Why politicians keep going on podcasts – despite the risks | ABC NEWS
Politicians are increasingly turning to podcasts to reach younger voters and show a more personal side, but the informality that makes them appealing can also create political risk.
Communications expert Susan Grantham explains why podcasts have become valuable to political campaigns and why Anthony Albanese’s controversial appearance on the “Bush Deep” podcast shows how quickly the strategy can backfire.
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