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Edison Research has released its list of the top 50 podcasts with the largest weekly audience in the US from October 2022 through March 2023. The top podcasts are those that have the highest weekly audience reach.

Amazon's Wondery has announced the launch of a new comedy parenting podcast called I Love My Kid, But... to provide parents with a weekly vent about the challenges of raising children while reclaiming some of their pre-parenting lives.

Podcasting platform Libsyn has partnered with Amazon Music to feature book-related podcasts on the Amazon Music platform. In celebration of National Get Caught Reading Month, Libsyn has selected ten podcasters to be prominently featured on the streamer.

Spotify is reportedly developing AI tools to create targeted ads using the voices of podcast hosts. Bill Simmons, who sold The Ringer to Spotify in 2020, revealed the company's plans to train AI on hosts' voices to personalize ads.

Audacy New York has announced contract extensions for Karen Carson, Johnny Mingione, and Anthony Malerba, the co-hosts of Karen Carson in the Morning on NEW 102.7 (WNEW). Carson has been on the air in New York City since 1996.

Syndicated radio host Kim Komando has lowered the price of her Phoenix, AZ studio after failing to find a buyer for the fully equipped space. Initially selling for $13 million, the 26,000-square-foot property's listing had included all the studio equipment.

Comparing the total spot play of the top five advertisers to last week's numbers, there has been a slight increase. This week, the total reached 233,476 spots, reflecting a positive trend. The national spot leader remained unchanged for the fourth week.

President Biden has nominated telecommunications attorney Anna Gomez to serve as a commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission. Gomez's nomination comes after Biden received urging from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to nominate a Latino candidate for the vacant seat.

Beasley Media Philadelphia's John Kincade updated listeners on his health following surgery for colon cancer. The 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) morning host said doctors successfully removed all of the cancer from his colon, but also had some tough news to share.

Faisal Khan has been appointed Executive Director of the Next Generation Warning System by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Khan will work with FEMA to implement the NGWS grant program to create a resilient, secure public alerting system through public radio and TV.