Don’t underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people | Sam Wolfson
www.theguardian.com
Podcasts like Joe Rogan’s and Theo Von’s aren’t on the fringes. Their blend of off-the-cuff, Trump-leaning commentary blurs traditional lines between left and right – and offers listeners companionship

Summary

The “Rogansphere,” a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts and online shows led by figures like Joe Rogan, has become a powerful cultural force for younger audiences, functioning as a “Fox News for the young.”

With its mix of anti-establishment rhetoric, distrust of Democrats, and casual conversations blending left-leaning and conservative ideas, it normalizes figures like Donald Trump for a disillusioned, lonely audience—particularly young men.

Democrats risk underestimating its influence, as this ecosystem fosters deep listener loyalty and has contributed to a significant shift in young male voters toward Trump.

  • Sarmyth@lemmy.world
    86·
    4 days ago

    He’s didnt endorse him til the last minute. In fact he refused to, to Trump’s face multiple times.

    Harris was given many opportunities to come on the show but refused to do so under the same conditions her opponent did. Her team wanted to change the circumstances of the show too much and wouldn’t come to him. Trump completely disregarded a preexisting obligation to go on his show.

    If it were my show, I know who I would like better, putting politics aside. I feel like the Rogan episodes I’ve seen haven’t really shown him to be conservative, but he platforms alot of conservatives which can be construed with him being conservative himself.

    I think it’s funny that anyone who actually talks about the show like they’ve heard a bunch of episodes gets downvoted while people just saying he’s bad get up voted. It’s more Lemmy echo chamber, in action.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
      3·
      4 days ago

      Her team wanted to change the circumstances of the show too much and wouldn’t come to him.

      Can you explain this in more detail (or link something that talks about it)?

      • Sarmyth@lemmy.world
        65·
        4 days ago

        What gymnastics? What message do you believe is being conveyed here?

        People aren’t all black and white. The more people try to demonize these guys and their viewers, the more credence is given to them when they say their detractors are out of touch or lying. When we make obviously disprovable things up about the right wingers, it destroys all credibility. There’s real shit going on, and we need to stick to that.

        At this point, the race is over. We need to learn from our mistakes, not double down on failed messaging.