Joe Rogan is still open to interviewing Kamala Harris but made it clear that it would have to be on his terms. The podcaster took to social media to provide an update on negotiations for a potential face-to-face with Harris, saying he won’t agree to the conditions offered by her campaign. While Harris’s team has not ruled out the interview, they proposed meeting on a Tuesday for a one-hour discussion, requiring Rogan to travel to her. Rogan, however, insisted the interview should take place at his Austin, Texas studio.
Rogan expressed his desire for a more relaxed and in-depth conversation, highlighting the importance of getting to know Harris as a person. This comes shortly after he interviewed Donald Trump for nearly three hours on his podcast. The discussion with Trump covered various issues, from immigration to the environment, and the former president even pressed Rogan for an endorsement. Trump mentioned Elon Musk’s backing and urged Rogan to do the same, though Rogan did not explicitly agree.
Also, for the record the Harris campaign has not passed on doing the podcast. They offered a date for Tuesday, but I would have had to travel to her and they only wanted to do an hour. I strongly feel the best way to do it is in the studio in Austin. My sincere wish is to just…
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) October 29, 2024
The Harris campaign has yet to comment on the ongoing negotiations or the specifics of Rogan’s requests. Rogan’s emphasis on conducting long-form interviews in his studio is a hallmark of his podcast, where he prefers unfiltered and extended conversations with guests. For now, it remains uncertain whether Harris will agree to meet Rogan on his terms, setting up what could be a highly anticipated exchange.
This potential interview has drawn attention, especially given Rogan’s recent conversation with Trump and his wide-ranging audience. The possibility of a Rogan-Harris discussion could provide voters with an intriguing contrast to Trump’s recent appearance and potentially shape opinions heading into the 2024 election.