Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — September 6, 2026

True crime keeps its death grip on American ears. On September 6, 2026, five of the ten most-listened podcasts on Apple Podcasts in the US revolve around criminal investigation, missing persons, or courtroom drama. 'Crime Junkie' holds the top spot for the fourth consecutive week, while a new entry—'COERCED: The Devotion & Death of Mica Francis Miller'—debuts at number eight, riding waves of viral TikTok discussion about the case. These rankings measure aggregate listener engagement across subscriptions, episode completions, and unique starts, making them the most reliable barometer of what Americans actually consume versus what gets shared. The Daily from The New York Times maintains its stranglehold on the number-two position, proving that 30-minute news briefings still beat algorithm-driven audio. Whether readers are commuting, exercising, or doing household chores, this chart reveals what preoccupies the American mind during a typical early September weekend. Data reflects real-time Apple Podcasts listenership in the United States.