I know about the podcast because someone I hang out with listens to them. I almost always half-listen to the first five minutes then tap out.
(...Except when they cover Rod Dreher. He's my favorite topic they bring up. 
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Because even when things are looking up, lots of the topics are depressing. For example, when the Hamas are successful in any way, it's always attached to their struggles. Sometimes I think I'm too fragile to listen., Other times I think it's actually my perspective. Perhaps I'm too cynical and must beat a case of doomer brain. There's always a better perspective to see the news with.
I also got dismissed and dehumanized a lot as a child. I don't like to hear others suffering getting the same or worse treatment. Even if it's heavy, I would like to not dismiss listening to their stories. You develop a resilience to hearing them over time right?
Chapo ? Like the drug kingpin ? (seriously I never listened to a single episode)
I guess I dont bother with podcasts about current news. Like when I have the time I would rather listen to music or listen to something comfy.
Mind you I can totally relate to NOT wanting to listen to depressing news. Im sure everyone already got their own share of problems so if you closely follow world news it can be a bit much at times.