On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” well-known podcaster Joe Rogan made a striking prediction about the possible outcome of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Rogan suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris could potentially defeat former President Donald Trump, a statement that has sparked extensive debate and scrutiny of the 2024 race dynamics.
The episode featured a frank conversation between Rogan and cultural commentator Michael Malice about the presidential election and Harris’ potential electability. “She’s gonna win,” Rogan stated, to which Malice responded with visible surprise, “No, she’s not.” Rogan then elaborated his stance, stating, “I’m not saying because I think she’s going to, and I’m not saying because I want her to. I’m just being honest.”
Rogan’s prediction is not based on Harris’ popularity but on Trump’s polarizing character. “I feel like we are in this very bizarre time where people are giving in to the bulls–t in a way that I never suspected people would before,” Rogan argued. He suggested that the prevailing sentiment among voters is “no Trump, no matter what,” even if it means voting for Harris.
Rogan also proposed that other figures, such as Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama, could potentially triumph over Trump if they chose to run. This suggests that Rogan believes the election may hinge more on anti-Trump sentiment than on the appeal of any single candidate.
The media’s role in shaping public opinion was a key topic between Rogan and Malice. Rogan expressed concern about the “memory-holing” of significant events like Trump’s attempted assassination on July 13. Malice commented, “You would have thought Trump getting shot would have had four years of corporate journalists talking about hate speech causing violence,” but noted that the coverage lasted only about a week.
Rogan and Malice both suggested that the media’s lack of sustained coverage on important events reflects a larger problem of media bias. They also discussed how tech giants like Google can shape public discourse, with Rogan stating, “If I Google Donald Trump and Google gives you seven negative stories, it’s going to move the needle a little bit toward her [Harris].”
Rogan further argued that there is a disparity in media coverage between Trump and Harris. He stated, “[Harris] is the least popular vice president of all time, and then in a moment, a moment in time, all of a sudden she’s our solution. She’s our hero. Try Googling a negative story on her, you won’t find one.”
Malice echoed Rogan’s viewpoint, suggesting that the media’s portrayal of Harris tends to be more positive than the frequently negative coverage of Trump.
These insights from Rogan and Malice have ignited intense interest and discussion. Some perceive Rogan’s remarks as reflecting genuine concerns about media bias and the influence of tech giants, while others interpret them as part of the ongoing discourse surrounding Trump’s controversial political career.
As the 2024 election nears, the race dynamics continue to shift, with Rogan’s prediction adding an intriguing element. The potential for Harris to defeat Trump remains uncertain, but this discussion underscores the intricacies of modern political campaigns and the variety of factors that can sway their results.
