Katie Miller, the wife of Trump’s right-hand man Stephen Miller, is making headlines as her podcast, 'Katie Miller Pod,' is reportedly on Paramount's radar for acquisition. But hold your applause—viewers are less than impressed.
For nine months, Miller has been pushing out episodes aimed at creating a digital haven for "Conservative women." Yet, the numbers tell a different story. The latest buzz around a potential distribution deal has sparked skepticism online, especially after a bizarre bulge incident involving Trump raised eyebrows and accusations.
Despite securing high-profile guests, including the likes of Elon Musk, the podcast has struggled to gain traction. A recent episode titled "FCC Chair Brendan Carr DESTROYS Wokeness In Legacy Media & Disney" barely scraped together 5,000 views. Another featuring Florida Governor candidate Byron Donalds managed just over 9,000 views. Ouch.
Critics are having a field day. Journalist Mehdi Hasan slammed the situation, tweeting, "Amazing. The grift, oh the grift. It’s all just Make a Wish for these talentless folks, backed by threats from their Dear Leader." Meanwhile, Ron Filipkowski, Editor-in-Chief of Meidas Touch, quipped sarcastically about Paramount's future deals with other low-view YouTubers.
One particularly scathing commenter blasted the whole affair: "Just so sick. A bunch of talentless losers getting rich through mob-style tactics." But not everyone is throwing shade; rapper Nicki Minaj praised Katie as a "VERY rare breed," while the right-wing social media page Libs of TikTok declared, "Katie rocks."
While some episodes flop, others soar—like her debut with JD Vance and that jaw-dropping chat with Musk, which racked up nearly a million views. Paramount isn’t just eyeing Katie; they’re also in talks with other platforms like Paragon Collective and Jubilee Media to expand their podcasting empire.
As Paramount pivots towards more video content, the question remains: can Katie Miller's podcast rise from the ashes of its dismal viewership? Only time will tell.
