Donald Trump is set to make an appearance on the highly popular "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast this Friday.
This strategic move is expected to reach millions of Rogan's listeners, given that his podcast is the most listened to on Spotify. Rogan's audience is a diverse mix of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, as he himself has not publicly endorsed any candidate. This provides Trump with an opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of potentially undecided voters, responding to Rogan's characteristic, unfiltered line of questioning.
According to the Daily Caller, while Rogan's platform allows Trump to bypass traditional media gatekeepers, his audience primarily consists of young men, a demographic that Trump already seems to have a strong hold on. To build an unbeatable coalition, Trump needs to attract more young women.
Trump could easily appear on any conservative female podcaster's show, but that would be too straightforward. Engaging with Riley Gaines, for instance, is unlikely to attract many undecided women. Trump needs to meet them where they are. Unfortunately, there isn't a female equivalent of Rogan.
The closest in terms of audience size is "Call Her Daddy," a sex and lifestyle podcast hosted by Alex Cooper, which ranks third on Spotify. However, given that Kamala Harris recently used the platform to deliver a 45-minute speech on abortion, it may not be the most suitable platform for Trump.
A more fitting alternative could be "Red Scare," an influential indie podcast hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. The show, which covers culture and politics, is unique in its approach. It is female-oriented and often features episodes dedicated to answering audience questions about sex and dating. While the show and its audience lean towards the left, the hosts engage with right-wing thought, maintaining their intellectual independence and edginess, a rarity in today's cultural criticism.
Tucker Carlson, co-founder of the Daily Caller, recently appeared on the show, and Khachiyan has publicly invited Trump as well. This is an invitation Trump should certainly consider.
If not "Red Scare," there are other options. Bethenny Frankel, former Real Housewife and businesswoman, hosts her own show, "Just B." Frankel may not be overtly political, but she has stated that she'd "rather be canceled than muzzled." Despite not necessarily supporting Trump, they share a common ground as New York City elites who have built successful business empires.
Another potential platform is Whitney Cummings' "Good for You" podcast. Cummings, a mainstream female comedian, has managed to maintain her humor even in the era of woke comedy. She is an equal opportunity insult comic with no apparent animosity towards Trump. The two also share a history, as Cummings served on the panel of Trump's Comedy Central Roast in 2011.
Lastly, if Trump is looking for more media coverage, he could consider the Hawk Tuah Girl's podcast, "Talk Tuah" with Hailey Welch. This could potentially generate viral memes and further increase his visibility.
In the pursuit of expanding his voter base, Trump's appearances on these diverse platforms could prove to be a game-changer. By engaging with a wider audience, he has the opportunity to present his conservative viewpoints and potentially sway undecided voters.
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