Will Oprah’s Podcast Still Be On YouTube Now That Amazon Has This New Deal?
Oprah Winfrey has signed a lucrative licensing deal with Amazon to distribute her podcast and other content. The deal, valued at around $100 million, requires her to produce two podcast episodes each week. Despite this new agreement, all episodes of 'The Oprah Podcast' will continue to be available on YouTube.
- ▪Oprah Winfrey's licensing deal with Amazon is valued at approximately $100 million.
- ▪She is required to host two podcast episodes each week as part of the agreement.
- ▪All past, current, and future episodes of 'The Oprah Podcast' will remain available on YouTube.
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| Original publisher | Forbes - Business |
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:17:21 -0400 |
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LeadershipCareersWill Oprah’s Podcast Still Be On YouTube Now That Amazon Has This New Deal?ByTerina Allen,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering careers and strategic leadership for executives and managers.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 11:17pm EDTMay 12, 2026, 11:28am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 13: Oprah Winfrey takes part in an In Conversation on hers and Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff's book Enough at 92Y on January 13, 2026 in New York City.
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