Podcasts tackle race, US politics, celebrity interviews and true crime
This week's best podcast recommendations span from political debate to true crime investigations. Featured shows explore race in Britain, US elections analysis, celebrity interviews, and remarkable criminal histories across various platforms.
– The Good Immigrant podcast launches a 10th-anniversary series with conversations about race in the UK, opening with hosts Nish Kumar and Coco Khan discussing England flags and political comedy.
– Crooked Media reunites FiveThirtyEight journalists Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke for a data-driven series on US politics and voter attitudes toward Trump.
– Ina Garten, known as the Barefoot Contessa, hosts a new Vox interview show at her New York home, featuring guests including Kate McKinnon and Meryl Streep.
– The New Yorker's In the Dark investigates the story of a Los Angeles couple who collected dozens of surrogate-born children, exploring whether it constitutes human trafficking.
– Josie Long's series examines the life of David Knight, a man convicted of stealing a famous diamond and later a priceless Vermeer, through letters and recordings.
- Five diverse new podcasts span politics, comedy, interviews, and true crime investigations.
- Shows cover race in UK, US elections, celebrity conversations, and audacious heists.
- Available now on major platforms with varying schedules and episode frequencies.