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Miami Herald
20 minutes ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Joe Rogan's blunt reply shuts down Bernie Sanders' attack on Musk
As everyone already knows, Joe Rogan famously interviewed President Donald Trump on his podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election before endorsing #47 on the eve of the big day. Before Rogan joined the MAGA crowd, however, he expressed a preference for Bernie Sanders in the 2020 primary. In fact, he endorsed the almost-Octogenarian in the race, although at the time, the endorsement was not necessarily treated as a win by Sanders' supporters. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Still, Sanders and Rogan have a long history, and Rogan has interviewed Sanders several times in the past, spending time discussing big issues in his trademark long-form interviews. Now, Rogan invited Sanders onto his show again last week to discuss the current state of the world. Related: T-Mobile announces free new perk for customers after major loss Sanders and Rogan talked about a wide range of issues and found some points of agreement, including on the minimum wage. Rogan also asked Sanders about whether he had any further presidential ambitions (the answer was no) and suggested he was much more vibrant for his age than Biden. While the discussion was a pleasant one, the two men did have a few conflicts as well, most notably on one super controversial figure that has also been a Rogan guest: Elon Musk. The conversation got heated between Sanders and Rogan when the topic of campaign finance came up. Sanders was complaining about the role of money in politics, commenting that the Citizens United decision had made it possible for someone to "put millions or hundreds of millions of dollars into a campaign," to express their view and "you can buy that election." Related: Joe Rogan sends blunt one-word message on minimum wage Then, the fireworks started as Sanders made a statement that Rogan simply couldn't let stand, commenting, "The result of that decision, let's take us to where we are today, is that Elon Musk… we can talk about Elon.., he spent $270 million to elect Trump as president. Ok. I think that's absurd, that any one person…." Sanders didn't get to finish that thought, though, as Rogan clapped back immediately, defending his long-time friend and frequent podcast guest. Rogan's reply was blunt and clear, as he asked Sanders a pointed question: "What's the most someone donated toward the Harris campaign?" Rogan went on to point out to Sanders that, "they spent $1.5 billion over the course of a couple of months," making clear that he was not going to let Sander's scapegoat Musk when there is money on politics on both sides of the aisle and the issue is definitely not specific to Musk's contributions. Musk and Rogan have a long history, so it is not a surprise that Rogan jumped to his defense as Sanders went on the attack. Not only has Musk appeared on Rogan's podcast on numerous occasions, even famously smoking marijuana live on the show, but Musk and Rogan have been seen together at social events, and Rogan has referred to Musk as the "great and powerful," and praised Musk's companies and innovations. Related: Amazon aims to crush Elon Musk's Robotaxi Still, Rogan was not just defending a friend when he clapped back at Sanders on the issue of Musks' donations – and Rogan's point was obviously a good one, as Sanders backed down immediately, admitting that money in politics is a bipartisan issue and that Musk was not the only large donor to the two presidential campaigns. Rogan's quick and effective response, and the way in which he brought Sanders around to agreeing that Musk's donations were not an unusual event, show why the podcast host has so many devoted fans, and why Spotify recently paid him $250 million to sign onto a new Spotify deal. Rogan will continue to bring on diverse voices, share his opinions, and find both points of agreement and disagreement, and that's a powerful thing in today's world when so many seem to only want to hear viewpoints aligned with their own. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
American Military News
14 hours ago
- American Military News
Pic: Joe Rogan threatened, challenged by influencer
A social media influencer was arrested on Tuesday after reportedly threatening podcaster Joe Rogan and challenging him to a 'fight.' According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Brian Johnson, known as the social media influencer 'Liver King,' was arrested on Tuesday evening by law enforcement officials and charged with making a terroristic threat after appearing to threaten Rogan and challenging him to a 'fight' in multiple videos on social media. TMZ reported that Rogan told police officials that he viewed the videos as threats to his safety. In a Monday video on Instagram, Johnson said, 'Joe Rogan, I'm calling you out. My name's Liver King. Man to man, I'm picking a fight with you. I have zero training in jiu-jitsu. You're a black belt, you should dismantle me. But I'm picking a fight with you. Your rules.' According to NBC News, Johnson