In this episode of The Podcast Weekly Brief, Michelle introduces the latest developments in the podcasting industry. The episode covers YouTube's podcast viewership trends and significant changes at Amazon's Wondery. It delves into the job cuts and operational closures within Amazon's Wondery podcast unit, providing context on how these changes fit into Amazon's broader restructuring efforts. The discussion also touches on Amazon's stock performance amidst these developments, offering insights into the potential impact on the podcasting landscape.

(0:00) Introduction to the Podcast Daily Brief

(0:17) Top stories: YouTube's podcast viewership & Amazon's Wondery changes

(1:57) Amazon's Wondery podcast unit job cuts & operations closure

(3:24) Amazon's broader restructuring efforts and stock performance