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United Way of Greater Cleveland Hosts The Freakonomics of Cleveland: A Conversation with Stephen Dubner, Focusing on Economic Opportunity to Move a Region Forward

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The books inspired the weekly podcast Stephen hosts, Freakonomics Radio, which ultimately led to the creation of a podcast network called The Freakonomics Radio Network.

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  • The books inspired the weekly podcast Stephen hosts, Freakonomics Radio, which ultimately led to the creation of a podcast network called The Freakonomics Radio Network.
  • Before the Freakonomics books, podcasts, and networks, Stephen was an editor and writer at New York magazine and The New York Times.
  • Vanessa Whiting, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Board Chair, opened the evening by welcoming Dubner to the stage.
  • Management, Corp., was recently named Board Chair of United Way of Greater Cleveland.

More than 425 SiriusXM Channels Now Available on Comcast's Entertainment Platforms

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that its SXM App, which delivers more than 425 SiriusXM channels of the best in audio entertainment – Howard Stern, ad-free music, sports and more – is now available to tens of millions of Comcast customers nationwide on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, giving its subscribers a new way to experience SiriusXM programming at home.

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  • Future enhancements to the SXM App experience on Comcast's platforms are expected to include access to SiriusXM's expansive video library.
  • "We're thrilled that the SXM App is now live across Comcast's entertainment platforms, enabling its customers to easily get our great streaming features and our full lineup of audio entertainment," said Joe Verbrugge, Chief Commercial Officer, SiriusXM.
  • "SiriusXM offers an extensive array of content and is a great addition to the growing catalog of apps available across our entertainment platforms," said Sudhir Muralidhar, Vice President, App Ecosystem, Comcast.
  • SiriusXM content available on Comcast will mirror what is available to subscribers streaming on the SXM App, based on their subscription.

SiriusXM Launches New Freakonomics Radio Network Streaming Channel

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Monday, March 28, 2022

NEW YORK, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced the launch of a new Freakonomics Radio Network streaming channel. For this channel, the first to be dedicated to a podcast, the team behind Freakonomics Radio, one of the most enduring and popular podcasts in the world, will curate and present episodes from its deep archive, along with selections from other popular shows on the Freakonomics Radio Network, including No Stupid Questions, People I (Mostly) Admire, Freakonomics, M.D., and new programs to be launched later this year.

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  • New streaming channel, the first to be dedicated to a podcast, is a collection of the best of the award-winning series
    NEW YORK, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced the launch of a new Freakonomics Radio Network streaming channel.
  • The Freakonomics Radio Network channel is just the latest example of SiriusXM's commitment to providing multiple platforms for audio creators.
  • Freakonomics Radio Network podcasts will continue to be available on Stitcher, the SXM App, Pandora, and all major podcast listening platforms.
  • The Freakonomics Radio Network produces Freakonomics Radio, No Stupid Questions, People I (Mostly) Admire, and Freakonomics M.D.. Freakonomics Radio is one of the most enduring and popular podcasts in the world, with over 10 million listeners per month and an archive going back 12-plus years.

Stephen J. Dubner brings 'Freakonomics Radio' podcast to the Stitcher network

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

NEW YORK, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Podcast network and listening platform Stitcher has signed a deal with journalist and best-selling author Stephen J. Dubner to co-produce his long-running and popular "Freakonomics Radio" podcast and to bring the show to the Stitcher network this summer.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Podcast network and listening platform Stitcher has signed a deal with journalist and best-selling author Stephen J. Dubner to co-produce his long-running and popular "Freakonomics Radio" podcast and to bring the show to the Stitcher network this summer.
  • Stitcher also will work with Dubner to expand the "Freakonomics Radio" brand through existing and new content.
  • By partnering with Stitcher, Dubner joins fellow celebrity journalist Katie Couric, who launched her podcast with Stitcher in spring 2016.
  • Stitcher is one of the world's most popular podcast listening services, with a growing network of original content and a premium subscription service.