Staff Reports
Joe Rogan, renowned for his influential podcast, is setting the record straight regarding the absence of Kamala Harris from his show during the chaotic 2024 presidential election. Harris’s campaign has been whining about missed opportunities since her defeat, claiming Rogan snubbed her, while conveniently glossing over the fact that he pulled off a three-hour sit-down with Donald Trump. The disparity is telling—while Trump entertained millions with his charm and quick wit, Harris’s unfulfilled potential appearance only reinforced her image as disconnected from the realities of mainstream America.
The back-and-forth over why Harris never made it on Rogan’s show has taken on a life of its own, thanks in part to a new insider book detailing the clumsy negotiations. According to various sources, Harris’s camp alleged that Rogan’s team played games with scheduling, but here’s the kicker: they were apparently negotiating against themselves. Rogan maintains his team was transparent and ready, while Harris’s aides threw around excuses like a toddler in a tantrum. They claimed to have Harris strategically positioned near Rogan’s Austin studio, only to learn that he had the day blocked off—conveniently, the same day Trump appeared.
Rogan countered the narrative with his own version of the events on his podcast. He pushed back against the idea that he was the difficult one in the mix. Trump’s appearance was a breeze. One day, one simple agreement; no hoops to jump through. Meanwhile, Harris’s team never fully committed, trailing behind while they wavered, thanks in part to a culture of “progressive” staffers who just couldn’t bear the thought of their woman candidate sharing space with a podcast host who dares to suggest a discussion outside of their echo chamber.
This internal chaos within Harris’s campaign reportedly led to some amusing blowback. Veteran strategist James Carville decried the fit thrown by younger, progressive staff who lamented a potential appearance on Rogan’s show. In this war room of wokeness, fear spread like wildfire that a chat with Rogan—a figure outside their beloved bubble—might tarnish her image. Carville went off, suggesting that these young staffers had clearly lost the plot and pointed out the ridiculousness of letting them dictate strategy.
Joe Rogan Swipes Back at Kamala’s Team, Says They're Lying About Interview: ‘Trying to Cover Their A**’https://t.co/SamnpMXhNJ
— RedState (@RedState) February 6, 2025
Rogan further fueled the fire by dismissing claims that Harris was eager to discuss various hot-button issues. The idea that she would jump at the chance to chat about her record on social media censorship and marijuana legalization is laughable given her past as a tough-on-crime prosecutor, overseeing thousands of marijuana convictions in California. It seems that while her aides envisioned a friendly chat about weed, Rogan suspected she might want to dodge the topic altogether—especially after her melodramatic assertions of once lighting up a joint during her youth.
Ultimately, the story of why Harris didn’t step into the Rogan ring is mired in contradictions and a certain level of preposterousness. Rogan insists his side of the story is backed by hard evidence, while Harris’s excuses reveal a team too afraid of what an honest conversation may bring. In an election where charisma and relatability were crucial, one candidate seized the moment and captivated an audience of millions while the other hesitated, revealing what many already knew: Harris’s voice may be echoed in the halls of power, but she’s clearly out of touch with the average American and the pulse of real dialogue.
