US ELECTIONS 2024

After Donald Trump, will Kamala Harris do Joe Rogan Experience?

Away from traditional media, podcasts and online shows are the new battleground for certain demographics.

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With former President Donald Trump’s recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, a new question arises: will Vice President Kamala Harris be next to take a seat across from the podcast’s unapologetically candid host?

Trump’s three-hour episode with Rogan, available on YouTube and Spotify, brought his characteristic blend of bravado and conspiracy, touching on everything from the 2020 election to loyalty within his administration. Rogan, who‘s become known for his provocative questions and unexpected political pairings, has sparked widespread speculation about future guests – and Harris, despite scheduling conflicts, appears to be a tantalizing contender. Today’s guest had his own thoughts on that happening.

Trump with Rogan: rhetoric over policy

Trump’s episode, already generating both buzz and backlash, saw the former president speaking freely about his perceived “biggest mistake” in office: hiring the wrong people, including former officials John Kelly and John Bolton. Both have publicly denounced Trump’s leadership, with Kelly recently referring to him as a “fascist.”

Rogan’s questions covered contentious ground, including Trump’s repeated assertions of a “stolen” 2020 election, though Trump sidestepped calls for evidence. Meanwhile, Rogan highlighted his own evolving political views, describing today’s Republicans as “punk rock rebels” while dismissing Democrats as pro-censorship.

Check out the full interview:

Harris podcast choices could leave Rogan out

Harris has shown an increasing affinity for podcast appearances, though her choices – which have included Call Her Daddy and Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe – skew towards platforms aligned with her own key demographics. Her conversation with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper was a strategic move, focusing on reproductive rights, a critical issue among women and younger voters.

An appearance on Rogan’s show could broaden her reach further, potentially appealing to Rogan’s largely male audience. But, as of now, Harris’s team has cited scheduling issues, and her media calendar is packed, including an upcoming sit-down with social psychologist Brené Brown on Unlocking Us.

People on social media, however, continue to push for the questions that Harris could face under Rogan‘s spotlight. From environmental policies to reproductive rights, and everything in between, Rogan’s freewheeling format would undoubtedly offer a revealing challenge.

And as he explained to Trump, “I think we’d have a fine conversation. I think I’d be able to talk to her. I wouldn’t try to interview her. I’d just try to have a conversation with her and hopefully get to know her as a human being.” With just a few days left, we’ll have to wait and see.