Former Senior Reporter
Ashley Carman is a former Verge senior reporter who covered podcasting and audio. She also wrote Hot Pod, the podcast industry's preeminent newsletter.
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How SiriusXM bought and bungled a beloved podcast network
SiriusXM leapt into podcasts with a $325 million deal — insiders say it’s off to a messy start
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