Launching today, the weekly iHeartPodcast offers a break from the barrage of news and triggering political headlines through fun and insightful conversations on mental health with notable guests across entertainment, sports, politics and journalism

Celebrity guests include Josh Gad, Larry Wilmore, Andy Cohen, Paul Stanley, Brad Garrett, Kelly Rizzo, Steven Weber, Henry Winkler, and more 

Listen Now HERE 

WHAT: Launching today from iHeartPodcasts is new weekly series “Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp” – a reprieve from the mental load, your break from breaking news. S.E. Cupp needs a break – from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions, from the mental load of it all. “Off the Cupp” is a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives – beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulations and to talk about what it’s like living in this world, even when this world can feel like a lot.  

To close out each episode, S.E. moderates a lightning round of questions with her guests to bring back some levity to conversations that may have gone to deep places, with each question tailored specifically to the guest — sometimes through quizzes and sometimes with questions that pertain to their lives and expertise. An initial slate of guests include Josh Gad, Josh Mankiewicz, Larry Wilmore, Molly Jong-Fast, Andy Cohen, Paul Stanley, Kelly Rizzo, Steven Weber, Shep Rose, Donny Deutsch, Brad Garrett, Henry Winkler, and Rob Morrow. 

"Off the Cupp with S.E. Cupp" joins iHeartMedia’s new political podcast slate Reasoned Choice Media, which amplifies diverse voices throughout the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

WHO: S.E. Cupp is a TV commentator, nationally syndicated columnist, book author, and public speaker. She’s also a mom, oyster-eating enthusiast, travel fiend, Bravoholic, and margarita connoisseur.

WHEN: “Off the Cupp” premieres October 2, 2024, with new episodes weekly on Wednesdays. 

WHERE: “Off the Cupp” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-off-the-cupp-with-se-cupp-219755925/

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Hosted by The Black Effect Podcast Network’s Jacquees Thomas, the 16-part series will dissect classic and contemporary literary works and discover the stories of the writers behind them

Listen to episode one HERE

WHAT: The Black Effect Podcast Network, the historic joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced “BLK LIT,” a new podcast series that will highlight prolific Black authors and their contributions to literature. Hosted by Jacquees Thomas, the podcast will delve into unique literary works including novels and poetry and spend an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through interviews, reenactments and in-depth discussions. New episodes will launch every other Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and wherever podcasts are heard.

In the first episode, Thomas will explore the genre of science fiction highlighting the life and work of Octavia Butler to discuss the themes present in her novels, including race, social disparities, and climate change.

WHO: Jacquees Thomas is a producer and artist with an affinity for filmmaking, storytelling, and podcasting. Thomas has produced diverse projects including “Naked Sports With Cari Champion,” “Damsels: A Short Film” and more. With a passion for exploration and a deep-seated belief in the power of narrative, her mission is to empower black female queer artists by challenging stereotypes and celebrating the richness of their stories. She firmly believes that these narratives not only deserve to be told but are essential for fostering progress and understanding in society.

WHEN: “BLK LIT” premieres on The Black Effect Podcast Network on Tuesday, October 1. New episodes will publish every other Tuesday.

WHERE: “BLK LIT” 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. 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 important 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 perspective 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.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary, this original podcast will go behind the scenes of the historic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the Zaire ’74 music festival.

NEW YORK – October 2, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and School of Humans announced today “Rumble: Ali/Foreman and The Soul of ‘74.” The original narrative non-fiction podcast, hosted by investigative journalist Zaron Burnett, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of two historic events: the legendary heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa and the historic Zaire ’74 music festival that featured performances by the likes of James Brown, B.B King, the Spinners, Bill Withers, and Miriam Makeba.  

Premiering on October 9, the compelling new podcast will be set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political and social landscape across the globe marked by a season of assassinations in the US,  Mobutu Sese Seko's authoritarian rule in Zaire, the fallout from the Watergate scandal, and the Vietnam War coming to an end, The 13-episode series invites listeners behind the scenes with stories of the staggeringly powerful ensemble of fighters, performers, producers and activists, who uplifted the enduring legacy of Black Excellence. Fans can listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

Host Burnett will guide listeners through the monumental effort behind and lead up to the highly politicized super fight and festival, which were scheduled to take place on the same weekend as part of Mobutu's strategy to forge ties between Zaire and the United States. An unexpected injury forced Foreman to postpone the fight by six weeks, however, leaving the festival to proceed as planned with Ali ultimately attending, viewing it as a celebration of Black empowerment in the newly liberated Zaire. 

