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iHeart brings leading talent including Questlove, Steven Bartlett, Arabic sensation Islam Fawzy and more to the Centre Stage

iHeartArabi to unveil first shows of its Arabic podcast slate and will feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Studio for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the floor in English and Arabic

DOHA, Qatar & NEW YORK--January 29, 2026--iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official podcast partner for the 2026 Web Summit Qatar.

The third edition of Web Summit Qatar is set to gather more than 30,000 technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media and more than 1,600 startups at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from February 1-4, 2026.

Top iHeartPodcasts talent, show producers and executives will be in attendance to participate in a range of events including educational sessions, live podcast recordings and Centre Stage content like fireside chats, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

This year’s Centre Stage sessions will welcome Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group along with other leading podcast talent including Questlove, host of “The Questlove Show”; Steven Bartlett, host of the world’s second-largest host-led podcast “The Diary of a CEO”; Arabic sensation Islam Fawzy and more. The event will also serve as the official launch of iHeartArabi, iHeartPodcasts Arabic show slate.

“Welcoming iHeartMedia and its globally recognized podcast talent to Web Summit Qatar 2026 reflects our broader ambition to strengthen our creative economy and to support the growth of creative and digital industries as engines of sustainable development,” said Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO. “This partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and new forms of digital expression that empower local talent and creators to strengthen Qatar’s position as a hub for global media, content creation and innovation.”

“At iHeart we believe in fostering conversations that lead to creative and innovative ideas and solutions, and our partnership with the GCO continues to expand the boundaries of podcasting,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “Our goal is to work together to generate the kind of discussions and interactions that enhance and grow the future of this medium for audiences everywhere.”

This year’s Web Summit Qatar will also feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Recording Studio and attendee lounge for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the floor in English and Arabic. For the full lineup and schedule including session dates and times, please visit https://qatar.websummit.com/schedule/.

About Web Summit
Web Summit runs the world’s largest and most impactful technology events, bringing together the people and ideas that change the world. It aims to meaningfully connect the next decade’s most influential people across every area of technology - and throughout the inter-related worlds of politics, finance, media, entertainment, culture, sport and society. Its parallel mission is to create software that enables meaningful connections between these people and their communities.

Described by The Atlantic as “where the future goes to be born,” Web Summit was founded in Dublin in 2009 by Paddy Cosgrave. Since then it has welcomed more than a million attendees across its global gatherings - which this year will include Web Summit Qatar, Web Summit Rio, Web Summit Vancouver and Web Summit Lisbon. This year’s Web Summit Qatar will be the biggest yet, with record numbers of startups, partners and media due to attend. Web Summit remains privately owned and self-funded and this year announced it had achieved the key startup milestone of $100m in revenue.

About the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar
The Government Communications Office (GCO) was established by Amiri Decree No. (27) of 2015 to serve as the strategic communications arm of the State of Qatar. It coordinates communications activities across government and public-sector institutions, showcasing the country’s vision, initiatives and achievements. The GCO is dedicated to promoting good governance and sustainability practices, improving government communication mechanisms and facilitating the development of credible government channels, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

For more information, please visit: www.gco.gov.qa/en

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Longtime friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond

Listen to the trailer now HERE

WHAT: iHeartMedia’s iHeart Women’s Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, today announced “Flagrant and Funny,” a new original sports podcast hosted by Cari Champion and Jemele Hill. Champion and Hill, broadcasting powerhouses and best friends, will explore the buzziest topics in women’s sports, culture, and more. No topic is off-limits, from the latest coaching controversies—which outgoing coach speaks like he has a mouth full of marbles—to engaging debates and laugh-out-loud moments—like Hill’s Top 5 lists that will keep you coming back. Listen every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a mix of sharp insights, lively discussions, and plenty of laughs. Whether listeners love sports or just enjoy great conversations, “Flagrant and Funny” is the podcast for them. Who’s flagrant and who’s funny? Tune in to find out!

