True Crime [PLUS × 2025]

: Valerie Bauerlein's definitive account of the Murdaugh family's downfall.

Serial remains a "must-listen" for its high-quality investigative journalism. : TRUE CRIME

: Eric Lichtblau’s investigation into the resurgence of hate groups. 2. Essential Podcasts (2026) : Valerie Bauerlein's definitive account of the Murdaugh

: Tom Clavin’s historical look at the Wild West’s outlaw era. TRUE CRIME

: James Patterson and Vicky Ward's deep dive into the 2022 University of Idaho student murders.

Podcasts continue to be the primary way many fans consume true crime, with a mix of established titans and new investigations. :

: A rising star focusing on deep criminal psychology rather than just case summaries.