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Notable podcasts of 2026 highlight true crime, interviews, and history series
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Notable podcasts of 2026 highlight true crime, interviews, and history series
A range of new and returning podcasts in 2026 explore true crime investigations, celebrity interviews, and historical narratives across multiple genres.
- The Guardian has published a mid-year roundup of notable podcasts, featuring series such as "Off Duty" about a murdered police officer and "Serial: The Idiot" about a cousin charged with ordering a murder.
- "Sisters of Defiance," hosted by Anita Rani, features interviews with figures including Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh and feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot.
- "A History of the United States in 100 Objects" from BBC Studios and SiriusXM examines items from coins to Civil War documents to narrate U.S. history.
- "Foundling," from Tortoise and The Observer, follows reporter Lucy Greenwell tracking down a baby found abandoned in Suffolk decades ago.
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