NPR Politics At 10
Miles Parks is joining the NPR Politics Podcast as a co-host alongside Tamara Keith and Sarah McCammon. He will still report on voting and election security for NPR’s Washington Desk. NPR editors praised Parks for his curiosity and expertise. Parks has worked at NPR since 2014 and enjoys the show’s detailed political discussions. The NPR Politics Podcast will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a live show on October 30, 2025.
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REVOLT Podcast Network Celebrated with Four 2025 Award Nods
REVOLT Podcast Network received four nominations at the 2025 Black Podcasting Awards, including Podcast of the Year for “Holdin’ Court.” The awards recognize the network’s excellence in storytelling, cultural impact, and support for Black voices. This year, the event will be held with the Afros & Audio Festival in Baltimore on October 17, celebrating independent Black creators.
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway Take Pivot Podcast on Tour
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway are taking their podcast "Pivot" on a weeklong live tour across the U.S. and Canada starting November 8 in Toronto. This is the first official tour for the show, allowing the hosts to connect with fans and discuss current news and themes, including topics from Galloway’s upcoming book. In a recent episode, they talked about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, calling it a major turning point for many.
Podcast Ads Help Reach More People Without Extra Cost
At the IAB Podcast Upfronts, attendees learned how NMI's data tool shows that shifting advertising budgets from traditional media to podcasts can significantly increase campaign reach without spending more money. For example, increasing a media plan's podcast share from 1% to 21% raised audience reach from 60% to 76%. Nielsen Podcast Fusion also lets advertisers see detailed breakdowns by genre, network, and show, helping them better target audiences and maximize advertising impact.
Podcast Hosts Gain Power as Top Influencers
Podcast advertising has rebounded strongly, reaching $2.4 billion in 2024 and expected to surpass $3 billion as podcasts become a top growth channel in digital media. Podcast hosts are increasingly seen as major influencers, reaching engaged audiences across audio, video (especially YouTube), social media, and live events. The rise of video podcasts and changing political climates are reshaping the industry, with networks like The Daily Wire highlighting a more vocal, values-driven audience and attracting big advertisers.
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Podcast Of The Day
Killers, Cults & Queens
Killers, Cults & Queens returns for its highly anticipated fourth season, blending true crime, paranormal intrigue, and dark history through the sharp-witted chemistry of drag artist Cheryl The Queen and macabre expert Nikki Druce. This season delves into chilling cases like the Ellen Greenberg mystery, the Enfield Haunting, and Henry VIII’s brutal reign—while expanding into weekly video episodes on YouTube and exclusive Patreon perks like ad-free listening, extended deep dives, and spooky ASMR stories. With a fiercely loyal fanbase and a fresh independent production approach, the podcast continues to redefine genre storytelling with equal parts suspense, scholarship, and camp.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
Documenting Political Scandals in Modern Podcasting
Leon Neyfakh is an acclaimed podcast creator, host, and journalist best known as the mastermind behind gripping narrative history series like Slow Burn, Fiasco, and Think Twice: Michael Jackson, which dissect pivotal American political and cultural moments with depth and nuance. A former reporter for Slate and the Boston Globe, he has built Prologue Projects into a hub for sophisticated audio storytelling—exploring scandals from Watergate to the AIDS crisis—while expanding his work into television adaptations and Supreme Court analysis. Let’s watch this past video of him where he talks about this new form of storytelling in the digital age.
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