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Nicholas Quah

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    Whistleblower, Heavyweight, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one surrealist comedy series.
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    The Rise of Right-Wing Podcasts Is Upon UsThe other side of the Pod Save America coin is turning up.
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    Enthusiast!, Anthems, and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingWith an emphasis on short pods.
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    Yes, Spotify Has Made Another Big AcquisitionThe company adds Megaphone, formerly known as Panoply Media, to its empire.
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    Should Spotify Be Responsible for What Joe Rogan Does?A look at the publisher vs. platform debate.
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    Alice Isn’t Dead, Radio Rental, and 2 More Spooky Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a breakdown of The Babadook.
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    The Rise of the Politician PodcastWhy are Mayor Pete, Andrew Yang, and Julián Castro invading your podcast feed?
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    Outsiders, Girls on Porn, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding the return of Thunder Bay.
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    City Cast and the Promise of Local PodcastsThe David Plotz startup aims to bolster local journalism.
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    The Producers Behind Veep and the Game of Thrones Prequel Have a New PodcastThe Stuff Dreams Are Made Of goes deep into the world of Hollywood collectibles.
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    Teenager Therapy, Resistance, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus, a new fiction podcast starring Keegan-Michael Key.
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    The Media Takes Another Look at CaliphateThe New York Times podcast is under new scrutiny.
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    The Renner Files, Open World, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a closer look at baseball’s cheating scandal.
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    How a Podcast Paused a Murder TrialPlus, are all mystery shows actually good?
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    Two Minutes Past Nine, No Compromise, and 7 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a few spooky picks for October.
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    Wondery Plots an Exit StrategyPlus: What does Apple want with Scout FM?
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    Amicus, More Perfect, and 7 More Podcasts Worth TryingAdd some Supreme Court podcasts to your feed.
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    Joe Rogan Is Already a Headache for SpotifyThe partnership is off to a rocky start.
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    Imaginary Advice, Flash Forward, and 5 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one all about aliens.
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    Will NPR’s Plan to Bundle Local Content Work?Plus: Audible undergoes some changes.
  21. best of 2020
    The Best Podcasts of the Year (So Far)Including Wind of Change, Nice White Parents, and an unsettling indictment of American rehab facilities.
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    Anime in America, Dads, and 7 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one show all about Cameo.
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    The Strange Case of Oprah’s Old InterviewsHow should podcasts deal with repurposed content?
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    California Love, Welcome to LA, and 5 Other Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding two shows that dig into the drama unfolding in the NBA.
  25. fall preview
    8 Podcasts We’re Excited to Listen to This FallA fitting mix of the light and the heavy, of the political and the everything else.
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    Joe Budden Goes RogueBreaking down the podcaster’s beef with Spotify.
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    School Colors, Heavy Medals, and 5 Other Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a podcast all about NXIVM.
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    The State of Collective Bargaining in Podcasting Is MurkyPlus: What’s happening to physical podcast spaces right now?
  29. backstories
    Hollywood’s Fame Scholar Is ReinvigoratedKarina Longworth dug deeper than ever before to make the ambitious latest season of her podcast You Must Remember This.
  30. podcast review
    You Can’t Get Rid of Nice White ParentsThe just-wrapped podcast shines a light on power, race, and educational inequality.
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    The Michelle Obama Podcast Is the Comfort Food You’d ExpectA closer look at the former First Lady’s new series.
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    It’s Illuminating to Hear a Podcaster Talk About Cam NewtonThe Cam Chronicles explores the impossible expectations the NFL star faced — and helped create.
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    Holy S-, The New York Times Just Acquired Podcast Powerhouse Serial ProductionsYou might know it as the shop that created, well, Serial, along with the 2017 hit S-Town.
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    This Is Not a Drake Podcast Tells a Fuller Story of Canadian Hip-hop“I’m striving to address anti-Black racism within media,” says host Ty Harper.
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    Michelle Obama Is Officially a Podcaster NowHer new show launches on Spotify later this month.
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    SiriusXM Is Buying Stitcher. What Happens Next?The deal, reportedly valued at $300 million, would make Stitcher the priciest podcast acquisition to date.
  37. podcast review
    Slow Burn: David Duke Is a Scorching Look at White Supremacy in AmericaThe new season follows the sinister prescience of the former Klansman’s political career.
  38. the industry
    Spotify’s Latest Podcast Conquest: The DC UniverseThe two forces are teaming up.
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    Does Apple Finally Have a Plan for Podcasts?How the company is faring against Spotify’s growing power in the space.
  40. police tv
    Cops and Live PD Are Finally Gone. What Took So Long?A conversation with the creators of Running From Cops, a podcast about the cultural influence of police reality shows.
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    Joe Rogan’s Podcast Is Moving to SpotifyThe Joe Rogan Experience will be exclusive to the service later this year.
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    Bill Simmons Just Wants to WinThat’s why he sold The Ringer to Spotify and the man who may be “Steve Jobs for audio.”
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    Hair Metal, the CIA, and a Cold War Plot: Wind of Change Is a Thrilling RideDid American spies write a Scorpions song?
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    Oh, Hello: The P’dcast Is Just About PerfectTurns out, George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon are great at podcasting.
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    Rejected by Tom Hanks? Start a Podcast About ItThe absorbing Dead Eyes chronicles one actor’s journey in Hollywood after losing a part in HBO’s Band of Brothers.
  46. vulture lists
    18 Great Podcasts for Kids to Get Your Family Through the QuarantineStorytelling, educational programs, musical shows, and more.
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    Floodlines Is the Right Podcast for This MomentThe Atlantic’s new series focuses on the government’s botched response to Hurricane Katrina.
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    Looking for a Distraction? Try These Escapist PodcastsPodcasts to help you take your mind off things.
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    The Coronavirus Podcasts Have ArrivedAre they any good?
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    The Quarantine Is Inspiring Some Intriguing Pop-up PodcastsFrom bean recipes to mental-health call-in shows.
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