“I’m excited to be working again with iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans on this project, specifically because they’re both dedicated to telling stories that connect people, explore emotional landscapes, enlarge and inform our worldviews – stories that take hold of our hearts and ask us to consider, in this case, the best of humanity,” said host Zaron Burnett. “It’s a rare privilege to work with these storytellers because they grant the freedom to find new and interesting ways to convey the significance of this monumental and historic event to listeners.”

Throughout the series, listeners will hear various personal accounts around the two events including stories about the song-filled flight carrying all the artists to Zaire; James Brown's insistence on bringing all his gear on board despite safety risks; Ali’s inspiring discussions on freedom in the greenroom; and more. Featured interviews will include Nico Ali-Walsh (Ali's grandson), Shirley King (B.B. King's daughter), Selema Masekela (son of Hugh Masekela and X Games host), Lola! Love (James Brown's dancer), Fred Wesley (James Brown's band leader), photographer Lynn Goldsmith, author of Rumble in the Jungle Lewis Erenberg, author of Ali: A Life Jonathan Eig, Elijah Muhammad III, and ESPN's Mark Kriegel. 

“Partnering with visionary storytellers like Zaron Burnett and School of Humans embodies our commitment to sharing powerful narratives such as this one, at the intersection of sports, politics, and music,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “We’re honored to help bring this pivotal moment in history to life, reminding us of the stories and figures of resilience and influence who have helped shape our world.” 

“This project is sprawling in the best way. These two events mark the ascendance of Black Excellence on the world stage - and the journey there is packed with nuance and catharsis,” said Julia Christgau, Director and Producer, School of Humans. “We are thrilled to have partnered with iHeartPodcasts and Zaron Burnett to shine a spotlight on these impactful moments 50 years later and offer a holistic telling of these significant histories.”

“Rumble” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Executive Producers include Virginia Prescott, LC Crowley and Brandon Barr for School of Humans; Jason English and Sean Titone for iHeartPodcasts; and series creator Gary Stromberg.

ABOUT ZARON BURNETT

Zaron Burnett is an investigative journalist and longform features writer who covers crime, exposes scams, and interviews more than his fair share of criminals. He's the creator of the hit podcasts Black Cowboys and Ridiculous Crime.

SCHOOL OF HUMANS 

School of Humans is a multi-platform production company producing series for television (Dirty Jobs, Stuff You Should Know). The company launched its audio division with the hit true crime podcast HELL AND GONE. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 16 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children (#1 Apple and Spotify History Podcast charts); Sanctum Unmasked (with VOGUE Sex Columnist Karley Scirotino); ASTRAY ( #15 on Apple podcasts); and RACKET (A Vulture “Best New True Crime Podcasts” pick). School of Humans’ first scripted podcast, Sisters of The Underground starring Dania Ramirez (X-Men, Sweet Tooth) and Judy Reyes (Succession, Scrubs) was produced in conjunction with My Cultura and Eva Longoria.

Katy Perry, SZA, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Camila Cabello, Kane Brown, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams and more lead all-star lineups in major cities across the U.S. including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth

ABC will exclusively air the ‘iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024’ holiday special on December 18 and next day on Hulu

NEW YORK– Sept. 27, 2024- iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One” – the season's iconic holiday music event, with the year’s top artists including Katy Perry, SZA, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Camila Cabello, Kane Brown, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams and more. This year, the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Dallas/Fort Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; and Miami.

In celebration of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour lineup announcement, iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball lineup was revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One this afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. Broadcasted across iHeartRadio CHR stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET, iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright announced the lineup onsite and the event featured performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha.

“The annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour has become the biggest holiday music event of the year featuring the hottest artists of the year playing their songs that went #1,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We are thrilled to be back again with ABC to bring this year’s lineup to millions more fans across the country.”

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour stops will be part of the exclusive network special on ABC, airing December 18, next day on Hulu.

For the tenth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Eligible Capital One cardholders will get first access to high-demand tickets and exclusive experiences through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale in each city.

• The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, October 1 at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, October 3 at 10 a.m. local time, or while pre-sale supplies last. Pre-sale info & tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
• All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 4 at 12 p.m. local time and will be available at iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.

