Podcast titan Joe Rogan minced no words this week, taking aim at CNN’s credibility after a late-night TV gaffe exposed the network’s battered reputation. Rogan noted that CNN is now widely seen as “full of s—” following an awkward moment on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, where the audience burst into laughter at the mere mention of CNN’s so-called “objective” reporting, as reported by Fox News.

During a fresh episode of “The Joe Rogan Podcast,” comedian Adam Ray joined Rogan to dissect the exchange between Colbert and CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins. Colbert, known for his liberal slant, tried to praise CNN’s objectivity during Collins’ appearance. Instead, the crowd erupted in laughter, mistaking the statement for a joke. Colbert, visibly surprised by the reaction, scrambled to clarify that his comment wasn’t meant to be funny, though the damage was already done.

Rogan couldn’t resist showing the clip to his audience, remarking, “Start it from the beginning and go big screen because this is so preposterous.” The podcast host went on to question CNN’s strategy, suggesting that the network’s pursuit of sensationalism and ad revenue has destroyed its credibility. “You’ve ruined your business because now, people think you’re full of s—. You could’ve been straightforward journalists, beyond reproach, and probably gotten away with it,” Rogan pointed out, before adding with a hint of sarcasm, “But you wouldn’t have made as much money. You gotta get those ads in.”

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Collins had appeared on Colbert’s show to discuss President Biden’s decision to bow out of the 2024 race, the media’s ongoing clash with former President Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris’ role in the upcoming election. However, the most memorable part of the interview was Colbert’s ill-fated attempt to commend CNN, which backfired.

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The incident highlights CNN’s ongoing struggle with its image. The network became synonymous with anti-Trump rhetoric during his presidency, with figures like Jim Acosta frequently clashing with the Trump administration. This combative style earned CNN the nickname “fake news” from Trump and his supporters.

In 2022, Chris Licht, a former executive producer for Colbert, took the reins at CNN, vowing to shift away from the left-leaning bias that had defined the network under Jeff Zucker. Licht aimed to win back the conservative viewers CNN had alienated, going so far as to fire some of the network’s most liberal voices. However, the old guard remained, and Licht’s efforts were ultimately in vain; he was ousted in 2023 after losing the support of the network’s liberal staff.

Despite Licht’s departure, left-wing pundits like Jeffrey Toobin, Don Lemon, and Brian Stelter have since resurfaced on CNN, signaling that the network’s struggle to redefine itself is far from over.