Media Podcasts
Media Podcasts
The Daily investigates newly revealed allegations that labor icon Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls within his farm‑worker movement, featuring New York Times reporters Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hertz. They recount how a tip in 2021 led them to interview survivors like Deborah Rojas and Ana Merguia, who describe decades‑long abuse, intimidation, and the difficulty of coming forward. The reporters detail the investigative process, the cultural reverence for Chavez, and the broader reckoning that has already prompted California to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day and to remove his statues. The episode underscores the tension between preserving a heroic legacy and confronting painful truths.
In this Digiday episode, Chris Moran, Head of Editorial Innovation at The Guardian, explains why the outlet’s first reader‑facing AI tool, called “Storylines,” is not a chatbot but a narrative‑driven related‑content module. He outlines the three guiding principles the Guardian...
The episode breaks down Netflix’s recent price hikes across its ad‑free and ad‑supported tiers, examining how the moves fit into a broader strategy to push users toward the cheaper, ad‑supported plan and boost ad revenue. Hosts discuss the competitive streaming...
In this episode of NPR's Newsmakers, host Steve Inskeep outlines the program’s mission to bring in‑depth, respectful interviews with today’s leaders, changemakers, and disruptors. He emphasizes the show’s commitment to rigorous, non‑profit journalism that goes beyond sound bites to explore...
In this episode, journalist M. Gessen recounts the tangled family saga of his cousin Alan, who repeatedly abducted his five‑year‑old son O from his mother Priscilla, first fleeing to the U.S. and later being arrested in Canada. Gessen describes his...
In this episode, host Mehdi interviews Chinese‑Canadian self‑styled "Professor" Jiang, who rose to fame for his 2024 geopolitical predictions using game theory. Jiang explains his framework—treating nations as players in a zero‑sum game—and applies it to the U.S.–Iran conflict, arguing...
In this episode, VP of Product Vassili Samolis of DoorDash discusses how the company has evolved from a restaurant‑delivery service into a high‑growth commerce media platform that delivers groceries, everyday essentials, and even flowers in moments of high intent. He...
In this episode, host Shivali Patel interviews e‑commerce veteran Josh Hadley about scaling sales on TikTok Shop by leveraging small creators. Hadley shares how his brand turned a 25% revenue drop into a 100% YoY growth surge by building a...
In this "Fucked‑Up Friday" episode of The Daily Whatever Show, hosts Lawrence Winterman and Dana Dubois chat with former Senator John Tester and investigative journalist Maritza about their recent layoffs, the launch of their Grounded Podcast, and the political climate’s...
In this episode of Creator Upload, Tubi’s GM of Creator Programs, Rich Bloom, explains the new partnership with TikTok to develop long‑form series starring TikTok creators. The deal leverages TikTok’s Spotlight and marketing tools to promote the shows while Tubi...
In this episode of This Old Marketing, hosts Robert Rose and Joe Polizzi discuss a wave of platform panic that’s spilling over into advertising, starting with TikTok’s sudden removal of the AI‑generated parody account “Fruit Love Island.” They then dive...
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, hosts Marcus, Ethan Kramer, and analyst Marissa Jones dissect YouTube’s ascent to the top of the media hierarchy, noting its $62 billion revenue haul that now eclipses Disney’s media business. They explore why YouTube’s...
In this episode, Senator Adam Schiff discusses a proposed federal tax credit aimed at halting the exodus of film and TV production from Los Angeles. He explains that a 15% baseline credit, stacked on top of state incentives, would make...
In this episode Greg Wasserman dives into the world of podcast networks, exploring how they form, operate, and differ—from creator‑driven collectives to media‑backed enterprises. He shares insider perspectives on the pros and cons of joining a network, offering practical blueprints...
The episode examines two landmark U.S. court rulings that held Meta and Alphabet liable for harms caused to young users, triggering an 8% drop in Meta’s shares and a decline for Google. Economist Kerry Leahy warns investors of a potential...
