30 Best VOA Podcasts (The Voice of America)

1. Straight Talk Africa [simulcast]

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Join veteran journalist Shaka Ssali on Straight Talk Africa every Wednesday as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.
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Play⋅ 9⋅ 1.7M ⋅4 episodes / day ⋅ Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

2. Sonny Side of Sports

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Sonny Side of Sports is an energetic and action-packed look at both world and African sports. Since the show's creation in 1999, host Sonny Young has delighted listeners with a lively presentation that combines humor, props, sound effects and correspondent reports from Africa and all over the globe.
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Play⋅ 9⋅ 1.7M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

3. South Sudan In Focus

Washington, District of Columbia, US
South Sudan in Focus airs at 7:30 pm in Juba (1630 UTC) and can be heard on FM stations throughout South Sudan, on shortwave, and on VOA's 24-hour channel in Nairobi at 8:30 pm. The program is hosted by John Tanza in Washington D.C., and a network of reporters around South Sudan and in Washington produce the stories that are heard on South Sudan in Focus.
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Play⋅ 6.9K⋅ 32.1K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

4. Africa News Tonight

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Africa News Tonight is a 30-minute news magazine program that airs twice each evening Monday through Friday. Africa News Tonight brings you the latest news from our correspondents on the continent, as well as interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs, human rights activists, and government officials. The show also examines developments in science and technology, the environment, development issues, the African diaspora, business, lifestyle, and culture .
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Play⋅ 11.9M⋅ 1.7M⋅ 353.4K ⋅2 episodes / day ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ Mar 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Daybreak Africa

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Each day, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news and a selection of listeners letters.
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Play⋅ 10⋅ 1.7M ⋅6 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

6. Encounter

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Join host Carol Castiel each week as she and two advocates from the world of politics, culture, public policy, or academia debate and discuss a critical issue in the news. This program brings depth, perspective, and insight to the world around us. Issues that affect our lives and global stability are debated and discussed in a free-wheeling, unscripted discussion of fact and opinion.
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Play⋅ 28.8K⋅ 5K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

7. Music Time in Africa

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Music Time in Africa is VOA's longest-running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what's happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music.
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Play⋅ 982.1K⋅ 1.4K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 55 min ⋅ Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

8. Nightline Africa

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Nightline Africa highlights the latest issues and developments on the continent. Join host Pete Clottey and correspondents from Washington and across Africa as they offer in-depth interviews, reports analysis and features. Nightline also brings you African arts and culture, country profiles, sports, music and commentary by top African experts.
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Play⋅ 10⋅ 1.7M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

9. Issues in the News

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Washington journalists from print, wire services, and broadcast media discuss the top news stories of the week. Drawing on their contacts and sources at the White House, Capitol Hill and elsewhere, our panel of journalists provide unique insights and analysis that go beyond the headlines and give listeners the inside story on what they see and hear in the news.
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Play⋅ 28.8K⋅ 5K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

10. Health Chat with Linord Moudou | Voice of America Radio

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.
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Play⋅ 210⋅ 1.7M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

11. Up Front

Washington, District of Columbia, US
An Interactive, Fast-Paced, Radio Program Connecting Youth in Africa and the United States. On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts located in the U.S. and in Africa talk to teens and young adults about trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners lives. This show is fun and interactive, says co-host Jackson Mvunganyi. We give our listeners a chance to say what they think about a range of topics. I'm thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, cutting-edge show.
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Play⋅ 908.1K⋅ 88 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

12. Everyday Grammar | Voice of America

US
Learn American English with English language lessons from Voice of America. VOA Learning English helps you learn English with vocabulary, listening and comprehension lessons through daily news and interactive English learning activities.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅6 episodes / day ⋅ Avg Length 11 min Get Email Contact

13. Science in the News - Voice of America

US
'Science in the News' is our weekly show about news from the worlds of science, technology, and medicine.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅8 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

14. As It Is - Voice of America

US
As It Is takes a daily look at issues in the news in the United States and around the world.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅9 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ Jul 2021 Get Email Contact

15. Everyday Grammar | VOA Learning English

US
How Americans use English grammar in everyday conversation.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 7 min ⋅ Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Health & Lifestyle - VOA Learning English

US
Learn English as you read and listen to news and feature stories about health, medical and lifestyle topics.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅11 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

17. Education - VOA Learning English

US
Innovations and trends in education in the United States and around the world.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅11 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 7 min ⋅ Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

18. Ask a Teacher - VOA Learning English

US
Do you have a question about English? Go ahead and Ask a Teacher.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Words and Their Stories - VOA Learning English

US
Words and Their Stories programs explain idioms and expressions that many learners of American English find difficult to understand.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 6 min ⋅ Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

20. Press Conference USA

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Join host Carol Castiel for this 30-minute weekly newsmaker program that provides listeners around the globe with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning U.S. politics, foreign policy, global health, science, and culture. 
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Play⋅ 10⋅ 1.7M ⋅6 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

21. Reporter's Roundtable

Washington, District of Columbia, US
On Reporters Roundtable join host and journalist Douglas Mpuga, along with a lively panel of journalists, who analyze the week's major developments in Africa. Listen to an in-depth analysis of the trends emerging across the continent. The discussion is lively, informative, and thought-provoking.
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Play⋅ 9⋅ 1.7M ⋅21 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

22. Let's Talk

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Let's Talk is an interactive discussion program about lifestyle issues. Sunday Shomari examines everything from African cuisine to cellphones. Sunday collects audience questions and comments via social media, and speaks with guests on the programs who share their experiences and opinions.
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Play⋅ 10⋅ 1.7M ⋅27 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

23. International Edition

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Quick, informative, fun. VOA's International Edition brings the world together with U.S. perspectives. Experts, analysts, social media views and newsmakers themselves help tell today's stories everyone wants to hear. Brighten your day with VOA's International Edition.
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Play⋅ 9⋅ 1.7M ⋅12 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

24. VOA Asia

Washington, District of Columbia, US
VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering Asia. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.
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Play⋅ 1.7M⋅ 5.9K ⋅30 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

25. U.S. History - VOA Learning English

US
U.S. History explains the history of the United States. Each report tells how the country and its people have developed.
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Play⋅ 3M⋅ 283.6K ⋅ Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

26. Game Room

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Winners and almost winners tell you how they played each week as we gather in the VOA Game Room. We share the fun, record achievements and look ahead to the big sports events always around the corner. Our season never ends in the VOA Game Room!
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