Alex Clark (commentator)

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Alex Clark is an American media personality and podcast host associated with Turning Point USA. She hosts POPlitics and Culture Apothecary, podcasts that cover conservative commentary, pop culture, and wellness topics.

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Early life

Clark wanted to work in fashion journalism with a goal of working at Teen Vogue . [1] After completing high school, she took an internship at a pop radio station in Louisville, Kentucky, which led to a position as a morning show co-host. [1]

Career

Clark began her career in conservative media in 2019 as the host of POPlitics, a show produced by Turning Point USA. [2] The show combines celebrity culture with conservative commentary. [2] Through POPlitics, she cultivated a following she referred to as "Cuteservatives." [1]

In 2020, Clark expanded her media presence with a second podcast, The Spillover, through which she began discussing health and wellness topics, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Evie Magazine , her interest in wellness stemmed from concerns about health mandates during the pandemic, which influenced her shift toward natural health and skepticism of certain mainstream health practices. [3] In 2024, Clark started Culture Apothecary, a podcast focused on wellness, where she discusses various health-related subjects, aiming to connect lifestyle choices with broader health impacts. [3]

Clark has been vocal about her stance on hormonal birth control, which she has criticized in her podcasts and social media posts. [2] She has encouraged young women to question its widespread use, emphasizing awareness of potential side effects. [4] While she acknowledges that birth control can be beneficial in specific cases, Clark argues against its default prescription, citing health concerns. [4] Her position aligns with a broader conservative push questioning mainstream medical practices, a stance that has drawn both significant support and criticism from medical professionals and advocates. [4] According to Media Matters for America (MMA), she has described it as "poison" and suggested it poses numerous health risks. [2] MMA has labeled her claims as misinformation, countering that medical consensus does not support such negative generalizations. [2] Clark has also addressed topics such as dietary health, natural beauty, and non-toxic living through her various platforms. [3]

In addition to her wellness commentary, Clark has maintained her connection with conservative political circles. [1] She has served as a host and speaker at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit and participated in the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, which emerged in alignment with the broader MAGA movement. [1]

Personal life

In 2024, Clark was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. [3]

Alex Clark adopted her first dog, a Pekingese named Mochi, in September 2024.

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