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Kamala Harris May Go on Controversial Podcast to Court Young Male Voters

Vice President Kamala Harris may soon appear on the controversial podcast The Joe Rogan Experience in a strategic move to court young male voters. Reports indicate that her campaign officials have met with Joe Rogan’s team, which suggests she might join the popular podcast before the election. Despite the show’s controversial reputation — it’s hosted conspiracy theorists and vaccine skeptics — its vast reach makes it a platform hard to ignore, especially as polls show Harris and Donald Trump running neck and neck.

Kamala Harris may appear on The Joe Rogan Experience in an attempt to increase male votes

While Harris leads among women voters, recent polls have Trump ahead among young men of all races. Reuters reports that Harris may consider the Rogan appearance to sway this crucial demographic. The Joe Rogan Experience is Spotify’s most popular podcast, boasting 14.5 million followers. Approximately 81% of his listeners are male, and 56% are under 35 years old. With Harris and Trump polling within 1% of each other in key swing states, every vote counts. Notably, Trump has also hinted he’ll appear on the podcast before Election Day.

Reports say Harris’s campaign officials met with Rogan’s team this week. However an appearance hasn’t been confirmed yet. The interview will offer her a chance to present her platform directly to Rogan’s audience and potentially to boost support among male voters. Public polls suggest Trump could outperform her among young men across all races.

On Monday, Harris released new policy proposals targeting Black male voters. Her campaign also announced an upcoming interview with Fox News, whose viewership leans Republican and supports Trump.

While the show’s controversial nature might turn off her core support base, it could give her a unique platform to engage directly with young male voters. The race between Harris and Trump remains tight, and both candidates are exploring every avenue to reach voters. With Election Day approaching, it remains to be seen if Harris will secure the interview and how it might influence this pivotal voting bloc.

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