Vice President Kamala Harris declined an opportunity to appear on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, reportedly due to scheduling conflicts and concerns about progressive backlash over potential marijuana legalization discussions. Rogan stated that Harris's campaign required that no marijuana topics be addressed, reflecting tensions within her campaign. Former President Trump leveraged his Rogan appearance for significant media attention, contrasting Harris's missed opportunity with the Democratic Party's struggle to engage diverse voter bases amidst internal constraints.