Eligible Capital One Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase (while supplies last) to enjoy an exclusive pre-show event at the Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. stops, which includes a private performance by iHeartRadio Jingle Ball artists including Tate McRae in Washington, D.C.; Shaboozey in Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles; and Benson Boone in Chicago and New York; complimentary light fare, drinks, and more.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One includes the following:

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – Tuesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Kane Brown, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, Shaboozey, Dasha, KATSEYE and Wonho

Los Angeles – Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. PST – iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at the Intuit Dome

• The star-studded lineup features: SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton and NCT Dream
• The lineup was revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One this afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. Broadcasted across iHeartRadio CHR stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET, iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright announced the lineup onsite and the event featured performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha.

Chicago – Monday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m. CST – iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream and Wonho

Detroit – Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Little Caesars Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho

New York – Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Z100's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and NCT Dream

Boston – Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Kiss 108's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden

• The star-studded lineup features: Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Kesha, Benson Boone and KATSEYE

Philadelphia – Monday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center

• The star-studded lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and Dasha

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio HOT 99.5's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Teddy Swims, Kesha, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Dasha, Isabel LaRosa and P1Harmony

Atlanta – Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio 96.1 The Beat’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena

• The star-studded lineup features: Sexyy Red, Tip “T.I.” Harris, T-Pain, Saweetie, The Kid LAROI, Khalid and Tinashe

Miami, Florida – Saturday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. EST – iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Kaseya Center

• The star-studded lineup features: Camila Cabello, The Kid LAROI, Benson Boone, Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Khalid, Tinashe, T-Pain, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho

“Capital One is thrilled to be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for the tenth year in a row,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Music has always been a passion area for our cardholders, and we are excited to continue to offer them exclusive access to talented artists through presales and artists sessions year after year.”

iHeartMedia and all its broadcast radio stations are committed to inspiring and creating positive change that improves the lives of others. For the 11th consecutive year, nine cities on the tour, Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; and Miami will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education focused initiatives. In addition, iHeartRadio’s 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and happiness by creating beautiful memories for families of children with life-altering or life-threatening conditions. Each event will allocate a portion of ticket sales to its benefiting organization as well as offer exclusive packages through online auctions leading up to the events.

“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is grateful to partner with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour for its 11th year,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “iHeartRadio’s ongoing support allows us to continue our growth with new hospital partners, as well as maintain and upgrade our existing 14 Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals across the country.”

Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include presenting partner Capital One, Boost Mobile, COVERGIRL, Mercedes-Benz, M&M’S®, Marshalls®, with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One is executive produced by iHeartMedia’s Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball special on ABC is produced by iHeartMedia’s John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, Senior Vice President, Production & Development; as well as GRAMMY®-nominated OBB Pictures, a division of OBB Media, for the second consecutive year. The special is executive produced by OBB's Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira, and Glenn Stickley; with Arlen Konopaki and Lana Womack co-executive producing. GRAMMY®-nominated Sam Wrench, is returning to direct.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Dining we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at capitalone.com/entertainment and capitalone.com/dining.

About the Ryan Seacrest Foundation

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education focused initiatives. RSF’s main initiative is to build broadcast media centers — Seacrest Studios — within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Orange County, Philadelphia, Orlando, Washington D.C., Memphis, Queens and Salt Lake City. A new studio will open at Children’s Hospital New Orleans in 2026. For more information, visit www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – September 27, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest World Premiere debuts, new music spotlights and live events. 

On September 27, iHeartMedia World Premiered new music from several artists, including The Weeknd & Playboi Carti’s new collaboration "Timeless" across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations; Saweetie’s “The Way” across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations; and Cody Johnson’s "I'm Gonna Love You" feat. Carrie Underwood across all iHeartCountry stations. Brad Paisley’s “Truck Still Works” had a World Premiere debut on September 26 across all iHeartCountry stations. Additionally, The Weeknd & Playboi Carti’s “Timeless” and Saweetie’s “The Way” were featured in “New Music Friday” slots across all iHeartRadio Rhythm CHR stations on September 27. 

Last weekend, iHeartMedia celebrated the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. The star-studded Festival featured performances by Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Victoria Monét and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The two-day event, including highlights from both nights, will be available to stream on Hulu on October 7.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

This season on ‘Chess Piece,’ the Elián González story as you’ve never heard before

New York (September 25, 2024) - Futuro Studios, the original podcasts and programming division of Futuro Media, in collaboration with My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories, present Chess Piece: The Elián González Story, hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Peniley Ramírez. This 10-episode series premieres on Wednesday, September 25. Following the launch, the episodes will debut weekly on Wednesdays. Listen to the first episode now here.

