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DIGITAL OASIS AN INTRO TO SOME OF THE BEST PODCAST SHOWS ON THE PLANET
Podcasting is a big business and one that is expected to keep growing. According to Podcast Insights, there are currently over 660,000 podcasts and over 28 million episodes as of last month. Black people have a steadily-growing podcast presence, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. As usual Black people are at the forefront of diversifying the growing medium. From pop culture to politics to outer space—there are a ton of smart, enjoyable podcasts out there featuring a bevy of brilliant Black folks. Even major podcast platforms including Spotify and Google are holding competitions in an effort to increase podcast diversity. There is anecdotal evidence, though, that more black people are turning to podcasting as a way to amplify their voices. With that in mind, here are 3 podcasts that are sure to inspire, spark joy, and give you a few giggles.
