Podcasts “Depan Pintu” as a Tool for Political Literacy in the Digital Era
Publication Date: 09/05/2024
Author(s): Muhammad Zidan Nur Rahman, Nawiroh Vera.
Volume/Issue: Volume 7 , Issue 2 (2024)
Abstract:
In Indonesia, social media holds significant sway in the political landscape due to its broad outreach. It also serves as a tool for fostering political awareness and education. This study focuses on evaluating how 'Podcast Depan Pintu' contributes towards attaining this objective within the digital era by using qualitative means such as content analysis of podcast episodes and observing related interactions through social media channels. Analysis shows that among millennials and Gen Z listeners, ‘Podcast Depan Pintu’ has been successful in enhancing their comprehension of current affairs with respect to politics owing partly to insightful guest speakers sharing expert opinions while creating inventive ways for diving deeper into ongoing issues via active engagement across various online platforms.
Keywords:
Political Literacy, Social Media, Podcast, Qualitative Descriptive.
