Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs SiriusXM Podcast Deal

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a potential Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, has expanded the reach of his podcast through a new deal with SiriusXM. Starting in September, "The Andy Beshear Podcast" will air weekly on SiriusXM's Progress channel 127, reaching 33 million subscribers, with Beshear also hosting exclusive live specials titled "Andy Beshear Presents." The inaugural SiriusXM episode will feature an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the podcast will continue to be available on major platforms and YouTube. This move aligns with a broader trend among Democrats, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, to use podcasts as a platform to engage voters and broaden their audience, a strategy inspired in part by President Donald Trump's successful use of nontraditional media. Beshear aims for his podcast to be a unifying space for discussion on politics, sports, pop culture, and family matters during a divisive time in the country. His deal with SiriusXM grants the network exclusive ad sales rights for the audio edition, further enhancing his national profile ahead of a possible presidential run.