Joe Rogan has made a bold declaration: there will never be a figure like him on the left, primarily because, in his view, Democrats lack authenticity.
The popular podcaster shared this opinion during a conversation with Adam Curry, a podcast pioneer who helped lay the groundwork for today’s podcasting landscape.
The discussion centered around Rogan’s unique role in last year’s election cycle, as well as his take on the current state of politics.
Why the Left Doesn’t Want Him and What’s Missing in Progressive Politics
Rogan kicked things off by explaining why the left-leaning party seemed to actively distance itself from him.
He claimed that the Democratic establishment was afraid of his platform and his straightforward approach.
“That was the thing,” he said, “The psy-op worked against them.”
He went on to point out that Kamala Harris’s team was too scared to appear on his show and accused them of lying to cover up their reasons.
According to Rogan, in the past, the left could simply demonize people like him and remove them from public discourse.
“If you weren’t playing by the rules, they could just remove you from the airwaves,” he said.
But with the rise of independent platforms like his, where the truth takes precedence, that tactic is no longer effective.
“Now, people say I’m telling the truth,” Rogan added, contrasting his authenticity with what he perceives as the left’s “cancel culture” and ethically questionable tactics.
The Left Trying to Copy His Success? Rogan Says It Won’t Work
When Curry suggested that progressives needed their own version of Rogan, someone with his level of influence and freedom of speech, Rogan wasn’t optimistic.
“It’s not going to work unless that person’s authentic,” he declared.
Rogan believes that simply mimicking his success wouldn’t be enough if the person wasn’t genuine.
He also took aim at what he sees as the widespread propaganda being pushed by both influencers and media members.
“I’m wrong all the time, you might not agree with me – that’s all great – but I’m never going to lie,” he emphasized.
Unlike what he calls “propagandists,” Rogan prides himself on being open and honest, even when it means being criticized or proven wrong.
The Echo Chamber of Progressive Media and the Decline of Trust in Mainstream News
Rogan also criticized the progressive side of the political spectrum for their unwillingness to engage with differing perspectives.
“Instantaneously, now I know you’re propagandizing,” he said, referring to progressive media outlets like The Young Turks and Pod Save America.
He expressed his frustration with the way these platforms avoid considering the other side of an argument, which he sees as key to fostering genuine dialogue.
“I always try to look at the other side,” he continued.
“It’s an important quality for a person broadcasting to millions of people and also for a human being.” His approach, he believes, is one of the reasons mainstream media is struggling.
He pointed to CNN’s poor ratings and mass layoffs as signs of a larger trend in the media’s decline, saying that people no longer trust outlets that only echo one narrative.
The Harris Interview Fallout and Political Lies
Rogan also addressed lingering claims surrounding the fallout of his attempted interview with Kamala Harris during the 2020 election.
Allegations suggested that Rogan’s team had made unreasonable demands, including a refusal to meet on a date that ultimately led to him interviewing Trump instead.
This episode, which became one of his most-watched, fueled speculation that Rogan was somehow to blame for Harris’s team pulling out.
However, Rogan was quick to dismiss those claims, describing them as “normal political bullsh*t.”
He stated that Harris’s team was lying to cover their tracks.
“They just lie. They cover their a**,” Rogan said, pointing out that he had never received a commitment from Harris’s team to appear on the podcast.
He also made it clear that his goal had always been to release both interviews—Trump’s and Harris’s—on the same day.
“We have all the receipts,” Rogan added, refuting the idea that he had sabotaged Harris’s campaign or intentionally sided with Trump.
He called the entire narrative “incorrect, just not true.”
A Lighthearted Exchange About Kamala Harris and Rogan’s Voting Choices
To lighten the mood, Curry joked about whether Rogan might have voted for Kamala Harris if she had agreed to appear on his podcast. Rogan, laughing, quickly shut down the idea.
“No, I wouldn’t have done that,” he responded, adding that he wasn’t planning to vote for her.
Despite his influence and platform, Rogan made it clear that he doesn’t toe the party line or bow to any political figure, regardless of their affiliation.
Rogan’s conversation with Curry reveals a deep dissatisfaction with the political landscape, especially from his perspective as an independent thinker in a polarized world.
His unapologetic stance and refusal to conform to mainstream narratives continue to make him a polarizing figure, but it’s also what keeps him at the top of the podcasting world.f
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