Michelle welcomes listeners to the latest episode of Michelle's Podcast News. She kicks off with an introduction before diving into Alex Cooper's deal with Sirius XM and its potential impact on the podcasting industry. Michelle then discusses Apple Podcasts' new accessibility via web browsers and its cross-platform strategy. She shares insights from Edison Research on podcast listener habits and statistics. The episode also covers the Australian political debate and proposed reforms on gambling ads in podcasts. Michelle wraps up with her closing remarks and sign-off.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:16) Alex Cooper's deal with Sirius XM and its impact on the podcasting industry

(3:11) Apple Podcasts' accessibility via web browsers and its cross-platform strategy

(5:41) Edison Research's insights on podcast listener habits and statistics

(7:49) Australian political debate and proposed reforms on gambling ads in podcasts

(9:39) Closing remarks and sign-off