Rogan Saga: A Stand Against Misinformation

Rogan is one of the most globally consumed products, yet a band of Rock Legends, Royals and researchers are taking a stand against him.

• Joe Rogan and Neil Young walk into a bar - sounds like the start of a pretty bad joke, right? Well, whilst they didn’t convene in a bar, they have collided in the latest Covid misinformation saga.
• Last week, 76 year-old rock star Neil Young, wrote a letter stating that Spotify would have to choose between hosting his music and the infamous The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) podcast.
• The letter - sent to his management and record label - was inspired by another letter which was sent by 270 experts to Spotify regarding the mass spreading of misinformation by the podcast.
• Following Young’s letter, industry icons such as Joni Mitchell and Nils Lofgren have removed their music from Spotify in support. Prince Harry and Megan also vocalized their concern to Spotify.
• One JRE episode has gained particular traction. In the episode Rogan spoke to Robert Malone, a virologist who developed the mRNA vaccine but since has been renowned for spreading misinformation.
• One unfounded theory detailed how societal leaders have been “hypnotizing” the public. Another suggested the hospitals in the US were being paid for every Covid death as a government incentive.
• Prior to this, Rogan has gained attention for discussing his use of ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug with no proven benefits against Covid, to treat the illness.
• In response to this the letter from scientific experts detailed: “Mass-misinformation events of this scale have extraordinarily dangerous ramifications.”
• For a number of years, Rogan has been regarded as the most influential podcaster on the planet. With 11 million listeners per episode, his opinion has an undeniable influence.
• Those who have studied Rogan closely say it is hard to know what he really believes. Some have argued that it is all a world class performance with the goal of extending his global reach.