Donald Trump is set to appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast ahead of the November 5 election, while Kamala Harris has declined an invitation to join Rogan’s widely-followed show. With a large audience of predominantly young men, the platform is expected to be advantageous for Trump.
Donald Trump, the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate, is scheduled to appear on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast this Friday, seeking to connect with Rogan’s substantial audience, which includes a large number of young male listeners, just days before the November 5 U.S. presidential election. Kamala Harris, who also received an invitation, declined to join.
Trump’s upcoming appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience is generating considerable anticipation, especially given Rogan’s significant influence. Notably, Rogan had previously expressed that he would not host Trump on his widely-followed podcast, the most popular in the country.
Trump’s interview with Rogan is set for Friday, though the exact release date and time on Spotify have yet to be announced.
WHO IS JOE ROGAN?
Joe Rogan, 57, is a prominent stand-up comedian, UFC commentator, and former reality TV host, widely recognized for his influential podcast. Known for discussing a broad range of topics, including controversial issues like COVID-19 misinformation, critiques of “woke culture,” and interviews with far-right figures, Rogan has become a central figure in cultural discourse, drawing millions of listeners.
WHY IS JOE ROGAN IMPORTANT TO BOTH CANDIDATES?
Rogan’s influence is vast, with over 14 million Spotify followers and around 17 million YouTube subscribers. His audience—81% male and 56% under 35, according to YouGov—aligns closely with demographics favorable to Trump. While Harris declined the invitation to Rogan’s show, she has recently appeared on popular podcasts like Call Her Daddy, All the Smoke, and The Howard Stern Show to reach younger voters.
Trump’s anticipated appearance on Joe Rogan’s highly popular podcast is viewed as a chance for him to connect with a wider demographic, especially male voters, who are crucial to his political support.
On the other hand, Harris is actively working to reach conservative voters and those skeptical of Trump by participating in more challenging interviews, such as her recent appearance on Fox News, a platform that typically does not favor Democratic candidates.
Additionally, the increasing significance of cryptocurrency in political strategy should not be ignored. Harris’s initiatives to engage new voter bases through discussions about digital assets suggest that cryptocurrency could become a prominent topic for major candidates in the 2024 elections.
Rogan has previously been critical of Trump, describing him in July 2022 as an “existential threat to democracy.” However, he has recently expressed more favorable views, stating last month that the economy performed well under Trump and acknowledging his attempts to address various issues in the country.
In addition, Trump and Rogan have shared friendly interactions at recent UFC events. They also have mutual connections, including figures like RFK, who endorsed Trump after suspending his presidential campaign, and tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly been in discussions to appear on Rogan’s podcast, although a spokesperson for Harris did not respond immediately to inquiries about her plans.