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More than 95 stations across the country flip the switch to holiday music, making iHeartRadio the holiday music destination

Hosted by Mario Lopez, the Holiday Special will feature interviews with Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless and more, broadcasting on iHeartRadio stations nationwide on November 26

NEW YORK – November 14, 2025 – iHeartMedia announced that the annual station flip to holiday music has kicked off this month and more than 95 stations across the country will broadcast the season’s festive music from today’s biggest artists as well as Christmas classics from Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more, 24/7. Continuing the celebration of the holiday season, the iHeartRadio Holiday Special returns this year hosted by Mario Lopez. The broadcast will feature interviews with Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless and more discussing their favorite holiday songs and traditions. The special will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on November 26 at 7 p.m. local time and on the Holiday Season Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 7 p.m. ET.  

Every holiday season, iHeartMedia converts music radio stations in its key markets to all holiday music through Christmas Day — making iHeartMedia the No. 1 holiday music listening destination. 

Listeners can hear even more holiday cheer anywhere they are across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices with the iHeartRadio app with original stations like “iHeart Christmas,” playing all the holiday favorites; “North Pole Radio,” hosted by Santa Claus himself; “iHeart Christmas Classics,” the place to hear all the timeless holiday classics; or holiday channels playing all kinds of music, including iHeartCountry Christmas, iHeart Christmas Jazz, iHeart Christmas Rock, iHeart Christmas R&B, and more. To find all iHeartRadio’s extensive holiday offerings, listeners can visit the iHeartRadio app and search “iHeart Holiday.”

“Every holiday season, our stations set the tone with beloved festive tunes that span generations from Christmas classics to today’s newest holiday songs,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Our Holiday Special resonates so deeply with our listeners because it’s more than just our radio stations flipping to holiday music, it’s a heartfelt celebration where artists open up and share personal stories behind the season with fans. It’s a time of joy and nostalgia — and we’re honored to be part of it year after year.”

Proud partner of the iHeartRadio Holiday Special is State Farm®.

The new podcast where tragedy becomes comedy

Listen to the official audio trailer now HERE

NEW YORK – November 13, 2025 – Speaker, author, and content creator Jorge Lozano H., recognized as the No. 1 voice in Latin America on human relationships, self-love, and leadership, introduces his new weekly podcast “Tengo Testimonio,” an original series with My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, that promises laughter, catharsis, and plenty of unfiltered truth.

Every Thursday, beginning November 13, 2025, Jorge will welcome women from all around the world who will call in to share their stories: tales of bad love, family scandals, toxic relationships, unfaithful cucarachos, nightmare mothers-in-law, and treacherous chupacabras—all with one goal: to turn tragedy into comedy and laugh together at these real-life stories that surpass fiction, because “ni las telenovelas se atrevieron a tanto.”

“Tengo Testimonio busca celebrar nuestra herencia hispana, aquí venimos a convertir el drama en risa, la herida en moraleja y la tragedia en comedia,” explains Lozano H. “Porque mamacita, tu pecho no es bodega, y si lo sabe Dios que lo sepa el mundo.”

On this podcast, guests will call in to tell their stories while Jorge listens, comments, and offers advice in his unmistakable style: fun, direct, and empowering. Listeners will participate through the “Chill-o-meter,” a rating system that scores each story with 🌶️ (chilies) based on how spicy or shocking it was.

Amid laughter, reflection, and iconic lines like “Ni él es para tanto, ni tú para tan poco” or “Mamacita, fuiste mucha dinamita, para una mecha tan cortita,” Jorge reminds women that being strong doesn’t mean never crying—it means walking away from where you were treated poorly and laughing after having survived a true telenovela-worthy episode.

In select episodes, the podcast will feature special guests—beloved and authentic voices—who will join Jorge to inspire and offer guidance on love, life, and relationships. Their presence will help advise, encourage, and support the women who bravely share their testimonies.

