35 Best Journalism Podcasts

1. Today in Focus

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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and beyond, the Guardian offers comprehensive reporting across every continent...MORE Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
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2. On the Media

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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week's big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.MORE Hosts Brooke Gladstone, Micah Loewinger
Producer/Network WNYC Studios
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9.7KFacebook 62.9KTwitter 79.7KInstagram 13.2K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

3. Reveal

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Reveal's investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable. The New Yorker described Reveal as 'a knockout … a pleasure to listen to, even as we seethe.' A winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy and Murrow awards, Reveal is produced by the nation's first investigative journalism nonprofit, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and PRX...MORE Host Al Letson
Producer/Network The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.1KFacebook 162.6KTwitter 83.4KInstagram 19.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Sep 2013 Get Email Contact

4. In The Moment

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In the Moment with Lori Walsh is SDPB's daily radio program.We bring you world-class radio storytelling featuring the highest journalistic integrity. We tell true stories of our state and true stories of people who are doing something or creating something for a reason. We tell these stories with intelligence, fairness, compassion and imagination. We bring our listeners into the conversations and keep them In the Moment.Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. CTFollow In The Moment on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTubeMORE Host Lori Byers Walsh
Producer/Network SDPB
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 72.6KTwitter 8.7KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. New Books in Journalism

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Interview with Scholars of Journalism about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism
Hosts Dave O'Brien, Kanayo Anthony Nomeh, Caleb Zakarin, Nina Bo Wagner
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Apr 2008 Get Email Contact

6. Background Briefing

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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
Hosts Alex Mann, Paddy Manning, Annika Blau
Producer/Network ABC News
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7. Radiolab

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.MORE Hosts Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser
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8. The FRONTLINE Dispatch

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FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath sits down with journalists and filmmakers for probing conversations about the investigative journalism that drives each FRONTLINE documentary and the stories that shape our time.Produced at FRONTLINE's headquarters at GBH in Boston and powered by PRX.The FRONTLINE Dispatch is made possible by the Abrams Foundation Journalism Initiative.MORE Host Raney Aronson-Rath
Producer/Network GBH
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 174.8KTwitter 54.7KInstagram 121.8K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. NewsNight

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NewsNight is a weekly, taped 30-minute segment, featuring a team of journalists in radio, tv, newspaper, and blogs across Central Florida. The show is a weekly round-table discussion that highlights local journalism around important community topics. It is the story behind the story. The panel will break down the big story or stories of the week and discuss what and how they'll impact the community.MORE Host Steve Mort
Producer/Network WUCF TV
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10. Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

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The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is Oxford University's international research centre in the comparative study of news media.
Host Caithlin Mercer
Producer/Network Oxford University
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Apple Rating 3.3/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 29.7KTwitter 8.8K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2011 Get Email Contact

11. Journalism.co.uk podcast

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The Journalism.co.uk editorial team brings you a weekly look at some of the latest innovations in digital journalism, and speaks to industry experts on how newsrooms are approaching key challenges and opportunities in the industry.MORE Host Jacob Granger
Producer/Network Journalism.co.uk
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12. Coffee with a Journalist

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'Coffee with a Journalist' features candid conversations with top tier journalists. Each week OnePitch Co-Founder, Beck Bamberger, speaks 1:1 with editors, reporters, and journalists to uncover their publicist pet peeves, favorite books, outlook on the future of journalism, and more. Sometimes, we even drink coffee.MORE Host Beck Bamberger
Producer/Network OnePitch
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13. The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast

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Sharyl Attkisson is a nonpartisan investigative journalist, five-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of 'The Smear,' 'Stonewalled,' 'Slanted,' and 'Follow the Science.' She is managing editor of the Sun. morning national TV news program 'Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.' Find out why her podcasts and Tedx talks have received many millions of views. Do your own research. Make up your own mind. Think for yourself. www.sharylattkisson.comMORE Host Sharyl Attkisson
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14. theAnalysis.news

