Will Kamala Harris be on Joe Rogan's podcast? What we know

With her appearance, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris may be entering the lion's den of political discourse The Joe Rogan Experience.

This potential appearance comes as her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, has also expressed interest in appearing on the popular podcast, setting the stage for a unique media battleground in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential campaign.

According to an exclusive report from Reuters, Harris campaign officials met with Rogan's team this week to discuss a possible appearance. Although there has been no confirmation, three sources familiar with the matter said the interview could take place before Election Day on November 5.

Newsweek contacted Harris' campaign via email Monday seeking comment.

Known for its long conversations and diverse guest list, The Joe Rogan Podcast has a loyal fan base that is both young and male. With tens of millions of listeners, Rogan's platform provides an unprecedented opportunity for both candidates to make their case directly to a demographic that could prove crucial in this tight race.

Recent public polls suggest that Trump may be outperforming among young men of all races, a trend that has not gone unnoticed by the Harris campaign. In response, the vice president on Monday released a series of new policy proposals aimed at appealing to black male voters, a typically Democratic voting bloc that the campaign is working hard to secure.

The potential Rogan interview is just one part of a broader outreach strategy for Harris. Her campaign also announced plans for a Fox News interview on Wednesday with Bret Baier, a broadcaster known for its conservative-leaning programming and often explicit support for Trump.

The former president has already signaled his willingness to appear on Rogan's podcast. During an appearance on the YouTube channel Nelk Boys, Trump said, “Oh, sure I would,” when asked if he would like to be on Rogan's show, adding, “I mean, I think I'll actually do that.” .” He continued to praise Rogan, saying, “He's a good guy. He has a good voice. This is important.”

Rogan's influence in the political sphere has increased significantly in recent years. Spotify reported on this in March The Joe Rogan Experience had 14.5 million followers, almost three times as many as the platform's second most popular program.

His reach extends beyond the podcast world, with over 19 million followers on Instagram and 17 million on YouTube.

A YouGov poll last year highlighted the unique makeup of Rogan's audience: 81 percent men and 56 percent under 35. This demographic overlap with Trump's support base makes the potential interviews a risky gamble for both candidates.

The relationship between Trump and Rogan was complex. Despite previous arguments and a recent swipe at Rogan on Truth Social, Trump later called the podcaster a “good guy.”

Rogan declared in 2022 that he was not a Trump supporter and expressed his preference for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in August, although Kennedy has since dropped out of the race and supports Trump.