With more than 15 million followers across social media, international tours in over 30 countries, and published books, Jorge Lozano H. has become the most influential voice for modern women seeking a space to heal, empower themselves, and embrace the belief that “después de un cucaracho, siempre viene un buen muchacho.”

This new project brings together his talent as a communicator with his mission to empower women through humor, insight, and style. With a fresh, bold, and deeply human format, Jorge blends humor, psychology, and storytelling to transform painful experiences into powerful messages of resilience and self-worth.

“Tengo Testimonio” premieres today, Thursday, November 13 and is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. It is available on the iHeartRadio app and across all podcast platforms, with new episodes every Thursday. Fans can listen to the official trailer now HERE. Video episodes will also be available on YouTube.

Download the podcast cover art HERE.

About My Cultura Podcast Network

My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Wrestling with Freddie,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “He Said, Ella Dijo with Eric Winter and Roselyn Sanchez,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “You vs You with Lex Borrero” and many more. In tandem with the network’s fourth anniversary this past June, it was announced that Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group joined actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama as stakeholders of My Cultura. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

Eight-part narrative podcast series co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts

Listen to the trailer HERE

WHAT: “The Girlfriends: Untouchable” co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts is a brand new eight-part narrative podcast. The latest season of Global No 1. hit “The Girlfriends” will tell the extraordinary story of how a group of brave women came together to expose an abusive cop and uncovered a shocking scandal at the heart of their city. 

Introducing host Nikki Richardson and a new cast of Girlfriends, Khadijah Hardaway and Niko Quinn. “The Girlfriends: Untouchable” will launch everywhere you get your podcasts on November 17, 2025. Listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

When Niko Quinn saw her favorite cousin murdered in broad daylight, her life was turned upside down. She went looking for justice but instead uncovered a dark scandal at the heart of her community: A police detective had spent decades targeting, threatening and sexually abusing black women across Kansas City, Kansas.

Detective Roger Golubski used the power of his badge to launch a reign of terror. He acted as if he was above the law, until Niko, and an incredible group of women, came together to take him down.

“The Girlfriends: Untouchable” tells the story of a courageous sisterhood who exposed the dark underworld of a corrupt police officer, and brought their city’s horrifying truths to light.  When the women of Kansas City Kansas realised the police weren’t coming to save them from their abuser, they stepped up to save themselves. 

“The Girlfriends: Untouchable” is an eight-part series co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts. The producer is Rufaro Mazarura. The editor is Jo Wheeler. Executive producers for Novel are Max O’ Brien and Craig Strachan. Katrina Norvell and Nikki Ettore are the Executive Producers for iHeartPodcasts. Featuring original music by Emmy-Award winning composer Amanda Jones. “The Girlfriends” franchise is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

WHO: Nikki Richardson was born and raised in Wyandotte County, took a bold step in 2020 to help reform her home into a safer and fairer place for all. She co-founded Justice for Wyandotte and produced The 7th Street Podcast, helping to expose the Roger Golubski case and redefine what justice means in her county.  

Khadijah Hardaway was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the Co-founder of Justice for Wyandotte and the committee chair of the Commission on Social Justice for Grant Chapel AME Church in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2017, Khadijah began advocating on behalf of citizens in Wyandotte County for accountability, fairness, justice and transparency from their government principalities

WHEN and WHERE: “The Girlfriends: Untouchable” launches everywhere you get your podcasts on November 17th with new episodes published weekly on Mondays.  

About Novel 

Novel is a leading independent premium podcast company. Its stack of chart-topping, award-winning podcasts includes The Girlfriends, which reached the global number one spot, won the Ambie for Best True Crime Podcast in 2024. The worldwide chart-topping hit true crime series Kill List was the winner of the Edward R Murrow Award for Journalism, the Best Podcast Award at the 2025 Broadcast Press Guild (BPG) Awards, as well as winner of the Signal Award for Best True Crime and Best Sound Design, and Podcast of the Year at the British Podcast Awards and True Crime Awards 2025. Further chart-topping, critically acclaimed and award-winning podcasts include Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera, Stolen Hearts, Come by Chance, Superhero Complex and Filthy Ritual.  