WHO: Cari Champion is a distinguished broadcast journalist and television personality who has significantly impacted and advanced the sports media industry for women today. As the host of her eponymous show, “The Cari Champion Show,” which aired on Amazon, she has engaged audiences with an unfiltered portrayal of sports. Champion recently hosted CNN's New Year's celebration and is frequently seen as a regular contributor to the network. Champion is dedicated to mentoring and advocating for women of color in sports television and broadcasting. Through her foundation, Brown Girls Dream, she empowers the next generation of media professionals.

Jemele Hill is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, Webby Award-winning podcast host, author and co‑founder of Lodge Freeway Media. Hill began her career at the Raleigh News & Observer and later held prominent roles at ESPN, including national columnist, SportsCenter anchor, and co‑host of “His & Hers.” Her 2022 memoir, “UPHILL: A Memoir,” chronicles her life and career, and she was named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2018. A Detroit native, Hill graduated from Michigan State University in 1997 with a degree in journalism and married Ian Wallace in 2019.

WHEN + WHERE: The series will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning Wednesday, January 28, with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-flagrant-and-funny-with-c-318328019

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About iHeart Women’s Sports
Founded in 2024 by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, iHeart Women’s Sports has already made a significant impact in the women’s sports media landscape. In just one year, iHeart has raised women's sports coverage from less than one percent in 2024 to more than 34 percent in 2025, reaching 89 million monthly listeners across nearly 500 broadcast radio stations. As women’s sports viewership continues to rise, iHeartMedia has remained dedicated to ensuring fair representation in media, with 50 percent of all newly produced sports podcasts focusing on women's sports coverage. Since launch, iHeart Women’s Sports has achieved 99 percent positive sentiment across social media, released more than 4,100 weekly women’s sports radio reports and launched more than 15 podcasts. To find all of iHeart Women’s Sports coverage, visit iHeart Women's Sports Podcasts. All shows on the network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Launching in June, “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX” will uncover the untold origin story of the hip-hop icon, told by those who knew him best

NEW YORK — January 23, 2026 — iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, has partnered with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit Audio and award-winning podcast studio and storytelling company Narratively to produce Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX, a groundbreaking new narrative podcast series exploring the early life and rise of the late, legendary artist DMX. The new series will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard later this year.

Hosted by Yonkers native and hip-hop icon Jadakiss, the series takes listeners back to a time before the world knew DMX — when Earl Simmons was a young, fiercely talented artist hustling, battling, and surviving his way through Yonkers, New York. Through intimate, firsthand accounts from family members, childhood friends, collaborators, rivals, and cultural icons, the multi-episode series offers unprecedented access to the formative years that shaped one of the most influential and complicated figures in music history.

Executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Noah Rosenberg, Bruce Miller, Justin Baez and Paul Anderson, “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX” is a deeply personal and immersive exploration of legacy, struggle, faith, addiction, raw talent, and survival — told by the people who lived it alongside X.

“DMX’s story is bigger than the music — it’s about survival, faith, pain, and purpose,” said Jackson. “’Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX’ gives people a chance to understand where X came from, before the fame, through the voices of the people who were really there. This is the story that shaped the legend.”

Miller and Baez, both Yonkers natives with deep personal ties to DMX and his family, bring unmatched authenticity to the project. Their lived connection to the city — and to X’s enduring impact on it — grounds the series in the community that shaped him long before fame.

“DMX’s story is inseparable from Yonkers,” said Miller. “And his legacy is the lifeblood of hip hop.”

“This is a dream project for all of us,” said Rosenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Narratively. “Narratively’s commitment has always been about celebrating untold human stories, and the opportunity to uncover the origin story of an icon like DMX — alongside partners as iconic as 50, Jadakiss, and iHeart — is one we’re incredibly proud to be a part of.”

The series is produced by Narratively, G-Unit Audio, Blue Light Media, and 1982 Media, in association with Workhouse Media.

Narratively serves as the lead creative and production partner, overseeing development and production. Founded by former New York Times journalists, Narratively is a podcast studio and creator community known for originating distinctive narrative projects and adapting authentic nonfiction IP into premium audio, film, and television, with partners including Amazon, NPR, and Warner Bros., and collaborators such as LeBron James and Emma Roberts.

