Joe Rogan is no fan of COURIER, John. Last year, he attacked us during his podcast, making fun of our mission to stop the spread of misinformation:
Alright, here we go, John:
In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan spoke fearfully to a guest about the Internet and how it’s changing society. After ranting about something called “social currency,” Rogan then argued that self-censorship is getting so out of hand that, by 2029, Americans could find themselves in a Soviet Union-era “gulag” as punishment if they call someone by the wrong pronoun.
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That’s crazy, John, but here’s why we have to take Joe Rogan seriously:
When he makes these kinds of false, hateful claims, millions are listening. His podcast is still #1 on Spotify, the platform that has the exclusive rights to his show.
The fear and anger that right-wing personalities like Rogan spread directly led to January 6th, COVID misinformation, and a 2022 FBI report that found an alarming rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.
Unfortunately, rather than taking a firm stand, Spotify continues to platform Rogan’s hate and misinformation because it’s good for profits.
That’s why COURIER exists, John. Our journalists operate in newsrooms across ten battleground states, and they are dedicated to calling misinformation out and holding those who spread it accountable.
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The COURIER Team