Sam Harris, a podcast host and political commentator, sharply criticized Joe Rogan and Dave Smith for their role in spreading misinformation, particularly regarding historical events and political discourse. He accused Rogan of failing to fact-check his guests, which he believes contributes to the political fragmentation in the U.S. Harris highlighted specific instances, such as Rogan hosting World War II revisionists, and emphasized the need for responsible discourse in media. He argued that Rogan's interactions with controversial figures like Trump add to the problem of misinformation and suggested that he could improve accuracy by hiring knowledgeable journalists to assist.
Harris criticized Rogan for platforming misinformation and contributing to a politically fractured society by failing to actively challenge false narratives shared by guests.
He expressed concern over Rogan's handling of historical discussions, particularly those related to World War II, calling it irresponsible to host revisionists without pushback.
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