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Netflix is taking its biggest step yet into daily, habit-forming programming. Following the service’s recent move into the video podcast space, Netflix and iHeartMedia have announced that the iconic morning radio show The Breakfast Club will stream live on the platform every weekday starting June 1, 2026.
As we’ve been covering extensively here at What’s on Netflix, the streamer has been experimenting heavily with new formats this year. The latest big push has been video podcasts, which debuted on Netflix US in January 2026 and more quietly in international regions in the following months (though with varying regional libraries) and highlights the growing roster of video podcasts coming to Netflix in 2026.
As of today, Netflix now has 54 podcasts available in the United States, many of which receive weekly updates as new episodes arrive. The Breakfast Club was one of Netflix’s earliest podcasts and usually uploaded episodes immediately after they aired in the morning.
Now, Netflix is merging its podcasts with its live-streaming capabilities.
Starting June 1, the nationally syndicated hit morning show featuring hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious will be streamed live globally on Netflix. The show, which debuts on New York’s Power 105.1/WWPR-FM, marks a major milestone for the streamer: It will be Netflix’s first daily live program.
While the audio rights and terrestrial radio broadcasts will remain with iHeartMedia, Netflix is offering a premium, upgraded experience for its members. Traditional radio listeners will hear standard commercial breaks, but Netflix subscribers will get nearly three hours of uninterrupted video programming. During standard ad breaks, the Netflix live feed will switch to special bonus segments, behind-the-scenes moments, and extended discussions that won’t be heard anywhere else.
Lauren Smith, Netflix’s vice president of content licensing and programming strategy, talked about the acquisition in a press release today:
“The Breakfast Club has been a cultural staple for years, and we’re thrilled to make it our first daily live morning show on Netflix. Every weekday, members can participate in nearly three hours of live, unfiltered conversation, as well as exclusive moments they won’t hear anywhere else. This is a huge step forward in how we bring a culturally defining audio-first franchise to life for Netflix audiences around the world, and we look forward to deepening our partnership with iHeartMedia.” Excited to do.”
Lord Charlemagne was the host Emphasizes global reach of new deal: :
“Do you all understand what ‘Live Globally’ really means? Morning in New York. Daytime in the UK and Ghana. Evening in other parts of the world. The media landscape will always evolve, but one thing has always stood out: live programming… We are building something powerful – real-time conversations, real communities on a global scale. The future belongs to those who can see what’s possible – and trust me, The Breakfast Club and Netflix have a clear vision.”
This news fits perfectly into the growing trend we see in Netflix’s 2026 content strategy. The streamer is actively looking for ways to keep subscribers logged in every day. Along with The Breakfast Club, Netflix also plans to bring Gary Lineker’s The Rest is Football podcast to the platform as a daily TV show to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What engagement looks like on podcasts is unclear at this time. Neither have managed to break into the daily charts, but we should eventually get a refresh on their performance courtesy of the Netflix Engagement Report in June. In Netflix’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Ted Sarandos said, “All of them are doing very well,” adding that podcasts perform particularly well during the day, where streamers traditionally have “less engagement.” He also explains how podcasts are performing better on mobile
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