The 20 best investigative podcasts to hear now
Including some of the most popular podcasts ever made, these journalistic documentary series are as gripping as audio entertainment gets.
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Here's the pitch—these 20 baseball audiobooks knock it out of the park
Searching for an all-star listen? We've got you covered with our list of the best baseball audiobooks ever.
What is prison for?
Ben Austen, whose new listen is “The Parole Room,” recommends essential books—from nonfiction to novels—that shed light on America’s flawed system of crime and punishment.
“Meditations for Mortals” inspires us to stop being perfectionists
Journalist and bestselling author Oliver Burkeman offers philosophical yet practical, bite-size advice for making meaningful change happen.
“The Anti-Ableist Manifesto” is a must-listen guide to building a disability-inclusive world
With contributions from other disability advocates and scholars, Tiffany Yu’s self-narrated audiobook is a revolutionary guide on allyship and building more inclusive habits.
Editors Select: October 2024
18 new releases you can't miss—from fiction to memoir to mysteries and thrillers. Check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
ADHD—and its meds—are everywhere. Has that “Backfired” for sufferers?
Journalist Leon Neyfakh on his latest project with Arielle Pardes, which explores the slippery diagnosis and surprising history of the attention-deficit crisis.
These listens get real about artificial intelligence
Stay up-to-date on the ever-growing field of AI with these exceptional nonfic audiobooks and podcasts.
With “Nexus,” Yuval Noah Harari gives AI the big-history treatment
The historian and bestselling author talks about how intelligence differs from consciousness, why we need more boring politicians, and his post-“Sapiens” fame.
“The Sing Sing Files” is a must-listen on the horrors of the criminal justice system
The veteran "Dateline" reporter has spent more than 20 years bearing witness to the victims of wrongful conviction and mass incarceration. "The Sing Sing Files" is his call to action.
In the oral histories of 9/11, grief, hope, and heroism find a voice
On the 23rd anniversary of September 11th, we remember and honor victims, survivors, and first responders by listening to their stories and reflecting on the events of that fateful day.
C’est chic! 18 of the best fashion books in audio
This Fashion Week, listening is the new black.