Summary
The “Rogansphere,” a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts and online shows led by figures like Joe Rogan, has become a powerful cultural force for younger audiences, functioning as a “Fox News for the young.”
With its mix of anti-establishment rhetoric, distrust of Democrats, and casual conversations blending left-leaning and conservative ideas, it normalizes figures like Donald Trump for a disillusioned, lonely audience—particularly young men.
Democrats risk underestimating its influence, as this ecosystem fosters deep listener loyalty and has contributed to a significant shift in young male voters toward Trump.
Not young people, a specific brand of misinformed idiot of all ages. If you can’t read no good, and you don’t know what “Roberts rules of order” are or you think they have something to do with the McDonald’s drive thru, then Rogan and his type are your fox news - the dumbest person’s dumb news-style product