In this episode of *It’s Not You, It’s the Media*, the hosts dissect how Western media is handling the escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, highlighting a stark silence on Lebanon’s devastation while Iran dominates headlines. They expose the...
In this episode, Jonathan Larson interviews veteran TV journalist Paul Beban about the challenges facing television news and how it might be revitalized. They discuss the historic role of TV news as a shared national fact‑base, the decline in audience...
In the debut episode of Longview’s new series "Strange Bedfellows," host Ben Kowaler traces the evolution of the LGBTQ movement from its early gay‑rights roots through the expansion to a broader coalition and its current internal fractures. He outlines key...
The Media Roundtable preview episode introduces a new season focused on dissecting premium podcasts and their creators, promising weekly deep‑dives into show DNA to help listeners decide where to invest their time and money. It acknowledges current global turbulence—COVID‑19’s Delta...
In this launch episode of Podcasting Strategy Simplified, host Jason Sircone explains the rebrand from Let’s Blow This Up and outlines the show’s new focus on actionable podcast strategy, including topics like podcast SEO, discoverability, and the importance of a...
In this episode, Katie Couric talks with former CBS journalist Scott MacFarlane about his recent move to the independent Midas Touch Network and the broader shift away from traditional broadcast news. They discuss how digital, conversational formats are resonating with...
The episode examines the abrupt shutdown of OpenAI's video‑generation app Sora and its fallout for Disney, which had invested $1 billion and secured rights to 200 of its characters. Host Matt Bellany and tech reporter Alex Heath discuss why OpenAI reprioritized...
In this WSJ "What's News" episode, Alex Oselev reports on a landmark California jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for designs that harm children, ordering $6 million in damages and highlighting the potential erosion of Section 230 protections. The show also...
In this episode of Brave New Coin, director Donald Griswold discusses his documentary *Abundant*, which explores generosity through the lens of non‑directed kidney donation, and explains why the film will launch on the decentralized streaming platform Stuff.io on March 26....
In this episode, hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss OpenAI's abrupt shutdown of its AI video generation tool Sora and United Airlines' aggressive push toward premium seating, including new flat‑bed configurations and the "Relax Row" concept. They explain how...
In this episode of Computer Says, journalist Julia Angwin and her attorney Peter Romer‑Friedman discuss Grammarly’s controversial "Expert Review" feature, which used AI to mimic the editing style of real experts—including Angwin—without their consent. Angwin explains how she discovered the...
In this episode the host examines how even the most media‑savvy individuals are vulnerable to manipulation, breaking down common tactics such as highlighting who benefits from a story, tracing funding sources, and exploiting omission and binary framing. Using recent examples...
In this episode, behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein discusses his new concept of the "product trap"—a situation where people continue using products like social media because not using them incurs social costs, even though the products reduce their well‑being. He explains...
In this inaugural Substack Live episode of "Coffee with Donn," host Donn and guest Kevin discuss the challenges and opportunities of live streaming on Substack, from technical hiccups to scheduling constraints caused by caregiving responsibilities and unpredictable lives. They compare...
In this chaotic, free‑form episode titled "BAM SubstackaPalooza," host Cliff and guests—including podiatric surgeon Dr. Eric Lulove—debate the broken U.S. healthcare system and the case for universal coverage. Dr. Lulove shares his background as a foot and ankle surgeon and...
In this episode, host Lawrence and guest Olga, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, discuss the pervasive influence of Russian disinformation on U.S. politics, highlighting its evolution from early experiments in Ukraine to recent amplification of...
In this episode, Planet Money chronicles its own journey to land a book deal, revealing the hidden economics of publishing—from literary agents pitching the idea, to crafting a proposal, and courting major houses amid industry consolidation. Host Alex Horowitz-Gazi and...
In this episode the hosts discuss how AI is disrupting the traditional advertising agency model, using Levi's as a case study of how brand storytelling once drove sales but is now sidelined in boardrooms. They argue that AI tools are...
