Adam Friedland: 'Trump Legitimized Podcasts'

Adam Friedland, comedian and host of The Adam Friedland Show, breaks down the explosion of the podcast industry, and how President Donald Trump made it easier for hosts like him to book major political figures for often absurd interviews. Subscribe to Mediaite: https://www.youtube.com/@Mediaite?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to Mediaite, the most-read source in the world for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. FOLLOW MEDIAITE: https://www.mediaite.com/ http://instagr.am/mediaite http://twttr.com/mediaite http://fb.me/mediaite A trusted source for millions of readers, Mediaite delivers breaking news and sharp opinion on the media industry — from independent media to cable news — as well as the latest in politics out of Washington DC and beyond. Our team of experienced journalists, with perspectives from across the political spectrum, serves up breaking news, analysis, and opinion with speed and rigor. Chapters: 00:00 – Dua Lipa Question 00:25 – Viral Interview Moment 00:45 – Magic of Improvisation 01:26 – Comedians vs. Politicians 02:25 – Power of Podcasting 03:11 – News from Podcasters 04:00 – Political Experience Debated 05:40 – Trump and Media Shift #ComediansAndPolitics #PodcastMoments #MediaShift