Summary
Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, influenced by support from podcasters like Joe Rogan, has sparked debate among Democrats about creating a left-leaning equivalent.
Rogan, whose show reaches 14.5 million listeners (80% male, largely independents or Republicans), endorsed Trump and hosted figures like JD Vance and Elon Musk.
Critics argue Democrats lack a comparable media ecosystem due to limited funding from megadonors, who oppose progressive policies.
Others suggest Democrats need to focus on appealing policies for independent-minded voters rather than trying to replicate Rogan’s media influence.
We need to shut down the firehose of bullshit, not contribute to it.
Yeah well that won’t happen.
They will just divert it to trans or gay rights. Some shock value human rights rather than the money trail they are grifting from the citizens.
No one is ever going to report on actual corruption, since the media will always be owned by corrupt corporations.