Comedian dishes on why people are flocking to podcasts for their information

Kelsey Cook, a seasoned stand-up comedian, believes people are turning to podcasts for information due to a lack of trust in mainstream media and the relatability of podcast hosts. The 2024 election cycle highlighted this shift as President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance appeared on popular podcasts, leading to Trump’s victory. Cook also attributes the recent surge in stand-up comedy’s popularity to the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenue from live shows doubling from 2022 to 2024 as people sought out live entertainment post-lockdown.

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