The Call Her Daddy podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, has recently faced intense backlash from its listeners after a soft interview with Vice President Kamala Harris was released. Regular listeners of the podcast, known for its candid discussions on various subjects like human sexuality and women’s advice, accused Cooper of merely regurgitating propaganda for the 2024 Democratic Party nominee.
The controversy coincides with the Vice President being criticized publicly for only agreeing to interviews with left-leaning hosts while avoiding real debates about her policies and views. For instance, she reportedly declined an offer to appear on Dave Ramsey’s show, a popular finance program. The interview between Harris and Cooper marked one of the first times that the Vice President had spoken with someone outside of the traditional media space.
The podcast’s Instagram account shared a teaser video featuring the 30-year-old Cooper interviewing the Democratic presidential nominee. Fans left numerous comments on the show’s Instagram page, expressing disappointment and accusing Cooper of giving Harris an easy ride on a highly popular podcast. Some even stated that they would no longer listen to the show due to this interview.
Many listeners were also upset by the fact that the hurricane disaster was not addressed during the podcast. Several comments criticized the decision to conduct the interview while millions of people were suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, demanding to know if there were any plans for assisting those affected by the storm.
The YouTube channel for Call Her Daddy also revealed more discontent from its followers, with a majority giving the interview a downvote and drawing parallels between Harris’s priorities in light of the deadly aftermath caused by Hurricane Helene.
It is worth mentioning that Vice President Kamala Harris has not yet held a live press conference, unlike former President Donald Trump, who regularly did so without hesitation to face questions from hostile news media, as highlighted by David NG of Breitbart News. The growing criticism against Harris and her administration’s botched response to Hurricane Helene adds fuel to the fire for those expressing their disappointment with the podcast for featuring this interview.