Dr. Rashad Richey has received the Best News & Politics award at the Black Podcasting Awards, recognizing his remarkable talent for distilling complex stories and presenting a range of perspectives on important topics.
Press Release:
Los Angeles – September 25, 2024
Today, TYT Network, the largest and longest-running online news platform in the United States, announced a significant accolade for one of its key programs. Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey has been honored with the Best News & Politics award from the Black Podcasting Awards. The show was acknowledged for its skill in unpacking intricate issues and pivotal events while providing a variety of viewpoints.
Indisputable addresses the most urgent topics related to race, systemic inequality, and social justice. This daily news program features heated discussions with conservative guests, in-depth news analysis, and exclusive stories sourced from the community.
Dr. Richey, an Emmy-nominated broadcaster, was recently presented with the 5th Estate New Media Award by the Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association, supported by Comcast Universal. Additionally, he has received the Global Icon Award from Black Media Honors and has been acknowledged by the White House for his efforts with youth affected by gang violence and in social advocacy. According to The Hicks Evaluation Group, Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey was recognized in 2023 as the fastest-growing news program in America. The Indisputable podcast has achieved over one million downloads and attracts forty thousand unique listeners monthly, positioning it in the top 1% of podcasts worldwide, as reported by Listen Notes. On YouTube, Indisputable boasts 20 million views, 140 million impressions, and 1.5 million monthly viewing hours. Its linear channels, which include Samsung TV Plus, Roku, YouTube TV, Xumo, and TCLtv+, average around 2 million views each month.
In response to this latest honor, TYT Network’s founder, Cenk Uygur, stated:
“We take pride in our collaboration with Dr. Rashad Richey. His accomplishments represent a triumph for our network and the community of supporters and listeners who have contributed to the growth of Indisputable.”
Dr. Rashad Richey expressed his gratitude with the following statement:
“Receiving this national recognition from the Black Podcast Awards is a true honor. Their mission to uplift the voices of Black content creators is invaluable. I couldn’t ask for a better production team for ‘Indisputable,’ and I am immensely thankful for their hard work. With a network like TYT that shares our vision and an audience committed to seeking truth, we have created an unstoppable force!”
With this recent accolade, Indisputable has reinforced its position as a trustworthy and esteemed news source in the digital media realm.
About TYT Network
When it comes to news, TYT stands out as The Online News Network. Since its founding in 2002, TYT Network has built a significant online presence as a credible and reliable news source. As the #1 most engaged news and politics network, the award-winning platform ranks among the top multi-platform online content creators, generating over 500 million views per month.
Recently, TYT garnered the Audience Honor at the Shorty Awards for News and Media. The Damage Report with John Iadarola received the People’s Voice Webby Award in the News and Politics category. Additionally, Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey was identified as the fastest-growing TV news show by The Hicks Evaluation Group. In 2021, TYT was acknowledged with the Shorty Awards Audience Honor for Best in Live Event Coverage for their reporting during the 2020 Election. The Damage Report with John Iadarola was also a 2021 Webby Honoree for Social Media Presence.
Cenk Uygur was recognized by Mediaite as one of the Most Influential figures in News Media 2023. Host Ana Kasparian was featured on the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Media List and The Daily Dot’s 20 Women of YouTube list. The Young Turks have been awarded a Webby Honoree for News and Politics: Series and Channel and captured the Audience Honor for Overall YouTube Presence at the 2018 Shorty Awards, along with the Webby People’s Voice Award for News and Politics – Series. Over the years, TYT has received recognition from Streamys, Webbys, and Shorty Awards. The Young Turks were also honored with the Imagen Vision Award and the Vote It Loud Fifth Estate: Champion in Media Award for Best in New Media in 2016. In 2015, The Young Turks made Variety’s FameChangers List (No. 7) and The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen List (No. 1 in the News category).
TYT encompasses owned and operated shows alongside partner programs such as The Young Turks, The Damage Report, Indisputable, and beyond. TYT’s programming is available 24/7 on platforms like Samsung TV, Plus, Roku, YouTube TV, Xumo, and TCLtv+. Additionally, TYT is accessible as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and more.
Published by: Myra Turner
