As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris engage with independent media—including local radio, podcasts, and YouTube channels—to court hosts like Joe Rogan, Patrick Bet-David, Andrew Schultz, and the "Call Me Daddy" podcast, it prompts a broader question: Will local politicians begin to recognize and utilize these platforms as effectively? This strategy, as the election approaches its climax, highlights a potential shift in political campaigning. It leaves us wondering if state-level politicians, such as those in the recent gubernatorial race between Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley, will follow suit or if they'll continue to overlook these increasingly influential spaces.