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January 2, 2024
Magazine
Alex Shephard
Why Are Republicans So Bad at Podcasting?
Ted Cruz, Matt Gaetz, and Mike Johnson all have podcasts. They’re terrible.
February 12, 2022
Jason Linkins
The Real Problem With Spotify Isn’t Joe Rogan
It’s how the streaming service exploits musicians to pay podcasters like Rogan millions of dollars.
January 26, 2022
Alex Shephard
Spotify Is Getting the Full Joe Rogan Experience, and It’s Awkward
Neil Young’s threat to pull his catalog is only the latest predictable consequence of spending $100 million on the popular, controversial podcaster.
March 3, 2021
David Klion
How Did Obama and Bruce Springsteen Make Such a Bland Podcast?
I wanted to like “Renegades” on Spotify. What went wrong?
October 22, 2020
Alex Shephard
Can Podcasts Save Local News?
Launching this winter, City Cast hopes podcasts can be the economic lifeline local news has been looking for.
April 10, 2020
Alex Shephard
Joe Biden’s New Podcast Is So Bad
"Here’s the Deal" captures a listless campaign that is uncertain of how to respond to an unfolding crisis.
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