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The top short news podcasts
50 News podcasts with episodes that typically run 30 minutes or less, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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1. Up First from NPR
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 517
- Since
- 2025
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes…
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2. The Headlines
- Length
- 10 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 570
- Since
- 2024
Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world. From the team that brought you "The Daily." Listen every…
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3. Letters from an American
- Length
- 11 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 928
- Since
- 2022
Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
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4. Today, Explained
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,311
- Since
- 2018
Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part…
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5. The NPR Politics Podcast
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,762
- Since
- 2020
Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what…
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6. The Journal.
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,890
- Since
- 2019
The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall…
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7. The New Yorker Radio Hour
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 1,081
- Since
- 2015
Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.
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8. Consider This from NPR
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,767
- Since
- 2021
The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week…
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9. 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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10. The President's Daily Brief
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,982
- Since
- 2022
Each morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's…
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11. Start Here
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 62
- Since
- 2026
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Economist Podcasts
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,134
- Since
- 2015
Sound reasoning. Every weekday, our global network of correspondents explain the world's most important stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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16. 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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17. The Rubin Report
- Length
- 46 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,013
- Since
- 2018
Care about free speech? Tired of political correctness? Join Dave Rubin for real conversations, real news, and one-on-one interviews with some of the most…
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18. Reuters World News
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,218
- Since
- 2023
Everything you need to know about your world in 10 minutes. Go straight to the source with a ten-minute news briefing by Reuters frontline journalists. Join…
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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. The Intelligence from The Economist
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,056
- Since
- 2019
Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist 's global network of correspondents. Every weekday this award-winning…
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21. The 7
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,013
- Since
- 2022
Every minute of your morning counts. We take you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The…
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22. 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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23. The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 120
- Since
- 2026
Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what’s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.
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24. Pod Force One
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 159
- Since
- 2025
Power, politics, and the people behind the headlines. Every week, Award-winning New York Post columnist Miranda Devine sits down for exclusive and candid…
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25. Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending News
- Length
- 30 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 215
- Since
- 2021
Welcome to The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast — a top-ranked show in Business News where entrepreneurship, creativity, media strategy, and pop culture collide…
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26. FT News Briefing
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,262
- Since
- 2018
A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday…
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27. Wall Street Breakfast
- Length
- 4 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,025
- Since
- 2024
Seeking Alpha's flagship Wall Street Breakfast provides investors an overview of key investment news every morning and afternoon. Transcripts…
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28. Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
- Length
- 18 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,844
- Since
- 2022
Listen for today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Each morning, hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you the latest on US politics, foreign…
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29. World News Tonight with David Muir
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 274
- Since
- 2026
With unparalleled resources, "World News Tonight with David Muir" provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the…
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30. The Playbook Podcast
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,507
- Since
- 2016
POLITICO’s Dasha Burns bring her fresh insight, analysis and reporting to the stories driving the day in the nation’s capital. She will be joined by her…
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31. Today in Focus
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 324
- 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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32. NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
- Length
- 19 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,067
- Since
- 2018
Listen to "NBC Nightly News," providing reports and analysis of the day's most newsworthy national and international events. This audio podcast, updated each…
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33. Tangle
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,305
- Since
- 2020
Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating…
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34. Apple News In Conversation
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 262
- Since
- 2021
Apple News In Conversation with Shumita Basu brings you interviews with some of the world’s best journalists and experts about the stories that impact our…
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35. 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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36. 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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37. The Powers That Be: Daily
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,327
- Since
- 2021
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are…
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38. Market Watch
- Length
- 11 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 6,184
- Since
- 2009
Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset…
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39. FRED Film Radio - English Channel
- Length
- 8 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 4,939
- Since
- 2014
Welcome to FRED’s channel in ENGLISH. Are you a film lover / a film buff / a filmmaker / an actor / a film critic / a journalist / a film student / a festival…
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40. CoinDesk Podcast Network
- Length
- 2 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 4,225
- Since
- 2018
The top stories and best shows in the blockchain world, delivered daily from the team at CoinDesk.
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41. TechCrunch Industry News
- Length
- 8 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,975
- Since
- 2018
Listen to articles handpicked by our editors, and stay updated on top technology news from TechCrunch.
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42. CyberWire Daily
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,809
- Since
- 2015
The daily cybersecurity news and analysis industry leaders depend on. Published each weekday, the program also includes interviews with a wide spectrum of…
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43. Bloomberg Intelligence
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,561
- Since
- 2016
Listen for investment news and in-depth company research. Hosts Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu harness the power of Bloomberg Intelligence to analyze investments…
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44. Coffee House Shots
- Length
- 16 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,438
- Since
- 2015
Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others. Hosted on…
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45. Busted Open
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,211
- Since
- 2019
Busted Open is the only pro wrestling show bringing you daily content! Hear Dave LaGreca daily as he's joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts including WWE…
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46. Daily Signal
- Length
- 14 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,020
- Since
- 2018
Your go-to source for original reporting, engaging interviews, and unique coverage of the day’s top stories.
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47. Play Like A Jet: New York Jets
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,900
- Since
- 2018
Scott Mason and a crew of All Star guests provide your daily Jets fix covering the latest news, stats, film, and everything else surrounding Gang Green!
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48. Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,751
- Since
- 2019
Stand-up comedy news. Late night TV. SNL. Comedy specials. Comedian tours. Every day. Johnny Mac covers the comedy world like a beat reporter — who's selling…
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49. The Buck Sexton Show
- Length
- 13 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 2,575
- Since
- 2017
Buck Sexton breaks down the latest headlines with a fresh and honest perspective! He speaks truth to power, and cuts through the liberal nonsense coming from…
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50. SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
- Length
- 6 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,552
- Since
- 2016
A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a…
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