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Netflix is taking its biggest step yet into daily, habit-forming programming. Following the service’s recent push 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 1st, 2026.
As we’ve been covering extensively here at What’s on Netflix, the streamer has been heavily experimenting with new formats this year. The latest big push has been video podcasts, which rolled out onto Netflix US in January 2026 and then rolled out more quietly in international regions in the months that followed (albeit with differing regional libraries) and highlighted the growing roster of video podcasts coming to Netflix in 2026.
As it stands today, Netflix now has 54 podcasts available in the United States, with many getting weekly updates when new episodes drop. The Breakfast Club was one of Netflix’s earliest podcasts and usually uploads episodes shortly after they air in the morning.
Now, Netflix is merging its podcast with its live-streaming capabilities.
Beginning June 1st, the nationally syndicated hit morning show featuring hosts Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious will broadcast live globally on Netflix. Originating from New York’s Power 105.1/WWPR-FM, the show marks a massive milestone for the streamer: it will be Netflix’s first-ever daily live program.
While the audio rights and terrestrial radio broadcast will remain with iHeartMedia, Netflix is offering a premium, enhanced 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 exclusive bonus segments, behind-the-scenes moments, and extended discussions that won’t be heard anywhere else.
Lauren Smith, Netflix’s VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy, spoke 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 drop into nearly three hours of live, unfiltered conversation, plus exclusive moments they won’t hear anywhere else. It’s a big step forward in how we bring culturally defining audio-first franchises to life for Netflix audiences around the world, and we’re excited to deepen our partnership with iHeartMedia.”
Host Charlamagne tha God emphasized the global reach of the new deal:
“Do y’all understand what ‘Live Globally’ really means? Mornings in New York. Daytime in the U.K. and Ghana. Evenings across other parts of the world. The media landscape will always evolve, but one thing consistently cuts through: live programming… We’re building something powerful—real-time conversation, real community, on a global scale. The future belongs to those who can see what’s possible—and trust me, the vision for The Breakfast Club and Netflix is crystal clear.”
This news fits perfectly into a growing trend we’ve noticed in Netflix’s 2026 content strategy. The streamer is actively looking for ways to keep subscribers logging in every single day. Alongside The Breakfast Club, Netflix is also slated 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 the podcasts is currently unclear. None have managed to enter the daily charts, but we should finally get fresh intel on their performance courtesy of the Netflix Engagement Reports in June. In Netflix’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Ted Sarandos said, “All of these are doing great,” adding that the podcasts perform particularly well during the daytime, where the streamer traditionally has “less engagement.” He also mentioned how podcasts are performing better on mobile and
Will you be tuning into The Breakfast Club live on Netflix this June? Let us know in the comments down below.
