The article addresses the rise of progressive media outlets, particularly in light of the contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. It highlights the impact of platforms like MeidasTouch on Democratic politics, which have gained traction among progressives seeking an alternative to mainstream media. Notably, audience engagement has surged, as evidenced by significant increases in viewership and listener numbers for various progressive shows, including Pod Save America. The success of the MeidasTouch Podcast, which recently surpassed Joe Rogan in download rankings, underscores a notable shift toward digital-first media that is challenging longstanding narratives in political discourse.
More than 2.2 million people watched Mr. Schiff. But he wasn't talking on MSNBC or on CNN. Instead, he was appearing on the YouTube channel of the MeidasTouch Network, an upstart online media company known for its relentless critiques of Mr. Trump.
Tapping into agita among progressives about the new administration's policies, they are fast becoming power brokers in Democratic politics and party faithful hope finally replicating the influential media ecosystem that Republicans have built over the past decade.
Pod Save America, the podcast hosted by former operatives of President Barack Obama, for example, has clocked a 70 percent increase in hours played since mid-January.
The MeidasTouch Podcast had usurped Joe Rogan's show atop both Apple's and Spotify's rankings for downloads, a slot the show held for two weeks.
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