Gov. Andy Beshear Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is getting a national stage via a deal with the SiriusXM network as politicians increasingly look to podcasters and livestreamers to win over voters and deliver election victories. The deal will see The Andy Beshear Podcast launch Sept. 10, with the Kentucky Democratic politician in a blue state interviewing House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries at SiriusXM's New York City studios. All podcast episodes will air weekly on SiriusXM Progress channel 127, with SiriusXM Media looking to sell the audio product internationally. Related Stories Business Hope for Howard? SiriusXM CEO Says "We'll Get to the Right Place" on Stern Contract Renewal Business Howard Stern Delays SiriusXM Return Until Next Week After Teasing Big Reveal About His Future Beshear, seen as a potential Democratic Party candidate for the 2028 U.S Presidential election, will also do a series of live specials to debut Sept. 9. "I want this podcast to be a space to bring people together - especially in such a stressful and divisive time in our country," Beshear said in a statement on Thursday. "This is a conversation with friends and we talk about things that matter to all of us: sports, politics, pop culture, our kids. I'm excited to expand this conversation with listeners across the country on SiriusXM, highlighting a wide range of voices and ideas that can help move us all forward, together," he added. Beshear with his SiriusXM deal is following the lead of U.S. President Donald Trump who reached out to podcasters and livestreamers during the 2024 election campaign with a media strategy that ultimately helped lead him back the White House. That growing influencer base among podcasters contrasts with the declining reach of legacy TV networks and cable channels. Fellow 2028 contender California Gov. Gavin Newsom partnered with the radio and podcast giant iHeartMedia this year for his own show, This is Gavin Newsom, that has made headlines for its mix of conservative and liberal guests. The Andy Beshear Podcast will also be available on major podcast platforms, and with video available on YouTube. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up labor The Deadest Dead-End Job in Hollywood? siriusxm Hope for Howard? SiriusXM CEO Says "We'll Get to the Right Place" on Stern Contract Renewal Travis Kelce American Eagle Execs Take Victory Lap as Sales Surge: "Sydney Sweeney Sells Great Jeans" Google Google Hires Filmmaker in Residence as It Seeks Wider Adoption of Flow AI Video Tool THR, Esq Fox News Has Millions More Viewers Than Any Rival. Did It Play Hardball to Get There? lionsgate Lionsgate Marketing Shake-Up: Justin Manfredi to Oversee TV Group as Suzy Feldman Retires labor The Deadest Dead-End Job in Hollywood? siriusxm Hope for Howard? SiriusXM CEO Says "We'll Get to the Right Place" on Stern Contract Renewal Travis Kelce American Eagle Execs Take Victory Lap as Sales Surge: "Sydney Sweeney Sells Great Jeans" Google Google Hires Filmmaker in Residence as It Seeks Wider Adoption of Flow AI Video Tool THR, Esq Fox News Has Millions More Viewers Than Any Rival. Did It Play Hardball to Get There? lionsgate Lionsgate Marketing Shake-Up: Justin Manfredi to Oversee TV Group as Suzy Feldman Retires