Overview
- On the debut of CNN’s The Story Is With Elex Michaelson on Monday night, Gavin Newsom said he has no interest in appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience and is moving on.
- Newsom labeled Rogan “the Facebook of podcasting” and suggested the host lacks the confidence or decency to invite him for a civil dialogue.
- He contrasted Rogan with interviewers like Shawn Ryan and Sean Hannity, noting they gave him lengthy, substantive conversations.
- Rogan and guest Andrew Schulz previously said Newsom would “cook himself” on the show, and Rogan said he probably would have invited the governor but is now turned off.
- The dispute plays out against Rogan’s massive Spotify audience and coincides with Newsom again hinting he will consider a 2028 presidential run.