Sounds of Innovation – WSQ 2025

In this episode, we speak with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism about how Qatar is shaping the future of global travel through AI, sustainability, and world-class events. Following the FIFA World Cup and as host of Web Summit Qatar, the country is positioning itself as a hub for tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship. We explore Qatar’s family-friendly tourism strategy, digital transformatio...

This episode was recorded in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum. Live from Davos, Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group, moderates a dynamic conversation with Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng and Alex Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of A-ROD CORP, Co-Chairman of the MN Timberwolves and Lynx, and Major League Baseball icon. Together, they explore what it takes to perform at the high...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. This special return episode of Inside the Studio finds Jordan Runtagh exploring the intersection of cutting-edge technology and timeless human expression: music. His guest is Dana Al Meer, widely hailed as Qatar’s first homegrown pop superstar — a cultural pioneer who performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. In this episode, Matt Frederick speaks with veteran war correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid, whose decades reporting from conflict zones, including Iraq and Gaza, offer a rare, firsthand perspective on the realities of war. Together, they explore what it means to tell human stories from the front lines, the responsibility of bearing w...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. From a basement in the early days of podcasting to one of iHeart’s marquee shows, Matt Frederick has seen just about everything — including, apparently, the road to Area 51. In this episode of our Podcasters-on-Podcasters series, Jordan Runtagh and Matt talk about the origin of Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. What do you get when you mix an accidental start at MTV, decades of interviewing music legends, and a Beatles-level obsession with storytelling? In this episode of our Podcasters-on-Podcasters series, Matt Frederick sits down with Jordan Runtagh for a funny, candid conversation about how a trivia-loving music journalist became on...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. 'Too Much Information' is a new iHeartRadio podcast that gives you the secret history, behind-the-scenes details and little-known fascinating facts about you...  Your long-lost legends of long-winded lore are back, reporting live from the 2026 Web Summit Conference in Doha, Qatar! Together they proudly present the second ins...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. Oz is at the Web Summit in Qatar this week, and he’s taking you with him. This episode was recorded live on stage with Wired’s global editorial director Katie Drummond. Katie and Oz talk about what it’s like to cover this moment, from DOGE and tech titans in the White House to AI’s rapid ubiquity. Katie al...

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. Cristóbal Valenzuela co-founded Runway to rethink how movies are made, and now his technology is spreading across Hollywood. Cristóbal sits down with Oz to discuss how far AI media tools have come in just the past six years, and why the next leap forward could happen even faster than anyone expects. He also addresse...

There are two versions of Motaz Azaiza. There is the one etched into the consciousness of millions, lens slung over his shoulder, eyes bloodshot, not just from sleepless nights, but from witnessing what no one should ever have to. The man who didn't just document Israel's genocide in Gaza, he became a portal, a lifeline, a resistance not of weapons, but of truth. But then there is the other Motaz....

In this episode of The Creators Cult, I talk with Kate Mansberger, Podcast Development Coordinator at iHeartMedia. We discuss how podcasters can develop their content and the fundamentals of launching a successful podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell sits down with the CEO of iHeartMedia Digital, Conal Byrne to discuss the power of narrative audio storytelling and its ability to move listeners emotionally, build brands, and change the way we all see the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our rush for innovation, we often mistake novelty for progress, discarding what already works in pursuit of the next big thing. But real solutions aren’t just new—they are intentional, rooted in true human needs, and built to last. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind challenges the cycle of disposable innovation and offers a new lens for entrepreneurs and changemakers: Prioritizing depth ov...

What does it take to build a successful media brand in 2025? Join two titans of the industry to find out. Whether you’re one of the world’s leading media companies like The New York Times, or an audio giant with a quarter of a billion monthly active listeners like iHeartMedia, the challenges remain the same: building sustainable revenue models, meeting audiences where they are and comp...

With funding for crypto startups increasing in the latter part of 2024, what is the outlook for 2025 and will this resurgence of financing continue? Listen to this session as we discuss further.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and global competition intensifies, particularly with advancements from China, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up with the latest technologies—it demands strategic foresight, bold innovation, and flawless execution. Join Eiso Kant, CTO and Co-founder of Poolside, Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta & Daniyal Khan Investor at QIA for an enga...

As global ad spends topped 1 trillion dollars for the first time in 2024, it’s never been more important for brands to stand out from the crowd. But amidst such volatility, how exactly do you do that? Join Mark Weinstein, CMO of Hilton Hotels and Omnicom Advertising Group CEO, Troy Ruhanen, as they explore how brands can rise above the noise in times of uncertainty – to own the chaos i...

In a world where established firm at times find it easier to play it safe, how do we innovate boldly to stay ahead of the curve? Betsabeh Madani Hermann, Global Head of Research at Philips, reveals the 3 golden rules that have fuelled over a century of groundbreaking innovation—from inventing the lightbulb to transforming healthcare with AI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...