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The former presidential nominee, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady will share intimate conversations with a diverse and surprising roster of guests.

NEW YORK, NY – September 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, today announced “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton,” an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by Hillary Clinton, the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination. The 24-episode show joins the expansive iHeartPodcast Network beginning September 29 and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard. Listen to the official podcast trailer now.

“You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will feature candid interviews with guests from a wide range of backgrounds including Sarah Cooper, Gloria Steinem, Stacey Abrams, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, Samin Nosrat, Patton Oswald, Tan France, and more. Powered by honest, in-depth conversations, the new podcast will cover everything from the pressing political issues of our time to the challenges of cooking in quarantine. With help from her guests, Hillary will tackle the subjects on so many people’s minds, including topics like faith, resilience, and grief.

“I’m excited to bring these eye-opening, powerful, sometimes hilarious conversations to the forefront and open up new avenues of discussion with some of the people I find most fascinating,” said Clinton. “This podcast is a chance to talk about subjects that are too often overlooked and share the inspiration and education I’ve gotten from my guests.” 

The iHeartPodcast Network has grown rapidly in the past year, partnering with some of the most influential names in entertainment and media. “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will introduce an ardent and incisive new perspective to the iHeartPodcast Network, joining the company of marquee titles including “Stuff You Should Know,” “Next Question with Katie Couric,” “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and “Atlanta Monster” as well as extensive co-production audio and TV/film partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ production company Shondaland Audio, Will Ferrell, Charlamagne Tha God, Blumhouse and others.

“Hillary, being the first woman on the ballot in a general election for president, is one of the great political leaders of our time, and we are delighted to partner with her on this project,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “‘You and Me Both’ will provide listeners with an astute, nuanced look at what’s happening in the world right now — and Hillary is the perfect moderator for those discussions. We’re excited to incorporate her voice and unique perspective into the ever-expanding library of iHeartRadio Originals.” 

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton”on your favorite device.

About Hillary Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton has spent four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and the first woman to win a major party’s nomination for president. As the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, her "smart power" approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. As First Lady and Senator for New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries to champion human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. In every role she has ever held, she has defied convention and stood up for what she believes. She knows more than most about setbacks -- and comebacks. She is a proud mom and grandmother, and she could not be more thrilled to be taking on this new venture.

Seventh Annual iHeartCountry Festival Will Feature Performances by Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett and Host Bobby Bones Recorded Live On One Stage in Nashville

The Virtual Event Will Stream Exclusively on LiveXLive and Broadcast Across iHeartCountry Stations on October 23

New York, NY – September 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia announced today that the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, originally scheduled for May 2 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, will now be a virtual streaming and on-air radio special on October 23. The seventh annual event featuring performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett and Host Bobby Bones. The star-studded event, recorded live on one stage in Nashville, will stream exclusively on LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVX) and broadcast live across iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in local markets and at iHeartRadio.com on October 23 at 7pm CT.

iHeartCountry has more than 150 Country stations across the U.S. reaching more than 106 million Country music listeners per month on broadcast alone, making it the largest Country broadcast radio group in America. The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio Wango Tango, iHeartRadio Podcast Awards and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego Presented by Capital One.

Capital One Cardholders will have the opportunity to enter an exclusive sweepstakes for the chance to virtually play in the iHeartCountry Capital One Trivia Night with Kelsea Ballerini, hosted by Bobby Bones. Players will receive an item signed by Kelsea Ballerini and the Trivia Night winner will announce Keslea Ballerini virtually during the iHeartCountry Festival. Capital One cardholders can enter the sweepstakes from Tuesday, September 22 at 9:00am ET through Sunday, October 4 at 11:59pm ET. To learn more, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneTrivia.

“Despite this year’s pandemic, we are honored to still be able to host one of Country music’s most anticipated nights with an iconic lineup of the genre’s biggest artists,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “Although fans won’t be able to celebrate in person, the show will be available to our millions of listeners across our iHeartCountry stations nationwide and through the exclusive stream on LiveXLive.”

