The Golden Globes introduced a new Best Podcast category for its 2026 awards, drawing both excitement for recognizing audio excellence and scrutiny over its nomination process.Six podcasts were nominated, selected with data analytics from Luminate, but notable conservative shows like "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "The Ben Shapiro Show" were excluded despite aggressive campaigning by Shapiro.Megyn Kelly publicly stated she declined a short-list nomination for her SiriusXM show, citing a desire to avoid being associated with "the left" and criticizing the Globes' "dog and pony show" and perceived bias against conservatives.