25 Best NPR Podcasts
A list of the most popular NPR podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.
25 Best NPR Podcasts
The economy explained. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening.
Most Recommended Episode
20:55 | May 23rd, 2020
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
This month, J.Crew went bankrupt. But not before inventing a whole new way of thinking about promises to lenders.
Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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When Did Marriage Become So Hard?
51:13 | Feb 13th, 2018
16 RECOMMENDATIONS
Marriage is hard — and there are signs it's becoming even harder. This week on Hidden Brain, we examine how long-term relationships have changed over time, and whether we might be able to improve marr...Show More
Guy Raz explores the emotions, insights, and discoveries that make us human. The TED Radio Hour is a narrative journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
Most Recommended Episode
52:27 | Dec 1st, 2017
10 RECOMMENDATIONS
Sometimes, being truthful can be uncomfortable — even risky. But can radical honesty and openness change things for the better? This hour, TED speakers take transparency all the way to its limit. Gues...Show More
Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.
Most Recommended Episode
52:13 | Apr 12th, 2019
15 RECOMMENDATIONS
Invisibilia is a show that runs on empathy. We believe in it. But are we right? In this episode, we'll let you decide. We tell the same story twice in order to examine the questions: who deserves our ...Show More
Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.
Most Recommended Episode
1:23:46 | Sep 21st, 2020
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
In 2009, Sal Khan walked away from a high-paying job to start a business that had no way of making money. His idea to launch a non-profit teaching platform was ignited five years earlier, when he was ...Show More
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.
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How Tech Companies Track Your Every Move & Sell Your Data
48:26 | Jul 31st, 2019
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
'Washington Post' tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler talks about how web browsers, phone apps, and smart speakers are tracking users, even when they're asleep. Fowler listened to four years' worth of audi...Show More
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The biggest stories and ideas — from politics to pop culture — in 10 minutes. Hosted by Rachel Martin, David Greene, Noel King and Steve Inskeep, with reporting and analysis from NPR News. Availa...Show More
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Special Update: Rex Tillerson Out As Secretary Of State
10:10 | Mar 13th, 2018
1 RECOMMENDATION
President Trump tweeted Tuesday that Rex Tillerson is out as secretary of state. In a statement, the president said that he will nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace Tillerson.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has made this episode no longer publicly available.NPR's weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what we've made up.
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49:17 | Oct 7th, 2017
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Andy Richter, comedian and late night talk show announcer, joins us along with panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Helen Hong, and Brian Babylon.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has made this episode no longer publicly available.What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for! Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop cult...Show More
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A Decade Of Watching Black People Die
22:37 | May 30th, 2020
7 RECOMMENDATIONS
The last few weeks have been filled with devastating news — stories about the police killing black people. At this point, these calamities feel familiar — so familiar, in fact, that their details have...Show More
Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.
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They Voted For Obama, Then Trump—Now What?
14:48 | Sep 15th, 2020
1 RECOMMENDATION
Understanding the motivation of voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania is key to understand the 2016 coalition that allowed President Trump to notch a decisive electoral college victory. Is Joe Biden doi...Show More
Host Kelly McEvers takes a story from the news and goes deep. Whether that means digging into the Trump administration's past, the stories behind police shootings caught on video, or visiting a town ravaged by the opioid epidemic, Embedded takes you ...Show More
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38:18 | Nov 7th, 2019
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
When a student starts down the path towards racist extremism, there's no set plan for how a school should respond. But teachers and fellow students are often the first to spot the warning signs. So wh...Show More
How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it's as hard as ever to escape ...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
34:07 | Sep 30th, 2020
14 RECOMMENDATIONS
How does India's caste system play out in the hiring practices of Silicon Valley? And what happens when dominant caste people in the U.S. grapple with their own inherited privilege for the first time?
Pop Culture Happy Hour is a fun and freewheeling chat about the latest movies, television, books, and music.
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22:33 | Dec 25th, 2019
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
What has ears, tails, Andrew Lloyd Webber music, and the Idris Elba/Taylor Swift duet you've been waiting for all your life? That's right, it's Cats, the new film adaptation of the musical that became...Show More
A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons....Show More
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09:39 | Jun 19th, 2018
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Venezuela's economy has collapsed, and the normal economic indicators have gotten so bad they're almost unfathomable. So one economist created an indicator to capture the awful human cost.
The past is never past. Every headline has a history. Join us every week as we go back in time to understand the present. These are stories you can feel and sounds you can see from the moments that shaped our world.
Most Recommended Episode
33:01 | Sep 5th, 2019
8 RECOMMENDATIONS
How one organization changed the American public's relationship with waste and who is ultimately responsible for it.
Hosts/nerds Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are your friendly music buddies with the week's best new music discoveries, including conversations with emerging artists, icons and more. Hear songs that can completely change your day, with humor, heart and (...Show More
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2008 Remembered: NPR Music Turns 10
25:38 | Nov 21st, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
NPR Music has turned 10. We have a series of 10 podcasts looking back at some musical memories and moments. On this 2008 episode we listen to the music of Bon Iver, hear a brief interview with him fro...Show More
We're half advice show, half survival guide. We answer all your questions, from how to find a date, to how to find water in the desert.
Latest Episode
22:37 | Nov 18th, 2016
In our last episode, we learn how to drink tea, build human towers, watch the sunset forever and find the Ian inside all of us.
Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter ...Show More
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StoryCorps 515: Keepers of the Temple
16:01 | Oct 17th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
Stories of people who grew up hidden in plain sight in one of the busiest cities in the world, New York. Hear about childhoods spent at the Statue of Liberty and even living inside a public library.
Packed with trivia, comedy and celebrity guests, Ask Me Another is like an amusement park for your brain. Host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton take brilliant contestants on a roller coaster that'll make you laugh and scream (out the an...Show More
Tiny Desk Concerts from NPR Music feature your favorite musicians performing at All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk in the NPR office. Hear Wilco, Adele, Passion Pit, Tinariwen, Miguel, The xx and many more. This is the audio version of the p...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
17:08 | Jul 29th, 2019
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Backed by a band assembled just for this occasion, the breakthrough pop icon performs three joyfully showy songs from Cuz I Love You.
Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists. Join Sam as he makes sense of the world through conversation.
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Interview: Karamo Brown On 'Queer Eye' & 'Embracing Purpose'
51:29 | Apr 2nd, 2019
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
Sam talks to the Fab Fiver about how he learned to heal himself before he could help others.
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
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This NASA Engineer Is Bringing Math And Science To Hip Hop
12:19 | Feb 25th, 2020
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
NASA engineer Dajae Williams is using hip hop to make math and science more accessible and memorable for young people.
The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly.
Most Recommended Episode
05:00 | Nov 30th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
NPR News: 11-30-2017 11AM ET
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has made this episode no longer publicly available.Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Subscribe to get new guides every two weeks.
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Make New Friends (And Keep Them)
23:34 | Aug 19th, 2019
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Friendship is hard, but the best way to tackle it is to talk about it. In this episode, you'll learn from the experts about how to make new friends and deepen your existing relationships.
America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest.
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#1739: 30 Years of Wasting Perfectly Good Hours
54:24 | Sep 30th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
Car Talk September 30, 2017
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has made this episode no longer publicly available.
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