Conservatives are urging the massively popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who has come under fire over COVID-19 misinformation and his prolific past use of the N-word, not to apologize, claiming that any criticism is an attempt by the left to "silence" free speech.
The current Rogan controversy began in earnest last month, when rock legend Neil Young demanded that all his music be removed from Spotify — which has an exclusive contract with Rogan — over the podcaster's promotion of vaccine misinformation. Rogan has repeatedly touted the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 symptoms, for example, even though there is little or no scientific evidence to support its efficacy.
