35 Best ABC News Podcasts

1. If You're Listening

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The world is on fire. There's a coup. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes.Recent episodes include an exploration of the relationship between India and China, a closer look at the Saudi Arabian city of NEOM, the conflict in the Middle East, the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, and Ukraine's incursions into Vladimir Putin's Russia...MORE Ranking #3 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Matt Bevan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 5MTwitter 2.7MInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. ABC News Daily

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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. Key topics of recent episodes include the Donald Trump administration, DOGE, Tesla, insurance costs, recession risks, egg shortages, DeepSeek, neo-Nazis, Putin and Xi, solar batteries, the jobs market, anti-Semitism, and the Israel-Hamas war...MORE Ranking #4 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Samantha Hawley
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 92.3KTwitter 133.3K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Politics Now

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust.From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news.On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions...MORE Ranking #7 in Apple Charts (AU)
Hosts Patricia Karvelas, Fran Kelly
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Background Briefing

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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
Ranking #17 in Apple Charts (AU)
Hosts Alex Mann, Paddy Manning, Annika Blau
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. ABC News Top Stories

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Listen to the latest big and breaking stories across the day.
Ranking #26 in Spotify Charts (AU)
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Hack

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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
Ranking #39 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Dave Marchese
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@triplej.abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.3KFacebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Start Here

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
Ranking #45 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Brad Mielke
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 6.4KFacebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. AM

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AM is Australia's most informative morning current affairs program. With key political interviews and stories about the Australian way of life, AM sets the agenda for the nation's daily news and current affairs coverage.MORE Ranking #57 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Sabra Lane
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 77Facebook 5MTwitter 2.7M Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. RN Breakfast - Separate stories podcast

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RN Breakfast daily stories separated out for easy listening. RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.MORE Ranking #59 in Apple Charts (AU)
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 467 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Insiders

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Every Sunday morning, the ABC's national political lead David Speers unpacks the major stories shaping Australia's future. Each episode includes a major interview with an Australian politician and an extensive discussion with a panel of the country's best journalists. This show will help you understand the major factors behind the decisions and debates driving a national conversation.MORE Ranking #90 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host David Speers
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 405 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The World Today

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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.
Ranking #96 in Apple Charts (AU)
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Pacific Beat

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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.
Host Agnes Tupou
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. World News Tonight with David Muir

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With unparalleled resources, 'World News Tonight with David Muir' provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.
Host David Muir
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 2.9KFacebook 7.7MTwitter 1.7MInstagram 22K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Pacific Review

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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.
Hosts Evan Wasuka, Kyle Evans, James Nokise, Liam Fox
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. ABC News Radio Specials

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When news breaks, when our world changes, when you need questions answered or when you need an escape from the headlines this is where you'll find special, in-depth reporting from ABC News Radio. From hour-long shows covering the COVID-19 pandemic, to thoughtful discussions of politics, to celebrations of the arts. This is audio storytelling at its best, powered by ABC News.MORE Hosts Amy Robach, Aaron Katersky
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 421Facebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

16. PM

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PM covers stories across Australia and the world, explaining and analysing the most important events and issues of the day.
Host Samantha Donovan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 91Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Not Stupid

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Not Stupid is the podcast that helps you understand the news of the week and the stories in your social media feed. Julia Baird and Jeremy Fenandez chat about the stories they are obsessed with and the stories you may have missed.They look at what shapes our politics here in Australia from Anthony Albanese to Peter Dutton. As the Federal Election looms they'll unpack and explain some of the big issues that might affect your vote. Jules and Jez also try to explain what's going on in the world...MORE Hosts Julia Baird, Jeremy Fernandez
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 578Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Australia Wide

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The sound of regional Australia. Daily news from the ABC's unmatched network of regional reporters hosted by Sinéad Mangan. 
Host Sinu00e9ad Mangan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@your.abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. This Week with George Stephanopoulos

