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Spanish public broadcaster latest to threaten open RSS

Jul 21, 2025
The Spanish public broadcaster RTVE is stifling open access by blocking podcasts from its national radio station on third-party apps. This move raises alarms about the future of RSS. Meanwhile, The New York Times explores the growing interest in video podcasts. Anecdotes reveal curious trends in audience behavior. The Telegraph highlights how podcasters are encroaching on TV territory, posing a challenge to traditional broadcasters. The evolving landscape of podcasting is filled with both restrictions and innovative opportunities.
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INSIGHT

RTVE Blocks RNE Podcasts on Apps

  • Spanish public broadcaster RTVE blocks podcasts from its national radio station RNE in third-party apps, disrupting open RSS principles.
  • This reflects a trend of public broadcasters restricting how audiences access their shows.
INSIGHT

Podcasts Threaten Traditional TV

  • UK Telegraph reports podcasters infiltrating TV, creating a threat to traditional broadcasters.
  • Audio shows bleeding into television mark a significant media shift.
ADVICE

Podcast Hosting Freedom vs. Video

  • If you're unhappy with your podcast host, you can move your show elsewhere easily.
  • However, this freedom doesn't apply to video content platforms like YouTube.
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