iHeartMedia, BuzzFeed News Announce ''Impeachment Today''

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, October 24, 2019

Impeachment Today

iHeartMedia and BuzzFeed News will launch "Impeachment Today," a new daily podcast covering the Trump impeachment process. Hosted by BuzzFeed News Senior Reporter Hayes Brown, the program is co-produced by iHeartMedia and BuzzFeed News and will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network beginning Thursday.

"Impeachment Today" is a 10- to 15-minute news breakdown of the day's impeachment process, debuting each morning and helping listeners make sense of the all-consuming political and legal saga that will captivate U.S. politics in the months to come. With a rotating cast of experts, including BuzzFeed News' reporters covering the story, the show will catch you up on the wildest news of the last 24 hours, tee up what to watch for in the day ahead and will tackle one character or thread of this very complex story each day.

"Part of what sets BuzzFeed News apart is this newsroom's obsession with understanding what our audience wants. As we approach the one-month anniversary of the impeachment inquiry, it is clear that our audience craves a reliable and accessible way to stay up to date on this complex and fast-moving story, from the serious to the silly. A short daily podcast is an ideal vehicle for that, and we are delighted to have Hayes, with his deep expertise, enthusiasm, and empathy, to anchor it," said BuzzFeed News Executive Editor Samantha Henig.

"The current climate of fast changing news cycles often makes it difficult to keep up with complex topics like the Trump impeachment proceedings," added iHeartPodcast Network President Conal Byrne. "Podcasting is an ideal medium to dissect this news coverage and make it available to listeners in a way that is quick and easy to digest while on the go, and Buzzfeed is the perfect partner to breakdown this crucial information for listeners in an appealing daily podcast format."

Additionally, "Impeachment Today" will also be promoted on iHeartMedia broadcast outlets.