Net Gain Edtech
- Length
- 5 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 31
- Since
- 2026
A 5 minute newscast every business day summarizing the day's most important edtech technology, policy and vendor developments. Tailored for K-12 district…
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8. The Rest Is Politics
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 630
- Since
- 2022
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate…
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9. When it All Went Wrong
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 4
- Since
- 2026
Investigations about the people who get hurt when the systems meant to protect us fail, hard. Not by accident, not from poor planning, but because someone chose…
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10. Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
- Length
- 46 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 513
- Since
- 2018
NBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping…
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11. Pat Gray Unleashed
- Length
- 1 hr 41 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,238
- Since
- 2017
Making the apocalypse fun! Pat Gray pulls no punches, restoring common sense to a senseless world. Join Pat for unique analysis, insight, and fun. Watch Pat…
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12. Impolitic with John Heilemann
- Length
- 1 hr 20 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 423
- Since
- 2020
Join Puck’s chief political columnist, MSNBC/NBC News national affairs analyst, and best-selling author John Heilemann as he roams the corridors of power and…
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13. Stay Tuned with Preet
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,040
- Since
- 2017
Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice…
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14. The Editors
- Length
- 1 hr 8 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 23
- Since
- 2022
Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and…
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15. What A Day
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,612
- Since
- 2020
If you’re looking for hype, fake outrage, and groupthink, kindly keep moving. Our mission at What a Day is simple: to be your guide to what truly matters each…
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16. Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
- Length
- 53 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 758
- Since
- 2022
Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political…
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17. Interesting Times
- Length
- 49 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 6
- Since
- 2025
The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at…
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18. The Global Story
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 683
- Since
- 2023
Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are…
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19. GD POLITICS
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 169
- Since
- 2025
Making sense of politics and the world with curiosity, rigor, and a sense of humor. www.gdpolitics.com
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20. Radio Atlantic
- Length
- 30 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 403
- Since
- 2017
The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the…
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21. ALEX JONES SHOW
- Length
- 4 hr
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 124
- Since
- 2026
Because there's a war on for your mind; broadcaster, filmmaker and news analyst Alex Jones brings you an in-depth look at the news between the day's headlines.
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22. Today in Focus
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 325
- Since
- 2026
Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pidd combines…
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23. What Next | Daily News and Analysis
- Length
- 33 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,559
- Since
- 2017
The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This…
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24. Reveal
- Length
- 43 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 381
- Since
- 2021
Reveal’s investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers…
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25. The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 866
- Since
- 2021
News that won't steal your peace. The Pour Over is politically neutral news for people who want the facts without the spin, and with a brief biblical…
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26. Politics Chat
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 79
- Since
- 2026
In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
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27. The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi
- Length
- 42 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 222
- Since
- 2019
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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28. John Kiriakou's Briefing Room
- Length
- 45 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 35
- Since
- 2026
John Kiriakou is a CIA whistleblower, bestselling author, and host of John Kiriakou's Briefing Room.
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29. Anderson Cooper 360
- Length
- 48 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,849
- Since
- 2019
Anderson Cooper brings you highlights from CNN's premier nightly news program AC360.
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30. THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 665
- Since
- 2024
Every weekday, The New Republic’s Greg Sargent brings you a fresh way of thinking about the biggest political stories of the moment, offered up in an…
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31. The Benny Show
- Length
- 1 hr 21 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,074
- Since
- 2021
Are you sick of the establishment corporate media manipulating the truth in America? We are. The Benny Show is 100% INDEPENDENT and your source for breaking…
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32. The Political Scene | The New Yorker
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 156
- Since
- 2025
Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the…
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33. The Majority Report with Sam Seder
- Length
- 1 hr 17 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 36
- Since
- 2026
Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM
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34. The Rest Is Politics: US
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 265
- Since
- 2024
TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape…
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35. It Could Happen Here
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,714
- Since
- 2019
It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens…
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36. Next Up with Mark Halperin
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 163
- Since
- 2025
Next Up with Mark Halperin delivers unique political insight and reporting, with timely conversations featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and policy.
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37. Breaking News from Pod Save America
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 318
- Since
- 2025
Stay up-to-date with the latest political news and analysis from the voices you trust at Crooked Media—exclusively in video on Spotify and YouTube. Whether…
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38. The Commentary Magazine Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,524
- Since
- 2020
Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary…
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39. Piers Morgan Uncensored
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,105
- Since
- 2022
Piers Morgan Uncensored is the global arena for fearless debate, bold opinions and major interviews. Follow the podcast for all-new and exclusive daily content…
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40. TRUE ANON TRUTH FEED
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 560
- Since
- 2019
The ONLY Anti-Pedophile Podcast fighting the Sicko Elite
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41. KCRW's Left, Right & Center
- Length
- 50 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 27
- Since
- 2026
Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by…
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42. Shawn Farash LIVE
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 65
- Since
- 2026
Shawn Farash dives into the biggest stories shaping politics today—from breaking headlines and policy battles to the cultural issues driving the national…
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43. Uncommon Knowledge
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 102
- Since
- 2022
For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as…
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44. Know Your Enemy
- Length
- 1 hr 26 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 291
- Since
- 2019
A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.
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45. Sidebar with Katie Phang
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2026
Sidebar with Katie Phang delivers sharp, unfiltered analysis of law, politics, and today’s biggest headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist, former prosecutor…
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46. Advisory Opinions
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 688
- Since
- 2019
Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch. Hosts David French and Sarah Isgur meet twice a week to talk about the law, the courts, their collision…
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47. Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 474
- Since
- 2020
Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over…
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48. THE SAVAGE NATION
- Length
- 37 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,013
- Since
- 2017
Dr. Michael Savage earned his PhD in epidemiology and nutrition sciences from the Univ. of Cal. at Berkeley. Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame after…
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49. Perino on Politics
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 179
- Since
- 2023
Dana Perino cuts through the spin, talking to some of the most knowledgeable voices inside and outside of the Beltway Each week, Dana speaks with columnists…
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50. Pantsuit Politics
- Length
- 1 hr 3 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,187
- Since
- 2015
Pantsuit Politics is the news and politics podcast for people exhausted by outrage. Hosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers tackle the week's biggest…
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