Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 16, 2026

On March 16, 2026, Apple Podcasts' US daily chart confirms a familiar king: The Daily, from The New York Times, holds the top spot for breaking news analysis as geopolitical tensions simmer. This list measures raw listenership—what Americans are actually opening their apps for, not what critics praise. That's why Crime Junkie (rank 3) and Dateline NBC (rank 4) prove our collective appetite for true crime hasn't waned. But the surprise is Pod Save America (rank 6) still pulling listeners after years of conservative dominance in podcasting, while The MeidasTouch Podcast (rank 10) shows progressive antifascist commentary gaining traction. Trace of Suspicion (rank 7) and REAL AF with Andy Frisella (rank 8) represent the two poles: investigative thrillers and hustle-culture motivation. Real-time data from Apple Podcasts' daily ranking—counting unique devices per episode—means this list reflects what millions of US listeners actually pressed play on that Wednesday.