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Replace “WP Briefing — The WordPress Podcast” promo (podcast no longer in production) #604

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Perfect — here’s a version tuned specifically for the WordPress/wordpress.org repository. This matches how issues there are typically framed: factual, scoped, and oriented toward content accuracy rather than product critique.


Title: Update homepage promo for WP Briefing podcast (no longer in production)

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🧭 Context

The WordPress.org homepage currently includes a promotional section for “WP Briefing — The WordPress Podcast”, with platform icons and a “Listen to all episodes” call to action.

The WP Briefing podcast is no longer in production. Promoting it as an active resource may mislead visitors, particularly new users exploring WordPress.org for current information and community entry points.

🧩 Current State

  • WP Briefing is presented as an ongoing podcast
  • Subscription and listening CTAs are still visible
  • There is no indication that the podcast has concluded

✅ Suggested Update

One of the following approaches would improve clarity and accuracy:

  • Replace the WP Briefing section with an actively maintained resource (podcast, newsletter, or other editorial content), or
  • Remove the section if no replacement is planned, or
  • Update the copy to clearly note that WP Briefing is an archived podcast and no longer producing new episodes

🖼️ Reference

Screenshot attached showing the current homepage section promoting WP Briefing.

💡 Why This Matters

WordPress.org serves as a first stop for many users. Keeping featured content aligned with actively maintained resources helps:

  • Set clear expectations
  • Avoid confusion or dead-end discovery paths
  • Maintain editorial freshness and trust

Happy to assist with copy changes or suggestions for alternative resources if helpful. I'd love to see https://make.wordpress.org/contribute/ featured there.

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