Julia’s is a familiar voice from her days with Newsweek and The NY Times, but Jeremy’s is new, at least to me. The two of them are a perfect pairing, discussing whatever’s bubbled up most recently in the news, and other topics that strike their eclectic fancies. The best part comes toward the end, when they each call out one story we wouldn’t want to miss. If I had a magic wand, I’d use it to have coffee with them every morning, just to hear what’s on their minds. Failing that, their podcast is the next best thing. And there are unlimited seats at the table!

Sometimes the 24-Hour news cycle is simply too much to absorb. Linda has a soothing, knowing voice that sets the tone for what is a very nice, somewhat removed perspective on some of the key issues of a given week. Think of it as “Insiders” with David Speers for the aural medium with some non-political important issues to complement what is always her great political news. A very welcome addition to ABC podcasts.