Newsom Declares "No Interest" in Joe Rogan Podcast, Labels It "Facebook of Podcasting"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he no longer has any interest in appearing on "The Joe Rogan Experience," stating, "He won't have me on. He's consistently not having me on. By the way, I'm moving on. I have no interest. Joe Rogan is the Facebook of podcasting." This declaration marks a significant shift from Newsom's previous public challenges to the popular podcaster.

Newsom's recent comments, made during an interview on CNN, follow a prolonged public back-and-forth between the two figures. For years, the Democratic governor has accused Rogan of attacking and belittling him without offering a platform for direct debate on the widely listened-to podcast.

The governor had previously challenged Rogan to invite him on the show, even posting on social media that Rogan was "too [chicken emoji] to have me on his show and expose his listeners to the truth." Newsom had used these instances to highlight California's economic achievements and policy successes.

Rogan, who has hosted numerous political figures across the spectrum, has been critical of Newsom's governance of California. He previously called Newsom a "good bulls—t artist" and mocked his rumored presidential aspirations, suggesting Newsom had "ruined a city and then go on to ruin a state."

Newsom's "Facebook of podcasting" remark underscores his perception of the show's broad reach and one-sided nature in their ongoing exchange. The governor emphasized that while Rogan has a large audience, he lacks the "confidence" to host him for a direct discussion. The ongoing public dispute highlights the intersection of traditional political figures and new media platforms.