The podcast takes listeners back to Thanksgiving 1999, when then five-year-old Elián González was rescued near the Florida coast after his mother and others drowned in the Florida straits after fleeing Cuba. Many Cuban Americans saw Elián’s survival as miraculous and almost mythical. The question of whether Elián should stay with Miami relatives or return to his father in Cuba ignited a media firestorm, placing Elián at the center of a high-stakes political conflict between Cuba and the U.S.

Above all, Elián’s story highlighted the all-too common situation many Cubans have faced: painful family separation. 

Our host, investigative journalist Peniley Ramírez, has experienced this separation. At the age of 11, Peniley’s father revealed a dangerous truth to her. He’d be going on an official trip for the Cuban government to the U.S., where he would defect from his home country and never return to Cuba. Throughout the podcast, Peniley weaves her personal story of separation with that of Elían’s, taking listeners beyond the sensationalism of his rescue and into the complicated politics of the Cuban experience.  

“This is the most personal project I have worked on in my entire career,” said Ramírez. “Twenty five years after Elián’s rescue, this case is still relevant to the Cuban community, to the geopolitics of our region and most importantly, to thousands of Cuban families like Elián's and my own, who have been marked by family separation.”

“Peniley Ramírez's own story and perspective as someone who lived in communist Cuba until her teenage years and has also been immersed in the Cuban exile community in the United States, serve as a guiding light to show us the humanity, trauma, and resilience embedded in this story,” said Maria Garcia, Executive Editor at Futuro Studios. “We also take a really revealing look at the ideologies that animated this saga. Above all, this story is about the pain and love within families.”

These deeply personal insights add depth to the broader historical and political context surrounding Elián's case. Ultimately, the U.S. government, under President Bill Clinton, ruled that Elián should go back to his father in Cuba. A subsequent raid to remove Elián from the home of his Miami relatives fueled anger against the government. Cuban Americans organized to punish democrats for taking Elián back to Cuba by voting Republican in large numbers in the 2000 presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. The podcast reveals how this punishment vote had a lasting legacy in American politics.

This season on Chess Piece, we tell you the Elián González story unlike you've heard before.

Listen and follow Chess Piece: The Elián González Story on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Chess Piece on Futuro’s social media channels: Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and Facebook. 

About Futuro Studios

Futuro Studios is a Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast studio from Futuro Media, committed to uplifting voices, stories and perspectives that have been historically overlooked in the world of audio. They partner with some of the world’s top media companies to produce beautiful storytelling that centers Latinx, Black, Indigenous and immigrant experiences. 

Futuro has been at the helm of have  of critically-acclaimed projects such as Anything For Selena (WBUR), La Brega (WNYC), LOUD: The History of Reggaeton (Spotify), The Last Cup (NPR), and The Sum of Us (Higher Ground), among others. Our podcast Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez (Sonoro) won two 2023 Ambie Awards, and Suave (PRX) was the recipient of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting. 

The slate includes current shows “Radio Ambulante,” “El Hilo” and “Central” as well as the development of two new co-produced podcasts

NEW YORK – September 24, 2024 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Radio Ambulante Studios (RAS), a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world, announced today a deal that will bring “Radio Ambulante” and its full slate of shows to iHeart’s My Cultura Podcast Network.

As part of the deal, Radio Ambulante Studios’ flagship, award-winning podcast “Radio Ambulante” along with its groundbreaking weekly news show “El Hilo” and its anthology docuseries “Central” will now be distributed by iHeartPodcasts as part of My Cultura, iHeartMedia’s podcast network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices and stories. Under the new partnership, the two companies will also develop and co-produce a minimum of two new shows over the next two years.

Celebrating the launch of its 14th season today, “Radio Ambulante” has covered stories of love and migration, of youth and politics, of the environment and families in extraordinary circumstances across Latin America, sharing with listeners more than 260 episodes produced in more than 20 countries. It is heralded as the most ambitious narrative-journalistic podcast in Latin America, offering a sound portrait of the continent and anywhere Spanish is spoken. For the past eight years Radio Ambulante, the studio’s flagship podcast, was distributed by NPR.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this new stage in the development of Radio Ambulante Studios,” said RAS Executive Producer and host, Daniel Alarcón. “iHeart and My Cultura will put our three podcasts in front of potentially enormous audiences and allow our journalism to have an even greater impact for Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences everywhere.”

