Joe Rogan’s recent response to the Epstein files has sparked criticism about his apparent political bias, with many observers noting a contrast between his current approach and how he might have handled such revelations years ago.
In his latest podcast with Dr. Robert Malone, Rogan finally addressed the files, admitting they “shook him to the core” and completely shifted his position on the matter.
“I thought there’s probably some really sick people that have an appetite for that, but I hadn’t seen any real evidence for it until these files,” Rogan stated. “And now they’re like, ‘Oh, this is clearly demonic.'”
What’s raising eyebrows is the timing. Rogan came to this conclusion 16 days after the documents were released, a delay that seems uncharacteristic for someone who built his platform on investigating controversial topics.
Critics point out that a decade ago, Rogan would have immediately brought on guests like Alex Jones for marathon episodes dissecting every detail.
Instead, the modern Rogan actively avoided reviewing the files himself. When asked by guest Cheryl Hines if he spent time reading them, he responded, “No, I try not to. I try to have experts come on.” This approach contradicts his longtime advocacy for independent research and personal investigation.
The choice of “experts” also raised concerns. Mike Benz, one of the few guests Rogan consulted about the files, downplayed the allegations, suggesting the situation involved “girls that juice deals” in countries with different norms.
Notably absent from Rogan’s coverage are mentions of several prominent figures in his circle who appear in the files. He hasn’t discussed Elon Musk’s presence in the documents, despite Musk’s own daughter stating on social media that she believes at least one email chain is authentic.
Rogan also avoided naming Lawrence Krauss when discussing his own appearance in the files, despite clearly knowing who connected him to Epstein.
When discussing the DOJ’s redaction of alleged co-conspirators, Rogan’s language was telling.
“This is not good. None of this is good for this administration. It looks terrible,” he said. Critics note he focused on how the situation looks rather than condemning the actions themselves.
The contrast with other podcast hosts is striking. Andrew Schulz, who also interviewed some figures connected to the files, has openly criticized them on his show, including detailed discussions about Peter Attia’s correspondence with Epstein.
Rogan, who also hosted Attia, has remained silent on the matter.
Reports suggest Rogan maintains regular contact with Trump and has developed close relationships with several billionaires who appear in his recent episodes. These connections may explain his reluctance to fully engage with the files’ contents or criticize those implicated.
