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Today (05/18/2026) 00:25:20Bill Kristol: Voters Are Realizing Trump Doesn’t Care About Them

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1The DailyThe New York TimesThis is what the news should sound like.

2Up FirstNPRNPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day.

3Blood and WaterIn 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C.  Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes and interviews with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, Blood and Water tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie’s daughter and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer.

4The Megyn Kelly ShowSiriusXMThe Megyn Kelly Show is your home for open, honest and provocative conversations with the most interesting and important political, legal and cultural figures today.

5Strike Force FiveStephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John OliverLate night talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are teaming up for a new podcast to support their striking writers and out of work staffs. Strike Force Five!

6The MeidasTouch PodcastMeidasTouch NetworkBen, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds!

7Morning WireDaily WireTrust in the media is at an all-time low.

8NPR News NowNPRThe latest news in five minutes.

9The Ben Shapiro ShowThe Daily WireTired of the lies? Tired of the spin? Are you ready to hear the hard-hitting truth in comprehensive, conservative, principled fashion?

10IHIP NewsJennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan Deep in a red state, progressive podcasters, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan share how they *really feel* about political news.

11Tomorrow, TodayShekhar NatarajanWhat if humans lived 300 years?

12Fresh AirNPRFresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs.

13Letters from an AmericanHeather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

14The Bulwark PodcastCharlie SykesTim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community.

15The HeadlinesThe New York TimesCatch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world.

16The Weekly Show with Jon StewartComedy CentralOn Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests.

17CandaceCandace OwensThis time it's just Candace.

18PivotNew York MagazineWith great power, comes great scrutiny.

19Real Time with Bill MaherHBOHe's not in it for the likes.

20The Daily Show: Ears EditionComedy Central, iHeartJon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines.

21Today, ExplainedVOXToday, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast.

22WSJ What’s NewsThe Wall Street JournalWhat's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets.

23Bulwark TakesWilliam Kristol, Sarah Longwell and Tim MillerThe news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither does The Bulwark.

24Consider This from NPRNPRThe hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes.

25Lovett or Leave ItCrooked Media Former Obama speechwriter, self-described comedian and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett takes the stage for a new season of the hit show that dared guests from Danny DeVito to Amy Klobuchar to ask “What is this?” and “Where am I?” Each week, Jon breaks down the biggest and dumbest stories in politics to help you keep up with and laugh at the news, with big guests and surprising conversations you won’t find anywhere else.

26On with Kara SwisherNew York MagazineIt's on.

27The Glenn Beck ProgramBlaze Podcast NetworkStorytelling, insight and compelling perspective on American culture and politics.

28The InterviewThe New York TimesConversations with the world’s most fascinating people.

29The Journal.The Wall Street JournalThe most important stories about money, business and power.

30The Matt Walsh ShowThe Daily WireFed up with the talking heads?

31The NPR Politics PodcastNPREvery weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail.

32The President's Daily BriefThe First TVEach morning, the President of the United States receives a highly classified briefing on the most important issues facing the country -- The President's Daily Brief.

33(UN)COVER GIRL Beatrice Hazlehurst and Ivana RihterUncover the celebrity profiles that created pop culture.

34#SistersInLawPoliticonPoliticon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw.

351619The New York TimesIn August of 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia.

362WAY Morning Meeting2WAYEvery weekday morning, the executives who run America’s television news networks chair a key gathering of their anchors, correspondents, and producers to look ahead at the day’s forthcoming events.

37A Bit Fruity with Matt BernsteinMatt BernsteinFor years, Matt’s been unpacking the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us.

38Actions Detrimental with Denny HamlinDirty Mo MediaActions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin will give listeners an unfiltered, honest and bold perspective from NASCAR’s most polarizing figure.

39After Party with Emily JashinskyMK MediaFrom news to pop culture, join Emily Jashinsky for a fun, big picture, conversation you won't find anywhere else.

40Alex Wagner TonightMSNBCOn “Trumpland with Alex Wagner,” Alex travels the country talking with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies and promises.

41All About ChangeJay RudermanHow do we build an inclusive world?

42All In with Chris HayesMSNBCThe biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.

43America On TrialThe FirstAs Donald Trump prepares for his historic second term, America on Trial with Josh Hammer brings you breaking news and analysis on the biggest legal issues facing the nation.

44American FrictionPodmastersDoes what’s going on in American politics scare and bemuse you?

45American PsyopMeidas Media NetworkIt’s 1985, and John Mattes, a public defender in Miami, meets his first client, who claims to be part of a CIA operation running guns in Central America.

46Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy TrialiHeartPodcastsAmy Robach and TJ Holmes Present, an iHeartRadio podcast.

47Andy Beshear PodcastAndy Beshear🎙️ The Andy Beshear Podcast Real people.

48AnimalThe New York TimesIn a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye?

49Armstrong & Getty On DemandiHeartThe official, On-Demand podcast of The Armstrong & Getty Show!  Accept no substitutes! 

50As The World ChurnsAndy Levy and Danielle MoodieFrom the minds that brought you The New Abnormal– As the world seemingly spins out of control, Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie will be your navigators, and with the help of some of the country’s most brilliant minds, they’ll steer through the political turmoil and turbulence, looking for clearer skies ahead.