By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The author addresses Joe Rogan, expressing concern that Kash Patel misled him during a podcast about the “Russiagate” scandal. Patel presented a skewed narrative, focusing on the Steele dossier and the FBI’s actions while downplaying the broader issue: Russia’s interference in the 2016 election to help Trump. The author highlights Patel’s inaccuracies and omissions, urging Rogan to critically examine the claims and consider the extensive evidence, including bipartisan Senate reports, that contradict Patel’s assertions. Furthermore, the author points out additional misleading statements by Patel regarding crime statistics and the January 6th events.
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Dear Joe Rogan, you’ve been, quite frankly, taken for a ride, and Kash Patel certainly played a significant role in that. It’s almost comical how easily you, Joe Rogan, a comedian turned podcaster, seem to fall for the narratives pushed by certain guests, and Patel appears to be one of the latest to exploit that.
The recent episode with Bernie Sanders should have been a wake-up call. Watching your mind get tangled in MAGA talking points, even defending lawsuits that directly contradict your own interests as a media outlet, is, frankly, baffling. We all know about your history of entertaining “experts” with dubious claims, but the speed with which you are now aligning with certain political stances is startling.
The fact that Trump’s legal team withdrew the lawsuits against CBS and the Iowa pollster, just days after you were defending them, says it all. You’re being used, Joe. You’re a “tool,” as some have put it, and it’s hard to argue with that assessment. Never forget the key facts: Manafort’s close ties to Russian intelligence and his alleged role in disseminating disinformation. These are the kind of realities your guests conveniently gloss over, and you, unfortunately, seem to let them.
You seem to be a platform where guests can spew their hateful rhetoric without accountability. This has seemingly led you into the realm of what many perceive as “evil.” The truth is, whether you are playing the game or being played, the end result is the same.
The fact that you have given a platform to Alex Jones and Bernie Sanders and seemed to agree with them in different episodes is indicative of a broader issue. That is a platform where the host is not equipped to question what’s being said.
This isn’t just about being gullible, though. This is about profit, and as long as the checks clear, the truth seems to be secondary. That’s the reality of the situation. Whether you are being played or not, the result is still the same: a platform for dangerous and baseless claims.
Rogan is no political genius. He is a meathead, a ‘nice’ guy who gets played. His show’s formula is simple: allow guests to say whatever they want, and rake in the money. He is a tool for right-wingers, a fiddle to every Republican that hops onto his podcast. They all play him.
It’s a sign of the times, this shift towards right-wing influence. The fact that the host of “Fear Factor” is now considered a right-wing influencer is a testament to the changing landscape of media. It’s all about the money, and Rogan doesn’t care what he says or does as long as it gets engagement. Sellout.
Rogan is not a deep thinker. He is a platform. He gets played, and he gets paid. It’s as simple as that. He is out of his depth.
It’s frustrating to witness the reach of Joe Rogan’s platform. He’s playing a role. He loves Trump, and is thrilled to be his mouthpiece. Rogan is being played, and it is happening all the way to the bank. Joe Rogan is short. And he doesn’t care.