The iHeartCountry Festival is an iHeartMedia Production. Capital One will be the national presenting partner for the event. Proud partners of this year’s event include Country Crock®, Jane, Progressive® Insurance, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the exclusive charity partner.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them great products, rewards, service, and access to unique and unforgettable experiences they are passionate about. 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. Learn more at capitalone.com/access.

The Virtual Event Featured Performances from Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with Special Guests Khalid & Swae Lee, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett with Surprise Guest Jon Pardi, Usher and More, Recorded Live on Stages in Nashville and Los Angeles

The CW Network to Broadcast the Two-Night Televised iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 27 and September 28

NEW YORK – September 20, 2020 – After dozens of legendary performances, the two-day virtual stream and radio broadcast of the 10th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening with unforgettable performances from Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with Special Guests Khalid & Swae Lee, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett with Surprise Guest Jon Pardi, Usher and more. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iconic weekend-long virtual festival that was recorded on stages in Los Angeles and Nashville, streamed on The CW App and CWTV.com, and broadcasted on iHeartMedia stations nationwide Sept. 18 and 19. The CW Network will broadcast the two-night televised iHeartRadio Music Festival on Sunday, September 27 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and Monday, September 28 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

Although music fans were unable to attend the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival in person given the new limitations on live events during the pandemic, millions of iHeartRadio listeners were still able to experience the Festival’s traditional one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances as many bands reunited to perform on a stage together again for the first time in months. In addition, fans were given the opportunity to participate in virtual meet and greets and appear in a special Capital One Fan Wall to be serenaded by their favorite artists. The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which broadcasted on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, also featured special remote performances.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival was a dominant social media topic throughout the weekend. The official hashtag #iHeartFestival2020 was a trending topic on Twitter in the U.S. and worldwide.

Highlights of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival:

• Alicia Keys kicked off the first night of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival performing her new hit song “Love Looks Better” and “So Done.” She welcomed everyone to the legendary show’s 10^th year anniversary saying: “2020 has been something, and nothing is the same is it? But you know what I call it, I call it, ‘The Great Transformation.’ And one thing that’s true – you can never stop the music; we need it more than ever.” She added, “I was here for the very first iHeartRadio Music Festival and I’m here right now, better than ever.”
• Host Ryan Seacrest opened night one of the Festival following Alicia’s performance to tell everyone watching and listening: “Tonight we’re grateful to these musicians that have come out to bring us together through music – because that’s what the iHeartRadio Music Festival is all about – bringing together the biggest artists in the world, no matter what style of music they play.” He added, “In the past ten years we’ve seen incredible talent… and we’re continuing that level of star power tonight.”
• The Breakfast Club introduced Migos’ fiery performance in front of a virtual audience on the Capital One Fan Wall. The trio performed a mix of their hit songs “Motorsport,” “Kelly Price,” “T-Shirt,” “Fight Night,” “Narcos” and more, before putting their fists up to the virtual audience in support of Black Lives Matter.
• Bobby Bones introduced Thomas Rhett as he performed from Nashville. His performance included an array of hits including “Look What God Gave Her,” “Life Changes,” “Crash and Burn,” “Die A Happy Man” and more. He also performed his anthem “Be A Light” mentioning that it’s “one of my favorite songs that I’ve gotten to release. I hope this song, if you’ve heard it, has encouraged you, put a smile on your face, brought some joy to your life. I know it has mine.” He then introduced Surprise Guest Jon Pardi to perform “Beer Can’t Fix” together.
• Coldplay reunited virtually to provide fans with a captivating performance of their hit songs
  “Viva La Vida,” “Clocks,” “Trouble in Town,” “Adventure Of A Lifetime,” “Fix You,” “A Sky Full of Stars” and more.
• Elvis Duran introduced global phenomenon BTS, who just this summer had the largest streaming concert in history, to remotely perform their hit songs from Seoul, South Korea during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The band brought all the moves as they sang and danced to “Dynamite,” “Make It Right” and “Spring Day” before closing the show with their hit song “Boy With Luv.”
• Keith Urban kicked off night two of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival performing his song “Somewhere in My Car” from his car before making his way to the iHeart stage where he was joined by his full band and his guitar for a pyro-infused ending of the hit song. He continued with a performance of his songs “Blue Aint Your Color,” “Wasted Time” and his duet with Carrie Underwood, “The Fighter” as the songstress appeared on a screen behind him.
• Enrique Santos introduced Kane Brown as he was beamed from Nashville to the Los Angeles stage through a new innovative hologram technology, PORTL, for his performance of “Be Like That” alongside Special Guests Khalid and Swae Lee. Kane Brown was later welcomed back to the Nashville stage with his full band in tow to perform hit songs “What Ifs,” “Cool Again,” “Heaven,” “Homesick,” “Like A Rodeo,” “Yeah,” “Worship You,” “One Thing Right” and his new equality anthem, “Worldwide Beautiful.”
• Usher opened his set with a performance of “OMG” before taking fans back in time with a new rendition of “You Make Me Wanna,” and “U Don’t Have To Call” as well as a medley of his ballads “U Got It Bad” and “Burn.” He debuted his new song “Bad Habits” and danced through a set of his hit songs “My Boo,” “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,” “Without You” and “Yeah!,” while creating the first-ever virtual wave in history with a virtual audience of fans watching on the Capital One Fan Wall, before encouraging everyone tuning in to vote in the 2020 election.
• Swae Lee was welcomed back to the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival stage to perform “Unforgettable,” “Sunflower” and his new unreleased single for the very first time, “Dance Like No One’s Watching.”
• Ryan Seacrest introduced Bon Jovi as the band performed from Nashville. Bon Jovi rocked the stage as they kicked off their set with a performance of “Do What You Can,” featuring Jennifer Nettles on a screen beside them. They also performed “Lost Highway,” “Limitless” and hit classics “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” “It’s My Life” and “Livin’ On A Prayer.”
• Miley Cyrus closed the 10^th year anniversary of the iHeartRadio Music Festival performing from the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles. She opened her set with an electrifying cover of Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass” before performing her songs “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart,” “Who Owns My Heart” and “Midnight Sky.”

Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival include Capital One and The CW. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include GEICO®, Grifols Plasma Donation Centers, T-Mobile and Taco Bell®, with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival, which debuted ten years ago in celebration of the launch of the iHeartRadio digital service, has quickly become one of the most talked about music events of the year. The Festival is a live representation of the diverse music experience that fans find and enjoy through the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 2 billion app downloads and more than 140 million registered users.

The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

New Podcast Episode Drops Every Thursday

LOS ANGELES, CA – Sept. 18, 2020 – Co-produced by iHeartRadio and HBO Max, THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM: THE PODCAST will launch on Thursday, September 24, the same day that the miniseries drops on the platform and can be heard on HBO Max, iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available. The podcast, hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco, will take a deeper look at the relationships, psychological motivations, and relevant cultural events that may have impacted the real-life murders portrayed in the series. New episodes will be released on Thursdays each week, concluding on October 29.

Pacheco will chat with the show’s creators, as well as with Carol Ann Lee, author of the book The Murders at White House Farm. Each episode of the podcast springboards off of a particular episode of the series to take a deeper dive into one of six nuanced themes that contributed to the disturbing nature of this surprisingly complicated case. In addition, the podcast will feature an interview with Colin Caffell, the father of the two young boys, who will speak about the murders for the last time publicly.

Visit https://www.hbomax.com/coming-soon/the-murders-at-white-house-farm for all available ways to listen. THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM: THE PODCAST is distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM follows the infamous true crime story that took place over thirty years ago, when three generations of one family were murdered at their isolated farm. Initial evidence pointed the finger at the daughter of the family, who had a history of mental illness. However, one detective refused to accept this conclusion and decided to delve deeper into the investigation, where his determination uncovered new evidence that shed suspicion on another family member. THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM is a dramatized true crime story based on extensive research, interviews and published accounts, that explores the mystery behind what happened that fateful day.

THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM stars Freddie Fox, Stephen Graham, Mark Addy, Gemma Whelan, Alexa Davies and Mark Stanley. 

Produced by New Pictures, the series is written by Kris Mrksa and Giula Sandler and directed by Paul Whittington.  It is executive produced by Willow Grylls, Charlie Pattinson, Elaine Pyke and Kris Mrksa and produced by Lee Thomas.