The project, launching later this year, is showrun by Drew Nelles, a veteran audio producer whose credits include marquee podcasts for iHeartMedia, Sony, and Gimlet Media.

A defining force in modern storytelling, Jackson continues to expand his cultural footprint across film, television, and audio. His recent four-part Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” debuted at No. 1 and drew an estimated 22 million views in its opening weekend, and his podcast “Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord,” produced with iHeartPodcasts, became a breakout hit.

“We’re proud to partner with G-Unit Audio and Narratively on this incredible project exploring the life of a hip-hop icon,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “Bringing this new series to the iHeart platform allows us to use our massive scale and reach to share DMX’s story with fans around the world, honoring his cultural impact on the music industry.”

“Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX” will unfold across an expansive first season chronicling Earl Simmons’ early life, artistic emergence, and rise to cultural dominance, with future seasons envisioned to explore the origin stories of other iconic artists.

“We are thrilled to partner with 50 Cent and Narratively in telling the DMX story. Put on your seatbelt,” said Anderson, whose Workhouse Media is a leading audio-first multi-platform talent and content management and production company working across radio, podcasting, television and digital.

The deal was negotiated by Anderson of Workhouse Media on behalf of Jackson and Narratively in partnership with IAG. Jackson is represented by IAG, AKR Public Relations, and attorney Steve Savva.

“Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

About Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson / G-Unit Audio

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has built a thriving television and film career as both a producer and star. In 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television Inc., which has produced a wide range of content across multiple platforms and sold numerous shows to major networks.

Among its successes is the critically acclaimed No. 1 show on Starz, Power, in which Jackson not only co-starred but also served as executive producer and director. He has since expanded the Power universe with the spinoffs Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Power Book IV: Force and Power: Origins.

G-Unit Film & Television also produced ABC’s For Life, recently aired Season 4 of the hit series Black Mafia Family on Starz, and completed production on Season 2 of
the Black Mafia Family docuseries. The company is also developing scripted series including The Massacre and Queen Nzinga for Starz, as well as Trill League for BET+. Recent releases include TikTok Star Murders and The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets for Peacock, both of which drew strong viewership.

At Hulu, G-Unit Film & Television is developing Hip Hop Cop, a continuation of Ron Stallworth’s story from BlacKkKlansman. At Netflix, the company produced the high- profile Sean Combs: The Reckoning documentary, which debuted at No. 1 in more than 50 countries within its first 24 hours on the platform. G-Unit also released Hip Hop Homicides on WE tv and is in production on Fightland its first internationally produced series for Starz.

Expanding into the podcast space, Jackson launched G-Unit Audio, which partnered with iHeartMedia and Lionsgate Sound on Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down a Drug Lord. G-Unit Film & Television is now developing a docuseries based on The Twins podcast for BET+.

On the acting side, Jackson will portray Balrog in Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming big-screen adaptation of Street Fighter. He also hosted Fox Nation’s true-crime docuseries 50 Ways to Catch a Killer.

In 2024, Jackson announced a partnership with Lionsgate to launch the FAST
channel 50 Cent Action, which was recently named the No. 1 action channel on Roku and LG Channels’ FAST platforms. The free, ad-supported channel features premium content from the studio’s library, including the original Power series, along with hit films such as John Wick, The Expendables, The Hitman’s Bodyguard and Rambo.

About Narratively

Founded by former New York Times journalists, Narratively is an award-winning storytelling company, podcast studio, and creator community dedicated to authentic, character-driven nonfiction. Powered by a global network of over a hundred thousand writers and creators, Narratively develops original projects across podcasts, film, and television, and adapts its expansive library of real-life stories with marquee talent including Robert Zemeckis, LeBron James and Emma Roberts, and studios such as Amazon, Sony, Warner Bros., and Peacock. Its podcast Track Change, distributed by NPR, won “Best Podcast” at the Public Media Awards and was nominated for an Ambie.

About Workhouse Media

Workhouse Media, Inc. is a leading audio-first multi-platform talent + content management and production company with clients and partnerships working across radio, podcasting, television and digital. Across multiple shows, Workhouse has over a billion downloads. Among the shows are award winning “Cold”, “Ransom”, the Dan Patrick Podcast Network, the Shondaland Podcasts, “Solar”, “Scrooge”, Rickey Smiley, and the entire Inside Series hosted by creator Mark Ramsey, just to name a few.

LOS ANGELES, CA — January 22, 2026 — iHeartPodcasts today announced it is partnering with actor, filmmaker and podcaster Rider Strong (Boy Meets World, Cabin Fever) to launch his new audio series, “The Red Weather.” This innovative 8-episode autofiction podcast, inspired by Strong's initial work on a documentary about communes in and around his hometown of Sebastopol, California, masterfully blends a fictional true-crime mystery with a profoundly personal real-life narrative. The series will premiere with its first two episodes on January 28, with episodes launching twice weekly thereafter. Listen to the official audio trailer now, HERE.           

“‘The Red Weather’ started with me grabbing a microphone and asking old friends about kids we knew who grew up in so-called ‘cults,’” said Rider Strong. “As the memories piled up, I wanted to find the best way to draw listeners into that unique time and place. I’m excited to team up with iHeart to bring this deeply personal project to audiences everywhere.”

The fictional investigative podcast will interrogate true-crime conventions, unreliable narration and the ethics of storytelling — all driven by a 1995 cold case. Strong, playing himself, will delve into the disappearance of his best friend's sister, Anna Trainor, from a commune in 1995. The central crime is fictitious, yet the recorded interviews with real family and friends, along with the exploration of Rider’s own past, make for a deeply authentic audio experience and personal journey. Featuring documentary-style recordings with actors on location, “The Red Weather” will create a unique blend of reality and scripted drama, exploring themes of ‘90s nostalgia, the pitfalls of alternative parenting and misogyny.

“The concept behind ‘The Red Weather’ is truly unique, blurring the lines between what is real and what is masterful storytelling in a way that draws the listener in, providing them a glimpse into what life was like during Rider’s formative years,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “Part fiction, part true crime and part autobiographical, this podcast will captivate audiences.”

The cast of “The Red Weather” includes Strong’s parents, his son, his brother Shiloh, as well as actor and director Jon Huertas (This is Us), Rachel Marsh (The Morning Show) and Heidi Sulzman (Hell or High Water). Additionally, Kyle Morton, lead singer and                     creative visionary behind indie-rock band Typhoon composed all original music for the series.

“The Red Weather” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

The new weekly series launches January 28 – Fans can hear the official trailer now, HERE

NEW YORK – January 21, 2026 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced the new original podcast “Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles,” co-hosted by active professional basketball players WNBA superstar Breanna “Stewie” Stewart and NBA defensive powerhouse Myles Turner. The weekly show will debut on January 28, 2026 with new episodes dropping on Wednesdays. Fans can listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

The only show co-hosted by active players from both the WNBA and NBA,

“Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles” will bring Stewart and Turner together for honest conversations about basketball, culture and everything in between, on and off the court—where the WNBA and NBA worlds meet, and the game is discussed by two of professional basketball’s most thoughtful voices.

"This has never been done before,” said Turner. “An NBA player and a WNBA player, both active players at that, who can give our perspectives. People can lean on us for anything they want to know about the sport, the lifestyle, the game, the culture – this is the place to come."

"There's a few topics that Myles and I are definitely going to butt heads about, said Stewart. “The cats versus dog situation, UConn versus Texas. I know he's like into yoga and all of that, and I'm just working on my flexibility, but I can't wait to really dissect it all. See if he can change my mind about some things, but not about UConn and not about the cats!"

In the debut episode of “Game Recognize Game,” the co-hosts will dive into the meaning behind the phrase that defines the show, the story of how they first met and early hoops memories - including the WNBA game where Stewie admits she truly got “cooked.”

The two will also discuss leadership and respect, with Myles naming the best leader he’s ever played with and Stewie spotlighting the most underrated player in the WNBA, as well as parenting advice and even LEGO culture.  

“Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Editor’s Note:

Download the show cover art HERE.

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About the Hosts:

Breanna Mackenzie Stewart, nicknamed "Stewie", is a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the WNBA and for the Mist of Unrivaled. She is one of the most accomplished basketball players in history. Stewart is a 3-time WNBA Champion, 2-time WNBA MVP, 4-time NCAA Champion and 3-time Gold Medalist.

Myles Christian Turner is a professional basketball player for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. He played one season for the Texas Longhorns before being selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the 2015 Draft. Turner spent 10 seasons with the Pacers, reaching the 2025 NBA Finals in his final year with the team. Standing at 6 ft 11 in, Turner plays the center position and has led the NBA in blocks twice in his career.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Alarcón and Green will tackle questions big and small around international football

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WHAT:  iHeartPodcasts is teaming up with Daniel Alarcón, host of My Cultura Podcast Network’s “Radio Ambulante” and John Green, New York Times bestselling author, for new original podcast series “The Away End,” exploring the universal love for international football leading up to The 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.

Blending their sharp journalistic and reporting skills with their witty friendship banter, Green and Alarcón will examine the love of the game and its unique ability to build connections across borders, cultures and communities. Each episode will feature conversations about memorable matches, childhood memories and special stories that make soccer the world’s most important sport.

“Soccer has always been a part of my life, my identity and my story,” said Alarcón. “‘The Away End’ is a celebration of how the game connects us all – especially as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup where John and I will be, at least spiritually, the same age we were when we saw our first game as kids in 1986.”

“For me, soccer is a lens through which to consider everything about life,” said Green. “Soccer is about hope and community and also corruption and cruelty. It contains multitudes, and I can’t wait to explore those multitudes with one of my oldest friends.”

WHO: Daniel Alarcón, host of My Cultura Podcast Network’s Radio Ambulante, covers Latin America for The New Yorker. He’s the author of four works of fiction, including “The King is Always Above the People,” 2017 finalist for the National Book Award. He teaches at the Columbia University School of Journalism, in New York. In 2022 Daniel was awarded the Maria Moors Cabot prize, and in 2021 with the MacArthur Fellowship. He is writer, lead reporter and host of “The Good Whale”, a project of Serial Productions and the New York Times.

John Green is an author, YouTuber, podcaster, and activist. His bestselling novels including The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska have sold more than 30 million copies and are published in over 50 languages. With his brother Hank, he has cofounded many online video projects, including Crash Course, a series of educational videos that has reached hundreds of millions of learners worldwide. Green's most recent book, Everything Is Tuberculosis, is a #1 bestselling nonfiction history of the world's deadliest infectious disease. Green lives with his wife, the curator Sarah Urist Green, and kids in Indianapolis.

WHEN: “The Away End” will debut ahead of the 2026 World Cup on January 21, 2026 with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “The Away End” will be available on the iHeartRadio app and wherever podcasts are heard.

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New York, N.Y. – January 18, 2025 – The 2026 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO hosted the biggest names in Alternative Rock including Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte, Gigi Perez, Mt. Joy and Almost Monday all on one stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show,” the event also featured special appearances by No Doubt, Mark McGrath and more and broadcasted live for fans on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country and on iHeartRadio.com.

The music heard on iHeartRadio’s Alternative and Rock stations shined on stage with an extraordinary lineup that included these special moments:

• Cage the Elephant opened up the show with an electric performance of their hits “Spiderhead,” “Trouble,” “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” “Shake Me Down,” “Cigarette Daydreams,” “Come a Little Closer” and more.
• Almost Monday rocked the stage, performing “Jupiter,” “cough drops,” “Only Wanna Dance,” “Lost,” and “Can’t Slow Down.”
• Mt. Joy serenaded the crowd with fan favorites “Lucy,” they brought out Gigi Perez to perform “In the Middle,” then went on to perform “Astrovan,” and “Silver Lining.”
• Good Charlotte got the energy up with “The Anthem,” “Rejects,” “The River,” “Dance Floor Anthem (I Don’t Wanna Be in Love),” “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.”
• Gigi Perez stunned the crowd performing “Please Be Rude,” “Chemistry,” “Sugar Water,” “Sailor Song.”
• Sublime had the crowd screaming along to their classics “Wrong Way,” “Doin’ Time,” “What I Got,” “Ensenada,” and “Santeria.”
• Twenty One Pilots kept the audience on their feet with “Heathens,” “Next Semester,” “RAWFEAR,” “Seven Nation Army,” “Stressed Out” and more. 
• Green Day closed out the 2026 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO show with a legendary performance of “American Idiot,” “Holiday,” “ Know Your Enemy,” “Longview,” “One Eyed Bastard,” “Brain Stew,” “Basketcase,” “When I Come Around,” “Good Riddance,” and more.

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartPodcast Awards and the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One.

To access photos and b-roll from the event please visit:

PW: iHeartALT_26!

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• Performances: 
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Hosted by Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, the acclaimed series returns with new conversations on legacy, leadership, and moral courage

NEW YORK — January 19, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the Martin Luther King III Foundation and Legacy+ today announced the return of the award-winning My Legacy podcast with a powerful new season debuting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, the iHeartPodcast series continues its mission of exploring what it means to live a life of purpose, responsibility, and impact in an increasingly divided world. Fans can listen to a special episode leading up to the new season now HERE.

The new season opens with a special MLK Day episode, featuring conversations on Dr. King with notable figures including John Legend, Larry Wilmore, Laura Coates, Jemele Hill and Martin Sheen, reflecting on stewardship, moral courage, and the evolving meaning of legacy today. Each guest will be joined by a loved one or trusted confidante who knows them best—family members, friends and mentors—offering new perspectives on the trials, triumphs and truths behind their incredible journeys.

At a time of deep social tension and cultural reckoning, My Legacy invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and consider how the values we inherit are carried forward through everyday choices and actions. New episodes will be available on Tuesdays.

“Legacy is not static,” said Martin Luther King III. “It demands participation. It requires us to show up with courage, humility, and a willingness to serve something larger than ourselves.”

Arndrea Waters King added, “Legacy is not something we preserve. It’s something we practice. This season is about the everyday choices that shape who we become and how we show up for one another—especially when the work is uncomfortable or unseen.”

As co-hosts, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger see My Legacy as a space for both reflection and action.

“In a world that rewards speed and outrage, My Legacy makes room for something rarer: reflection, asking better questions about who we are becoming and the responsibility that comes with influence, leadership, and love,” said Marc Kielburger.

Craig Kielburger added, “Legacy is built through the quiet, daily choices no one is watching.”

In the past season, My Legacy has featured intimate conversations with an extraordinary range of cultural, civic, and spiritual leaders, including Gloria Steinem, Tiffany Hadish, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Brittney Griner, Sophia Bush, Rev. Michael Beckwith,  Simon Sinkek, Deepak Chopra,  Mel Robbins, Dave Asprey, Billy Porter, Jay Shetty, and more. These conversations go beyond public personas to explore resilience, faith, justice, leadership, and the personal cost of living with integrity.

The upcoming season builds on that foundation with new episodes designed to create space for depth rather than soundbites. Rather than chasing headlines, the series prioritizes thoughtful dialogue about the inner and outer work required to lead meaningful lives.

Upcoming episodes will feature conversations with Bryan Stevenson, , Natalie Portman, Jurnee Smollett, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Zarna Garg and others, with additional guests to be announced throughout the season.

The co-produced “My Legacy” podcast joins the ‘Realize the Dream' initiative to foster unity and empower communities across America – a movement inspired by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision to create a society rooted in peace, justice, equality and love for all.  As part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, iHeart awarded a $5 million Spotlight Media Grant in 2025 to ‘Realize the Dream’ to help inspire communities across the U.S. to perform 100 million hours of service before the 100th anniversary of Dr. King’s birth on January 15, 2029. iHeart will continue to support Realize the Dream in 2026, with expanded messaging designed to engage even more listeners nationwide and inspire community participation.

