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- Daily audio brief (top stories for you)
- 50+ curated topic feeds
- Full transcripts, always public
- Pre-generated deep dives (daily)
- Up to 3 subscribed topics
- 5 excluded keywords
- 2 on-demand deep dives/day
- Add your newsletters as a source
- Personalized story context (why this matters to you)
- Up to 3 source exclusions
Pro
Deep dives on demand + full personalization.
- Daily audio brief (top stories for you)
- 50+ curated topic feeds
- Full transcripts, always public
- Pre-generated deep dives (daily)
- Unlimited subscribed topics
- 50 excluded keywords
- 2 on-demand deep dives/day
- Add your newsletters as a source
- Personalized story context (why this matters to you)
- Up to 20 source exclusions
- Priority generation queue
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We publish every transcript publicly and keep the pool episodes free because we believe informed people make the world better. Upgrade only if you want on-demand generation and deeper personalization.
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Is it really free?
Yes. The free tier gives you access to 50+ curated topic feeds updated throughout the day, full transcripts for every episode, and pre-generated pool episodes — with no time limit and no credit card. Audio on episodes older than 7 days is publicly available with no account at all.
What do the AI personas sound like?
Each topic has a named AI expert — Marcus covers economics, Priya handles tech, Aisha explains science, and so on. They're narrated using Gemini's text-to-speech with distinct voices, and they're always upfront about being AI. Think of them as knowledgeable colleagues who've read everything so you don't have to.
How is this different from other news apps?
Most news apps give you headlines or generic summaries. Daily Listen gives you a personalized audio brief — the top stories ranked for your role and interests, narrated by domain experts, sourced from 200+ publications. Hear something interesting? Tap to get a full deep dive. Every claim is traceable to a named journalist, and full transcripts are always included.
What counts as an on-demand deep dive?
Your daily brief covers the top stories. When you want to go deeper on one, you can request a full deep dive — a researched, fact-checked episode narrated by a domain expert, produced in minutes. Pro includes 2 per day. Free users get the pre-generated daily pool episodes.
Can I add my own newsletters?
Yes. Pro users can forward newsletters to Daily Listen and we'll fold them into your sources — the best stories surface in your daily brief alongside everything else. Think of it as adding your favorite newsletters to the 200+ sources we already scan.
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