About HBO Max

HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer offering, which debuted May 27, 2020. With 10,000 hours of curated premium content, HBO Max offers powerhouse programming for everyone in the home, bringing together HBO, a robust slate of new original series, key third-party licensed programs and movies, and fan favorites from WarnerMedia’s rich library including motion picture and TV series from Warner Bros., highlights from New Line, and catalog titles from DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes and more. 

Website: HBOMax.com

About WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

The Historic First-Of-Its-Kind Joint Venture Partnership Between iHeartMedia and Radio Hall-Of-Famer Charlamagne Tha God Was Developed To Amplify Black Voices, Celebrate Black Creators And Invest In The Black Community, With Culturally Relevant Content Across A Variety Of Genres

New York – September 17, 2020 – The Black Effect Podcast Network announced today that Dollie S. Bishop has been named President of Production and Creative Development, effective immediately. Announced earlier this month and set to launch this fall, The Black Effect Podcast Network is a historic joint venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God that is positioned to become the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black listeners, bringing together the most influential and trusted voices in Black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more.

As the President of Production and Creative Development, Bishop will work directly with Charlamagne Tha God and oversee the team of producers as well as the editorial direction of the new multi-genre network including its podcast lineup and luminous roster of marquee culture-shifting voices. In addition, Bishop will assist with identifying and recruiting new creators and talent to develop limited series podcasts to support upcoming films, music releases and other related projects.  

“Dollie is a creative force who motivates and inspires people to be the very best version of themselves,” said Charlamagne. “Her creative instincts and recruiting and development skills are exactly what we need to ensure that The Black Effect Network becomes an unparalleled leader in podcasting. Dollie is a talent magnet. She brings a unique expertise that will help shape our way forward. It’s a genuine privilege to have her at the helm as we continue to grow and evolve The Black Effect Podcast Network.”

Bishop’s new position at The Black Effect Podcast Network marks her first role in the audio industry. She is an accomplished TV and events producer whose experience ranges from development to post-production, with an eye for creating innovative projects that appeal to a diverse audience. Bishop is the creator and producer of Oxygen’s 2016 hit docu-series, “Like A Boss,” which follows the assistants of some of the biggest urban media power players in Atlanta. She has worked on a wide range television formats including reality TV, docu-series, in-studio productions and live broadcasting. Her extensive production background includes having produced on “TeenNick Top 10,” a weekly roundup of the hottest music videos, the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV's hit shows “Ridiculousness” and “Wild ‘N Out.” Bishop also worked on Lifetime’s hit reality television series, “Married at First Sight.” Previously, she worked for Nick Cannon’s NCredible Entertainment, where she developed and shot pilots and sizzles; oversaw live events; and built and maintained relationships with external producers and production companies.

"I’m grateful for the opportunity to embark on this unprecedented journey with The Black Effect Podcast Network,” said Bishop. “As the head of the Network, I’m privileged to be able to give Black voices the creative and cultural freedom to speak unapologetically in a space where their voices can be real, where their creativity and talent can be rewarded, and where our listeners can be uplifted and informed, respected and appreciated. I cannot thank Charlamagne enough for his visionary leadership in this timely, critically important, history-making endeavor."

All shows on The Black Effect Podcast Network will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original podcasts. With over 225 million downloads each month, iHeartRadio is the leading podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with a substantial lead over the next largest commercial podcaster. iHeartPodcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. iHeartPodcasts are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app.

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 culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower 

About Charlamagne Tha God

Charlamagne Tha God is one of the most potent, influential, and authoritative voices in media today. He is the widely coveted, outspoken, thought-provoking co-host of the hottest nationally-syndicated radio show in the U.S., ‘The Breakfast Club,’ heard by over 4.5 million listeners each week. Charlamagne’s production company, CTHAGOD World Productions, discovers and advocates for original content and emerging talent who resonate with popular culture long before they are recognized mainstream. A cultural architect and executive producer, Charlamagne is the co-host of the popular podcast, ‘Brilliant Idiots,’. He is a New York Times bestselling author of the book, ‘Black Privilege’ and global bestseller ‘Shook One,’ which propelled him to become one of the world’s leading voices in the mental health discussion. Charlamagne will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in October.

