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Hidden Truth: Transgender Movement, the second installment of a weekly hour-long podcast series created by civil rights attorney and host Jim Breslo, has debuted on the heels of wrapping his first season, Hidden Truth: Las Vegas Shooter.

SiriusXM and Kia Motors America are extending the relationship between the two companies for five more years, through the 2023 model year. Customers will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription with the purchase or lease of SiriusXM-equipped vehicles.

Netflix and SiriusXM are teaming up on an all-new, exclusive comedy radio channel. The new channel will include material from the Netflix stand-up catalog. SiriusXM will also broadcast comedy talk shows from Netflix plus additional original programming. This partnership marks the first time Netflix will bring its content to an audio service. The launch is planned for January.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau unveiled the roster for the fourth annual IAB Podcast Upfront which will be held in New York City September 6. The full-day event helps brands and media buyers learn about the latest podcast advertising opportunities from content creators. Here's the roster of companies that will attend...

POD Digital Media is the first podcast network targeting the multicultural audience. The network includes over 100 shows, including podcasts form The Breakfast Club's Angela Yee, Ed Lover and Julius Erving. It was launched by former agency executive Gary Coichy.

Edison Research will unveil the results of a new study on podcasting in a keynote address July 24 at Podcast Movement in Philadelphia. Edison says the new information will "provide a research-based road map for the podcasting industry to grow audience and increase exposure to podcasts." Radio Ink will also be covering Podcast Movement, with reports posted to our Facebook and Twitter feeds, as well as our daily morning headlines.

The WFAN afternoon drive host returned, in part, because he was launching his own app and would be able to use the show as a way to promote it. The Twitter newbie posted a message to his 83,000 followers that the launch is still on track for next month. "The Mike’s On app is right on schedule. It will debut the last week in August. Get ready!"

The shows have staggered release dates throughout the summer. All are available on PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app, and Apple Podcasts. Here are the shows and launch dates...

Here’s one for all the stations out there wanting to get the most out of their online presence. The Streaming Summit, a two-day program that focuses on best practices for packaging, distributing, and monetizing online video, has been added to the NAB Show New York conference.

The retiree organization’s new podcast is called An AARP Take on Today and is hosted by Bob Edwards, the original and longtime host of NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition. Each new episode will feature in-depth news interviews on timely topics with guest experts .