Political media company Crooked Media is launching a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel called SANEtv. The 24/7 channel will feature video from its podcasts, including "Pod Save America," and will initially be available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Fire devices. According to the company, platform partners will manage advertising sales.
Crooked Media's entry into FAST marks a significant step for podcast-first media companies testing the linear streaming model. By launching on Amazon and outsourcing ad sales, Crooked is minimizing upfront risk while aiming to reach audiences in the living room. This move positions political news and commentary as a specific content vertical within FAST, directly challenging what its leadership sees as an under-served progressive audience on the platform. The key indicator to watch will be which other distribution platforms add SANEtv, as the company confirmed it is in active conversations to expand its reach.
Add StreamingMeme as a preferred source on Google to see more of our streaming news at the top of your Search results.
Add as preferred source