• Audi introduces Hybrid Radio® experience that allows users to keep listening to their favorite stations, even when out of range of the signal
• Media leader iHeartRadio is rolling out Hybrid Radio® compatibility with more than 600 stations across North America
• First-in-industry, Audi is introducing Hybrid Radio on select 2021 vehicles, which begin to go on sale across the U.S. in September

HERNDON, Va., September 15, 2020 – Audi of America is collaborating with iHeartRadio, the No. 1 audio company in the U.S., to bring Hybrid Radio® to drivers across North America in an industry-first experience.

Equipped on select 2021 Audi vehicles with the new MIB 3 infotainment suite, Hybrid Radio® seamlessly allows listeners with an Audi connect® PRIME or PLUS subscription to switch between broadcast and digital radio signals when they have entered or exited radio signal territories for uninterrupted listening. When the vehicle is cycled off and on again, it is able to retain the radio station, picking up the digital radio channel via internet connection. Collaborating with iHeartRadio brings the experience to life.

Among the first to bring its digital radio channels to RadioDNS® standards that allow for Hybrid Radio®, iHeartRadio is rolling out more than 600 of its radio stations throughout North America in its initial integration phase.

“The ability to bring Hybrid Radio® to Audi customers would not be possible without pioneers like iHeartRadio embracing this technology,” said Pom Malhotra, director, Connected Services, Audi of America. “Audi advances progress through technology, and we are thankful to be able to collaborate with iHeartRadio to continue bringing new conveniences to our customers.”

“Radio has always been the consumer’s No. 1 choice for companionship in the car,” said Michele Laven, president of Strategic Partnerships Group for iHeartMedia. “The innovative functionality Audi is introducing via their Hybrid Radio® experience allows yet another way for that companionship to be seamlessly extended beyond the range of the broadcast signal keeping the consumer connected to their favorite station, no matter where the road takes them.”

At no additional cost with an Audi connect® PRIME or PLUS subscription, Hybrid Radio® uses the integrated 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to maintain a radio station when out of range of the signal. It is just one of the many ways Audi customers can consume media, from integrated solutions to built-in phone mirroring applications. Audi has been and continues to be at the forefront of offering customers new ways to enjoy content in the manner that suits them. The 2021 Audi models equipped with MIB 3 and Hybrid Radio® are arriving at dealerships nationwide starting this month.

ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands, delivering about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. In the U.S., Audi of America sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. market in the next two years. Globally, the brand aims to be CO2 neutral by 2050. Visit audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.

New York - September 16, 2020 - CNN Audio and iHeartRadio today announce Election 101 – a new co-produced podcast that demystifies the American political system while offering a unique perspective on the inner workings of the electoral process.

Hosted by CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, Election 101 answers questions that are weighing heavy on the minds of Americans as we approach this unprecedented Presidential election. Each episode of this 10-part series serves as an explainer for listeners who may be overwhelmed by our current political environment, while offering a “back-to-basics” narrative that explains the stakes and consequences of our long-standing institutions and how they play into American elections, including: the two-party system, mail-in voting, voter security, gerrymandering, the Electoral College, political conventions, and campaign finance.

Election 101 also explores other crucial issues that will inform the 2020 election season, including Medicare for All, climate change, student debt, gun control, immigration, income inequality, trade deals and the Supreme Court.

Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, Election 101 will bring something new and vital to the collective understanding of the US election process.

The first episode is now available across CNN Audio and iHeartRadio digital platforms, on mobile devices via the CNN and iHeartRadio apps and everywhere podcasts are heard. Subsequent episodes will be released every Wednesday and are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

About CNN Audio
CNN Audio is the exclusive producer of audio content and podcasts for CNN Worldwide, creating listening experiences that are relevant, informative, and highly engaging for audiences to dig deeper in topical news and original enterprise storytelling. Find all CNN Audio content at www.cnn.com/audio.