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'This Week with George Stephanopoulos' is ABC News' pre-eminent Sunday morning discussion program, featuring newsmaker interviews and panel discussions and debates on a wide range of global issues and commentary, putting into unique perspective the preceding week's news, and often setting the stage for the week ahead.MORE Host George Stephanopoulos
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.2/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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Smart analysis, lively conversations, and great company. Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.
Host Fran Kelly
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 153Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. Nightline

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Late-night television's award-winning news program featuring anchors Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. For in-depth reporting on today's major news stories, to features, profiles, Nightline has the last word in live network news.MORE Host Juju Chan
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 568Facebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. ABC News Update

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The latest headlines from ABC News, refreshed twice hourly 24/7.
Producer/Network ABC News
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

23. Ms Represented

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One hundred years after Australia elected its very first female parliamentarian, journalist Annabel Crabb and comedian Steph Tisdell chart the rise of female politicians in Australian politics and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way.MORE Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 387Facebook 71.8KTwitter 480.4KInstagram 167.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. After The Disaster

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You've experienced a fire, a terrorist attack, a cyclone or a storm. Now what? What to expect, how to look after yourself and the people around you. And why insurance, emotions, friendships, parenting is all so hard right now. Why normal doesn't feel normal.MORE Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 1.2MTwitter 133.3KInstagram 527.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Perspective

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ABC News' award-winning news magazine program, taking you beyond the headlines of today's stories and trends.
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 115Facebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Close Up

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Veteran entertainment journalist Kelley Carter goes one-on-one with the biggest names in Hollywood as they open up about their journey to stardom, their creative process and the defining moments in their lives and careers. Kelley also invites fellow industry insiders to empty their notebooks and share expert insights and unique perspectives on the latest entertainment news.MORE Host Kelley Carter
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@espn.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Life After Suicide

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Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent, draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss, and, like her new book 'Life After Suicide,' the podcast is a roadmap to survival, offering inspiring insight on how to regain balance and get back to life. She speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to a new normal as well as with survivors and specialists in medicine, faith and more on how to heal from any type of traumatic experience.MORE Host Jennifer Ashton
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 477 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Reclaimed

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Today, the Navajo Nation has no guaranteed right to use the water that flows in and around their reservation. In this season of 'Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation,' journalist Charly Edsitty follows the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water -- and traces the fight to reclaim their sovereignty. Now, the Navajo people are demanding their water back, and they're closer than ever to securing this basic human right...MORE Host Charly Edsitty
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 909Facebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Powerhouse Politics

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Headliner interviews and in-depth looks at the people and events shaping U.S. politics. Hosted by ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Political Director Rick Klein.
Hosts Jonathan Karl, Rick Klein
Producer/Network ABC News
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 360 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. RN Drive - Separate stories podcast

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RN Drive takes you behind the day's headlines, with an engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia and around the world.
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 110 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. The HeirPod - Royal News & Interviews

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Go behind palace walls with ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie as he dives deep into the latest stories from the House of Windsor with insider interviews and special guests.
Host Omid Scobie
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 131.9KInstagram 22K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Looking For Modi

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most powerful people in the world. Over his ten years in power, he has transformed his nation into an emerging superpower everyone wants to do business with. But he's also created an environment where no journalist is allowed to ask him questions, and many critics are scared of voicing public dissent. As India approaches a general election in May, another Modi victory has already been assumed by most observers...MORE Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.net.au
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 112 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. The Investigation

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It's one of the rarest political events in American history, one that only three presidents have ever experienced before today. Just months after the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, the White House finds itself under fire from a new front: an impeachment inquiry. Who was on that July 25th call between President Trump and President Zelensky? What was promised and who was pressured? And how has that one phone call raised the question, once again, of possible foreign intervention in U.S...MORE Hosts Chris Vlasto, Katherine Faulders
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 774 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. The Essentials: Inside the Curve

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First-person diaries from the people on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the essential workers risking their own health and safety to ensure others are taken care of. From doctors, nurses and paramedics to police officers, transportation and sanitation workers, hear directly from those keeping the world moving while so many are quarantining at home and working to flatten the curve.MORE Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact