Alex Cooper, the prominent host of the podcast “Call Her Daddy,” has publicly defended her choice to interview Vice President Kamala Harris during an election cycle marked by significant political tension. Cooper characterized her decision as a “no-brainer,” emphasizing that the central theme of the upcoming election revolves around women’s rights—especially following the contentious overturning of Roe v. Wade.
“They reached out to me and I recognized that maybe in a different election it wouldn’t be the case and who knows in future elections what I’ll do, but in this specific election the entire focus is on women’s bodies and we’re losing rights by the day, and so, to have the most popular female podcast, where most women listen to the show in the country, it felt like a no-brainer,” Cooper told Forbes in an interview posted on X.
Cooper’s interview with Harris was a strategic move, with the vice president’s campaign reportedly investing over six figures on the setup for the podcast appearance, per The Washington Examiner. This expenditure underlines the importance of digital media platforms in contemporary political campaigns, indicating a shift towards reaching voters through non-traditional channels.
Despite anticipating backlash from her audience—many of whom hold divided views on political issues—Cooper stated her belief that it would be hypocritical to sidestep significant topics impacting women’s lives. While she typically aims to keep politics out of her brand, the urgency of the issues at stake prompted her to provide a broader platform for discourse.
“Listen, I knew it was going to come. I am very aware that my audience is very split, and I again take that with responsibility,” Cooper said, per Fox News. “I don’t want to alienate people but I did feel like I had a sense of responsibility, so I kind of, like, didn’t care.”
In contrast, former President Donald Trump has successfully leveraged popular podcast platforms such as Joe Rogan‘s, achieving significantly higher viewership for his episodes. Trump’s discussions on Rogan’s podcast consistently attract upwards of 50 million views, starkly contrasting with Harris’s episode on “Call Her Daddy,” which struggled to reach the one million mark.
This stark difference in engagement illustrates varying strategies employed by competing political factions. Trump’s approach, focusing on extensive outreach through influential podcast hosts, resonates with a broader audience compared to Harris’s engagement on a platform that also caters to younger viewers.
Overall, Cooper’s decision and the contrasting methods used by both political figures highlight the dynamic media landscape during an election cycle. The emergence of platforms like podcasts has changed how political discourse is shaped, providing new avenues for candidates to directly connect with voters amidst a polarized environment.
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