Radio host Alex Clark transitions to conservative podcasting with TPUSA

Alex Clark’s Journey in the Podcast World

Alex Clark, a former radio host, currently heads a podcast called Culture Apothecary, which focuses on health and wellness and is affiliated with Turning Point USA.

Clark became part of Turning Point USA in 2019 after suggesting the idea for POPlitics!, a program that explores pop culture through a conservative lens. In an interview, she mentioned that prior to joining TPUSA, she had spent almost a decade in pop radio and was openly conservative.

She expressed that it was increasingly challenging to voice conservative views in mainstream media, especially after the election of Donald Trump. By 2018, she was looking for a fresh direction that would still connect with young women.

Clark noted that Turning Point USA was already on her radar as a platform suited for her views. When they approached her about collaborating, she shared her idea for a show, which blossomed into POPlitics!

By 2021, she expanded her podcasting repertoire with the launch of “Spillover,” positioned as the “big sister” of her previous show, moving slightly beyond just pop culture.

In 2024, she rebranded once again, debuting Culture Apothecary, centered on holistic health. In a May interview, Clark talked about how a focus on health and wellness represents the future of the conservative movement, aiming to heal societal issues that, according to her, particularly resonate with women.

She now encourages her audience to focus on clean eating, question medical guidelines, and be critical of pharmaceuticals, especially after exploring various health mandates during the pandemic. Her curiosity was sparked by reading Beth Macy’s book “Dope Sick,” which led her to question the FDA and CDC.

Clark began to scrutinize the hormonal contraceptives she had taken since her teenage years, expressing shock at the potential side effects, including blood clots. This, she stated, fostered a growing distrust of the pharmaceutical industry.

While hormonal birth control can increase blood clot risks in certain individuals, the CDC highlights that such occurrences are rare.

Clark is also involved in the MAHA movement, speaking out on issues like infertility among millennial women. Her testimony at a Senate hearing addressed the growing concerns about raising healthy children amid these challenges.

During her speech, she questioned the number of vaccines recommended for children in the U.S., stating, “Parents are being held hostage,” a comment that resonated with the audience including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

At the Young Women’s Leadership Summit organized by TPUSA, she made headlines again with her remarks advocating for lifestyle changes, emphasizing a return to femininity and personal well-being.

Clark further described her vision as a blend of healthy living and empowerment, contrasting it sharply against what she perceives as negative cultural influences today.