This week on The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule dives into the latest podcast power moves and plot twists. From Spotify losing Trevor Noah to Marc Maron calling it quits after 16 years of WTF, the industry’s getting a shake-up. Plus, YouTube dominates news podcast listening in the US, and Spotify rolls out new podcast discovery features (but… how do they actually work?).

And for Podcast of the Week, we’re spotlighting Devil in the Desert—a gripping true story of betrayal, brutality, and a manhunt that spans the globe. You’ll be on the edge of your seat.

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