Alex Cooper stands by her decision to feature Kamala Harris on “Call Her Daddy,” despite facing backlash over the controversial episode.
October 7, 2024- Alex Cooper has recently defended the newest episode of her “Call Her Daddy” podcast after receiving backlash for having Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as her guest.
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Cooper opened Sunday’s episode with a statement regarding her decision to have Harris on her podcast.
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“As you guys know, I do not usually discuss politics or have politicians on the show because I want ‘Call Her Daddy’ to be a place that everyone feels comfortable tuning in,” Cooper began.
“But, at the end of the day, I couldn’t see a world in which one of the main conversations in this election is women and I’m not a part of it,” Cooper continued.
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Cooper was heavily criticized after the episode aired as some fans and political commentators believed that Cooper’s motive was to develop “Democratic propaganda.”
“I am so aware I have a very mixed audience when it comes to politics, so please hear me when I say [that] my goal today is not to change your political affiliation. What I’m hoping is that you’re able to listen to a conversation that isn’t too different from the ones that we’re having here every week,” Cooper said.
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In the episode, Cooper and Harris tackled a variety of pressing topics, including the challenges Harris faces when dealing with doubt, the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and sexual abuse in America.
“The conversation I know I’m qualified to have is the one surrounding women’s bodies and how we are treated and valued in this country,” Cooper said.
Cooper also disclosed that her team had reached out to Harris opponent, former President Trump, to have him on the podcast.
“If he also wants to have a meaningful, in-depth conversation about women’s rights in this country, then he is welcome on ‘Call Her Daddy’ any time,” Cooper said.
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