Joe Rogan revealed he had turned down an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris after her campaign imposed conditions that didn’t align with his format.
The Harris team, Rogan said, proposed a one-hour conversation on the road rather than his typical long-form, in-studio chat in Austin. Despite his refusal, Rogan expressed his hope that an interview could still happen, stating, “My sincere wish is to just have a nice conversation and get to know her as a human being.”
The news follows Rogan’s recent, marathon interview with former President Donald Trump, which ran for three hours in his Austin studio and generated considerable buzz online. Trump, known for his bombastic style, openly mocked the idea of Harris undergoing a similar grilling.
“Can you imagine Kamala doing this show?” he laughed, suggesting she’d need “medics” if she attempted such an interview.
Rogan, however, dismissed any potential drama. He described his approach as relaxed and non-confrontational, hoping to foster an honest, human conversation with Harris.
“I think we’d have a fine conversation,” he said, highlighting his goal to understand Harris beyond the talking points. “I’d just try to have a conversation with her and hopefully get to know her as a human being.”
So far, Harris’s media appearances have leaned toward familiar, softer settings. She recently appeared on Call Her Daddy, The View, The Howard Stern Show, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. However, the demand for her to engage with outlets like Rogan’s continues to build, especially as Trump’s appearance has set a high bar for direct, unscripted conversations with candidates.
As Rogan’s platform gains influence, the Harris campaign’s conditions may suggest caution. With millions of listeners, The Joe Rogan Experience offers an audience that spans the political spectrum, appealing especially to younger voters and independents.
Rogan’s neutral stance offers a unique opportunity for candidates, but it also means answering questions outside the controlled narratives.