Who and what he is are both well-established at this point, and he has no incentive to change, given how popular his show is and how much money it’s made him. We’re not here to talk about Joe Rogan’s foolishness, though. Rogan’s podcast has helped legitimize formerly fringe talking points that mainstream media in the past wouldn’t touch, so it’s not surprising he’d now spread bad information about the vaccine. Rogan might debate and disagree with some of his more controversial guests, but inviting them on grants them exposure they and their ideas don’t deserve, which is why some view Rogan’s show as an entry point into the alt-right. Sure, he was good on Newsradio 25 years ago, but today he’s mostly known for his hugely successful podcast and his willingness to share that massive platform with conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones and far right figures like Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes.
Rogan, of course, is a well-known contrarian. Just because you’re college-aged and work out doesn’t mean you’re bullet proof from what this virus can do to you. Also even “young” and “healthy” people can suffer greatly from Covid, with symptoms often lingering for months after infection. You’re still just as likely to catch it, though, and transmit it to others, so if you care about people other than yourself it’s important for you to get vaccinated, too. Yes, if you’re 21 and in good shape you’re at less risk to die from Covid than somebody who is older or heavier.
Rogan, who is not a scientist, but does do color commentary for the UFC, apparently doesn’t realize that vaccination isn’t just to protect an individual but to help protect the collective good.
Yesterday on The Joe Rogan Experience popular podcaster and occasional comedian Joe Rogan advised those who are “young” and “healthy” that they probably shouldn’t get the Covid vaccine.
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