Joe Rogan, the host of one of the most popular podcasts in the U.S., has clarified his decision to decline an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, citing the preconditions her team attempted to impose. During a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," he expressed that he had extended an “open opportunity” for her to join him at his Texas podcast studio at any time.
Rogan explained that Harris' camp sought to establish specific rules for the interview, including limiting its duration and requiring her handlers to be present. “She had an opportunity to come,” Rogan noted, referring to a time when Harris was in Texas. “I literally gave them an open invitation. I said anytime. If she’s done at 10, we’ll come back here at 10. I’ll do it at 9 in the morning, I’ll do it at 10 p.m., or even midnight if she wants to,” he added, emphasizing his willingness to accommodate her schedule.
This decision follows the recent high-profile appearance of former President Donald Trump on Rogan’s podcast, which attracted significant attention and viewership. Trump’s episode has garnered over 41 million views on YouTube since it aired, breaking records and surpassing the viewership of the Game 1 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In contrast, Harris has ventured into the podcasting realm herself, making an appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, which achieved 687,000 views in three weeks. However, Rogan’s negotiation with Harris’ team was complicated, as she reportedly reached out after learning of Trump’s participation on the show.
“I would love to talk to her,” Rogan stated about Harris, but expressed frustration over the constraints they wanted to impose. He emphasized that his aim is to engage in open conversations without restrictions. “My whole goal with her and with him is just to talk—just sit and have a conversation like a human being. You find out things about people. That was it,” he concluded.
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