PodSubs / Podcasting News / NPR announces Machine Gods for an October debut News briefNPR announces Machine Gods for an October debutNPR announced Machine Gods, a new podcast from Casey Newton and Kevin Roose, with a debut planned for October 2026. The announcement describes a video-first show and a broader distribution plan, with radio availability planned for early 2027. By NPR announcement carried by NPR Illinois [N10] · Published September 19, 2026 at 12:50 AM UTC · Announcement date 2026-09-16 NPR announced Machine Gods, a new podcast from Casey Newton and Kevin Roose, with a debut planned for October 2026. The announcement describes a video-first show and a broader distribution plan, with radio availability planned for early 2027.The useful distinction for a launch brief is timing: this is news of a forthcoming program, not a review of episodes that have already appeared. Readers looking for the show should follow the official launch information for the feed and release schedule. Producers can note the separation between an initial launch announcement and later distribution milestones without assuming the same plan fits an independent show.SourcesNPR announcement carried by NPR Illinois Report a correction · Have podcast news? Submit it free for review