As Joe Rogan’s platform grows, so does the media and liberal backlash

Re:As Joe Rogan’s platform grows, so does the media and libe... by threatofrain on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @10:18PM (#24562276)

> Together with his lack of keeping the guests straight it creates a pretty toxic sludge that makes it impossible for casual audiences to determine who actually knows what they're talking about and who doesn't.

I don't think it makes sense to criticize Joe Rogan for casual run your mouth conversation when we all know Joe rebranding to be more scientific and educational would destroy him and anyone else who tries. Trying to be sciency while winning isn't really a thing in US broadcasting.

The late Mr Rogers suggests that those in broadcasting have elevated responsibilities as per their elevated stature in society, but maybe those who follow such advice have all but disappeared, undernourished by the market.

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Re:As Joe Rogan’s platform grows, so does the media and libe... by hlieberman on Tuesday September 22, 2020 @11:40PM (#24562711)

As I’ve said before, I’m terribly sad that Mister Rogers is no longer with us, but I’m so happy he didn’t live to see what television and the internet have become.

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Re:As Joe Rogan’s platform grows, so does the media and libe... by m463 on Wednesday September 23, 2020 @01:07AM (#24563187)

I think Mr Rogers would have carved out a niche in the internet just as surely as you and I are having a reasonable discussion involving hackers from all over the world.

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