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How likely 2028 Democratic contenders are using podcasts to reshape their image

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Summary
Nutrition label

70% Informative

Potential presidential contenders are following the lead of President Donald Trump , who frequently went on podcasts appealing to younger men during his 2024 campaign.

Liberal strategists acknowledge that Democratic candidates need to master the podcast space, which is typically looser and more freewheeling than a press conference or a traditional media interview.

Gavin Newsom launched his podcast in February .

The California governor has hosted a wide array of guests, including former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk .

The diverse guest list could be part of Newsom ’s attempt to self-brand as a centrist ahead of a possible 2028 run.

VR Score

72

Informative language

70

Neutral language

42

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

54

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

1

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