In this episode, NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien discusses how the Times has achieved record subscriber growth and revenue by investing heavily in original, independent journalism and expanding its newsroom to over 2,300 staff. She contrasts the Times’ strategy—long‑term subscription focus, tech‑enabled...
The episode dissects the March 18th Worldwide Threats Hearing, focusing on how officials, especially Tulsi Gabbard, dodged questions about an alleged imminent Iranian nuclear threat while aligning with President Trump's narrative. Host David Rode and analysts Ken Delanian and Kevin...
The episode examines the NFL's upcoming rights renegotiation, where the league is seeking a roughly 50% increase—potentially over $3 billion annually—from traditional broadcasters like CBS, Fox, and Disney/ESPN. Host Matt Bellany and CNBC reporter Alex Sherman discuss how this "billion‑dollar cash...
The episode examines the Trump administration’s renewed use of the FCC’s equal‑time rule to pressure broadcast networks, focusing on recent incidents involving Stephen Colbert’s interview with a Senate candidate and FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke licenses over Iran‑war...
The episode explores the mysterious destruction of the Georgia Guidestones, a massive granite monument often dubbed "America's Stonehenge" that bore inscriptions in eight languages offering controversial directives for humanity. Host and callers discuss theories about the perpetrators, ranging from political...
Jimmy Kimmel opens his March 16, 2026 show with a comedic rundown of the Oscars night, highlighting the surprise wins, a rare tie, and the surrounding Hollywood buzz. He then pivots to a satirical critique of former President Donald Trump’s...
In this episode of The Other People Show, Brad Listie talks with novelist Naeem Murr about his new book Every Exit Brings You Home, a story set in a Chicago condominium that follows Jamal "Jack" Shaban, a Palestinian diaspora man...
In this Digiday episode, hosts Kamika McCoy and Tim Peterson dissect the contentious practice of principal media buying, using recent WPP whistleblower revelations and a high‑profile lawsuit to illustrate how agencies pocket rebates from platforms like Google, Meta, Amazon, and...
In this episode the hosts examine the surprisingly calm social‑media narrative coming out of Dubai amid missile attacks linked to the wider Middle‑East conflict. They highlight how influencers, required to register with the government, quickly shifted from panic‑filled videos to...
In the debut episode of his new show, Matt Taibdi (aka Michael Tracy) riffs on the chaotic blend of left‑ and right‑wing conspiracy culture he dubs “conspiratardation,” noting how recent releases of Jeffrey Epstein files and the Iran war have shattered...
In this brief episode, the host promotes The Rock Dog and its sponsor, Bear Carpet One, highlighting the company's flooring options and its range of window treatments, including Hunter Douglas plantation shutters and honeycomb blinds with power opening and Bluetooth...
The episode deconstructs President Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran, highlighting the tragic loss of six U.S. airmen in a KC‑135 crash and the stark contrast between Trump's false claims of Iranian surrender and the visible public rallies in Tehran....
In this ad‑free episode of the MeidasTouch podcast, the hosts break down the latest developments surrounding Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran, detailing new intelligence, diplomatic fallout, and potential legal repercussions. They also discuss related geopolitical shifts, including regional alliances...
The episode serves as a curated roundup of the latest and most noteworthy podcast launches, highlighting standout new shows across genres. It offers brief trailers and key details to help listeners quickly discover fresh content worth checking out. The hosts...
In this episode of The Kicker, host Megan Greenwell chats with early‑career journalist Sophia Barnett about her rapid rise at the Minnesota Star Tribune, where she’s covered high‑stakes stories from a school shooting to the national ice‑raids story within her...
In this special edition of the Behind the Numbers podcast, eMarketer analyst Emmy Liederman moderates a panel with Nicole Marcus of Dick's Sporting Goods and Alison O'Keefe of Best Buy about the evolving creator video landscape and its migration from...
In this special edition of Journeyman Unfiltered, publisher Marlon Weems announces the formation of the Journeyman Media Network, a collective of independent Substack creators—including Sherry Dunn, Arturo Domínguez, and Zuri Stevens—aimed at pooling resources, audiences, and infrastructure to compete with...
