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Crossover Media Group has added Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner. Kirschner is an attorney, former U.S. Army JAG, former career prosecutor at the D.O.J and an NBC News/MSNBC legal analyst.

Lava for Good is launching an original podcast (distributed by iHeartPodcasts) called The War On Drugs hosted by famed Atlanta comedian and actor Clayton English and Attorney Greg Glod. LISTEN

Some experts believe Spotify's recent layoff announcement could signal a shift in its approach to podcasts and other forms on-demand audio, while others — including an executive at a Spotify competitor — believe there's still room to grow, as long as some restraint is shown.

Independent podcast marketing firm Soundrise has hired Jay Green to serve as its senior vice president of strategy and operations; he previously worked for Audacy's Cadence13 in a similar role.

A new report from Magellan AI shows wellness company BetterHelp and retailer Amazon were among the biggest ad buyers on podcasts in December 2022. BetterHelp spent over $9 million in December.

Amazon's audio division Audible has signed an exclusive agreement with actor Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment. The first project between the two is A Summer Love Thing by Bradford Young, a love story that was described as "moody, lyrical and ethereal."

Video-centric social media app TikTok is quietly testing a new background audio feature that could be part of a broader move to woo podcast content creators to their platform, according to a report. The test comes after a survey found some consumers prefer to consume podcasts on video platforms.

Premiere Networks personality and Bobby Bones co-host Amy Brown is bringing her 4 Things with Amy Brown podcast to Nashville in late March. The program will come together at the Franklin Theater on Saturday, March 25; tickets go on sale later this month.

iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcasts has released a new true crime show called Murder in Miami, produced by Lauren Bright Pacheco and Phil Stanford. The show explores the nefarious world of Lamar Chester, who died shortly after being connected to a drug-smuggling ring.

Amazon's Audible is distributing a new podcast produced by Playboy in partnership with Audio Up that re-creates seven iconic celebrity interviews that appeared in the articles (yes, the articles) of the magazine over the last few decades.