How to Podcast About Controversy Respectfully

Is your podcast about a controversial topic?How do you create a podcast that builds bridges on a complex topic versus tearing it down in a world that wants to cancel everything? A bridge is an integral part of any two sides understanding each other, and podcasting has always been a good bridge for conversations we need to be having. But getting started and navigating the landscape isn’t always easy, and even for the best podcasters in this space, it’s a skill practiced repeatedly.Listen today on how to get started, what to know, and how to be the change you want to see in the world through podcasting.·     U.S. Podcast Advertising Revenue Hits $1.4 Billion in 2021 (2:48)·     Underestimating the value of your podcast (5:00)·     Finding what is the cost per lead for an advertiser (9:49)·     Why a Podcast audit can help find advertisers (13:38)·     How to avoid the foot in your mouth moments (17:09)·     Being the model for what civil conversations can look like (27:47)·     Preparing for hard conversations as the interviewer (34:43)·     When does it make sense to swear on the podcast (44:56) Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@thepodcastconsultant.com.Join the Podcast Me Anything Facebook Group Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Podcast Me Anything - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn