Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Newsom says Rogan ‘too chicken’ for podcast invitation

Newsom said Rogan was too chicken to have him on the podcast after the host called him a cardboard cutout of a person.

  • On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office challenged podcaster Joe Rogan to appear on his show, calling him "too chicken" and a "little guy" while declaring Rogan "relegated to irrelevancy."
  • Rogan has long criticized Newsom, calling him a "stone cold, narrative-driven politician" and "cardboard cutout of a person" in resurfaced clips; the podcaster moved from California to Texas in 2020 over what he called "draconian" COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
  • Newsom has long complained that Rogan allows others to attack him while refusing to give him a platform, citing the podcast's massive reach as reason for the public confrontation.
  • Newsom's aggressive social media approach mimics President Donald Trump's blunt style, marking a strategic shift in the governor's national messaging as he prepares for a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
  • This exchange reflects a polarized media environment where political figures increasingly target independent platforms. Rogan, who endorsed Trump in 2024 and recently visited the Oval Office, remains influential in national discourse.
Insights by Ground AI

19 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 47% of the sources lean Right
47% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal