The latest episode of Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast New Heights exploded in popularity thanks to the duo’s in-depth interview with Taylor Swift. The pop mogul announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and gave what might be her longest and most candid interview ever, clocking in at more than two hours.

After well over a year in development, YouTube music adds a "trim silence" option just like Google Podcasts used to have.

To use the new feature, simply start any podcast in YouTube Music and tap on the button labelled 1x, which appears on the bottom left of the screen and lets you control the playback speed. Now, click on the toggle named ‘Trim Silence’ to skip those awkward periods of silence.

The left-leaning media outfit has surged in Donald Trump's second term, appealing to progressives outraged by the president. Still, the online streaming world remains dominated by right-wing voices.