also challenged Rogan to a 'man to man' fight in another video, saying, 'You never come across something like this, willing to die, hoping that you'll choke me out because that's a dream come true.' TMZ reported that police records indicate that Rogan issued a statement to law enforcement officials following the public threats and challenges. Rogan reportedly told police that he had never been in contact with Johnson and did not know why he would 'be targeting him.' The outlet noted that Rogan also accused the social media influencer of being 'significantly unstable' and having 'a significant drug issue.' READ MORE: Video: Joe Rogan reveals 2 fmr. presidents called Spotify amid Covid controversy: Report According to the documents obtained by TMZ, Rogan told police officers that Johnson 'appears to be significantly unstable and seems like he needs help' after watching the videos on social media. According to TMZ, Johnson reportedly traveled from Willis, Texas, to Austin, Texas, which is where Rogan lives. The outlet noted that law enforcement officials arrested Johnson at a hotel on Tuesday night. A video shared on Instagram appears to show the social media influencer in police custody on Tuesday. According to Fox News, Johnson was released from a Texas jail after his arrest on Tuesday night. The outlet noted that the social media influencer immediately returned to publishing videos on social media on Wednesday. According to TMZ, Johnson became known as 'Liver King' after building a major social media following as a fitness influencer. Fox News reported that Johnson is known for his animalistic diet. A picture of Johnson was shared on X, formerly Twitter. They arrested Liver King over wanting to kill Joe Rogan — Kaguya's Top Gal (@hayasaka_aryan) June 25, 2025
Gizmodo
a day ago
- Politics
- Gizmodo
Joe Rogan Gives MAGA a Liberal Makeover After Splitting With Trump on Iran
Joe Rogan prides himself on the premise that his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is the digital town square, a place where the conversations that mainstream media won't touch can flourish. It's this ethos of radical curiosity and open dialogue that built his nine-figure Spotify empire and defines his cultural influence over millions. But in a recent episode, Rogan weaponized that identity to challenge the operating system of the most powerful online political movement in America: MAGA. In a June 24 sweeping conversation with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Rogan drew a clear red line, not just with Donald Trump, but with the entire MAGA ecosystem. He argued it has become a cult-like echo chamber that punishes dissent, a direct threat to the very principles his platform is built on. The flashpoint was President Trump's reaction to the American bombing of Iran on June 21. When a few conservative voices questioned the decision, Trump demanded absolute loyalty. His primary target was Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), one of the few Republicans who stated the president lacked the authority to bomb Iran without congressional approval. This act of defiance sent Trump to his own platform, Truth Social, to excommunicate the lawmaker. 'Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky is not MAGA, even though he likes to say he is,' Trump posted on June 24. 'He is a negative force who almost always Votes 'NO,' no matter how good something may be. He's simple minded 'grandstander.'' The threat was clear and aimed at anyone else considering a similar deviation: 'MAGA should drop this pathetic LOSER, Tom Massie, like the plague!' For Rogan, this was a purity test that revealed the rot within the movement. Online political tribes, powered by algorithms and social media, often devolve into echo chambers where any deviation from dogma is met with expulsion. Rogan, whose brand depends on platforming a spectrum of views, positioned this intolerance as MAGA's greatest weakness. Signaling his growing distrust, he rushed to Massie's defense. — 'When a guy like Thomas Massie steps up and says something, he's gonna have a lot more support as well,' Rogan said, framing dissent as a strength. — 'The answer is yes,' Sanders agreed. 'And my only point is he has a right.' — 'Yes,' Rogan affirmed. Rogan then did something remarkable: he attempted to co-opt and redefine the MAGA slogan itself, rebooting it with a surprisingly progressive vision. He argued that a movement truly dedicated to making America great would focus on strengthening the entire community, not just its base. He criticized the political system for treating issues like poverty and inequality as 'beach balls' to be bounced around in endless debate instead of being solved. — 'Do you want to make America great again?' Rogan asked rhetorically, before answering himself. 'Less losers. How do you make less losers? Don't stack the deck against them.' He continued, sounding more like Sanders than the figure his critics often portray: 'One of the first things you'd have to do is figure out why these communities, these cities, have been the exact same way for decade after decade, back to Jim Crow and the redlining laws.' Rogan acts as a primary gateway for millions of young men into anti-establishment and right-leaning thought. By challenging MAGA's core tenet of absolute loyalty to Trump, he is creating a potential schism in the online right. He is forcing his massive audience to choose between two models of anti-establishment thinking: the rigid, top-down dogma of Trump's Truth Social, or the chaotic, open-dialogue ethos of his own digital town square. It's a battle for the soul of online contrarianism, and Joe Rogan just used his platform to declare his side.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Joe Rogan disagrees with Jon Jones underselling 'star' Tom Aspinall before retiring