This Partnership Brings TikTok Creators to Podcasting, Broadcast and Digital Radio and Live Events

NEW YORK--November 10, 2025--iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, and TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile video, today announced a groundbreaking, multiplatform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network, which will feature up to 25 new podcasts hosted by TikTok creators, as well as a national broadcast and digital radio channel, and a series of live event integrations.

TikTok creators will bring their unique voices and authentic perspectives to long-form audio and video content — from personal stories to insights on trends and culture — expanding their reach and deepening engagement with fans across new platforms. The collaboration will spotlight TikTok creators across iHeartMedia’s platforms including:

• TikTok Podcast Network – empowering creators and expanding their storytelling beyond the TikTok platform, this slate of up to 25 newly created and curated TikTok creator podcasts will bring audiences even closer to their favorite voices. To support this partnership, iHeartMedia is introducing new co-branded, state-of-the-art podcast studios in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta. These studios will feature advanced audio and video infrastructure for both podcasting and video production – helping a roster of creators build a stronger bridge between their video and audio content. The podcasts will be widely distributed by iHeartPodcasts, and available on the iHeartRadio app, as well as everywhere podcasts are heard. Listeners will also be able to consume the best highlights and clips on TikTok.

• TikTok Radio — a fast-paced, engaging format pairing TikTok creators with experienced iHeartRadio personalities — TikTok Radio will be available across broadcast radio stations nationwide and digitally on iHeartRadio. It's a station where listeners will feel like they are scrolling on TikTok, but with their ears. Built on the music architecture of marquee iHeart stations like KIIS FM in Los Angeles and Z100 in New York, TikTok Radio will feature not only TikTok's hottest new songs, but also trend-driven storytelling and emotional context behind the music, including segments like "Behind-the-Charts," "New Music Fridays," and "On The Verge."

• iHeartRadio Live Events - iHeartMedia and TikTok will join forces to unlock unparalleled access for creators at iHeart’s signature events, empowering brands to activate with a dynamic network of content creators on the biggest stages like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.

“This partnership connects TikTok’s cultural energy and creator community with the unmatched scale and reach of iHeartMedia,” said Rich Bressler, President, COO and CFO for iHeartMedia. “We’re giving creators access to the biggest audio platforms in America -- creating new ways to tell stories, entertain, and build deeper connections with fans. Together, we’re combining our vast networks to deliver relevant content on a massive scale. It’s a win for creators, fans, and brands alike.”

“At TikTok, empowering creativity and connecting communities are at the heart of everything we do,” said Dan Page, Global Head of Media and Licensing Partnerships, at TikTok. “This partnership with iHeartMedia opens up exciting new opportunities for creators and brands to reach wider audiences, collaborate across platforms and extend their creativity beyond the TikTok platform. Together, we're amplifying the connection between artists, creators and our community through the shared power of cross platform storytelling.”

TikTok and iHeart kicked off their partnership earlier this year with Next up: Live Music, a first-of-its-kind singing competition that was hosted exclusively on TikTok LIVE. The program spotlighted emerging artists (including competition winner @kiralise), generated massive fan engagement and proved the power of live, creator-driven music discovery. Building on that success, this next phase of the partnership expands the two companies’ shared commitment to elevating new voices and bringing together the reach of iHeart with the passion of the TikTok community.

iHeartMedia and TikTok will also offer mass-reach marketing for these shows across each company’s vast platform, and will leverage iHeartMedia and TikTok’s coast-to-coast and global sales teams to drive meaningful sponsorships and a new line of business overall for these creators and their shows. More details from this new partnership will be announced in the coming months.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Partnership offers marketers real-time access to AM/FM broadcast alongside digital audio, podcast, and streaming inventory through the StackAdapt platform

TORONTO -- November 10, 2025 -- StackAdapt (www.stackadapt.com), the leading technology company in advertising and marketing, today announced a new integration with iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, that brings iHeartMedia’s audio inventory (including broadcast radio, digital radio, streaming, and podcasts) directly to advertisers through the StackAdapt platform.

