What Joe Rogan has said about Media credibility and independent journalism

2 quotes · 2 episodes · Apr 2, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026

Joe Rogan, American comedian and host of The Joe Rogan Experience, has been quoted on Media credibility and independent journalism 2 times in 2 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, most recently on June 17, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Rogan argues pharmaceutical companies advertise on news to prevent criticism rather than to sell drugs.
“they don't do that because... they want to sell drugs. They do that because now the news will not criticize the pharmaceutical drug company”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2515 - Chase Hughes (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:46:35
Rogan argues mainstream television news avoids criticizing pharmaceutical companies because of advertising revenue.
“there's the problem where you receive a bunch of advertising money from these companies so you don't criticize them, which is the case with all mainstream TV news”
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2478 - Theo Von (Apr 2, 2026) · Listen from 1:45:33

#2515 - Chase Hughes
The Joe Rogan Experience · Jun 17, 2026 · 2 h 38 min
Joe Rogan and behavioral profiler Chase Hughes discuss intravenous DMT, the UFC White House event, psychedelic therapy, memory editing, methylene blue, psyops, COVID-era media and elicitation tactics.
#2478 - Theo Von
The Joe Rogan Experience · Apr 2, 2026 · 2 h 47 min
Joe Rogan and Theo Von discuss AI companions, rising autism rates, government fraud, war in Iran, antidepressants, the Charlie Kirk shooting and Von's self-financed film.