In the last few weeks, Americans have seen significant changes in the lead-up to their upcoming election slated for November 2024. In light of this, current U.S. President Joe Biden declared Vice President Kamala Harrison as the next presidential candidate from the Democratic Party. Since then, a different kind of campaign has started, addressing the increasing popularity among voters. popularity among voters. This issue was raised by Joe Rogan’s latest guest on his podcast.

In The Joe Rogan Experience episode #2182, Rogan is joined by American author and podcaster Michael Malice. Malice revealed the shocking truth about the “gaslighting” method the media uses to polish Kamala Harrison’s image. Rogan, unable to contain himself after hearing this, said, “it all borthers me-the fragility of the human mind. You know, everyvody forever was like, ‘Kamala harrison is the wrost vice president. She’s the least popular vice president of all time.’

Rogan further claimed that after Kamala Harrison’s candidacy announcement, she suddenly became the solution to everything, hailed as America’s savior overnight. Rogan said, “All the social media posts about her…try Googling a negative story on her; you won’t find one. So, Tada!” Gaslighting, a psychological manipulation static, was employed by East Germany’s State Security Service in the 1970s and 1980s to erode individuals’ sense of reality.

This technique aimed to prevent people from opposing the government, even when they held dissenting political views. The term “gaslighting” gained prominence in the American political setting during the 2016 U.S. presidential election to characterize the actions of Donald Trump. However, this is not the first time Joe Rogan has addressed the issue of government media control. in the past, he has also raised concerns about the value of freedom of speech and its impact on society. Rogan specifically condemned the removal of Tucker Carlson from Fox News Channel.

That time Joe Rogan exposed the American media

Joe Rogan believes some powerful people control media companies and use them to influence the general population. He thinks they employ tactics like “gaslighting,” a method not unfamiliar to the 21st century, and that many people are aware of this. According to Rogan, late-night shows are part of this control, as they are influenced by the same sponsors. He expresses concern that this situation will lead to hosts and reporters losing their passion for their work.

The podcaster continued, “If it affects your livelihood and affects your future and your ability to do this thing that you love doing, which is hosting a talk show and you’re doing it on a network that’s paid for by that money, guess what? That affects you.” He further elaborated on these points by using the example of Tucker Carlson, who was fired from Fox last year.

Now the questions for our readers: Is gaslighting still prevalent in 21st-century politics, despite widespread internet access? With the rise of the internet and smartphones, it seems like everyone has access to information. But is this enough to prevent gaslighting in politics? Share your thoughts below.