Summary

Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, influenced by support from podcasters like Joe Rogan, has sparked debate among Democrats about creating a left-leaning equivalent.

Rogan, whose show reaches 14.5 million listeners (80% male, largely independents or Republicans), endorsed Trump and hosted figures like JD Vance and Elon Musk.

Critics argue Democrats lack a comparable media ecosystem due to limited funding from megadonors, who oppose progressive policies.

Others suggest Democrats need to focus on appealing policies for independent-minded voters rather than trying to replicate Rogan’s media influence.

  • GladiusB@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    They will just divert it to trans or gay rights. Some shock value human rights rather than the money trail they are grifting from the citizens.

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      No one is ever going to report on actual corruption, since the media will always be owned by corrupt corporations.