Offering marketers the scale and reach of broadcast radio inventory programmatically represents a major step forward in simplifying audio planning and activation, as advertisers can now plan, forecast, buy, measure, and report on all audio channels within StackAdapt. This eliminates manual processes and enables faster and more precise data-driven decisions across AM/FM broadcast and digital audio.

“Audio has always been a trusted and powerful medium,” said Greg Joseph, VP of Inventory at StackAdapt. “By making broadcast radio available programmatically, we are transforming one of advertising’s most established channels for the digital era. This integration enables our clients to reach iHeartMedia’s massive listener base with the same speed, efficiency, and transparency they expect from digital.”

In 2025, StackAdapt was ranked the #1 Audio Advertising Platform on G2, reflecting growing demand among marketers for unified, data-driven audio solutions that deliver measurable performance and efficiency across every channel.

iHeartMedia’s broadcast radio stations reach 278 million ad-supported listeners a month, offering brands access to audiences from every corner of the country. Through StackAdapt, advertisers can now target iHeart’s broadcast inventory using first-party audience segments, behavioural data, or custom parameters alongside other programmatic formats such as CTV, DOOH, and display to create a unified, full-funnel audio strategy. With visibility across every format, marketers can plan, forecast, buy, and report on campaigns from one platform while reaching audiences in trusted, regulated broadcast environments.

Political advertisers will also benefit from this new integration, as they increasingly seek trusted, regulated environments to reach voters at scale. By combining the reach of AM/FM broadcast with programmatic precision, StackAdapt and iHeartMedia enable campaigns to activate effectively across local and national markets during the 2026 election cycle.

“This partnership with StackAdapt makes iHeart’s premium audio experiences more accessible to the programmatic marketplace,” said Lisa Coffey, Chief Business Officer for iHeartMedia. “We are bringing together the reach and trust of broadcast radio with the agility and precision of programmatic buying. For marketers, it is an opportunity to activate at scale in one of the most engaging and brand-safe environments.”

The collaboration reflects the resurgence of local and community-driven content. AM/FM radio continues to hold 64% of all daily ad-supported audio listening, driven largely by the strength of local programming that resonates in rural and remote communities. With the number one use of Alexa Smart Speakers being AM/FM Radio, with iHeart as the most-used radio, broadcast radio remains central to how people consume audio in their homes and cars. By making broadcast radio inventory available programmatically, StackAdapt enables advertisers to reach listeners wherever they are, combining the scale and familiarity of AM/FM radio with the precision and flexibility of digital media.

The new integration is available immediately to StackAdapt clients across the United States.

About StackAdapt

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. For further information, visit www.stackadapt.com.

Hosted by journalist Evan Ratliff, the hit series returns to explore the AI revolution at work

New episodes air on Wednesdays starting November 12

Listen to Trailer HERE; Download show art HERE

NEW YORK – November 5, 2025 – Kaleidoscope, the New York–based media company redefining science and technology storytelling, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today debuted the official trailer for Shell Game’s highly anticipated second season, premiering on Wednesday, November 12. The first six episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays through mid-January, with a brief holiday hiatus. Bonus episodes will follow later in the season.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Evan Ratliff, Shell Game’s first season made waves by cloning Evan’s voice and exploring the ethical, social, and emotional fallout of synthetic media. Now, season two pushes that experiment even further. This time, building an entire company staffed almost entirely by AI agents, and led by an AI agent as CEO.

“The AI industry is pushing AI agent employees as the future of work. I wanted to know how close we are to that reality, and what it would really look like,” said Evan Ratliff, Host of Shell Game. “One thing I've learned in my decades as a journalist is that sometimes the best way to answer those kinds of questions is to fully immerse yourself. So that's what you’ll hear me doing in Season 2.”

“There’s no question that AI is changing everything from how we work, to how we connect, to even how we define what’s real,” said Mangesh Hattikudur, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “At Kaleidoscope, we use the world’s most gripping stories as a prism for exploring the ways technology is reshaping society right now. I’m a huge fan of Evan’s, and it feels like such a win to have Shell Game and his charming adventures in AI entrepreneurialism, serialized on our network.”

“Season two is a mind-bending showcase of investigative journalism,” said Oz Woloshyn, Co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “It perfectly captures what Kaleidoscope strives to do: use storytelling to make sense of the biggest transformations in science and technology. Evan dives into what happens when humans and AI try to work side by side, and what it reveals about creativity, identity, and what makes us human.”

Across eight episodes, Shell Game explores what it takes to create, manage, and survive inside an AI-run company. The series examines how artificial intelligence is changing not just how we work, but who gets to call themselves “a worker.” Through interviews, experiments, and immersive storytelling, Ratliff will unpack the deeper moral and emotional questions behind the AI revolution, with the same humor, wonder, discomfort, and alarm that led to Shell Game being named one of the best podcasts of 2024 by Apple, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Vulture, The Information, and The Economist. 

Shell Game is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

About Shell Game 

A podcast about things that are not what they seem, hosted by journalist Evan Ratliff. Season 2, which kicks off on November 12, tells the story of enterprise and entrepreneurship in the AI age. Or: how Evan tried to build a real startup, run by fake people. 

This season, Evan confronts head-on the assertion from tech entrepreneurs and VCs that we’re on the precipice of AI remaking the workforce. That we should expect not just AI colleagues working alongside us, but also — by Sam Altman’s telling, at least — the dawn of a billion-dollar company with only one human involved. Evan learns what it would take to create such a company … by doing it: Launching a real startup with five AI employees. Over the course of eight episodes, he explores what AI agents tell us about the work we do, the meaning we find in it, and the world that their makers say we’ll all be living in soon enough.

Shell Game was named one of the best podcasts of 2024 by Apple, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Vulture, The Information, and The Economist. It's "riveting," says The New Yorker, "awesome" says The Verge, and "slightly terrifying," says The Globe and Mail. 

New episodes are published on Wednesdays starting November 12. 

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.

Premiering November 14, the weekly iHeartPodcast will feature special guests including Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Jeezy, Mellody Hobson, Dr. Charles Amos, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Jason Wilson and more

Listen to the trailer HERE

DALLAS – November 7, 2025 – In a cultural moment marked by social divide, shifting values, and a national hunger for clarity, T.D. Jakes, New York Times best-selling author, noted entrepreneur and one of the world’s most trusted voices, is turning the page. Today, he has teamed up with iHeartMedia, the no. 1 podcast publisher globally, to announce the debut of “NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes.” Premiering November 14 with special guest Oprah Winfrey, the series will bring together some of the most influential minds in business, entertainment, wellness, and culture for intimate conversations that will help audiences not just cope but evolve. Listeners can hear the official trailer now, HERE.

With its debut, “NXT Chapter” will offer a rare space where some of the world’s most distinguished voices including Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Jeezy, Mellody Hobson, Dr. Charles Amos, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Jason Wilson, and more will chart the next chapter of society’s shared story. Few public figures command the level of trust and access that allows T.D. Jakes to convene guests of this caliber, reflecting the broad respect he holds across industries and generations. More than a new project, the series is both a literal and symbolic next chapter for Jakes and an invitation for listeners to explore what their own “next” will look like, and how to get there together.

In each weekly episode, Jakes and a guest will explore the life pivots, setbacks, and revelations that shaped their journeys and what came after. “NXT Chapter” will offer a perspective many never heard from T.D. Jakes before but one that’s been shaping the culture all along. More than a conversation, it will become a guide for the evolution of purpose for individuals and for the nation to turn the page.

