To me, The Daily is the most concise and well produced news podcast about any single subject. Instead of a loud cable news show, or the fluff of talk radio, The Daily showcases a style of news that's engaging but not overpowered by hyperbolic rhetoric. It's produced by the NY Times, and will definitely feel left of center generally speaking but they do give an opportunity for the opposing side to give their opinion.
This was especially true in their coverage of the Harvey Weinstein case. Early on episodes focused on the questions asked, the follow up and what not. However as the case progressed, they gave the defense an opportunity, having the lead defense counsel talk about why she believed Weinstein should be found innocent.
Now with the coverage turning almost *ahem* daily to the Coronavirus, the show has talked to doctor's, politicians, and everyday Americans as we traverse the disease. They also vary the stories enough through the week that they won't cover the same topic five times in five days.
The Women's War is an incredible and unique story, told by an independent journalist who has an affinity for drugs, guns, and the civilized treatment of all people.To me, this podcast is about hope, even when it seems there is none. It's about empathy and about how real power comes in the ability to unite people.
The Women's War will take you away from our current predicament, and talk about the predicament of others, and how our situations might be improved if we took more time to listen to one another, and specifically how the empowerment of women is paramount to having a civilized society.
Let's face it, this may be one of the most demanding periods of time in human history. We are in the middle of a pandemic where a highly contagious disease is ripping through the world and has killed tens of thousands. There is political tension, income inequality, and a general sense of unease in the world today. Being happy and healthy is as difficult as ever, but there are opportunities and ways to go about it. While the first season is based before the pandemic, Dr. Santos has been checking in for regular updates, attempting to give help and hope in these trying times.
Episodes on screen time, helping the helpers, dealing with isolation, and romantic relationships are all available through the specific lens of the coronavirus quarantine.
Freakonomics has long been my favorite podcast. Almost every episode leads to me thinking differently about some of the most basic things around me. Based on data, and the understand of that data, this podcast takes a look at the problems the coronavirus has put on the supply chain, and the decision making that decides who gets a ventilator and who doesn't.
Freakonomics also does the best job of presenting a full and unbiased picture. Often the host, Stephen J. Dubner, plays an excellent devils advocate often pushing his guests ever so calmly into some very tight corners.
From takes on social media, politics, trash reality television, and of course dumb food trends, this podcast usually hits on some great topics with equally fun and fresh insight.
