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Jon Stewart rebukes Jen Psaki's claim that Joe Rogan and Theo Von are part of 'conservative ecosystem'


Published on 2025-02-15 08:44:16 - MSN
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  • Comedian Jon Stewart chastised MSNBC host Jen Psaki after she characterized podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von as members of the "right-wing media ecosystem." Psaki appeared on Stewart's "The Weekly Show,

Jon Stewart, on his podcast "The Weekly Show," responded to Jen Psaki's assertion that Joe Rogan and Theo Von are part of a conservative media ecosystem. Psaki, in her book "Say More," suggested that these personalities contribute to a right-wing narrative. Stewart, however, argued that labeling Rogan and Von as conservative is an oversimplification. He pointed out that Rogan, in particular, engages with a wide array of guests from various political spectrums, often challenging them, which doesn't align neatly with a conservative label. Stewart emphasized that Rogan's platform is more about exploring diverse viewpoints rather than promoting a specific political agenda, and criticized the tendency to categorize media figures into rigid political boxes.

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