“We are so honored to embark on this new journey with Radio Ambulante Studios,” said Gisselle Bances, Head of My Cultura for iHeartMedia. “They have created remarkable, top-quality Spanish content that time-and-time again delivers such remarkable stories, allowing our community to learn more about Latin America. We are excited to join forces and help expand the reach of these stores, and others, through the My Cultura Podcast Network.”

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network was announced in May 2021. The network is home to hit podcasts including “Connections with Eva Longoria;” “Princess of South Beach'' starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) and Sheryl Rubio (Casa de las Flores); “Wrestling with Freddie” with Freddie Prinze, Jr.; “Sisters of the Underground” executive produced by Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez; “Chiquis and Chill;” “Escuela Secreta;” “Sacred Scandal;” “Overcomfort with Jenicka Lopez;” “Ay Por Favor;” “Enrique Santos Podcast;” and many more.

The Radio Ambulante slate and all shows on The My Cultura Podcast Network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts, with all shows available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. The deal was brokered by Eric Spiegelman on behalf of Radio Ambulante Studios.

About Radio Ambulante Studios

Radio Ambulante Studios is a pioneering Spanish-language podcast production company that tells the stories of Latin America and Latino communities around the world. Founded in 2011, its mission is to achieve a greater understanding of these communities through well-told, rigorously reported, and expertly produced audio journalism, offering the audience a nuanced portrait of a complex and vital region. Week after week, with the podcasts Radio Ambulante and El hilo as well as its series feed Central, the goal is to inform, delight, unsettle, and activate listeners with stories that are enlightening and entertaining.

For 13 years, Radio Ambulante Studios has been recognized with dozens of awards, including the Ondas Prize for its trajectory and impact on podcasting and the Gabo Award for innovation, two of the most prestigious prizes in the Spanish language. With more than 60 million downloads across its podcasts and a catalogue of more than 500 episodes, Radio Ambulante Studios has established itself as a leader for the quality of its journalism, creativity, and community building around the world.

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iHeartMedia y Radio Ambulante Studios unen fuerzas para llevar su catálogo a la red de podcasts My Cultura

La alianza incluye los podcasts “Radio Ambulante,” “El Hilo” y “Central,” así como el desarrollo de dos nuevos podcasts coproducidos.

NUEVA YORK – 24 de septiembre de 2024 – iHeartMedia, el distribuidor de podcast número uno según Podtrac, y Radio Ambulante Studios, la productora de podcast pionera en español que cuenta las historias de América Latina y las comunidades latinas en todo el mundo, anunciaron hoy un acuerdo que llevará a “Radio Ambulante”, y todo su todos sus shows a la red My Cultura de iHeart.

Como parte del acuerdo, el podcast insignia y galardonado “Radio Ambulante”, junto con su serie semanal de noticias “El Hilo” y su canal de series documental “Central”, serán ahora distribuidos por iHeartPodcasts como parte de My Cultura, la red de podcast de iHeartMedia dedicada a elevar voces e historias latinas. Bajo esta nueva colaboración, las dos compañías también desarrollarán y coproducirán un mínimo de dos nuevos programas durante los próximos dos años.

“Radio Ambulante”, que celebra el lanzamiento de su temporada 14 hoy, ha narrado historias de amor y migración, juventud y política, medio ambiente y familias en circunstancias extraordinarias a lo largo de América Latina, compartiendo con los oyentes más de 260 episodios producidos en más de 20 países. Se considera el podcast narrativo periodístico más ambicioso de América Latina, ofreciendo un retrato sonoro del continente y de cualquier lugar donde se hable español. Durante los últimos ocho años, “Radio Ambulante” fue distribuido por NPR, la radio pública de Estados Unidos.

“No podríamos estar más emocionados por esta nueva etapa en el desarrollo de Radio Ambulante Studios”, dijo el productor ejecutivo y presentador de RAS, Daniel Alarcón. “iHeart y My Cultura pondrán nuestros tres podcasts frente a audiencias potencialmente enormes y permitirán que nuestro periodismo tenga un impacto aún mayor para las audiencias latinas y de habla hispana en todas partes”.

