Overview
- Joe Rogan told listeners he would vote for Pierre Poilievre if he were Canadian, offering on‑air support during the multi‑hour episode.
- Poilievre urged removal of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying goodwill from Americans can bolster Canada’s hand in negotiations.
- The roughly 2.5–3 hour conversation, taped in Austin, ranged across oil sands, medical assistance in dying, immigration, sovereignty and trade, including Trump’s "51st state" remarks.
- Poilievre rejected the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state, saying "Canada’s not for sale" and emphasizing cooperation between sovereign neighbours.
- Campaign manager Steve Outhouse cast the interview as part of a cross‑border media strategy to reach new audiences, drawing mixed reactions in Canada.