Will Oprah’s Podcast Still Be On YouTube Now That Amazon Has This New Deal?
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- Careers Will Oprah’s Podcast Still Be On You Tube Now That Amazon Has This New Deal?By Terina Allen,
- Amazon announced Monday that it has secured a multiyear contract to distribute, repurpose and repackage Ms.
- According to The New York Times, the deal is in the $100 million range and has Oprah Winfrey committing to host two podcast episodes each week per the agreement.
Careers Will Oprah’s Podcast Still Be On You Tube Now That Amazon Has This New Deal?By Terina Allen,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering careers and strategic leadership for executives and managers.Follow Author Apr 27, 2026, 11:17pm EDTApr 27, 2026, 11:32pm 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. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFewer than 16 months into the production of “The Oprah Podcast” and approximately 15 years after ending her historic 25-year run on television, Oprah Winfrey has signed a lucrative licensing deal with Amazon.
Amazon announced Monday that it has secured a multiyear contract to distribute, repurpose and repackage Ms. Winfrey’s vast collection of intellectual property (IP) content (i.e. her podcast, the original television show episodes, the book club and more). Technically the IP is owned by Harpo Productions, Ms. Winfrey’s company.