Can Podcasts Influence Elections More Than Debates?

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In this episode, we explore the growing influence of podcasts in shaping public opinion and ask: Can podcasts sway elections more than traditional debates?
We dive into why presidential candidates, like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are hitting the podcast circuit, and how long-form conversations are changing the political landscape.
We also discuss the launch of This American Life Partners, their new listener-supported model, and the challenges facing the podcast industry with the rise of AI-generated content. Is AI a real threat, or can human creativity keep podcasts personal and authentic?
Links mentioned:

• The New Yorker: How Podcasts are Transforming the Presidential Election
• This American Life Partners
• Is AI a "Threat to the Podcasting World"?
• Vergecast: They're Called Podcasts

Sound-off Question: What are some things you've gone to in-person lately and what made it valuable?

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1. Intro: Humanoid Connection (00:00:00)

2. Podcasting's Influence on Elections (00:02:10)

3. This American Life Partners (00:11:41)

4. Is AI a Threat to Podcasts? (00:23:48)

5. Sound-Off! (00:41:22)

6. Post Show: Undeniably Good Podcast Episodes (00:51:45)