Vice President Kamala Harris is broadening her media strategy by appearing on "Call Her Daddy," a podcast well-known for its explicit content and bold discussions on sex and relationships.
In a move targeting younger and mainly female voters, Harris discussed abortion and reproductive rights on the podcast, amidst ongoing criticism for shunning more traditional news outlets, Fox News reported.
The podcast hosting Vice President Harris recorded their discussion this past Tuesday, with a schedule to broadcast next week under the banner of SiriusXM, hosted by Alex Cooper.
This is part of a calculated effort by Harris, who commenced her presidential run in late July, to engage audiences not typically reached by conventional media channels.
On the topic of reproductive rights and women’s health specifically, the Vice President's deliberations add a politically charged layer to Alex Cooper's typically provocative podcast agenda.
The timing of the episode's filming has stirred additional controversy, as noted by pro-Trump influencer Collin Rugg. They recorded the podcast during the recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene, highlighting the administration's focus during moments of crisis.
The input from the Harris campaign confirmed, "Kamala Harris focused on talking to audiences about abortion and reproductive rights issues."
As the campaigns intensify, Republican candidates have also taken to podcasts to appeal to younger voters. For example, former President Trump and JD Vance have notably made appearances on popular podcasts, signaling a widening acknowledgment of the medium's power to sway electoral demographics. Earlier in August, Vance was featured on the "Full Send Podcast."
Similarly, this approach by Harris mirrors a broader trend in which political figures utilize digital media to tailor their messages to specific audience cohorts. Notably, Alex Cooper previously appeared on NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" in September, discussing various topics that likely helped pave the way for high-profile political discussions on her podcast.
Moreover, the Axios commentary sheds light on the Vice President's strategy, noting it underscores a distinct outreach initiative focusing on younger, female audiences who may be looking for depth on issues like reproductive rights rather than traditional campaign rhetoric.
Collin Rugg commented on Harris’s podcast appearance:
The conversation reportedly focuses on reproductive rights, abortion, and other women's issues. Here is a previous in-depth conversation Cooper had with a porn star regarding the intricacies of sex and relationships, demonstrating the stark contrast in content delivered to the same audience.
In wrapping up, the Kamala Harris campaign illustrates a unique blend of media utilization as it addresses critical campaign issues like reproductive rights through less conventional channels.
Ultimately, this strategy aims to ensure wider and possibly more profound engagement with a key bloc of voters while also responding to distress around how the campaign handles major national crises like Hurricane Helene.
