New York, NY – August 19, 2026 – Audacy announced a strategic partnership with the MeidasTouch Network,  the fast-growing independent media company founded by brothers Ben, Brett, and Jordan Meiselas. Audacy will become MeidasTouch’s exclusive audio partner for sales and distribution, expanding and fortifying Audacy’s lineup of newstalk content, further strengthening MeidasTouch’s rapidly growing podcast business, and expanding its capabilities across podcast hosting, advertising, and network development. 

The Meiselas brothers host “The MeidasTouch Podcast,” the No. 1 most downloaded and viewed podcast in America, consistently ranking ahead of leading programs in every major podcast category.*

The MeidasTouch Network will join Audacy on September 1, 2026, streaming everywhere podcasts are available. The shows will also continue to be available on YouTube. New episodes of “The MeidasTouch Podcast” are released every Tuesday and Friday morning, along with breaking news updates posted multiple times per day.

The partnership with Audacy marks another milestone in MeidasTouch’s rapid expansion as the network invests in new talent, original programming, strategic partnerships, and the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of independent media. Partnering with Audacy further strengthens the continued growth of its podcast business while delivering additional value to creators, listeners, and advertising partners.

“Our mission has always been to build the strongest independent news network in the country,” said Ben Meiselas, Co-Founder of the MeidasTouch Network. “Our partnership with Audacy significantly expands our podcast capabilities while strengthening our advertising operation as we continue growing the MeidasTouch Network. This is another important step in our long-term strategy to invest in independent media, expand our programming, and reach even more people across every major platform.”

The MeidasTouch partnership significantly bolsters Audacy’s premium news and talk portfolio and digital audio footprint, reinforcing its commitment to amplifying the country’s most influential voices and offering advertising partners access to one of the most passionate and rapidly expanding audiences in podcasting. Through the partnership, Audacy will provide podcast hosting and enhanced advertising support as MeidasTouch continues expanding its industry-leading podcast network. The companies will also work together to develop additional opportunities across audio, including both traditional radio and other emerging platforms.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the MeidasTouch Network to Audacy – this partnership underscores the momentum behind our podcast business and further accelerates our growth,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “What Ben, Brett, and Jordan have built is nothing short of a phenomenon – a powerhouse in independent media with unmatched scale and audience engagement. Audacy’s best-in-class sales team, paired with the MeidasTouch Network’s unmatched scale and audience engagement, will unlock powerful opportunities for our advertising partners.”

In addition to “The MeidasTouch Podcast,” the MeidasTouch Network podcast portfolio includes: 

Sidebar with Katie Phang;” “Scott McFarlane Reports;” “Legal AF;” “The Parnas Perspective;” PoliticsGirl Podcast;” “Majority 54 with Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta,” “UNCOVERED with Ron Filipkowski and Anthony Davis”; “Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan;” “The Intersection with Michael Popok;” “The Court of History;” “Unprecedented by Legal AF;” “MissTrial;” “The Ken Harbaugh Show;” “Meidas Canada;” and “It’s Complicated.”

Download “The MeidasTouch Podcast” cover art here. 

Follow the MeidasTouch Network on YouTube @MeidasTouch, X @MeidasTouch, TikTok @MeidasTouch, and Instagram @MeidasTouch. 

*Source: Podscribe July 2026 Podcast Rankings