Emmy-winning actor tells the story of America’s top NFL prospects as they prepare for Draft Day and for their lives to be forever changed

NEW YORK – September 15, 2020 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Treefort Media today announced “DRAFTED,” a new docuseries podcast in association with Klutch Sports Group and narrated by Emmy-winning actor Keegan-Michael Key that follows top college football players as they prepare to enter the NFL Draft. The first two episodes will launch Monday, September 21, with two new episodes releasing each week. Listen to the official “DRAFTED” trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Through exclusive audio footage, “DRAFTED” will tell captivating, entertaining and emotionally moving stories of eight draft picks from Klutch Sports Group including three of the top 15 picks Chase Young, Jeff Okudah, Mekhi Becton and more as they prepare to have their lives changed forever. The podcast will take listeners behind-the-scenes with these NFL prospects as they live their lifelong dreams of playing football at the highest level of competition, giving a glimpse into their lives before, during and after NFL Draft Day.

“I'm excited to be part of this series because it gives mega fans like myself intimate access and insight into the world of these incredible athletes,” said Key. “It’s really special to be able to hear everything they’re going through, and experience their nerves, excitement and tension leading up to one of the biggest events of their lives. I look forward to every moment.”

“Dreams become a reality on Draft day,” said Rich Paul, Founder of Klutch Sports Group and Head of UTA Sports. “We couldn’t be more excited that listeners and fans will be able to come along on this journey with our players every step of the way through their Draft week.”

“We are thrilled to have iHeartRadio as a partner for our new show ‘DRAFTED.’ It is a privilege to bring ‘DRAFTED’ to football fans everywhere and share these uniquely raw and compelling first-person accounts as the athletes approach a pivotal milestone in their lives,” said Kelly Garner, Founder and Executive Producer of Treefort Media. “We are incredibly proud of this podcast and look forward to sharing these 12 episodes with iHeart’s massive audience.”

“iHeart couldn't be more excited to partner with the talented storytellers at Treefort Media on ‘DRAFTED’ which will provide football fans an exclusive, intimate and highly entertaining look into these young players' lives as they take a massive step forward in their professional careers,” said Sean Titone, Lead Executive Producer of Sports for the iHeartPodcast Network.

The series is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 225 million downloads each month. iHeartRadio Original Podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. The platform is also home to the most successful podcast of all time, “Stuff You Should Know,” and creator of hits like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and the “Atlanta Monster” series as well as fosters over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms including the iHeartRadio app.

About Treefort Media

Treefort Media is an award-winning podcast company dedicated to immersive audio storytelling. The Treefort team creates and produces original premium audio series across all genres, as well as branded content for a variety of top-tier brands and partners.

The Virtual Event Will Feature Remote Performances from Ozuna, Prince Royce, Anitta, Manuel Turizo, Myke Towers, Camilo and Nicky Jam, Hosted By Enrique Santos

Watch On Hulu: A One-Hour Special of The 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

The Event Will Also Video Stream on LiveXLive.com and Be Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Mainstream Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Hot AC and Oldies Radio Stations Nationwide

Nicky Jam Will Be Honored With the 2020 iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award Presented by Ally

New York, N.Y. – September 15, 2020 – iHeartMedia today announced that the 2020 “iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina” will celebrate the best in Latin culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month featuring performances from Ozuna, Prince Royce, Anitta, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, Camilo and Nicky Jam streamed and broadcasted October 8. Hosted by Enrique Santos, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-air personality for iHeartRadio, this year’s virtual event will feature remote performances from artists’ homes and studios around the world, as well as stories from members of the Latin community who have changed the world of art, television, cinema, radio and politics. Hulu subscribers can watch the 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina as a one-hour special beginning October 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT through October 15. The seventh annual event will also stream in its entirety on LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVX) and broadcast across iHeartMedia’s Spanish Mainstream Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, Hot AC and Oldies radio stations nationwide.

In addition to performances, Nicky Jam will be honored with the annual iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award Presented by Ally at the 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina. Enrique Santos will present Nicky Jam with this year’s award, which honors an individual that exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work in enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community. In addition to his work in music, the Puerto Rican star gave back to the Hispanic community through his relief efforts following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and has helped less fortunate families in Colombia. Nicky Jam represents the ultimate story of rising to fame, falling and overcoming – following his triumph over drug use, he has become a pioneer for those struggling in the industry and Latin Community – ultimately becoming one of the top influencers in the music industry.

