Bernie Sanders Urges Democrats to Engage with Joe Rogan’s Audience
Bernie Sanders recently criticized Democrats for their reluctance to engage with Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster, suggesting they are missing out on a crucial opportunity to connect with a vast and potentially persuadable audience. While some may interpret this as a “blast,” Sanders’ comments appear to be a more measured assessment of the Democratic party’s approach to outreach.
Sanders argues that Democrats should be actively engaging with platforms like Rogan’s podcast, not just because of its popularity, but because it offers an avenue to reach a demographic that has been drifting away from the party: young, politically unaffiliated men. Many of these listeners, Sanders points out, are open to progressive ideas, as evidenced by Rogan’s own support for issues like LGBTQ+ rights and universal healthcare.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood