Jon Lovett Talks Trump, Biden & the Podcasting Biz
Oct 5, 2023
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Podcaster and political savant Jon Lovett of Crooked Media fame joins Kara Swisher to discuss the podcast biz, unions, and Trump and Biden's chances in '24. They also delve into the crisis within the GOP, challenges of monetizing a podcast, and the upcoming presidential contest.
Pessimistic predictions prevail among political pundits, overshadowing optimism about Joe Biden's future elections.
The podcasting industry requires standout content to break through the saturated market.
Deep dives
The Challenges of Political Punditry
Political pundits often lean towards pessimistic predictions, believing it to be more sophisticated than being overly optimistic.
Biden's Prospects and the State of the GOP
John Lovett expresses uncertainty about Joe Biden's chances in future elections and discusses the challenges faced by the GOP.
The Changing Landscape of Podcasting
John Lovett explores the evolving podcasting industry, emphasizing the need for standout content and the challenge of breaking through the saturated market.
The Influence of Trump in the Republican Party
John Lovett discusses Trump's enduring popularity among Republican voters and the potential impact of his legal challenges on his political future.
After Kara and Nayeema discuss the defenestration of Kevin McCarthy, we turn to podcaster and political savant Jon Lovett of Crooked Media fame. Kara and Jon share laughs as they talk about the podcast biz, unions, Trump and Biden’s chances in ‘24.
This conversation was taped live at the Code Conference on September 28, 2023.
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