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March 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
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Mixed Reviews for UK Government's New Culture Podcast The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK has launched a new podcast called First Draft, hosted by culture minister Chris Bryant. The show aims to bridge communication gaps between the government and its electorate while highlighting experiences from various DCMS sectors. However, it's received mixed reactions with criticisms aimed at perceived propaganda usage and potential distractions from key issues like AI copyright plans. |  |
YouTube Dominates as Top Platform for News Podcasts A recent report has found that news podcast listeners are more likely to use YouTube for video consumption and finding podcasts. The study, conducted by NPR, NPM, and Sounds Profitable, surveyed over 5,000 Americans and revealed that nearly half of the respondents who consumed a news podcast in the last month used YouTube most frequently. It also showed that those who listen to news podcasts have increased their time spent with podcasts overall in the past year. |  |
Kristin Cavallari Brings Podcast to E! Entertainment Kristin Cavallari, a reality star, is returning to E! Entertainment with her documentary series "Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour". This will cover her podcast's journey as she takes it on tour. The show begins on Thursday, June 5 and can also be streamed on Peacock. |  |
City Cast Expands to Seattle and Minneapolis-St. Paul City Cast, a network of daily local news podcasts, will expand its services to Seattle and Minneapolis-St. Paul this fall by launching new podcasts and newsletters. The company is currently hiring in both locations for the production of content. Despite losses in the fourth quarter of 2024, City Cast saw an overall growth in revenue for that year. |  |
Podcasts Boost Rugby's Popularity Rugby is expected to reach its highest commercial value in 2025, with major events such as the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations and the Women's Rugby World Cup. The British and Irish Lions tour of Australia will also stimulate interest in the sport. Podcasts like For The Love Of Rugby (FTLOR) are playing a key role in promoting rugby, making it more popular on platforms like YouTube and social media. |  |
What’s New?
Lost Cells
Lost Cells is a groundbreaking investigative podcast that unveils the disturbing scandal tied to private stem cell banks in Switzerland. The series dives deep into the stories of families impacted by Cryo-Save's bankruptcy, a cord blood bank whose failure led to the loss of life-saving cells for hundreds of thousands. Exploring both ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding biobanks, Lost Cells provides a thought-provoking analysis on what happens when such vital repositories fail. Produced by SWI swissinfo.ch in collaboration with Piz Gloria Productions and Studio Ochenta, this six-part series is an eye-opening journey through modern health crises.
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