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How podcasts became political powerhouses

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-13

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• What happened: How podcasts became political powerhouses Are podcasts remaking politics, or just bypassing scrutiny? Some called the 2024 US presidential election the “podcast election”. Two years on, the label looks less like hyperbole and more like a preview. Host Josh Rushing is joined by Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, an... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Are podcasts remaking politics, or just bypassing scrutiny?

Some called the 2024 US presidential election the “podcast election”. Two years on, the label looks less like hyperbole and more like a preview.

Host Josh Rushing is joined by Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, and Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party and an anchor at Breaking Points, to ask whether podcasts are genuinely widening political discourse – or simply letting candidates pick friendly rooms and dodge the scrutiny that comes with real journalism.

Contributors:Cenk Uygur – Founder, The Young TurksEmily Jashinsky – Host of After Party and co-host of Breaking Points

Source: Al Jazeera

How podcasts became political powerhouses

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