Listener sentiment
The most recent ratings extend the show's months-long identity crisis: longtime fans continue to complain that new episodes have all but stopped, that unlabeled reruns are passed off as fresh content, and that Glennon, Abby, and Amanda have never explained the show's status — a silence many listeners describe as dishonest and a betrayal of the community the podcast once served as a weekly lifeline. The newest flashpoint is the hosts' Israel–Palestine coverage: an interview with a Jewish Voice for Peace activist drew passionate praise from some listeners for its moral courage and equally passionate one-star backlash from others who found it factually sloppy and one-sided, adding a political-polarization layer on top of the existing discontent over output and transparency. Amanda Doyle's research-heavy political deep-dives remain the strongest polarizing force — beloved by a devoted contingent as clarifying and brave, criticized by others as preachy and better suited to a separate feed — while some fans, even amid disappointment, still credit the show with carrying them through personal crises and hold genuine affection for the hosts. The overall picture is a split audience: a loyal core defending the show's values-driven turn, and a larger, dispirited group of longtime listeners asking the hosts to either make the show again or say goodbye honestly.
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Summary generated Oct 25, 2026
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