Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is reportedly in talks for an interview with popular podcast host Joe Rogan, a development that coincides with her confirmed appearance on Fox News with Brett Baier.
This news broke on Monday, the same day that former President Donald Trump announced his upcoming appearance on Rogan's podcast, which is the most-watched in the United States.
According to The Post Millennial, insiders privy to the discussions between Harris' campaign and Rogan's team confirmed the talks, although the interview has not been officially announced. Rogan's podcast, which boasts tens of millions of viewers, recently inked a lucrative deal with Spotify estimated at $250 million.
The potential Rogan interview comes at a time when Harris' campaign seems to be losing steam, with polls indicating a shift in favor of Trump. Particularly concerning for the Harris camp is the dwindling support among male voters, notably black men. In response, Harris unveiled new policy proposals on Monday aimed at appealing to black male voters. These include initiatives to support black entrepreneurs and mentorship programs, among other commitments. A 2023 YouGov poll revealed that 81 percent of Rogan's listeners are male, and 56 percent are under 35.
Rogan, who previously declined several opportunities to interview Trump, expressed last year on his podcast that he was more inclined to vote for Trump than for President Joe Biden in the forthcoming election. Rogan's comments earlier this year praising Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. were mistakenly interpreted by the former president as an endorsement of Kennedy.
However, Trump dismissed any perceived tension between him and Rogan during a September appearance on The Lex Fridman Podcast. "I don't think that there was any tension and I've always liked him. But I don't know him," Trump said. He added, "I only see him when I walk into the arena with Dana [White] and I shake his hand. I see him there and I think he's good at what he does but I don't know about doing his podcast.
The potential interview with Rogan could be a strategic move by the Harris campaign to regain momentum and appeal to the podcast's predominantly male audience. However, it remains to be seen whether this potential appearance will materialize and, if it does, whether it will have the desired impact on Harris' campaign.
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