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Top 10 Apple Podcasts — Top Shows (US) — March 31, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Apple Podcasts listeners in the US are grabbing news analysis and true crime over celebrity chat and politics, with The New York Times’ *The Daily* holding the #1 spot while *Crime Junkie* lurks at #2. This daily ranking reveals not just what people stream, but what they choose to spend 30-plus minutes with — a powerful signal for advertisers, creators, and anyone tracking cultural attention. The US audience, typically fractured across genres, shows a clear tilt toward news and narrative nonfiction: *Up First from NPR* (#4) and *20/20* (#10) flank serialized hits like *The Idiot* (#3) and *Dateline NBC* (#6). Amy Poehler’s *Good Hang* (#8) breaks the pattern as a light-hearted interview show, while *Pod Save America* (#9) keeps progressive politics alive. Apple Podcasts compiles this list from aggregated listening data across its platform, updated daily.
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News and true crime dominate the top 10, taking seven of ten slots. *The Daily*, *Up First*, *Dateline NBC*, and *20/20* show listeners need daily briefing and investigative content on March 31, 2026, likely reflecting peak interest in political and social turbulence. *Crime Junkie* (#2) and *The Idiot* (#3) prove scripted true crime remains a consistent draw, though *The Idiot*’s high rank is surprising for a newer, limited series—its strong launch suggests Apple listeners reward quality narrative. The inclusion of *Pardon My Take* (#7) and *Pod Save America* (#9) adds variety, but entertainment/celebrity shows barely register beyond Poehler’s *Good Hang*. This list suggests the US public is leaning into information and suspense over escapism in early 2026. Look for limited series to keep challenging established news brands.
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