Bernie Sanders Encourages Democrats to Embrace 'Alternative' Media

Sen. Bernie Sanders says progressives will need to embrace a more varied slate of media platforms — including right-wing podcasts like Joe Rogan — in order to better get their message out moving forward

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[jockogle]

Why I like Sanders, he's not shy or conceited and he's honest.

[Redundant_underscore]

If the reason you didn't vote for her is because she didn't go on Rogan's show, it has less to do with her.

[CMUrecyclemania]

There’s certainly issues with Rogan’s show; he will believe far too many ridiculous things his guests say without questioning them on it, for instance, and end up widely spreading misinformation. So I can see why people may not want to give him credence… however, he already *has* credence in the eyes of many, which makes that point moot. So I think Bernie Sanders is right; if that’s how people are getting their information, then go with that, and at least present your case. Someone like Pete Buttigieg, or Bernie Sanders, who are very skilled communicators who can advocate clearly to people across the political spectrum, seem especially well-suited for this.

[shellym]

All this talk about Joe Rogan is missing the entire point of why Dems lost. It's exhausting. IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ROGAN OR HIS SHOW OR HIS FANS.

[AWilliams-me]

I dislike Rogan for his bro-ism but have no problem with anyone going on shows that get your face and voice out there. (Sigh) I was so excited for Bernie in 2016. I felt us losing when DNC pulled antics to keep him out. They were blatant and unapologetic. I voted HC but felt she would lose. I think we are still paying for dem establishment arrogance. Need to dump DNC and establishment dems. Those are not good messengers for us. Time to rebuild or firm a whole new progressive party.

[DanFortunato-zj]

Bernie is the best president we never had. Unfortunately, we went with Diaper Don TWICE and GEN Joe ONCE.

[carolyncarlson]

I never really liked Howard Stern before but after listening to Kamala Harris speak with him. He was intelligent sounding and so was she, I still haven't listened to Rogan and trump because trump sounds ignorant in most everything he speaks about I've watched Rogan podcasts with other popular people in the spotlight and didn't hate watching it but I never have appreciated hearing trump speak on important issues because he never makes sense to me

[imAreyz]

Bernie would have been one of the greatest of all time

[boucherjane]

I would have Loved to see Bernie as President!

[ziggiezaggie]

I gave up on mainstream news years ago..

[SpookiCooki]

You don't earn new voters by going to echo chambers. You speak to the people you need to convince.

[remnant]

“Embrace” is such a strong word. Rogan embraced Donald for 3 hours. For me to “embrace” him would be like hugging somebody that I know hugged somebody for 3 hours who had the flu. I think Harris could manage a Joe Rogan interview after seeing how well she did on that Fox guy’s show, but watching that interview irked me. I don’t know that I could’ve watched her on a Joe Rogan show but I’m definitely not watching his show as a regular without her being on it.

[ImmortalAmbitions]

Going on those shows, helps More people who avoid the sensationalist and major media outlets to see them

[TrishLan]

Trump will pander on any friggen podcast/interview that pushes his sick agenda. Bernie is to be commended for going on a podcast with a known trumper. That’s brave and honest! We love and support you!

[gl]

The president that could have (and should have) been

[TheReaL_DFran]

The Democratic party has been far too unkind and harsh towards Bernie in general. That is part of their problem, they can't see what he has been pointing out for years

[RoyCurly-rt]

Freedom to do what ever you want to do....that is the freedom of America....so what is the problem here?

[avadamsadams]

We can disagree. I just don't embrace the rude and obnoxious AH's who objectify women. I will never be a fan off WWF journalism.

[SegFaultMatt]

No, not the Democratic establishment, or at least not JUST the Democratic establishment.

It was the especially the activist class.

If we can’t name what the problems are, we are never fixing anything.

[deborahdandrea]

Ughhhh We sure did miss our chance with Bernie!