Podcast host and influencer Alex Cooper discussed the criticism she received following her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris during the recent election cycle. Cooper, known for her popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast, explained her rationale for hosting the Vice President, emphasizing the focus on women's rights in the election and the platform her podcast provided, given its large female listenership. She shared these thoughts in an interview with Forbes, which was later posted on X.
Cooper acknowledged the potentially divisive nature of the interview, given her audience's varied political leanings. However, she expressed a sense of duty to engage in the conversation, especially after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This, she stated, motivated her decision to interview Harris. While acknowledging the anticipated backlash, Cooper told Forbes she felt a responsibility to address the issues, regardless of the criticism.
The Washington Examiner reported that the Harris campaign invested heavily in the interview, spending a significant sum on the set design for Harris' appearance on the podcast. However, despite this investment, the interview on YouTube has garnered fewer than one million views.
In comparison, Donald Trump's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast during the same election period amassed over 50 million views on YouTube. Rogan revealed that Harris' team had initially been in discussions for her to appear on his show, but those plans were ultimately abandoned due to logistical issues, specifically Harris declining to record at Rogan's studio in Austin, Texas.
