The podcast series 'The Rest Is Politics' gained over 1.8 million streams, views, and downloads shortly after releasing emergency episodes responding to the US bombing of Iran. The series exemplifies the growing importance of podcasts in delivering news during critical global events. The UK edition analyzed the wider implications of the US's involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, while the US edition probed into Donald Trump's foreign policy motivations. This surge in podcast viewership highlights audience's preference for in-depth commentary in fast-breaking news situations, indicating a merging of podcast and traditional broadcast media.
"Once again, we're seeing that in moments of fast-breaking news, audiences turn to podcasts for explanation and analysis. What's particularly striking is how many people chose to watch these episodes on their television."
"The line between podcast and TV show is blurring - and it's happening faster than ever."
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