listener

Rather than a standing ovation, the response felt like an outside power lifting listeners from their seats.

Try as she might in her songwriting, the artist said she can never explain herself in a way that will satisfy her listeners — or prevent them from coming to false conclusions about her.

"His blend of 1970s R&B and hip-hop felt uniquely vintage and modern. He appealed to wide swaths of listeners and helped usher in a new strain of black music."

Rather, podcast hosts make their money by being genuine and openly expressing their political views, which resonates with listeners who appreciate hearing things as they truly are.

Roughly 70% of podcast listeners prefer their shows with video, according to a Cumulus Media study.