“Estamos muy honrados de embarcarnos en este nuevo viaje con Radio Ambulante Studios,” dijo Gisselle Bances, directora de My Cultura para iHeartMedia. “Han creado contenido en español de notable calidad que, una y otra vez, entrega historias extraordinarias, permitiendo a nuestra comunidad aprender más sobre América Latina. Estamos emocionados de unir fuerzas y ayudar a expandir el alcance de estas historias, y otras, a través de la red My Cultura podcast Network.”

My Cultura Podcast Network de iHeartMedia fue creada en mayo de 2021. La red alberga exitosos podcasts como “Connections with Eva Longoria”; “Princess of South Beach”, protagonizada por Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) y Sheryl Rubio (Casa de las Flores); “Wrestling with Freddie” con Freddie Prinze, Jr.; “Sisters of the Underground”, producida ejecutivamente por Eva Longoria y Dania Ramirez; “Chiquis and Chill”; “Escuela Secreta”; “Sacred Scandal”; “Overcomfort with Jenicka Lopez”; “Ay Por Favor”; “Enrique Santos Podcast”; y muchos más.

Los shows de Radio Ambulante Studios y todos los programas de la My Cultura Podcast Network son distribuidos por iHeartPodcasts, disponibles en la aplicación de iHeartRadio y en todos los lugares donde se escuchan podcasts. El acuerdo fue mediado por Eric Spiegelman, quien actuó como representante de Radio Ambulante Studios.

Sobre Radio Ambulante Studios

Radio Ambulante Studios es la productora de podcast pionera en español que cuenta las historias de América Latina y las comunidades latinas en todo el mundo. Fundada en 2011, su misión es contribuir a una mayor comprensión de estas comunidades por medio de un periodismo de audio bien narrado, riguroso y expertamente producido, ofreciendo a la audiencia un retrato matizado de una región compleja y vital. Semana tras semana, con los podcast Radio Ambulante y El hilo, así como su serie Central, el objetivo es informar, entretener, inquietar y activar a los oyentes con historias que son inspiradoras y entretenidas.

Durante 13 años, Radio Ambulante Studios ha sido galardonada con decenas de premios, incluyendo el Premio Ondas por su trayectoria e impacto en el podcasting y el Premio Gabo por innovación, dos de los premios más importantes en lengua española. Con más de 60 millones de descargas a través de sus podcasts y un catálogo de más de 500 episodios, Radio Ambulante Studios se ha consolidado como un líder por la calidad de su periodismo, creatividad y construcción de comunidad alrededor del mundo.

Sobre iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] es la compañía de medios de audio líder en Estados Unidos, que llega a más del 90% de los estadounidenses cada mes. Los activos de radio de iHeart por sí solos tienen un mayor alcance entre los consumidores en EE. UU. que cualquier otro medio; el doble del alcance de la siguiente compañía de radio en tamaño; y más de cuatro veces el alcance habilitado para publicidad del mayor servicio de audio digital. iHeart es el mayor distribuidor y productor de podcasts según Podtrac, con más descargas que sus siguientes dos competidores combinados, y tiene la huella social número uno entre los actores de audio, con siete veces más seguidores que la siguiente marca de medios de audio, además de ser la única solución de tecnología publicitaria de audio completamente integrada en radio, streaming y podcasts. La compañía continúa aprovechando su fuerte conexión con la audiencia y su inigualable alcance al consumidor para construir nuevas plataformas, productos y servicios. Visita iHeartMedia.com para más información sobre la empresa.

Robach and Holmes Debut “Morning Run” Airing Monday Through Friday 

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LOS ANGELES – September 16, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, together with Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes, announce the expansion of their "Amy & T. J." podcast to include a new daily news, entertainment and lifestyle show called "Morning Run," keeping listeners informed and entertained every day of the workweek.

As hosts and executive producers of "Amy & T. J.," the duo hasn't held back from addressing headlines while also at times giving an intimate glimpse into their own lives. The two have had headline-making conversations with various industry leaders and entertainers including Gavin Rossdale, Rachel Platten, Tiffany Haddish, Matt James, and more. Most recently, Robach and Holmes found success with their daily coverage of the Summer Olympics that added context to the biggest headlines at the Games.

Beginning today, “Morning Run” will help listeners navigate the busy news cycle and historic political season this country is facing each weekday. Robach and Holmes will cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events. It will be a daily addition to their already established bi-weekly podcast that features more in-depth conversations and interviews. 

Follow @amyandtjpodcast, @ajrobach, and @officialtjholmes on Instagram for updates.