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Corporate news has infantilized the national discourse. We need to tell people the whole truth, as best we can, about the urgency of this historical moment.Corporate news rarely reveals the underlying interests that motivate individuals and classes to act as they do. In fact, they barely recognize that we live in a class society.We take on important news stories as a way into a deeper examination of the economic, social and political forces that drive important events. Our aim is to reveal the economic relationships that are the foundation of political and social struggle...MORE Hosts Paul Jay, Talia Baroncelli
Producer/Network Paul Jay
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 149Twitter 4.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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15. Newsroom Robots

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Looking to explore the intersection of AI and journalism? Influential thought leaders in the industry join data scientist and media entrepreneur, Nikita Roy, each week to explore what's next with AI and its implications for the media landscape. In each episode, industry experts discuss how automated newsrooms have the potential to change journalism and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and increase efficiency without compromising journalistic integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Nikita Roy
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16. The Journalism Salute

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The Journalism Salute is a journalism appreciation podcast. We interview working journalists about who they are and what they do.Our aim is to have diverse guests, thoughtful questions, and interesting conversation.If you're an aspiring journalist, you'll learn potential careers to pursue and tips to put to use.If you're an experienced journalist, you'll learn about like-minded members of your profession with notable stories to tell.And if you're not a journalist, we hope you'll garner or further an appreciation for journalists and realize that they are NOT the enemy...MORE Host Mark Simon
Producer/Network Mark Simon
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Twitter 825 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

17. The Data Journalism Podcast

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Hosts Alberto Cairo, Simon Rogers and Scott Klein will explore the latest in data journalism. You will meet the world's top data journalists - and you will find out how they do what they do.Subscribe to see how data is changing the world of journalism forever.MORE Hosts Simon Rogers, Alberto Cairo
Producer/Network Alberto Cairo, Simon Rogers & Scott Klein
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18. Laid Off and Looking

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Award-winning journalists Jenna Flanagan and Domenic Camia found themselves on the wrong side of the news industry's downsizing. Now they take audiences inside the headlines, showing how stories really get crafted and asking who truly shapes what we see and hear. Through candid talks with newsroom veterans and media critics, they explore what's actually at stake when journalism faces major challenges. The news is changing, Jenna and Dom are telling the story!New episodes every Friday.MORE Producer/Network News is changing. We're telling the story!
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19. Life After News

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🎙️ Life After News is the podcast that dives deep into what happens after the headlines fade. Hosted by former broadcast journalist Jason Ball, this series explores the personal journeys, surprising reinventions, and powerful lessons from those who've stepped away from the newsroom. Through candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories, Jason and his guests share what it really takes to find purpose and identity beyond a career in news. If you've ever wondered what comes next after chasing the story—this podcast is for you.MORE Email ****@jtearl.com
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20. The Freelance Journalism Podcast

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A podcast about the art and business of freelance journalism, from the Institute for Independent Journalists.
Producer/Network Institute for Independent Journalists
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21. The Kicker

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The Kicker is a podcast on the media and the world today. It comes out twice a month, hosted by Josh Hersh and produced by Amanda Darrach for the Columbia Journalism Review. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.MORE Host Josh Hersh
Producer/Network Columbia Journalism Review
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22. Table Talk

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Discover Table Talk, an engaging podcast from the Albanian Center for Quality Journalism. Our mission? To foster meaningful dialogues on a wide range of contemporary issues. We're all about diving deep into empirical data, shining a spotlight on government actions, and making accountability a core principle. But that's not all! We're also here to provide you with a fresh perspective on how news is created, analyzed, and delivered to the public. Our ultimate goal is to enhance public understanding and fuel informed discussions.MORE Producer/Network ACQJ
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23. On Assignment by The Assignment Desk

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On Assignment is a podcast about the people, practices, and ideas shaping the future of journalism. Produced by The Assignment Desk, each episode dives into the evolving world of local media, journalism education, news innovation, and the urgent fight against disinformation. From conversations about newsroom funding and emerging technologies to rebuilding public trust and reimagining community storytelling, On Assignment explores the challenges and possibilities facing today's news landscape...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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24. Journalism Matters

