America is a land of opportunity, of contradictions, of…podcasts.
Each one celebrates the voices and stories that make the United States so diverse.
If youre taking a cross-country road trip, you could blast state-specific podcasts the whole way.
Heres a list to get you started.
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AndOzark Whispersfollows Vincent on his investigations into strange happenings in this Victorian mountain village nestled in the Ozarks.
The writing, narration, and sound design are top-notch, and will allow your imagination to wander.
Season one was Walter Thompson-Hernandezs anthem to his generation growing up in Compton.
On season two, K-pop Dreaming, Vivian Yoon shares memories about her lifelong obsession with K-pop.
It took two moms to snap into action and get the attention of the medical field.
(Looking at you, privileged white women.
Hawaii
They Called Me, Hapa: Hapa is a Hawaiian word for someone of multiracial ancestry.
If you didnt have Sara and Dario as your guides.)
Meet the people, learn about the places, and hear all about the food.
Daily, they bring you wrap-ups of what you might have missed and previews for whats to come.
Kevin and Curt are a blast, have great banter, and really know their stuff.
(In the Bluegrass State?)
The focus is on smaller towns, not just the big cities.
Hosted by Vann R. Newkirk II, Floodlines beautiful storytelling and powerful reporting earned it a 2021 Peabody Award.
Hosted by Kate Devorak, a former Salem tour guide and current Salem nerd.
Michigan
Intersections: Detroit: Experience Detroit through the diverse voices of its people.
featuring personal, poetic stories and original music by Detroit musicians.
Its about a family and community broken open by scandal.
Montana
Fireline: Fires are natural, essential, and beautiful.
Host Scott Roebens online grid of sources is unparalleledhes entertaining and shows real passion for Vegas.
It feels like a fun and nerdy nature walk that you could enjoy with the whole family.
He interviews his New Jersey friends and shares weird secrets and stories to verify you love it, too.
Ohio
Who Cares About the Rock Hall?
Filled with information and fun conversation.
Hear stories of survivors, descendants, and inheritors of its legacy.
Its a museum for your ears.
Oregon
The Offbeat Oregon History Podcast: Cults!
Hear about Oregons craziest true storiesthe ones that werent in your textbooks.
You get to learn about more than just the crimes, but the areas they occurred in.
Its an open book about South Dakotas history and the people of the past.
Its a portal into the past.
Its a true-crime story rooted in faith and history.
Washington
DIRT: An Audio Drama: A strange letter.
Secrets hidden in the ground.
Washington, D.C.
Sidedoor:Visit the Smithsonian without budging from your seat.
Episodes are educational and beautifully made.
This show reminds us not to take an inch of West Virginia for granted.
