Podcaster Joe Rogan and businessman Marc Andreessen discussed how the Democratic Party has struggled to connect with voters, especially those who turn to independent media sources. Rogan highlighted the missed opportunity for Vice President Kamala Harris to appear on his podcast, contrasting it with President-elect Trump's successful appearance, which garnered over 50 million views on YouTube. He compared this to Harris' appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, which received fewer than 1 million views.

Rogan suggested that the Democratic Party is now realizing the need for their own platform similar to his. He emphasized that they "had him" but alienated him with their political stances. Andreessen agreed, adding that while Democrats have traditional media outlets on their side, these are no longer as effective in reaching modern audiences.

Rogan, who has previously expressed both liberal and conservative viewpoints, endorsed Trump shortly before the 2024 election. He and Andreessen discussed the concept of shifting "timelines" during the election cycle, citing the assassination attempt on Trump and the election results as pivotal moments.

The discussion also touched upon the reasons behind Harris's absence from Rogan's podcast. While official explanations cited scheduling conflicts, reports suggest concerns within the Democratic Party about potential backlash from progressive staff members played a role in the decision.