Joe Rogan Claims Multiple U.S. Presidents Contacted Spotify to Cancel His Show
"There were presidents involved and former presidents involved that were contacting Spotify. Oh yeah, trying to get me removed for vaccine misinformation. It turned out to be right. All of it. Not a single fucking apology."
About this episode
On this episode of the PBD Podcast, host Patrick Bet-David is joined by Fox News anchor and Special Report host Bret Baier to discuss the most explosive stories dominating American politics and culture. The conversation opens with breaking news from former DNI Tulsi Gabbard, who on her final day in office released classified documents exposing Dr. Fauci's direct role in manipulating intelligence community assessments on COVID-19's origins and lying under oath to Congress about his coordination with intelligence officials. The discussion then shifts to a horrifying UK rape gang inquiry report documenting the systematic abuse of up to 250,000 young British girls by predominantly Pakistani Muslim gangs, with police participation and institutional cover-up, prompting Elon Musk to call for Nuremberg-style trials. The panel analyzes the Iran-U.S. deal, with Vice President JD Vance defending the agreement while sharply rebuking Israeli cabinet members who criticized the administration despite relying on American military support. Joe Rogan's revelation that multiple sitting and former U.S. presidents contacted Spotify to have his podcast canceled over vaccine discussions draws scrutiny, particularly given that his claims proved accurate. The group examines MLB's warning to Christian players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps despite previously allowing extensive Black Lives Matter messaging, highlighting perceived double standards. Baier shares insider perspectives on moderating presidential debates, interviewing Obama, Clinton, and Trump, and discusses Fox News's plans for the 250th anniversary celebration of American independence. The episode concludes with commentary on the $850 million Obama Presidential Library opening, where President Biden appeared lost on stage, and debate over whether Florida gubernatorial frontrunner Byron Donalds should participate in primary debates despite his commanding lead. Throughout, Bet-David and Baier emphasize the importance of debate, transparency, and holding institutions accountable while celebrating America's founding principles.
Key takeaways
- Tulsi Gabbard released classified documents on her final day as DNI proving Fauci manipulated COVID intelligence assessments and lied to Congress under oath about coordinating with intelligence officials.
- UK inquiry report documented 250,000 British girls raped by predominantly Pakistani gangs while police participated in assaults and told mothers girls should be glad to experience different culture.
- Joe Rogan revealed multiple U.S. presidents contacted Spotify attempting to cancel his podcast over vaccine discussions that later proved accurate with no apologies from critics.
- JD Vance warned Israeli cabinet members attacking Trump that U.S. is their only remaining powerful ally and provided two-thirds of recent defensive weapons.
- Major League Baseball warned Christian players for Bible verses on Pride caps despite previously allowing extensive Black Lives Matter messaging for over a year.
- Bret Baier discussed moderating presidential debates and interviewing Obama, Clinton, and Trump, emphasizing the importance of listening to answers over prepared questions.
- The $850 million Obama Presidential Library opened without paying all workers and with zero dollars in its promised $450 million endowment for operating costs.