20 Best VOA Podcasts (The Voice of America)
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Play All Episodes Follow All1. South Sudan In Focus - VOA Africa
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South Sudan in Focus is a 30-minute weekday English-language broadcast/internet program covering rapidly changing developments in the new nation of South Sudan and the region.
Host John Tanza
Producer/Network VOA Africa
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2. Nightline Africa - Voice of America
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Nightline Africa is a 60-minute news magazine program highlighting the latest issues and developments on the continent. Correspondents from Washington and across Africa offer in-depth interviews, analysis, and features on African arts and culture, sports, and musicMORE Producer/Network VOA Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 174KTwitter 387.9KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 55 min Get Email Contact
3. Africa News Tonight
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, and interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs, and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.MORE Producer/Network VOA Africa
Email ****@voanews.com
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 174KTwitter 387.9KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact
4. Words and Their Stories
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Words and Their Stories programs explain idioms and expressions that many learners of American English find difficult to understand.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 5 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
5. Science & Technology
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'Science in the News' is our weekly show about news from the worlds of science, technology, and medicine.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 5 min Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact
6. Music Time in Africa
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Music Time in Africa is VOA's longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what's happening in African music.MORE Host Heather Maxwell
Producer/Network VOA Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 973.2KTwitter 1.4K Avg Length 55 min Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact
7. As It Is - Voice of America
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As It Is takes a daily look at issues in the news in the United States and around the world.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 5 min Since Jul 2021 Get Email Contact
8. Up Front
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An Interactive, Fast-Paced, Radio Program Connecting Youth in Africa and the United States. On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts located in the U.S. and in Africa talk to teens and young adults about trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners lives. This show is fun and interactive, says co-host Jackson Mvunganyi. We give our listeners a chance to say what they think about a range of topics. I'm thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, cutting-edge show.MORE Producer/Network VOA Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 888.8KTwitter 88Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
9. Daybreak Africa
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Daybreak Africa is a 30-minute breakfast show looks at the latest developments on the continent and provides in-depth interviews, and reports from VOA correspondents.
Host James Butty
Producer/Network VOA Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 174KTwitter 387.9KInstagram 21.7K Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact
10. Health & Lifestyle
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Learn English as you read and listen to news and feature stories about health, medical and lifestyle topics.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 7 min Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact
11. Health Chat with Linord Moudou
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Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.MORE Host Linord R. Moudou
Producer/Network VOA Africa
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Apple Rating 3/5Facebook 241Twitter 1.7MInstagram 728.8K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
12. Everyday Grammar
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How Americans use English grammar in everyday conversation.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 7 min Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
13. Voice of America
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Learn American English with English language lessons from Voice of America. VOA Learning English helps you learn English with vocabulary, listening and comprehension lessons through daily news and interactive English learning activities.MORE Email ****@voanews.com
Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
14. Ask a Teacher - VOA Learning English
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Do you have a question about English? Go ahead and Ask a Teacher.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 5 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
15. Education - VOA Learning English
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Innovations and trends in education in the United States and around the world.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.2/5 Avg Length 6 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact
16. U.S. History - VOA Learning English
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U.S. History explains the history of the United States. Each report tells how the country and its people have developed.
Producer/Network VOA Learning English
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 3.2MTwitter 299.5KInstagram 127.7K Avg Length 5 min Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact
17. Encounter
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Join host Carol Castiel each week as she and two advocates from the world of politics, culture, public policy, or academia debate and discuss a critical issue in the news. This program brings depth, perspective, and insight to the world around us. Issues that affect our lives and global stability are debated and discussed in a free-wheeling, unscripted discussion of fact and opinion.MORE Email ****@voanews.com
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VOA shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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John Tanza | voaafrica.com/southsudan/episodes | ||
Heather Maxwell | voaafrica.com/musictimeafrica/episodes | ||
James Butty | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa/episodes | ||
Linord R. Moudou | voaafrica.com/health-chat | ||
VOA Africa | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 204 | |
James Butty | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 135 | |
Mohamed Elshinnawi | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 16 | |
Douglas Mpuga | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 12 | |
Lameck Masina | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 9 | |
Carol Van Dam Falk | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 8 | |
Columbus Mavhunga | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 8 | |
Dennise Nimpson | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 8 | |
Chinedu Offor | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 7 | |
Mohammed Yusuf | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 6 | |
VOA | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 5 | |
Maureen Ojiambo | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 4 | |
Mugume Davis Rwakaringi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 4 | |
Zanem Nety Zaidi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 4 | |
Darren Taylor | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 4 | |
John Tanza | voaafrica.com/southsudan | 4 | |
Sonny Young | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonny-side-of-sports-voa-africa/id297205381 | 3 | |
Juma Majanga | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Kate Bartlett | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Moki Edwin Kindzeka | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Moses Havyarimana | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Peter Clottey | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Zenab Nety Zaidi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 3 | |
Lisa Schlein | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 2 | |
Timothy Obiezu | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 2 | |
Mariama Diallo | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 2 | |
Kathy Short | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 2 | |
Yeheyes Wuhib | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 2 | |
Halima Athumani | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Thuso Khumalo | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 1 | |
Harun Maruf | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Reuben Kyama | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 1 | |
Jackson Mvunganyi | voaafrica.com/africa-news-tonight/episodes | 1 | |
Vitalio Angula | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Sheila Ponnie | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Senanu Tord | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Rueben Kyama | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Nokukhanya Musi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Manyang David Mayar | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Zaheer Cassim | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Kudzayi Zvinavashe | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Kudzanai Musengi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Kim Lewis | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
James Shimanyula | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Isaac Kaledzi | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Ihsaan Haffejee | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 | |
Henry Wilkins | voaafrica.com/daybreak-africa | 1 |