Gen Z is quietly transforming how news is consumed - and podcasts have become their go-to source of information. Forget loud TV debates, flashing tickers, and endless panel fights - young listeners say they want depth, honesty, and calm conversations. And podcasts deliver exactly that.

Take Bengaluru’s Aditi Srivastava, 24, who tunes in to geopolitics, true crime, and deep storytelling podcasts while commuting or finishing chores. For her, the magic lies in how podcasts blend knowledge into everyday life without demanding extra time.

What’s driving this shift? Trust and intimacy. Podcast hosts speak directly into the listener’s ears, creating a sense of connection that traditional media often fails to provide. There’s no shouting, no drama - just real perspectives, meaningful stories, and room to think.

With India’s podcast ecosystem rapidly expanding, Gen Z is gravitating toward content that feels personal, flexible, and genuinely informative. Their news diet has changed - and headphones are their new newspapers.