Has Joe Rogan become the most requested interviewer this election cycle?
In the latest episode, as the election is about to take place, podcaster Joe Rogan appears to have emerged as the most sought-after interviewer in both presidential campaigns as they try to appeal to male voters.
According to Reuters, Vice President Kamala Harris maybe venture into unfamiliar territory with looks Joe Rogan’s experience. Appearing on the popular podcast will continue the campaign’s recent strategy of bringing non-traditional news consumers to Harris’ agenda. With Rogan’s show boasting a large male audience, the campaign took off with great fanfare flirt as November approaches.
It appears that both 2024 presidential candidates are competing for the podcast’s reach as male voters have become one of the more controversial demographics this election season. While an interview has yet to be confirmed, sources told Reuters that Harris’ campaign met with Rogan’s team this week to discuss a potential sit-down. A campaign spokesperson did not immediately respond to Vanity Fair’s request for comment. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has also indicated that his campaign is planning an appearance on Joe Rogan’s experience. During an appearance on Monday nelk boy podcasts, Send in fullwhen asked if he would be on Rogan’s show, Trump suggested that a plan was in the works and said: “I think I’m actually working on it.”
In recent weeks, Trump has appeared on podcasts similar to Rogan’s show, including Last Weekend With Theo Von And Andrew Schulz’s publicity with Akaash Singh. These interviews are often free-flowing, allowing Trump to capture some of the audio that goes viral without limit to television news audiences, which continue to dwindle.
If the interview is successful, Harris’ appearance on Rogan’s show could be her first on a show with a large male fan base. However, she is no stranger to the podcast format having appeared on by Alex Cooper Call her dad last week, which had a large female audience. Harris also recently appeared on by Howard Stern show.
The changing media strategies of the two ongoing presidential campaigns signal the continuation of a fractured media environment and the risk aversion of both campaigns, ultimately fueling the Politicians reach voters on non-traditional platforms to convey their messages effectively.