32%
What share of U.S. adults get news from podcasts at least sometimes?
In 2020 the figure was 22%.
Source: Pew Research Center, Podcasts and News Fact Sheet (2025) pewresearch.org
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What share of 18- to 29-year-olds listened to a podcast in the past year?
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6%
What share of U.S. adults paid for or gave money to news podcasts in the past year?
17% paid or gave money to any news source in the past year.
Source: Pew Research Center, Podcasts and News Fact Sheet (2025) pewresearch.org
28%
What share of Americans have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the mass media?
In the 1970s, 68% to 72% expressed confidence in the media.
Source: Gallup, Trust in Media at New Low of 28% in U.S. (2025) news.gallup.com
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