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Joe Rogan and Elon Musk hit out after ABC boss slams podcaster as 'deeply repulsive'


Published on 2024-11-27 18:04:07 - Michael Jones, N@N
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  • Two of the world's most divisive and powerful public figures have hit out at ABC chairman, Kim Williams, who branded Rogan's remarkable power over listeners to be "deeply repulsive".Williams made the comments at his first Melbourne Press Club Address in over a decade this week,

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk have publicly criticized ABC chair Ita Buttrose after she labeled Rogan as "deeply repulsive" in an interview with The Australian. Buttrose's comments were in response to Rogan's controversial podcast content, which she believes promotes misinformation, particularly around topics like vaccines. Rogan responded on his podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," by questioning the ABC's credibility and suggesting that their criticism might stem from envy over his podcast's success. Elon Musk supported Rogan by tweeting that the ABC's stance was "absurd," highlighting the tension between traditional media and new media platforms. This incident underscores the ongoing debate about the role of podcasting in shaping public discourse and the clash between established media norms and the rise of influential independent content creators.

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