“This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a platform for perspective. I’ve spent my life speaking to people’s souls. Now, I want to sit with their stories,” remarked Jakes. “NXT Chapter is about mapping what comes next for us, for our communities, and for the world we’re building together. I’m glad to be launching into my next chapter with iHeart and have the opportunity to reach a whole new audience on this journey. America’s story is still being written, but too often we speak past one another instead of with one another,” Jakes added. “NXT Chapter invites us to pause, listen, and begin drafting a future rooted in clarity, compassion, and shared purpose.”

A Platform for the Moment

For decades, Jakes has been known globally as “The Bishop”, a world-renowned thought leader, filmmaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Potter’s House Church. But long before stepping away from the pulpit’s day-to-day responsibilities, Jakes was already reshaping how faith, culture, and commerce intersect in modern society. From studio partnerships and real estate ventures to publishing and global philanthropy, he has consistently been a force for innovation across every space he occupies.

Now, in partnership with iHeartMedia, he turns the page once again not into something new, but into something more. “NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes” will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience the mind behind the movement, the strategist, the media pioneer, and the cultural architect whose influence has quietly guided boardrooms, sound stages, and community halls for nearly 50 years. It’s the brain behind the Bible. The builder behind the brand.

Recorded less than a year after Jakes publicly revealed his near-fatal heart attack in an exclusive interview on The Today Show, the series will capture a personal dimension of his journey. Several episodes will reflect on his recovery, renewed perspective, and the clarity of purpose that continues to shape this next season of his life and work.

“At a time when people are searching for hope and more connection, ‘NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes’ is the perfect podcast to remind us of what is possible when people from different walks of life come together,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “We are excited to help Bishop Jakes connect with iHeart’s listeners everywhere to find out what might be the next page in their own personal journeys.”

A Strategic Alliance at Scale

With iHeartMedia’s unmatched scale, “NXT Chapter” will reach a broad audience from business leaders to culture shapers to everyday listeners seeking purpose. The new partnership will build on T.D. Jakes’s expansive digital footprint, including millions of followers, monthly video views, and a digital ecosystem generating over 2 billion annual impressions.

 Listen and Subscribe

“NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available beginning November 14, 2025 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere listeners get their podcasts. Follow the show at @NXTChapterPod on Instagram and watch full-length video episodes and exclusive content on YouTube.com/@NXTChapterPodcast 

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About T.D. Jakes

T.D. Jakes is a global thought leader, CEO, filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of The Potter’s House Church in Dallas, TX. Through his conglomerate The T.D. Jakes Group, Jakes leads brands across media, real estate, and social impact, including a 10-year strategic partnership with Wells Fargo to mobilize up to $1 billion in capital and grants for inclusive development, workforce expansion, and entrepreneurial growth. His influence spans entertainment, civic leadership, and faith and now, with NXT Chapter, a new generation of digital storytelling. Watch full-length video episodes and exclusive content on YouTube.com/@NXTChapterPodcast

The series is designed for children and their families, offering a mix of storytelling, educational conversations and social and emotional intelligence 

Listen to the trailer now HERE

NEW YORK – November 6, 2025 – iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s The Black Effect Podcast Network today announced its expansion into the Kids & Family genre with “Adventures of Curiosity Cove,” an imaginative podcast series created and produced by Actress and Producer Tika Sumpter. The series will be available on the platform beginning November 5. Fans can binge previous episodes and listen to the trailer for the upcoming season now, here. 

Blending storytelling, curiosity and real - world lessons in social and emotional intelligence, “Adventures of Curiosity Cove” is a world filled with endless adventures and original stories through the eyes of “Ella the Curious.” Each episode will explore a new adventure, and children and parents alike will find Ella journeying into the mysteries of space, discover the power of being “the light,” and much more. The podcast was inspired by Sumpter’s book, “I Got It From My Mama,” a heartwarming story about Ella, a curious, full-of-life little girl who sees her mom as her biggest inspiration. 