“Amy & T.J.” and “Morning Run” are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

Hulu Serves as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival Livestreaming the Event Each Night and the iHeartRadio Music Festival special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on Hulu on October 7

NEW YORK – September 23, 2024 – After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, concluded on Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances over the span of two days by Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Victoria Monét and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

The iconic weekend-long concert event included the biggest names in music across all genres on the main stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 20 and September 21. The House of Music is an immersive experience inspired by the artists who performed that weekend at the festival main stage. This free event was open to the public and invited guests to explore over 12 interactive rooms, immersing themselves in the lives, music, and passions of their favorite artists and brands. Guests got the chance to experience their favorite brands in all new ways and walk away with prizes and limited-edition swag. Some of the brands in the installation included Bounce, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Hyundai, M&M'S®, Ray-Ban Meta, Valentino Beauty and [ yellow tail ].

Highlights of the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival:

Night one- Friday, September 20, 2024:

• The Black Crowes officially kicked off the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One with a rocking set that saw the band revisiting classics like 1990's “Twice as Hard,” “She Talks To Angels,” “Jealous Again,” “Hard to Handle” and “Remedy,” as well as “Wanting and Waiting” from their latest album “Happiness Bastards.”
• Camila Cabello delighted the crowd with a thrilling performance featuring BMX bike riders and incredible stunts. She opened her set with her latest hit “I Luv It” and treated fans to songs from throughout her career, including “Havana,” “Never Be The Same,” “Shameless,” “Señorita” and tracks from latest album “C,XOXO”: “Chanel No.5,” “Dade County Dreaming” and “June Gloom.”
• Gwen Stefani pumped up the energy with her set full of fan-favorite hits like “Hollaback Girl,” “Sweet Escape,” and No Doubt throwbacks “Don’t Speak” and “Just a Girl.” She then performed her latest single “Somebody Else’s” for the very first time from her upcoming fifth studio album, “Bouquet” (out November 15).
• Fresh off releasing his seventh studio album “About A Woman” last month, Thomas Rhett took the iHeartRadio Music Festival by storm with a set full of his biggest songs, new music and a sweet tribute to his wife Lauren Akins. His set included “Beautiful As You,” “After All The Bars Are Closed” and “Boots” from his new album, as well as hits “Look What God Gave Her,” “You Make Me Wanna” and “Die A Happy Man.”
• Breakthrough artist Shaboozey, introduced to the stage by fellow country artist Thomas Rhett, had the crowd dancing and singing along during a special performance of his smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
• Paramore – decked out in retro glam rock – performed an electric set that included their Talking Heads cover “Burning Down the House,” their hit “Hard Times” mashed with Blondie's “Heart of Glass,” a refreshed version of their 2010 hit “The Only Exception” and their new song “Big Man, Little Dignity,” during which frontwoman Hayley Williams took the time to urge people to vote in the upcoming election. The band then ended their set with the energetic “Ain’t It Fun.”
• Hitmaker Dua Lipa closed out the night with fan-favorites including “Training Season,” “Houdini” and “Illusion” from her latest album “Radical Optimism” and throwback smash hits “Levitating,” “New Rules” and “Don’t Stop Now.”

Night two- Saturday, September 21:

• New Kids on the Block opened up night two of the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One taking fans back in time with “The Right Stuff” and “Please Don't Go Girl,” followed by “Step By Step” and “Tonight.” Walking into the crowd to dance with concertgoers, the artists finished their epic set with “Kids.”
• Big Sean brought songs from his brand new album and other fan favorites to life on the festival stage. Sean even had the crowd singing his early joints like “My Last,” “Bounce Back” and the Jhené Aiko-assisted “Beware.” He closed out with songs like “Who You Are (Superstar)” from his latest album as well as smash hits “Dance (A$$)” and “I Don't F**k With You.” Big Sean also gave a shout out to his father who was watching from the crowd.
• Keith Urban performed some of his newest songs and mixed in a few career-spanning staples. He kicked off his set with “Straight Line,” the first track he released from his newest album. Urban also included renditions of “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and closed his set with “Wasted Time,” a 2016 hit that included a lyric swap from “had the guns on the radio,” to “Lainey Wilson on the radio.”
• Victoria Monét opened with popular singles like “Alright” and “Cadillac (A Pimp's Anthem)” off her “JAGUAR II” album. She took it back to her fifth EP with her vibrant rendition of “Ass Like That” followed by an electrifying dance break to the tune of GloRilla's “TGIF.” Victoria Monét closed out with a lively rendition of “JAGUAR” followed by her breakthrough hit ‘On My Mama.”
• Coldplay's Chris Martin opened his set with hits “Sky Full of Stars,” “Hymn for the Weekend,” “Something Just Like This” and took fans all the way back with “Viva La Vida,” and “Yellow.” The star brought the arena back to the present day with “We Pray” and surprised the audience with Elyanna to close out a refreshingly casual, yet dynamic set.
• Hozier immediately captured the audience's attention with “Nobody's Soldier.” The icon proceeded to perform 2024 chartbuster “Too Sweet,” as fans repeated his lyrics back to the stage. He serenaded the crowd with “Work Song” and closed out his set with “Take Me To Church.”
• Halsey delivered an electrifying performance of “Nightmare” and “You Should Be Sad.” Before their next song, Halsey reflected on what it was like to be back at the iHeartRadio Music Festival and reflecting on how performing "hits different" now since their festival appearance in 2022 after they “fought [their] way through a very long hell” through their secret health issues, telling the crowd how they didn't think they would ever get to do something like this again. Changing gears for the next track, Halsey treated the audience to a rock rendition of “Closer.”
• Doja Cat immediately brought the energy with “WYM Freestyle,” she kept the mesmerizing performance going with “Demons,” staring down the crowd as she jumped around the stage. Ditching the blazer of her suit, she danced and twerked for “Need To Know.” She wrapped up her festival set with “Paint the Town Red.”
• The Weeknd closed out the iHeartRadio Music Festival wearing a black and gold cloak as he crooned the intro of his new single “Dancing In The Flames.” He was surrounded by an army of red-veiled dancers who broke out all kinds of moves around him as he performed hits like “Take My Breath,” “Sacrifice” and “Save Your Tears.” He remained at the helm of the stage as he belted out his other upbeat banger “Sao Paulo,” “Blinding Lights” and the rest of “Dancing In The Flames.”

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival also featured celebrity appearances including AJ McLean, Flavor Flav, Jacoby Shaddix, Joe Gatto, Lance Bass, Tara and Hunter Woodhall, and Tiffany Haddish, Anna Aya, Ekin-Su and James Kennedy.

Each night, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One broadcasted live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu is the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, performances were livestreamed each night at 7:30 p.m. PT and were available via replay throughout the weekend exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. Visit www.hulu.com/iheartfestival for additional information about the livestream. Plus, an iHeartRadio Music Festival special including highlights from the event will be available to stream on Hulu on October 7.

Proud partners include Presenting Partner Capital One, Ad Council, Audible, Bounce, Deloitte, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Health-Ade Kombucha, Hyundai, M&M'S®, Ray-Ban Meta, Valentino Beauty, [ yellow tail ], and more.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival live video stream on Hulu and is executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia along with Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira, Glenn Stickley and Lana Womack from OBB LiVE, the live event and specials division of OBB Media. iHeartMedia and OBB Media are expanding their production partnership after producing last year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball TV Special, which aired on ABC and Hulu.

For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

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“I Do, Part 2” is a Real-Life Dating Experiment All About Giving Love a Second Chance

Listen to the premiere episode now available here

WHO: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announces an all-new podcast titled “I Do, Part 2” focusing on love, resilience, and second chances. The weekly show will be hosted by an experienced group of iHeartPodcast talent – Jennie Garth, Jana Kramer, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes – each of whom has found love again after previous marriages. The hosts will also be joined by insightful and knowledgeable celebrity mentors who found their way after divorce.

WHAT: “I Do, Part 2” combines entertainment with real-life application in this new and innovative social experiment in dating. With the goal to find long-lasting love, the hosts and their team of celebrity mentors will be “boots on the ground” and “out in the wild” with listeners arm in arm as they try to find their next match. They’ll receive personalized advice on how to master the art of flirting, connecting and building genuine relationships.

With expert insights from celebrities who have successfully navigated the public and dating worlds, listeners are empowered to go beyond virtual connections and confidently step into romance in this modern-day matchmaking experience.

WHEN: Available beginning today, Thursday, September 19, 2024.

WHERE: “I Do, Part 2” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen now HERE.

Follow @IDoPart2Pod, @jenniegarth, @kramergirl, @ajrobach and @officialtjholmes on Instagram and @idopart2pod on TikTok for updates.

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