Late-night host believes podcasts are now a superior way to interview politicians
Myers Discusses the Changing Landscape of Political Interviews Seth Meyers, the liberal host of NBC’s “Late Night,” shared his thoughts on why it seems like the days of politicians being interviewed on talk shows might be dwindling. In the current social media era, things are shifting rapidly. With more attention on digital platforms, some have […]
YouTube unveils its list of the top podcasts
YouTube Launches Weekly Podcast Charts YouTube has introduced a new weekly chart showcasing the most viewed podcasts on its platform. This move comes as the Alphabet-owned company is looking to strengthen its position against competitors like Spotify and Apple in the fast-changing audio landscape. The inaugural Weekly Top Podcast Shows Chart will rank podcasts based […]
The shocking history of Jerry Springer revealed: top podcasts of the week | TV and radio
This week’s pickFinal Thoughts: Jerry Springer Before he became a staple of daytime television, Jerry Springer was a challenging young politician. He held the mayoral office in Cincinnati and had aspirations that reached for the entire state of Ohio. Leon Neyfakh of *Slow Burn* dives deep into the origins of this nine-part series, expertly weaving […]
Podcasts are latest trend for potential White House hopefuls
Several widely floating 2028 candidates have made their way into the world of podcasting. This is part of a broader trend among politicians to use platforms to expand their reach. Kentucky Gov. Andy Besher (D) is the latest rising political star to launch his own podcast, and has joined other well-known names such as California […]
These 9 influential podcasts helped swing the election to Trump: Report
A new report says right-wing podcasters and influencers helped sway the election in President Donald Trump's favor. Over the past two years, a pair of wildly popular podcasters and streamers have established themselves as the new mainstream source of information for millions of young people, and are capitalizing on that position, according to a new […]
How Joe Rogan, Barron Trump, and podcasts led Gen Z’s cultural revolution
Nearly a decade ago, Trump entered politics shouting “fake news” and sparked a decline in the credibility of mainstream media. His relentless attacks resonated with people fed up with media bias. With support from his base, Trump began building his mainstream media coffin. Now, Barron Trump's generation, Gen Z, is driving the final nail in […]
How Fox News went from ailing network to rightwing behemoth | Podcasts
TThere's a consensus on how many seasons a hit TV show should last. For comedies, two is probably sweet spot — think The Office (UK version), Fleabag, Fawlty Towers, etc. For dramas, it's probably more than five (Breaking Bad) or six (The Sopranos). There are long-running exceptions, like It's Sunny in Philadelphia and Curb Your […]
New York Times to launch subscription service for podcasts
The New York Times is partnering with Apple Inc. and Spotify to offer subscription services for many of its popular podcasts, the company announced this week. Starting next month, listeners of The New York Times Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify will be able to sign up for unlimited access to the publication's shows, the […]
The 11 best politics podcasts of 2024, per Audible’s ‘Most Listened’
If you buy through links on our site, New York Post may receive compensation or an affiliate commission. With an important presidential election coming up, and especially after a major event like last night's debate, it's best to act on information. Yes, of course, you can watch the news at night or read it whenever […]
The cast of Green Wing bring the beloved sitcom back to life | Podcasts
IIt may only have been out for a few years, but the stars of Schmalzi’s American drama This Is Us already think it’s time for a big rewatch. Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan break down every episode. that was us Podcast scheduled to be released at the end of this month. The […]