“We’re excited to launch this children’s program centered on social and emotional learning. Our kids deserve to see themselves reflected in stories that celebrate their culture while helping them understand and express their feelings in a healthy way,” said Dollie S. Bishop, President, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “This partnership between Tika and The Black Effect Podcast Network is an investment in the emotional well-being and confidence of the next generation." 

In addition to creating "Adventures of Curiosity Cove,” Sumpter is the founder of Yummy Tummy, a clean, multi-use skincare line designed to address the needs of mothers from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Up next is her ‘Sisters In Italy’ rom-com in partnership with Tyler Perry for Amazon MGM Studios. She co-wrote, co-produced, and stars in the film. The project marks Perry’s first directorial he did not write, and is inspired by the complexities that come with siblinghood and inspired by her personal experience as the youngest child in her family. 

"We’re thrilled to partner with The Black Effect and iHeartRadio to bring ‘Adventures of Curiosity Cove’ to more families,” said Sumpter. “As the first kids’ podcast under their banner, Nick and I wanted to create a space where children can explore big feelings through fun, imaginative stories and where parents can listen right alongside them. Our goal has always been to spark curiosity, emotional intelligence, and connection between kids and the grown-ups who love them."

“Adventures of Curiosity Cove” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

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About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God and in a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower.

The partnership will soon extend the scale and reach of broadcast radio to Amazon DSP

SEATTLE -- November 06, 2025 — Amazon Ads and iHeartMedia today announced an expansion of their partnership with a new programmatic audio offering that provides advertisers using Amazon DSP access to iHeart’s vast streaming audio portfolio. The expanded partnership brings Amazon’s trillions of shopping, streaming, and browsing signals together with iHeart’s millions of listeners across streaming audio for meaningful reach at scale. Advertisers using Amazon DSP can now extend their omnichannel campaigns across iHeart’s diverse portfolio of streaming audio to connect with listeners across devices like smartphones, smart speakers, tablets, gaming consoles, and more. The new integration of iHeartMedia’s streaming music and live streaming radio is available now on Amazon DSP. Access to iHeartPodcasts and the unmatched scale and reach of its broadcast radio stations will follow in 2026. 

“Our partnership with iHeart allows Amazon DSP customers to reach relevant audio audiences with simplified campaign management and unique measurement capabilities," said Meredith Goldman, Director, Amazon DSP, Amazon Ads. “Integrations like this enable advertisers to build more comprehensive omnichannel strategies that connect brands with consumers throughout their journey across media.”

This expanded partnership builds on a long history of innovation and collaboration between iHeartMedia and Amazon Ads. Over the past decade, the two companies have developed advertising innovation spanning smart devices, mobile apps, and voice technology. With today’s announcement, that relationship expands into programmatic audio, bringing iHeart’s addressable and broad audience reach to marketers and ad buyers.

“Making iHeart’s premium audio inventory available through Amazon DSP, unlocks scale with deep listener engagement and proven performance,” said Lisa Coffey, Chief Business Officer, iHeartMedia.  “And with accessibility to Broadcast Radio inventory soon to follow, this partnership is another step in making broadcast radio behave like digital media; addressable, measurable, and available programmatically, so marketers of all sizes can buy with greater ease and consistency.”

Amazon DSP is an omnichannel media solution that simplifies the ad buying experience to drive meaningful moments between brands and consumers. Powered by trillions of first-party insights and advanced clean-room technology, it offers precise addressability across devices and is the best place to buy all streaming TV across the open internet. With AI embedded throughout from audience targeting to creative optimization, it delivers relevant, high-impact ads while streamlining campaign planning, buying, and measurement.

To learn more about the Amazon DSP visit https://advertising.amazon.com/.

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Amazon Ads connects advertisers to highly relevant audiences through first-party insights; extensive reach across premium content like Prime Video, Twitch, and third-party publishers; the ability to connect and directly measure campaign tactics across awareness, consideration, and conversion; and generative AI to deliver appropriate creative at each step. Amazon Ads reaches a monthly ad-supported audience of more than 300 million across owned and operated properties in the U.S. and beyond.

