In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle kicks off with a welcome and introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into the week's top stories in the podcasting industry. The episode examines Kenya's burgeoning podcasting landscape and Spotify's 2024 trend predictions. Michelle explores TikTok's influence on podcasting and the implications of political advertising. The episode also covers legacy media's ventures and Netflix's strategic moves in podcasting. AI partnerships and data protection issues are discussed, providing insights into emerging challenges. Perry Michael Simon offers his perspective on changes in the radio industry. The episode wraps up with closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction

(0:15) Overview of top stories

(0:49) Kenya's podcasting landscape and Spotify's 2024 trends

(2:27) TikTok's impact on podcasting and political advertising

(3:25) Legacy media and Netflix's podcasting moves

(6:46) AI partnerships and data protection issues

(8:29) Perry Michael Simon's take on radio industry changes

(11:03) Wrap up and closing remarks