Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan made his political stance crystal clear in an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. He was discussing the current state of American politics with guests Matt Serra and Din Thomas. While the conversation meandered through various topics—from UFC fights to food quality—Rogan’s political commentary revealed his frustration with politics and his position as an independent thinker.
“America is everything. It’s all the things, you know? It’s just we’re so tribalized and we have to get over that. That’s the number one problem is people decide that there’s people that they hate and they hate everything about them,” Rogan explained during the wide-ranging discussion. His comments came as the trio discussed how political divisions have infected even entertainment, with Rogan citing examples of movies and shows that he felt were pushing political agendas.
The UFC commentator expressed particular disdain for the forced nature of political alignment in modern America. “Now you have to justify everything your team believes in, including [stuff] that doesn’t make any sense and [stuff] that is probably immoral,” he said, referencing how people feel pressured to support their political “team” even when they disagree with specific positions.
Rogan’s independent streak was further evident when discussing various issues throughout the podcast. When discussing the problems with American food production, including the use of potassium bromate in flour—banned in many countries but legal in the US—Rogan questioned why regulatory agencies allow such practices regardless of which party is in power.
“Most people live in the middle of [stuff],” Rogan observed, suggesting that the extreme positions amplified by social media algorithms don’t represent the majority of Americans. He argued that people are being “fired through the algorithm” with content designed to anger them, driving deeper political wedges.
The podcast host also touched on his frustration with entertainment becoming increasingly political, citing a Netflix movie where he immediately recognized the director’s political leanings. “I don’t like when I’m watching a movie and already I see okay I know who the director voted for,” he said, expressing his desire to simply be entertained without political messaging.
Rogan suggests that while he may lean in different directions on various issues, he refuses to be boxed into either major political camp, preferring to evaluate issues independently.
