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.
Dems had a Rogan, it was Rogan. He supported Bernie in 2016. Hillary and co. derided them as Bernie Bros, and well, we know what happened next.
Hell I bet the DNC neolibs have a fairly low opinion of folks like Hasan or Chapo Trap House, who both do absolute numbers.
Hasan has been on the “hezbollah good” train for while.
And so many anti-colonization and pro-resistance ! It is amazing that people think that the world should do nothing while Israel commit genocide and war crimes.
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