Joe Rogan defends himself against Joy Behar's dragon claim

In a recent episode of 'The View,' host Joy Behar criticized Joe Rogan after he shared a conversation with wildlife biologist Forrest Galante, where he expressed a belief that ancient humans might have misunderstood Komodo dragons as dragons. Behar used this remark to emphasize a growing concern about the quality of information being circulated in today’s media landscape. She stated that society has regressed from esteemed broadcasters like Walter Cronkite to podcasters who espouse fantastical beliefs. Rogan's comments were perceived by Behar as emblematic of a significant deterioration in the way information is conveyed and received. She highlighted this as a matter of 'really, really bad information' that could potentially lead to misunderstandings. The segment escalated when she jokingly suggested it was plausible that Donald Trump might have existed during the age of dinosaurs, leveraging it to further criticize Rogan's views. In response to Behar's comments, Rogan fired back, accusing her of acting out of desperation regarding her employment and the challenges posed by the rise in podcasting's popularity. He interpreted her ridicule as frantic, suggesting that it stemmed from a fear about how popular alternative media platforms are reshaping traditional news consumption. Rogan contended that her statements reflected a misunderstanding of his comments and expressed concern about the environment of fear within established media. The back-and-forth has sparked discussions about trust in media, the role of entertainers as informants, and how sensationalism can overshadow factual reporting in contemporary discourse. This incident not only highlights the friction between traditional media figures and new media platforms but also raises important questions about how information is disseminated and consumed, shaping public perception and discourse around significant cultural figures like Rogan.