Joe Rogan Urges Texan James Talarico for President

On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcaster Joe Rogan encouraged Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a former teacher and devout Christian currently attending seminary, to consider running for president, emphasizing the need for leaders who are 'actually good people.' Talarico pushed back, warning against treating politicians as messianic figures and citing both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump as examples. Their conversation explored the intersection of politics and religion, with Talarico asserting that politics has become a form of religion for many Americans. The discussion also addressed Talarico's controversial claim—made during a debate on transgender athlete participation in Texas schools—that there are six biological sexes. Despite Rogan's endorsement, Talarico stressed the importance of grassroots activism over political hero worship, stating that meaningful change arises from engaged citizens rather than leaders. The exchange received wide attention on social media and highlighted Rogan's commitment to featuring diverse political perspectives.