Additionally, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 through October 15 iHeartRadio will recognize achievements and contributions from some of today’s biggest artists, personalities, politicians and more from the Latin community with a series of audio vignettes. Listeners can hear about the life achievements of Pope Francis, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Dolores Huerta, Jorge Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Sofia Vergara, Jaime Camil, Eugenio Derbez, Chef Andres, Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Jessica Alba, Ricky Martin, Walter Mercado, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ronda Rousey, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Ellen Ochoa, Sylvia Rivera, Celia Cruz, Selena, Don Francisco, John Leguizamo, Edward James Olmos, Eva Longoria, Shakira, María Celeste Arrarás and more. iHeartRadio’s national network of broadcast radio stations, as well as the iHeartRadio app and iHeartLatino social media channels will drive awareness to this month-long celebration and will also honor Hispanic Heritage Month during the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina event.

“At a time when COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting the Latin community and people of color, we hope the 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and our month-long Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight of the inspiring thought leaders impacting today’s culture will be a reminder of our resilience and achievements,” said Santos. “Now more than ever, this year’s Fiesta Latina will be a celebration of our community. Although music fans will not be able to physically attend the event in person given the limitations on live events during the pandemic, they can still experience the energy and excitement of this mega-concert via the stream and broadcast.”

Every November since 2014, iHeartRadio’s Fiesta Latina has brought together the biggest names in Latin music to perform live on one stage on one night. The inaugural event included performances from Ricky Martin, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Prince Royce, Roberto Tapia, Alejandra Guzmán, La Original Banda el Limón feat. Voz a Voz, Jesse & Joy, J Balvin and Becky G. Over the last several years, the event has featured all-star performances from Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Camila Cabello, Luis Fonsi, Gente De Zona and more.

Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Goya and OGX Beauty, with more to be announced.

For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/fiesta.

Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Pact calls for dozens of new podcasts that build on E&Y’s hit series’ and IP from 

across MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT and others

Slate leverages success of existing The Daily Show podcasts with reimagined iconic shows 

including Yo! MTV Raps

New York, NY - September 9, 2020 @ 2:45pm ET – ViacomCBS’ Entertainment & Youth Group today announced a three-year pact with iHeartMedia. The deal calls for the biggest global commercial podcast publisher to create dozens of original podcasts, both new and those that leverage iconic IP and extend powerhouse franchises from the biggest and most beloved brands.

The breadth of the portfolio – comprised of MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, CMT, VH1, TV Land and Logo – will enable diverse and inclusive audio offerings that cater to every demographic and age group – from the coasts to the heartland – and across genres including music, comedy, pop culture and history. The initial slate includes:

 Comedy Central

• The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will be expanding its library of content by producing additional, original podcasts from the Correspondents and more.

MTV

• Yo! MTV Raps, the seminal music and interview series that introduced hip hop to a general audience.

These upcoming series’ join two from Comedy Central - The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition, launched in 2018 and featuring episode highlights and extended interviews and has delivered more than 170M+ downloads to date,  and The Daily Show: Podcast Universe, launched in 2019 and is an original, five-episode mini-series where each episode parodies a popular podcast or podcast genre.

“We are excited to partner with iHeartMedia, the leading global commercial podcast publisher to expand our hit shows and IP into hit franchises,” said Keyes Hill-Edgar, Chief Operating Officer, Entertainment & Youth Group, ViacomCBS. “iHeart’s wide distribution and availability across a number of leading platforms align well with our global reach and audiences.”

“These are some of the most iconic brands in the world.  First and foremost – as fans of these brands – we wanted to see them have a really strong presence in podcasting,” said Conal Byrne, President, the iHeartPodcast Network. “So our plan is simple: We will swing all of our resources behind these incredible brands – with support from our production teams, our huge distribution and marketing muscle, and the biggest and best audio sales team in the country – to make sure they get the audience they deserve in this incredible new medium.”

All of the audio series will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network and available on iHeartRadio in addition to wherever fans find their favorite podcasts.