iHM Takes "True Crime Tonight'" Podcast To Radio

iHeartMedia has launched "True Crime Tonight," a new on-air format in partnership with KT Studios, debuting on over 20 radio stations nationwide. 

The show airs live Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m. local time, starting June 1, 2025, and is available on-demand Monday through Friday via iHeartPodcasts on the iHeartRadio app and major podcast platforms. Hosted by Stephanie Lydecker, KT Studios’ founder and CEO, producer Courtney McKenna Armstrong, and Baudi Moovan, a renowned crime analyst featured in Netflix’s "Don’t F*** with Cats," the two-hour program features live caller interactions and real-time case updates.

Tom Poleman, iHeartMedia’s Chief Programming Officer, stated, “We’re excited to explore new radio formats with ‘True Crime Tonight.’ Stephanie Lydecker and KT Studios are true crime podcasting pioneers, and she was eager to create this radio show. Its live, interactive elements will keep it engaging and current.” Lydecker added, “Connecting live with true crime fans is thrilling. Tom Poleman’s vision and our partnership with iHeart’s exceptional team make this show a reality.”

Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group, noted, “True crime remains a top podcast genre, but podcasts lack interactivity. Broadcast radio, the original social media, brings real-time engagement, elevating storytelling by connecting larger audiences with live conversations.”