"Audiences aren’t sitting around wondering whether they’re consuming a podcast, a video show, a digital broadcast, or creator content. They’re just hitting play."
"You're either naturally comfortable or you're not. And I'm lucky that I'm naturally comfortable in those positions. I'm open to it. Not everyone has the personality that wants to defend their positions ... I legitimately enjoy talking to people I disagree with."
Podcasting grew up outside the system — no FCC license required, no Nielsen ratings to chase, no program director standing between a creator and their audience. That renegade spirit isn't just lore. It's baked into the DNA of the format.
"I want to replay that moment over and over," she said. "It embodied what Rhode Island should be about — local connections and support for one another."
Social media — where most people are getting their news — is designed like a slot machine. Don't like what you see on your Twitter feed? Pull down, and it'll populate more stuff you care about.
"Across ESPN Digital, YouTube, and social platforms, total unique fan reach jumped 8% compared to April 2025 — growing from the 196.6 million reported in March."