Topic: Prx

The hosts reflect on the failure of the "Podshow" model from 2005 and compare it to modern podcast networks like Radiotopia. They argue that the overhead of network executives and venture capital requirements makes the traditional network model unsustainable for independent creators.

A significant bug in Apple's iOS 6 operating system is reportedly causing excessive data usage and high bandwidth bills for both users and content creators. The Public Radio Exchange (PRX) identified the issue after noticing anomalies in bandwidth consumption for programs like This American Life. There is speculation that cellular carriers may be benefiting from these tracking errors.