New iHeartRadio Original Podcast “Sleepwalkers” Explores the AI Revolution and Technology’s Growing Influence on the Human Experience

“Sleepwalkers” launches today on the iHeartPodcast Network 

NEW YORK— May 2, 2019 — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the upcoming launch of “Sleepwalkers,” a new iHeartRadio Original podcast about the effect of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology on all aspects of human life–– from dating to health, creativity, deflecting potential terrorists and more. Hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Oz Woloshyn and co-hosted by Karah Preiss, former host of The Huffington Post science show “Talk Nerdy To Me” and the Co-founder of Belletrist, a social media-first community for book lovers, this podcast will reveal the fundamental implications of AI and how humans can leverage it without letting it take over completely. “Sleepwalkers” debuted its first episode last night exclusively on iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations throughout the country and is available today on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcast are heard.

Each week Woloshyn will interview top technology executives, politicians and authors to unpack the advantages, challenges and surprises associated with today’s AI revolution, including Yuval Noah Harari, author of 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus', Dr. Helen Fisher of Match.com, and Astro Teller, who runs X, a secretive research lab at Google. Episodes will also feature insight from everyday listeners, highlighting the practical and emotional impact of this technology on modern human life.

“AI technology has quickly infiltrated every element of our existence,” said Oz Woloshyn, Host of ‘Sleepwalkers’. “From diagnosing aggressive cancers, to automating facial recognition, helping people find love, and even writing movie scripts from scratch, there are a host of immediate and mind-blowing applications. On ‘Sleepwalkers,’ we’ll tackle some of the biggest questions around this much-debated topic.” 

“‘Sleepwalkers’ will be a fascinating and highly relevant addition to our growing library of podcast content, and we are excited to build huge awareness of this new iHeartRadio Original by debuting the first episode to hundreds of millions of listeners across our broadcast radio stations,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “AI is on everyone’s minds these days and this show facilitates thought-provoking discussion about the way this technology is changing the world around us.”

iHeartRadio is available on more than 250 platforms and over 2,000 different connected devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “Sleepwalkers” on your favorite device now.

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About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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