In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan discussed a contentious issue surrounding the visibility of his interview with former President Donald Trump on YouTube. Rogan alleged that users were unable to find the full interview when searching for “Rogan Trump” on the platform, with only clips being available.
The popular podcast host expressed skepticism about YouTube’s explanation that it was a mistake, suggesting it was too convenient to be unintentional. He noted that after reaching out to YouTube, the issue was resolved, allowing users to find the complete interview.
However, the incident caught the attention of tech mogul Elon Musk, who Rogan says was “furious” about the situation. In response, Musk reportedly contacted Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, resulting in the full interview being posted on X (formerly Twitter) as well.
This move appears to have backfired on any attempts to limit the interview’s reach. Rogan reported that the video garnered millions of views on X within a short period, with both his and Musk’s accounts combined reaching over 20 million views in just one day.
Rogan criticized the attempt to suppress content, stating, “You can’t suppress content anymore. This is the internet. This is 2024.” He questioned why his interview wasn’t listed as trending on YouTube, given its massive viewership.
The podcast host speculated on potential reasons for the video’s initial suppression, suggesting it could be due to ideological opposition from left-leaning individuals within tech companies or mass reporting by users trying to silence the content.
Joe Rogan on Steven Seagal Doing Aikido: There’s Zero Chance in real combat situations
“If someone just grabs you and wrestles you like a Division 1 wrestler against aikido, there’s zero chance,” Rogan stated. He used the example of MMA champion Daniel Cormier, asserting that an aikido practitioner would have no defense against Cormier’s wrestling skills.
The podcast host also touched on Seagal’s later career, referencing some of his more recent, critically panned films. Rogan and his guests joked about scenes where an aging Seagal performs aikido moves without even standing up from his chair.
