Aug 29, 2025
This is an interview conducted by Deepak Puri of The Democracy Labs, discussing the art of podcasting with me, Karen Jagoda. Being a podcaster since the early days, I have seen my share of great guests, reluctant guests, and unprepared guests. Listening to other podcasters has helped me understand both the great potential and limited value podcasts and podcasters can have. In addition to the Digital Politics Podcast, I am also the producer and host of the Empowered Patient Podcast, which has allowed me to interview scientists and medical professionals who are increasingly interested in discussing politics and advocacy related to healthcare and research.
Deepak and I talk about:
- Preparation of guests about the format and host of the podcast to ensure key messages are expressed effectively
- Need for flexibility on the part of the host and guests to allow for natural and authentic conversations
- Keys to good storytelling, especially in an audio format
- Why commitment and consistency are necessary for a podcast to be effective
