Yes, The Podcast App is free for core listening to download and use. We believe everyone should have access to high-quality podcasts without intrusive ads.
The Daily, Uninterrupted
Listen to The Daily, free for core listening and No app-inserted ads
Last updated: March 2026
Tired of ads interrupting your daily dose of news from The Daily? With The Podcast App, you can listen to The Daily and millions of other podcasts free for core listening and without any ads. Our app is designed for a seamless listening experience, so you can focus on the stories that matter.
10M+
Episodes of The Daily available
Listen to the entire archive for free
Your Audio, Your Rules
More Than Just a Free Podcast App
Never Miss an Episode
Follow The Daily and get notified as soon as new episodes are released. Our reliable background refresh ensures you always have the latest episode downloaded and ready to play, even offline.
Binge-Listen with Ease
Want to catch up on past episodes? The Podcast App gives you full access to The Daily's extensive archive. Create a playlist of your favorite episodes and enjoy hours of uninterrupted listening.
Built for a Weekday Morning Listening Habit
The Daily publishes on a strict weekday schedule, and for a lot of listeners the whole point is having that episode ready before the commute starts, not sometime later in the day once the news cycle has moved past whatever it originally covered that morning entirely. The Podcast App follows the show's feed directly and downloads new episodes promptly, so a habit built around one episode every weekday morning actually works the way it is supposed to, rather than depending on you remembering to check for updates yourself before heading out the door in a rush without checking first.
No account is required to subscribe. Search for The Daily, follow the feed, and new weekday episodes arrive automatically, with the full archive available if you want to revisit how the show covered a story back when it first broke months or even years earlier, before it was old news to everyone else who had already moved on. That older coverage stays just as searchable as this morning's episode, with no separate step needed to unlock it.
VoiceOver and TalkBack are supported throughout, with large touch targets on playback controls, so screen-reader users can start their weekday episode, skip the cold open if they choose to, and control playback without visual guesswork during a rushed morning when there is no time to look closely at a screen or fumble with small buttons before leaving the house, coffee in one hand and a bag in the other, with playback controls large enough to hit correctly without looking down at all.
The app is independently run, not tied to any single publisher's own reader app or algorithm that decides what you hear next, and works identically on iPhone and Android. Start today's episode on your phone before leaving the house and finish it in the car without losing your place or needing to remember the exact minute you stopped at earlier that morning before you left, whichever device happens to be closest at hand when you sit down.
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
Absolutely. You can download eligible episodes within free limits of The Daily and listen to it offline, perfect for your commute or when you're on the go.
Yes! We make it easy to switch. You can import podcast subscriptions from any other app using our OPML import feature.
Enhance Your "The Daily" Listening Experience
"The Daily" from The New York Times offers an unparalleled deep dive into the most significant news stories, transforming complex issues into compelling narratives. For millions, it's a crucial part of their morning routine, providing context and clarity often missing from quick headlines. Whether you're interested in global politics, economic shifts, or social phenomena, "The Daily" delivers insightful journalism directly to your ears. Its unique storytelling approach, often featuring interviews with New York Times journalists, makes understanding intricate topics both accessible and engaging, ensuring you're well-informed about the world around you.
To truly maximize your engagement with "The Daily," The Podcast App offers a suite of features designed for an optimal listening experience. Imagine diving into each episode without a single interruption; our listening experience without app-inserted ads ensures you stay focused on the narrative. For those on the move, offline downloads mean your daily dose of news is always available, whether you're on a subway, a flight, or simply saving data. Furthermore, seamless integration with CarPlay transforms your commute into an informed journey, keeping you connected to the news effortlessly and safely.
Beyond uninterrupted listening, The Podcast App empowers you to interact with "The Daily" in new ways. Our innovative Podcast Brain can search eligible transcript-backed moments from your listening history." Want to recall a specific detail from a past discussion or explore a recurring theme? Brain AI makes it possible, turning your listening history into a searchable knowledge base. Additionally, variable speed playback lets you tailor the pace to your preference, ensuring you absorb every nuance, whether you need to speed through familiar segments or slow down for complex explanations.
With The Podcast App, listening to "The Daily" becomes more than just consuming news; it's an interactive and personalized experience. From ensuring you never miss a beat with cross-device sync, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off on any device, to providing a dedicated, distraction-free platform, we're committed to making your daily news consumption as insightful and convenient as possible. Elevate your understanding of current events and make "The Daily" an even more integral part of your informed life.
Build A Daily News Stack
If The Daily is your anchor show, these are the next pages that matter.
This cluster keeps the page connected to adjacent English news intent instead of drifting into unrelated comedy or wellness links. It helps listeners move from one flagship show into briefings, policy coverage, and app features built for daily news habits.
Ready to Listen?
Get The Podcast App Today
Download The Podcast App for free on the App Store and Google Play. Start enjoying The Daily and all your favorite podcasts without ads.