Joe Rogan thinks Tom Aspinall was a worthy enough opponent for Jon Jones to stick around and fight. Prior to officially retiring and relinquishing his UFC heavyweight title, Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) insisted that beating Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) would not have added much to his legacy, referring to him as "just another guy." Rogan disagrees. "It's also money fights," Rogan said on his "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast with guest Cory Sandhagen. "I think he's wrong because I think Aspinall is a star. I really do, and I think he's saying, 'Who is he? He's no one.' Aspinall is a star. When people ask questions to me all the time, like casuals on the streets, it's, 'Is Jon Jones going to fight Tom Aspinall?' That's like the constant question." The fight Rogan would really love to see for Jones next is Francis Ngannou, but Dana White recently reiterated that he isn't interested in having his former UFC heavyweight champion back. "To me, the real fight would have been Jon Jones vs. Francis," Rogan said. "That's the real fight. Clearly I'm not responsible for making decisions because I would have made a lot of different decisions, and I would have been like, 'Francis, let's talk, work this out.' That guy's a star. "Francis is the f*cking scariest heavyweight of all time. That's a star. That guy as a heavyweight champion is so f*cking marketable, puts people in the orbit. He flatlined Stipe (Miocic), he flatlined Alistair (Overeem). He flatlines people. He's f*cking terrifying. That's the heavyweight champion. ... That's the big fight."
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
‘Liver King' follows alleged Joe Rogan threat by vowing videos ‘will never stop' after arrest
A prolific fitness influencer known for his bizarre, animalistic diet is back online after being arrested for allegedly making terroristic threats toward UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan. Brian Johnson, known as the "Liver King" on his popular social media platforms, has been released from a Texas jail after he was arrested Tuesday night, according to posts on his Instagram. Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly. In one video, Johnson addressed the incident leading to his arrest, telling viewers "some guy, he thought if you just put them in jail [and] have the violent crimes division come arrest them for a terroristic threat." Johnson went on to reveal in a separate video that he was "given the gift" of a restraining order following his alleged threat against Rogan. "If anybody knows of someone else whose first name rhymes with 'blow' whose last name is Rogan," Johnson said, seemingly appearing to dodge mentioning Rogan by name. The fitness influencer also told the camera that his charges had been reduced, before adding, "But I don't want to give any details, nor any names. That's how you get ready for a fight, and you thought the videos would stop. But they will never stop. You've got an infinite amount of venom, and then we'll hug and unite. At some point you have to capitulate something. Real tension, real fight." The statements came two days after Johnson posted a series of videos to his Instagram page – including one of him appearing shirtless and holding what appeared to be two golden firearms – before allegedly traveling to Rogan's hometown. "Joe Rogan, I'm calling you out," Johnson said in an Instagram video posted on June 23. "My name's Liver King. Man to man, I'm picking a fight with you. I have zero training in jiu-jitsu. You're a black belt, you should dismantle me. But I'm picking a fight with you. Your rules." According to the Austin Police Department, Rogan told authorities the two men had never met and that he felt the videos were threatening in nature. Detectives subsequently obtained a warrant for Johnson's arrest and he was taken into custody at the nearby Four Seasons hotel without incident, police said. A video of Johnson handcuffed while sitting in the back of a police vehicle was posted to his Instagram account on Tuesday night. Johnson participates in a self-described "ancestral lifestyle," rising to internet stardom by discussing topics such as his diet of primarily raw meat – including animal liver. Johnson was charged with allegedly making a terroristic threat and initially held at the Travis County Jail, according to APD. Representatives for both Rogan and Johnson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.
