Elon Musk and Joe Rogan teaming up to “fix” MSNBC? Now that’s a plot twist nobody saw coming. The world’s richest man and the king of podcasting riffed this week on how they’d reinvent the struggling liberal network, and let’s just say their version of MSNBC sounds a lot more entertaining—and a lot less woke.
It all started when Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), joked about buying MSNBC after Comcast announced plans to spin off several NBCUniversal cable networks, including the left-leaning channel. Musk’s trolling post was classic: “The most entertaining outcome, especially if ironic, is most likely.”
Translation? Let’s flip this floundering liberal megaphone into something fresh, funny, and maybe even conservative-leaning. Naturally, Joe Rogan jumped in, offering to take over Rachel Maddow’s show—glasses, outfits, and all—just to tell “the same lies.” Musk’s response? “Deal.” And just like that, the internet lit up.
If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachael Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies.
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) November 22, 2024
The thought of Rogan replacing Maddow is pure comedic gold. Imagine the freakout on the Left if one of the most influential voices in independent media sat at Maddow’s desk, delivering sharp, no-nonsense commentary with a side of humor. Conservative comedian Tim Young summed it up perfectly: “Please God make this happen.”
Please God make this happen. pic.twitter.com/0s3K3ajhB8
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) November 23, 2024
Even better, Musk floated the idea of turning MSNBC into a channel dedicated to X’s top stories, featuring citizen journalism. It’s a bold concept, but one that aligns with his ongoing mission to shake up legacy media—and make liberals clutch their pearls in the process.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Maddow, who’s already watching her ratings tank faster than MSNBC’s credibility. Her show, built on a foundation of anti-Trump hysteria and debunked Russia theories, is shedding viewers like a snake sheds its skin. Since President-elect Trump’s victory, Maddow’s audience has dropped by 41%, with her coveted 25-54 demographic plummeting by 50%. Turns out, screaming about Trump doesn’t hit the same when he’s back in the White House.
Conservatives on social media are having a field day with the idea. Author Carol Roth joked about wanting a panelist spot on “The Normal View” (a delightful dig at ABC’s The View), while others marveled at how Musk could actually pull this off “on a whim.” And let’s be honest—he could. With MSNBC on the auction block, a Musk takeover isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds.
Whether Musk and Rogan are serious or just trolling for fun, one thing’s clear: the very idea of flipping MSNBC into a platform for truth and humor has the Left squirming. And if that’s not entertainment, what is?
