Podcasts are so great in that you can listen to them anywhere and learn so much from them. The only problem is there are so many shows out there I have a really hard time deciding which ones to start listening to. Hopefully my list of essential podcasts to stay informed helps you find one you love!
The Daily
If you're looking for coverage on the latest news stories, this is the show for you. This New York Times show provides you with information on big events happening in the world every weekday.
Duolingo Language Podcast
If you're trying to learn French or Spanish, Duolingo offers a podcast in both of those languages. This isn't your typical language learning podcast though. This one actually real stories told in that target language. If you're looking to improve your foreign language skills, I would definitely check this show out.
TED Talks Daily
We've all seen TED Talks. These short episodes let you hear from experts about so many different things.
Stuff You Should Know
I love this show because I've learned so many random things from it and have the answers to questions I never would've thought about. The things you'll learn from this show also surprisingly make good conversation starters.
NPR News Now
This podcast is great if you don't have a lot of time but want to hear about what's going on in the world. A few episodes are released throughout the day and they're all only about 5 minutes long.
Dissect
This show takes an in-depth look at your favorite songs and albums. Enough said.
Radiolab
This show explains such a wide range of concepts. I love how this show will take one concept and then look at in so many different ways. If you're looking for a podcast where you can hear stories and learn something totally new this is definitely a show you should check out.
Teenager Therapy
This show is totally relatable. A group of friends just talk about their everyday struggles as teenagers.
Hidden Brain
Here's another podcast that will make you consider things you probably never have before. This show tells stories and shares information about the behaviors we experience as humans.
I hope these suggestions help you find a podcast you really love so that you can become a more informed (and entertaineed) person.