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The problem with Rogan is that he doesn't have the knowledge or qualifications to push back against people spewing bullshit on his show, and so he ends up essentially making fringe, pseudo-scientific ideas seem equal to the mainstream expert consensus view.
the problem with rogan is that he agrees with the worst people on his show. he doesn't push back because he doesn't want to. he peaked on news radio.
And the outspoken wrong on the show people are oftentimes cool and charismatic, so people trust them.
YAYUH! What we need is a ministry of truth to protect the public!