Times Radio News Briefing

Times Radio News Briefing is the ultra-short option in the daily news podcast space. At roughly 3 minutes per episode, it's designed for people who want headlines and absolutely nothing else. Published three times a day -- morning, afternoon, and evening -- by The Times of London, with hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones delivering the latest in a brisk, professional style. There's no analysis, no interviews, no deep context. Just the headlines, read clearly, and then it's over. That might sound limiting, but it actually fills a useful niche. Not every morning requires a 25-minute explainer. Sometimes you just need to know what happened overnight, and three minutes later you're done. The triple-daily schedule means it stays remarkably current -- if something breaks in the afternoon, the evening edition will have it. With about 2,000 episodes published since 2020, the show has been remarkably consistent in format and quality, though its Apple Podcasts audience is small (10 ratings, 4 stars). The British focus means the story selection skews toward UK politics, the economy, and European affairs, making it a complement to American-focused shows rather than a replacement. It's hosted on Acast with clear, studio-quality audio. Think of it as the podcast equivalent of scanning the front page -- you won't come away with deep understanding, but you'll know what's going on. Best used alongside a longer daily podcast for those days when you need a quick refresh between the morning and evening commute.