Digital Media

Netflix and Spotify Partner to Bring The Ringer Podcasts to Video Streaming in 2026

Netflix and Spotify are joining forces to bring popular podcasts from The Ringer network to the video streaming platform. The partnership marks a significant expansion of video podcast content and represents Spotify’s evolution into broader multimedia experiences.

The streaming landscape continues to evolve as two industry giants announce a groundbreaking collaboration. Netflix and Spotify have revealed a strategic partnership that will bring a curated selection of popular podcast content from The Ringer network to Netflix’s video platform beginning in early 2026 for U.S. users. This move represents a significant expansion of video podcast offerings on major streaming platforms and signals the continued blurring of lines between traditional audio and video content.

Partnership Details and Timeline

by Nathan ColeOctober 15, 2025

Digital Media Energy Policy

Major News Networks Defy Pentagon Press Restrictions in Unprecedented Standoff

In a remarkable show of unity, every major American news organization has refused to comply with new Pentagon restrictions on military reporting. The standoff pits Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against the entire mainstream media establishment in a battle over press access and journalistic freedom.

In an unprecedented challenge to military media relations, virtually every major American news organization has united to reject new Pentagon reporting restrictions proposed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The dramatic confrontation represents one of the most significant tests of press freedom in modern military coverage history, with networks risking their official Pentagon press credentials to defend journalistic independence.