The MeidasTouch Podcast Wins 2025 Webby Award for Podcast of the Year

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The MeidasTouch Podcast Wins 2025 Webby Award for Podcast of the Year

April 22, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA — The MeidasTouch Podcast has officially been named Podcast of the Year at the 2025 Webby Awards, an honor that recognizes the show’s groundbreaking impact on the podcast industry and its vital role in shaping political media in the digital age.

In awarding the honor, the Webby Awards stated:

“The MeidasTouch Podcast has emerged as a defining voice in political media, blending sharp analysis, cultural awareness, and a fierce dedication to democratic values. Hosted by brothers Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, the podcast has become essential listening for millions seeking truth, clarity, and action in today’s polarized climate. With bold commentary and unfiltered conversations, the show has reshaped how political storytelling thrives in the digital era.”

“In February 2025, The MeidasTouch Podcast reached the top of both Apple and Spotify’s podcast charts. This landmark moment was a triumph of reach and resonance. The podcast has sparked widespread civic engagement, challenged misinformation, and galvanized a new generation of politically active listeners across platforms.”

“For its cultural influence, fearless approach to truth-telling, and its remarkable success as a driver of political engagement in the digital space, it is our great privilege to honor The MeidasTouch Podcast with the 2025 Webby Podcast of the Year.”

The recognition marks a major milestone for MeidasTouch, an independent pro-democracy media company founded by the Meiselas brothers in 2020. The show has grown from a grassroots passion project into one of the most influential political podcasts in the world—regularly topping the charts, mobilizing civic action, and holding those in power accountable.

“This is the honor of a lifetime,” said co-host and co-founder Ben Meiselas. “The Webby Award for Podcast of the Year is not just about a podcast—it’s about a movement. It’s about millions of people who reject authoritarianism, demand the truth, and believe in the power of collective action. This award belongs to them.”

“We are so proud of the community that made this possible,” added Brett Meiselas.

Jordy Meiselas remarked, “The Meidas Mighty showed the world that you don’t need a billion-dollar media empire to make a difference—you just need passion, integrity, and the courage to speak out.”

The Webby win affirms The MeidasTouch Podcast’s place at the forefront of the fight for democracy and media transparency. The MeidasTouch team remains committed to delivering fearless reporting, smart commentary, and unrelenting truth to its rapidly growing audience.

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