The AI Daily Brief is an independent daily AI news podcast hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore (NLW). It launched in April 2023, when the first episode was titled "Introducing The AI Breakdown," and episodes typically run 26-31 minutes.
The AI Daily Brief is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 864 ratings on Apple Podcasts, as of October 2026.
Each episode covers AI news and analysis: new tools, industry moves, impacts on work, and broader questions about advanced AI. The single-host format keeps it focused.
Because it is daily, it is one of the fastest ways to hear about a launch the day it lands.
Our take: it is built for busy professionals who want a short daily AI news briefing. If you only have one commute a day for AI, this is a strong default. For more shows like it, see our best AI news podcasts list.
At around half an hour a day, it fits into a commute. Pair it with a weekly show if you want more research depth than a daily briefing can hold.
The latest episode in the public feed when we checked was dated October 4, 2026.
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Show details on this page come from the public listings and feeds below, checked on October 4, 2026.
Nathaniel Whittemore, also known as NLW, hosts it independently.
Episodes typically run about 26 to 31 minutes and come out daily.
The first episode in its feed was titled Introducing The AI Breakdown. The show is now The AI Daily Brief.
On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and aidailybrief.ai.
