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Reddit is piloting AI-narrated videos that read posts and select comments aloud, with a 'Real conversation voiced by AI' label; the limited rollout uses manual post selection to explore new video formats and potential engagement on the platform.
Mike Tomlin’s NBC debut on Football Night in America injects a fresh, high-energy presence that could redefine NBC’s NFL studio, signaling he’ll be the spark of the show this season. The digest also covers Purdue’s AD’s championship boast, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Babe Ruth claim controversy and Mad Dog Russo’s takedown, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s unusual home run, Dan Le Batard’s ESPN focus-group shake-up, and Jimmy Traina’s SI Media podcast discussions on Romo’s CBS situation and broader industry shifts.
Chelsea Handler questioned Forbes' claim that Joe Rogan earned about $82 million from June 2025 to June 2026, asking who is paying Joe Rogan $82 million and suggesting the money could help veterans or children. Rogan's The Joe Rogan Experience is Spotify's top global podcast and No. 1 on Apple Podcasts, but Handler notes his history of controversial comments and misinformation, and mentions Neil Young's call to remove his music from Spotify. Rogan has not publicly responded. Forbes' list also includes other high earners like Steven Bartlett, Ashley Flowers, and Will Arnett/Jason Bateman/Sean Hayes.
Forbes’ 2026 highest-paid podcasters list places Joe Rogan atop eight-figure earnings at $82 million, with TBPN’s John Coogan and Jordi Hays at $70 million, Steven Bartlett at $45 million, Ashley Flowers at $42 million, and Will Arnett/Jason Bateman/Sean Hayes at $37 million, underscoring how distribution deals and partnerships drive big paydays in the growing podcast industry.
Forbes’ 2026 ranking puts Joe Rogan at the top with $82M from The Joe Rogan Experience, followed by TBPN founders John Coogan and Jordi Hays at about $70M and Steven Bartlett at $45M. The Kelce brothers earned $35M from the New Heights podcast, ranking seventh. Other top earners include SmartLess ($37M), Alex Cooper ($32M), Mel Robbins ($35M), Amy Poehler ($24M), Dax Shepard ($25M), Charlamagne Tha God ($27M) and Tucker Carlson ($20M), highlighting how celebrity, political and true-crime podcasts are monetizing via licensing, cross‑platform deals and high-profile interviews.
SiriusXM is launching a dedicated WWE Radio channel on channel 156 (starting July 27) featuring live audio coverage of premium WWE events like WrestleMania, plus weekly shows and WWE-branded podcasts, positioning SiriusXM as a 24/7 wrestling audio hub ahead of SummerSlam.
Bill Maher told his Club Random audience that liberals have spent ten years panicking over Trump’s personality and surface controversies that don’t affect most people’s lives, arguing that while he supports criticizing what Trump does in office, the focus on who Trump is is misguided and unproductive.
A tech writer tested dozens of free CarPlay apps and highlights the best for navigation (Google Maps, Apple Maps), music (Spotify, Apple Music), podcasts (Pocket Casts), audiobooks (Audible), live radio (TuneIn), EV charging (PlugShare), and parking (SpotHero), noting differences in CarPlay layouts across cars and occasional quirks with wireless versus wired connections.
Version History examines The Clapper, a famously imperfect early smart-home device that nonetheless achieved iconic status through memorable ads and consumer hype, sparking a debate about whether it was a good product or a masterclass in marketing.
The Vergecast hosts dissect Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI, weighing whether Apple is pursuing a genuine trade-secrets case or making a public move to blunt a potential rival, all against the backdrop of Siri AI betas and a roundup of AI gadget news.
Spotify is testing a Premium beta feature called Talk to Spotify that lets Premium users chat with an AI chatbot to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks, using playlists and listening history to tailor responses; rollout is gradual in the US, Ireland, and Sweden for iOS/Android (English), with a disclaimer that responses may not always be perfect.
DSA-backed candidates pulled off major primary wins in New York and Colorado, boosting the movement’s profile as mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements boost its reach. In a wide-ranging discussion, DSA co-chair Megan Romer explains the group’s push for a long-term, populist economic agenda (universal childcare, Medicare for All, debt relief) while addressing criticisms over borders and policing, vetting of anti-establishment candidates, and Israel/Palestine policy. The interview also revisits the AOC endorsement controversy and signals possible 2028 presidential ambitions to keep DSA’s voice in national debates.
President Donald Trump sat for Usha Vance’s Storytime podcast in the Oval Office, joking about his weight, recalling JFK’s looks, and briefly reading from the children’s book Presidents Play before riffing on past presidents and even joking about Obama’s basketball skills, in a lighthearted interview about reading and legacy.
MS NOW is overhauling its weekend schedule to emphasize taped programming and podcasts, ending Alex Witt’s nearly 30-year tenure. Antonia Hylton will anchor the 1–4 p.m. weekend slot as the network expands Crooked Media partnerships, while keeping about 20 hours of live programming per weekend and pursuing more outside collaborations to grow its direct-to-consumer strategy.
MS NOW will shift its weekend programming to taped video podcasts, expanding Crooked Media partnerships and ongoing hosts, with Antonia Hylton taking weekend hours while veteran Alex Witt plans to depart later this year; The Weekend: Primetime is canceled, staffing reductions are expected, and the network is eyeing a direct-to-consumer streaming service.