Podcast host Joe Rogan is facing sharp criticism after appearing to echo antisemitic tropes during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
In a clip circulating widely on social media, Rogan claimed that Israel has become the “number one place” where Jewish sex offenders from America flee, suggesting the country offers them special protection.
“They take anybody in… Especially Jewish people,” Rogan said during the conversation with comedian Ari Shaffir.
The discussion referenced high-profile cases including Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Bernie Madoff. Rogan added that one of the figures “kind of proves Kanye’s point a little bit,” referring to Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks.
Rogan went on to say it was “amazing how many Jewish people… have an opinion about everything,” but suggested they avoid or deflect criticism when it comes to Israel, at one point mockingly saying “Oy vey.”
