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Top Podcasts for Morning News Show in 2026

Curated by PodSEO

This list focuses on morning news show podcasts — 28 shows picked because they embrace the format and do it well. The Daily, Global News Podcast, and Up First from NPR set the tone.

  1. The Daily
    The Daily
    This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rac...
    Content:
    CultureDemocratic PartyEducationEnglish FluencyEntertainment
    +7
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZNight Shift Workers
    +6
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingMorning News Show
    +3
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  2. Global News Podcast
    Global News Podcast
    The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from arou...
    Content:
    NewsPolitical AnalysisPolitics
    Audience:
    Investors
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommuting
  3. Up First from NPR
    Up First from NPR
    NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minu...
    Content:
    EntertainmentLife AdviceNewsPolitics
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    InterviewNews BriefingQ And AMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingLong DriveQuick Listen
  4. Today, Explained
    Today, Explained
    Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of th...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommuting
  5. The Journal.
    The Journal.
    The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify a...
    Content:
    BusinessCorporate ReputationNewsPodcast StrategyStock Market Investing
    +2
    Audience:
    AccountantsCEOs
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying InformedUnderstanding Investing
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  6. The News Agents
    The News Agents
    Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Following A StoryGetting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DebateNews BriefingPanel DiscussionQ And AMorning News Show
    When:
    Commuting
  7. Today in Focus
    Today in Focus
    Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kell...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  8. FT News Briefing
    FT News Briefing
    A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available ev...
    Content:
    Business Finance CoachingNews
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkQuick Listen
  9. The Intelligence from The Economist
    The Intelligence from The Economist
    Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist's global network of correspondents. Every weekday this a...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommuting
  10. CNN 5 Things
    CNN 5 Things
    We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things a...
    Content:
    NewsPolitical AnalysisPolitics
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  11. Morning Brew Daily
    Morning Brew Daily
    Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell....
    Content:
    BusinessNews
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommuting
  12. Morning Joe
    Morning Joe
    Join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, for in-depth and informed discussions that help drive the day's political conversation. To...
    Content:
    News
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  13. Start Here
    Start Here
    A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Learning To CodeStaying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At Work
  14. Apple News Today
    Apple News Today
    Join Shumita Basu every weekday morning as she guides you through some of the most fascinating stories in the news — and how the world’s best journ...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  15. What A Day
    What A Day
    If you’re looking for hype, fake outrage, and groupthink, kindly keep moving. Our mission at What a Day is simple: to be your guide to what truly m...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  16. The 7
    The 7
    Every minute of your morning counts. Host Hannah Jewell takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the rep...
    Content:
    News
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    Commuting
  17. Cleared Hot - Powered By BRCC
    Cleared Hot - Powered By BRCC
    It is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them...
    Content:
    Service Member Stories
    Audience:
    Military Veterans
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  18. The Globalist
    The Globalist
    Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London a...
    Content:
    Immigration JourneyNews
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  19. Daily Boost — Motivation and Coaching
    Daily Boost — Motivation and Coaching
    The Daily Boost is a weekday podcast for people who've built a good life and started wondering if it's the one they actually want. Ten to fifteen m...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalPositive MindsetSelf ImprovementUplifting ConversationsVacation Rental Investing
    +1
    Audience:
    College Students
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Morning News Show
    When:
    Quick Listen
  20. The NewsWorthy
    The NewsWorthy
    The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journali...
    Content:
    News
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
    When:
    Quick Listen
  21. This Morning With Gordon Deal
    This Morning With Gordon Deal
    Wake-up with America's first news - Host Gordon Deal goes beyond the headlines with the day's first look at news and business news from the U.S. an...
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  22. Morning Announcements
    Morning Announcements
    Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News--because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betc...
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News Show
  23. Skimm This
    Skimm This
    “Skimm This” tackles important topics that impact women, and empowers generations of women to live smarter. Listen to our miniseries throughout the...
    Content:
    NewsWomen Empowerment
    Audience:
    Christians
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  24. First McKinney Audio: Sunday Messages
    First McKinney Audio: Sunday Messages
    This podcast contains sermons from Pastor Sam Holm and others as part of a ministry of First Baptist McKinney located in McKinney Texas USA. Our mi...
    Style:
    Morning News Show
    When:
    Quick Listen
  25. The Wireless condensed breakfast show
    The Wireless condensed breakfast show
    The Wireless FM - Music Radio The Best Of The 70s 80s 90s 00s 10s & 20s. Pop - Rock - Country Earlybird Breakfast with Grant Edwards Mon-Fri fr...
    Content:
    Classic Hits RadioMusicNews
    Style:
    Morning News Show
  26. Toast In The Morning
    Toast In The Morning
    A NEW and FRESH take on all things sports, music, AND MORE! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show alongside your two hosts: Toast and Peter.
    Content:
    Celebrity Gossip
    Style:
    Morning News Show
  27. What Next
    What Next
    An epic exploration of future. What next is a web series that takes you on a journey to the future and explore future possibilities. Subscribe to t...
    Content:
    Film AnalysisNewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingMorning News Show
  28. Good Morning Football
    Good Morning Football
    A Football talk show without the ridiculous claims! Real people, real talk!
    Content:
    Nfl Podcast
    Style:
    Morning News Show