Hillary Clinton's team encouraged President Biden to appear on 'The Howard Stern Show' after she declined opportunities to speak with Stern in 2016. Biden's friendly interview with Stern covered personal topics but lacked serious policy discussions.
Key Points
Clinton was instrumental in suggesting Biden appear on Stern's show
Stern had previously tried to book Clinton during her presidential campaign
Biden faced criticism for choosing soft interviews over serious ones
Pros
Opportunity for President Biden to connect with voters through a popular show
Cons
Criticism for avoiding serious interviews with mainstream media outlets