NEW YORK – November 5, 2025 – Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith are reuniting to launch "Business History." Produced by Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts, the weekly series will drop new episodes on Wednesdays starting today. Listeners should expect the same entertaining economic wisdom served for everyone to understand that Goldstein and Smith have perfected over the years. Each episode will provide sharp, surprising, and a sometimes ruthless look at the people and ideas that built the economy—and the lasting impact they have on us all now.

Business History will be the first podcast from Pushkin Industries that will incorporate full video episodes from launch. Known for its cultivation of high-quality storytelling, Pushkin has successfully used video from its current library. One of Pushkin’s flagship shows, Broken Record, saw an increase of over 221% in their monthly YouTube audience after ramping up their usage of video. Now by leaning into full video episodes from launch, Pushkin plans to build off of this success, creating another platform for new audiences to find their storytelling. 

The first season of Business History will feature episodes on the rise and plateau of Southwest Airlines, the murder accusation of Thomas Edison, Hitler’s contribution to the Volkswagen Beatle, and the journey of retail giant Sears from boom times to bust. 

“The history of business is full of incredible, high-stakes stories. I can't believe somebody hasn't made this show already,” Goldstein noted. “We're making a show that's like Acquired, but with more history. Or like The Rest is History, but with more business. It's the show we wanted to listen to but that didn't exist.”

“I love Business History because the stories tell us so much about how our world works today,” says Smith. “Founders and investors seem to always tackle the same dilemmas: dealing with technological change, turning ideas into products, and facing personal failure. These are rich human stories with surprising, useful lessons.” 

Business History is co-produced by Pushkin Industries and iHeartPodcasts. New episodes will be released each Wednesday starting November 5, 2025 on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available. Fans can watch the full video episodes on the Business History YouTube channel here.

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ABOUT JACOB GOLDSTEIN AND ROBERT SMITH:

Jacob Goldstein spent more than a decade as co-host of the Planet Money podcast. He’s also the author of the book Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing, which the New York Times called “a history of currency full of astonishing tales you might tell a friend in the pub.” Jacob’s interest in technology and the changing nature of work has led him to stories on UPS, the Luddites and the history of light. His aversion to paying retail has led him to stories on Costco, Spirit Airlines, and index funds. Before discovering podcasts, Jacob worked as a staff writer at the Wall Street Journal, the Miami Herald, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He has done stories for the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from Stanford and a master’s in journalism from Columbia.

Robert Smith is a Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and contributing host of NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives. His work on Planet Money has been recognized with most of the major honors in audio journalism including the Peabody, duPont-Columbia, Loeb, and Edward R. Murrow awards.  Smith helps train the next generation of reporters as Director of the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economic and Business Journalism. Before joining Planet Money, Smith was the New York Correspondent for NPR. He was responsible for covering all the mayhem and beauty that makes it the greatest city on Earth. Smith reported on the rebuilding of Ground Zero, the stunning landing of US Air flight 1549 in the Hudson River and the dysfunctional world of New York politics.

ABOUT PUSHKIN INDUSTRIES

Pushkin Industries is dedicated to producing audio in any format that challenges listeners, encourages their curiosity, and inspires joy. Or, in other words: Good, Smart, Fun. Founded in 2018, Pushkin has produced numerous podcasts that have broken into the top 10 on the Apple Podcasts chart, including Malcolm Gladwell’s hugely successful Revisionist History, as well as Against the Rules from Michael Lewis, Paul McCartney’s A Life in Lyrics, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, Broken Record, Tim Harford’s Cautionary Tales, The Last Archive, Deep Cover, Lost Hills and Apple’s Best Show of 2021, A Slight Change of Plans. Pushkin’s audiobook catalog includes Steve Martin’s So Many Steves, Inside Voice by Lake Bell,  the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen, Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis, Fauci and Higher Animals by Michael Specter, Heartbreak by Florence Williams, and Malcolm Gladwell’s Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, The Bomber Mafia, and Talking to Strangers. Follow us @pushkinpods.