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As journalism goes, so goes democracy. Journalism Matters: The CJF J-Talks Podcast brings you highlights from our conversations with journalists, thought leaders and media innovators on the issues shaping journalism and informing democracy in Canada. Hear the full discussion anytime on our website and YouTube channel.MORE Get Email Contact

25. The Media Scrum

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Mark Saal and Don Porter, co-hosts of The Media Scrum, have a combined 59 years worth of experience in Utah newspaper (and broadcast) journalism. Even though both have moved on to other lines of work — Don is a retired public relations manager and Mark as a high school English teacher — they remain intensely interested in the condition of journalism in the Beehive State and elsewhere. This biweekly podcast features interviews with people who also share an interest in, and have experience with, Utah news media and beyond...MORE Producer/Network The Media Scrum
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 71Twitter 5 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

26. The J Word: A Podcast by Journalism Practice

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What is journalism? How can we make it better? What does 'better' look like? We talk about some of these questions -- and answer them -- in our discussions with academics and professionals who've published recently in Journalism Practice. We focus on meanings of advancing digital technologies in journalism, social issues and conditions that journalists (need to) cover, and the future of the field. Articles featured in the episodes are temporarily made free access for citizens, journalists, scholars, and students...MORE Producer/Network Robert (Ted) Gutsche Jr.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 10.2KTwitter 3.6KInstagram 229 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Newsdive

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Newsdive was founded in January 2020 as a college radio show to support independent journalism and cover under-reported news. Now a podcast, our hosts provide a mix of news commentary, corporate media criticism, and platforming of indie journalists and under-represented voices.MORE Hosts Shane Sarosy, Sam Carliner
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 32Twitter 494 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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28. It's All Journalism

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It's All Journalism is a weekly podcast about the changing state of digital media. Each episode you'll hear working journalists talk about how they do their jobs. They also discuss the latest trends in journalism and how they impact our democratic society.MORE Host Michael OConnell
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 49Facebook 688Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2012 Get Email Contact

29. Journalism History

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Journalism History is a podcast that rips out the pages of your history books to re-examine the stories you thought you knew and the ones you were never told.​
Hosts Teri Finneman, Ken Ward, and Nick Hirshon, Teri Finneman, Ken Ward, Nick Hirshon
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 537Twitter 1.1KInstagram 212 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Video Podcast YouTube
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30. Journalism Land

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Each episode we interview a journalist about a longform or investigative piece that they've written. We cover how the journalist came up with the story idea, how much pre-reporting they did before they pitched it, what the pitch looked like, and then how they went about writing and reporting the story. The podcast is meant to serve as a resource for students, and journalists who'd like to learn more about their craft.MORE Producer/Network Benjamin Peim
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 182 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

31. The Tip Off

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Welcome to The Tip Off- the podcast where we take you behind the scenes of some of the best investigative journalism from recent years. Each episode we'll be digging into an investigative scoop- hearing from the journalists behind the work as they tell us about the leads, the dead-ends and of course, the tip offs. There'll be car chases, slammed doors, terrorist cells, meetings in dimly lit bars and cafes, wrangling with despotic regimes and much more...MORE Producer/Network The Tip Off
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 780Facebook 206Twitter 2.9K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. The Brand Journalism Advantage Podcast With Phoebe Chongchua

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Listen to the podcast that gives brands a competitive advantage. Each episode is packed with tangible tips on marketing, social media tools, entrepreneurship, creating greater ROI, and inspiration to build a thriving brand. Learn to be the Media and publish content that gives your business a competitive advantage.MORE Producer/Network Phoebe Chongchua, Brand Journalist, New Media Marketing Strategist
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 128Facebook 875Twitter 3.2K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. The Suno India Show

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The Suno India Show' is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.MORE Hosts Menaka Rao, Sneha Richhariya
Producer/Network Suno India
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 9.8KTwitter 5.8KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

34. Pull Quotes: Review of Journalism

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A weekly look at issues affecting the Canadian journalism industry.
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35. Beyond the Ivory Tower: Conversations on Journalism

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Beyond the Ivory Tower: conversations on journalism aims to create an accessible conversation about current research in journalism, intended for an academic as well as a broader audience.
Producer/Network Journalism Studies Center
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