Zombie
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Thanks.Ok. You win.
Thanks.Ok. You win.
Pretty much. He isn't a bad guy, although I don't think giving a platform to alt-righters as he does is the best idea.
Unless the subject is stand-up comedy, MMA or fitness Joe Rogan doesn't have any viewpoints. If he has a liberal on he sounds like he's reinforcing liberal ideals, if he has a conservative on he sounds like he's reinforcing conservative ideals.
He's a old school interview guy, like Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin or Johnny Carson - what he's good at is making his guest look/sound good. That's why so many people come on his podcast. And that's why so many people, including myself, listen to his podcast. You're getting information without it going through someone else's filter first.
I dunno - I'm a firm believer that if you give an empty suit enough rope they'll eventually hang themselves.
A perfect example is Joe Rogan's exchange with Candace Owens about climate change:
After watching this clip it's glaringly obvious this dingbat hasn't spent more than 5 minutes of her life objectively thinking about climate change. All she knows is she's on the side of politics that doesn't subscribe to it.
If you still find her compelling after watching this clip then there's nothing I can do for you.
And this is the benefit of long-form podcasts like Rogan's. If this was a right leaning show then the question would have been framed in a way to make her look good. If this was a left leaning show the entire exchange would have been dismissed as liberal bias.
Saying that fascists shouldn't be given a large platform to spread their propaganda isn't itself fascism. Nobody is owed a platform, nor are those who provide one immune from criticism for it.It's funny how the anti-fascists routinely try and suppress differing of opinions.
For example, Rogan has been close friends with Alex Jones for 20 plus years. He calls him crazy and a loose cannon. He says he needs a baby sitter before he talks. Jones is legit mental (not just saying it to be cute.) That said, if you're so dense that you're bugged by right wing conservatives and their opinions you'd rather silence them than let them talk, you're the fascist. Rogan's last podcast with Jones was absolutely entertaining and gold. They talked about interdimensional aliens and the government. Lol
Rogan is insanely smart. He's like an encyclopedia. His ability to retain information is next level. Outside of Howard Stern, I'd say he's the second best interviewer. Loved listening to his podcast with Penn from Penn and Teller this week.
Unless the subject is stand-up comedy, MMA or fitness Joe Rogan doesn't have any viewpoints.
Saying that fascists shouldn't be given a large platform to spread their propaganda isn't itself fascism. Nobody is owed a platform, nor are those who provide one immune from criticism for it.
Omg Harvard wow. That's so amazing. Educated =//= intelligent.
It's clear you don't listen to his podcast. This statement is laughable.
I could post clips all day of his opinions with a vast variety of guests.