It’s finally happening: Donald Trump will appear on the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) with an interview to be recorded this Friday.
Supporters of Trump and listeners of the world’s most popular podcast have long clamored for the former president to sit down with Joe Rogan. The UFC commentator’s interview style, willingness to explore all arguments, and fascinating anecdotes has always seemed like the ideal place for Trump to engage with Rogan’s tens of millions of voters.
Crucially for the Trump campaign, JRE’s audience demographic align with the Republican’s prized list of potential voters. A 2023 YouGov survey found that 81% of Rogan’s listeners are men, the majority of whom (56%) are aged 18-34. This demographic often sees the lowest turnout at any election – and is also a heavily Republican-leaning demo. Through his appearance on JRE, Trump has a golden opportunity to mobilize young voters who may not have voted otherwise, thus boosting his chances of electoral success next month.
However, aside from their fondness for the UFC, both men share allies such as Elon Musk – a regular guest on JRE and a vocal supporter of Trump. In fact, Musk himself began rumors of a Trump/Rogan interview earlier in October.
Although a release date is yet to be confirmed, the interview will be filmed on Friday, Oct. 25. Typically, JRE interviews air within a few days of being taped.
