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True Crime Podcasts Surge: 42 Million Listeners by 2024

3/6/2026

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By the end of 2024, 42 million American adults listened to true crime podcasts monthly.
The genre shifted from sensationalism to focusing on victims and community empowerment among female listeners.
Hyundai sponsors popular true crime podcasts, reflecting a shift in advertiser perception.
SiriusXM reported a 68% increase in ad revenue for its Morbid podcast in early 2026.
The inaugural True Crime Summit will take place at SXSW on March 13.

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Story summary

By the end of 2024, 42 million American adults listened to true crime podcasts monthly.
The genre shifted from sensationalism to focusing on victims and community empowerment among female listeners.
Hyundai sponsors popular true crime podcasts, reflecting a shift in advertiser perception.
SiriusXM reported a 68% increase in ad revenue for its Morbid podcast in early 2026.
The inaugural True Crime Summit will take place at SXSW on March 13.