My Legacy is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

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About The Hosts:
Martin Luther King III is a global human rights advocate and the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. A champion for nonviolence and social justice, he has inspired millions, advised heads of state, and led civil rights initiatives on nearly every continent. Martin served two terms on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners before leading the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was founded by his father. He continues his father’s legacy through his work with the Drum Major Institute, focusing on poverty, racism and militarism.

Arndrea Waters King is president of the Drum Major Institute and a passionate advocate for social justice and equality. She organized the first National Conference on Hate Crimes and Hate Violence, partnering with over one hundred national organizations. Arndrea’s work with the Center for Democratic Renewal (formerly known as the National Anti-Klan Network) and civil rights icon Dr. C.T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has been instrumental in advancing civil rights. She coauthored When Hate Comes to Town: Faith-Based Edition and has written numerous articles and publications. She has spoken before mass crowds as a champion of democracy, justice and human dignity.

Marc Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author, Harvard graduate, Rhodes Scholar and Oxford-trained lawyer. With thirty years as a movement builder and social entrepreneur, he’s collaborated with leaders like Oprah Winfrey and brands like Virgin Group, headlining over 130 live events to inspire millions. A member of the Order of Canada and recipient of ten honorary doctorates, Marc has been named Canada’s Most Admired CEO in the public sector.

Craig Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author, humanitarian and social entrepreneur. An expert at driving movements for scalable social change and building mission-driven brands, he co-founded Legacy+ with his brother. Craig has received the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award, the World Children’s Prize and is a member of the Order of Canada. He holds fifteen honorary doctorates and remains a leading voice in global social change.

About Realize the Dream
Realize the Dream is a bold movement to rally communities to perform one hundred million hours of service by the one hun­dredth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth. It’s a call for us all to reach out to people and causes in need—and make a dif­ference through acts of love, compassion and goodwill. Get started at RealizeTheDream.org.

About The Martin Luther King III Foundation
The Martin Luther King III Foundation is an organization dedicated to building up to a new culture of compassion, trust, dignity, acceptance and love through ideas, words and insights. Leading the way in representing the three values: justice, equity and peace.

About Legacy+
Legacy+ is a foundry of strategists, designers, creators, storytellers and innovators that brings purpose to life for companies, founda­tions and individuals. It builds real movements and legacy-driven projects with life-changing impacts for people and communities around the world. They have partnered with globally renowned thought leaders, activists, CEOs, entertainers, athletes, celebrities and more to inspire millions. Learn more at LegacyPlus.org.

Listen to the first two recap episodes now available here

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WHO: “Traiting Places,” a new recap series and special spinoff from iHeartPodcasts’ hit “Pod Meets Twirl’d,” has officially expanded into a stand-alone weekly series with new episodes dropping regularly. Hosts Will Friedle and Rider Strong first introduced “Pod Meets Twirl’d” to support their best friend and “Pod Meets World” co-host Danielle Fishel during her run on Dancing with the Stars. Now the two are leveling up their reality TV obsession with “Traiting Places,” dedicated to recapping the insanely popular reality competition series The Traitors.

WHAT: With “Pod Meets Twirl'd,” hosts Will and Rider began sharing their newfound obsession with unscripted television, and now, they’re continuing their journey through the genre. As self-proclaimed experts and newly minted cultural thought leaders, they’re ready to start recapping, reviewing, and rehashing all of the hottest reality shows, starting with The Traitors, the show Rider had never heard of, and Will thinks he can win. 

TUNE-IN: New episodes of “Traiting Places” release weekly on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Tune in to the premiere episodes now available here. 

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Will Friedle and Rider Strong will continue to host “Pod Meets World” with Danielle Fishel. Follow @rider_strong and @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

“Pod Meets Twirl’d” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of its Popworthy slate, where trending culture and nostalgia intersect. Follow all Popworthy shows @popworthypodcasts.

Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Alice Hines and writer Zoë Lescaze, the series explores the untold story of the world’s most influential therapy you’ve never heard of

New episodes air on Tuesdays starting January 20, 2026

Listen to Trailer HERE; 

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NEW YORK, NY – January 15, 2026 – Kaleidoscope, the New York-based media company redefining science and technology storytelling, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of Mind Games, a new investigative podcast series that unpacks the surprising origins, cultural reach, and troubling abuses of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, a radical form of hypnotherapy that has quietly shaped industries, institutions, and belief systems around the world. Listen to the official trailer now, here.

Created and hosted by journalists and best friends Alice Hines and Zoë Lescaze, Mind Games traces NLP from its beginnings at a New Age commune in 1970s California to its spread through Fortune 500 boardrooms, U.S. Army training programs, professional sports, wellness culture, and notorious organizations like the sex cult NXIVM. Though largely unknown to the public, NLP’s techniques have been used by therapists, life coaches, pickup artists, cult leaders, and self-help gurus such as Tony Robbins, The Wolf of Wall Street’s Jordan Belfort, pickup artist Ross Jeffries, and NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman. The widespread, unregulated applications of these methods raise urgent questions about persuasion, power, and manipulation.

Part science experiment, part investigation, and part true crime thriller, Mind Games follows Hines and Lescaze as they put NLP to the test themselves, approaching its bold promises with curiosity, skepticism, and an open mind. As they experiment, the series reveals effects that are difficult to dismiss. The deeper they go, the more intriguing the possibility becomes that NLP may actually work. 

“Kaleidoscope thrives on telling unique stories from the most interesting niches of science and technology, and Mind Games is the perfect new addition to our slate, allowing listeners to unlock the truth behind one of psychology’s most underground and controversial topics,” said Kate Osborn, the show’s executive producer and chief strategy officer of Kaleidoscope. “Mind Games explores the renegade psychological phenomenon of NLP through a story that’s experimental and open-minded. We’re thankful for our continued partnership with iHeart, which allows us to bring thoughtful, meaningful science and technology storytelling like Mind Games to a wide range of audiences.”

Creator and co-host Alice Hines is an Emmy-winning news correspondent, investigative journalist, and documentary producer whose reporting is known for exposing hidden subcultures and abuses of power. She executive-produced Prime Video’s Desperately Seeking Soulmate Escaping Twin Flames Universe, a docuseries based on her Vanity Fair reporting about an accused internet cult. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and New York Magazine, among other publications.

“Neuro Linguistic Programming is one of those forces that hides in plain sight,” said Alice Hines, creator and co-host of "Mind Games." “It promises agency, confidence, and control over your own mind, yet it has been used by cults and other nefarious actors to manipulate people and deliver the exact opposite of those promises. What drew us to this series was that tension. NLP can genuinely change lives, but it can also quietly take them over.”

Creator and co-host Zoë Lescaze is a writer and editor known for stories that reveal unlikely intersections between art, science, and technology. A regular contributor to The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, and T Magazine, she is also the author of Paleoart: Visions of the Prehistoric Past, the most comprehensive book to date on how artists and scientists have depicted the primordial world. She lectures widely and has curated history of science exhibitions at museums and universities across the United States and Europe.

“As a journalist, I was naturally skeptical of the wild claims surrounding NLP,” said Zoë Lescaze, creator and co-host of "Mind Games." “People swear these techniques can cure everything from stage fright to cancer, that they can make you happier, more persuasive, or irresistibly seductive. One of the most exciting parts of reporting the series for me was myth-busting some of these claims, and experimenting with NLP for ourselves. We separate the snake oil from legitimately helpful methods I’ll continue to use.”  

Mind Games is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is the latest addition to Kaleidoscope’s growing slate of premium audio storytelling, which brings rigorous reporting and cinematic production to the biggest questions shaping modern life. New episodes will be released weekly every Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

For more information on Kaleidoscope, please visit www.k-scope.com. 

About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is the leading science and technology podcast network, telling thrilling stories of consequence that unpack the new scientific renaissance. Founded by Oz Woloshyn and Mangesh Hattikudur in 2022, Kaleidoscope's network reaches millions of listeners and is home to hit shows including On Musk: with Walter Isaacson and The Last Soviet: with Lance Bass. Visit www.k-scope.com for more information