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By endorsing Bernie, Joe Rogan could set his fans on a new path
Presenting the world through the lens of class not conspiracy, Sanders offers an alternative to the podcast’s usual fare
Bernie Sanders has been under fire since his endorsement by controversial comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan. Sanders’ detractors are blasting his comms team for highlighting Rogan’s support in a campaign video, citing a history of racist and transphobic statements as well as his platforming of far-right figures like Milo Yiannopoulos and Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes. In defense of Sanders, others have argued that Rogan could help the Senator win over socially conservative young men who might find certain aspects of his message appealing.
I’m not about to defend Joe Rogan, who has done a lot more harm than good throughout his career, nor do I care to weigh in on whether Sanders erred in touting his support.
All of this has been covered ad nauseam. These issues don’t interest me that much, but as someone who writes about the…
