Alex Cooper the host of "Call Her Daddy" podcast appeared on CBS Mornings and got a taste of her own interview style thanks to Gayle King . During a Tuesday interview King turned the tables on Cooper with a very personal question.
King known for her direct approach asked Cooper a not-suitable-for-work question live on air. "You're a newlywed you and Matt (Kaplan). It'll be a year. So I'm curious to hear what's your favorite sex position with Matt?" King inquired.
Cooper seemingly taken aback responded "Oh my god Gayle! Are we allowed to talk about that?" Co-anchor Nate Burleson jokingly added "Producers said 'No!' in my ear."
King then clarified her intention. She wanted to highlight Cooper's interview tactics. "The reason why I'm doing that is I'm making a point here because this is what Alex does on her show" King stated. She continued "She gets Katy Perry to talk about her love language. You got Hailey Bieber to talk about her favorite sex position. Simone Biles about her mental health."
King added "I did that facetiously because I knew you wouldn't answer. But the thing is what amazes me about you is that you're sitting in there in those hooded sweatshirts that make everybody comfortable. You ask these raunchy questions sprinkled in with a lot of smart ones too. And I'm wondering what the method is to your madness. How you're able to get people to talk. And I mean it as a compliment."
Cooper seemed amused by King's question and acknowledged the recognition of her interviewing skills. "It is a question we all want to know but it's asked in the appropriate way at the right time. I'm reading the room I'm being self-aware. It's not like I'm making someone uncomfortable" Cooper explained.
When asked about the start of her podcast " Call Her Daddy " which is almost seven years old Cooper said " 'Call Her Daddy' it was just like a reversal of 'Why can men always be considered the daddy the boss the one with the money and the status? Why can't we also be daddy?' "
King an Emmy-winning journalist praised Cooper saying "You are a badass."
What Gayle King's Question Means For Alex Cooper and CBS Mornings
Cooper's Interview Style Gets Spotlighted On Mainstream Media
Gayle King's unexpected question put a spotlight on Alex Cooper 's signature interview style which is known for being candid and unafraid to ask personal questions. This moment on CBS Mornings a mainstream platform shows the growing acceptance and interest in Cooper's approach to celebrity interviews. Cooper’s ability to make guests comfortable enough to share intimate details is a key part of her success.
Cooper explained her interview philosophy "I’m not asking [something like their favorite sexual position] as the first question in the interview. I think there’s a rapport that I build with these people. It’s a question we want to know but it’s asked in the appropriate way at the right time." She emphasized reading the room and being self-aware to ensure guests remain comfortable.
Cooper’s success is evident in her media empire expansion. She recently added two new SiriusXM channels to her Unwell Network. Within five years Cooper transitioned from discussing sex and relationships in her early twenties to being recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2022. Her "Daddy Gang" listenership has grown significantly. She secured a substantial three-year $60 million deal with Spotify in 2021 before moving to SiriusXM and has interviewed high-profile figures like Vice President Kamala Harris Miley Cyrus and Hailey Bieber.
Our Take On The Gayle King and Alex Cooper Interview Moment
Cooper's Brand of Interviewing Continues To Break Boundaries
The exchange between Gayle King and Alex Cooper on CBS Mornings was more than just a surprising question. It highlighted the changing landscape of media and interviews. Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast built on open conversations about topics previously considered taboo has resonated with a large audience. King's question while shocking for morning television acknowledged Cooper's impact and interviewing prowess.
Cooper's Unwell Network and her expanding media presence demonstrate her influence. Her ability to connect with guests and audiences through candid conversations is clearly a successful formula. The moment on CBS Mornings served as a mainstream endorsement of Cooper's unique and often risque approach to interviewing solidifying her position as a significant voice in modern media.