Quick Hit:
Tucker Carlson's podcast, "The Tucker Carlson Show," has surpassed Joe Rogan on the Spotify charts to become the number one podcast in America.
Key Details:
On Thursday, Tucker Carlson's podcast overtook Joe Rogan's long-held number one spot on Spotify. Rogan held the position for several years, beating out other popular podcasts including, "The Daily" by The New York Times, "Stuff You Should Know" by iHeartRadio, and "Crime Junkie" by audiochuck.
Recent episodes featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin, Jack Posobiec, Dr. Ben Carson, and Mike Cernovich have driven significant listener engagement.
Carlson's show has also tackled topics such as the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Kamala Harris's role in the 2024 race, and societal issues linked to historical Communist revolutions.
Diving Deeper:
First reported by The Post Millenial, Tucker Carlson's podcast, "The Tucker Carlson Show," climbed to the top of the Spotify charts on Thursday, overtaking Joe Rogan's long-standing reign as the number one podcast in America.
Jack Posobiec, senior editor at Human Events, appeared on one of the episodes this week and celebrated the news on X, saying, "Congrats to Tucker and the entire incredible TCN team. I wonder if he had any good guests on this week!" Posobiec's appearance, along with those of Dr. Ben Carson and Mike Cernovich, has contributed to the show's recent surge in popularity.
The discussions have been particularly engaging and timely, especially in the context of significant political events. For instance, Posobiec and Carlson discussed the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during the Tuesday episode, delving into the shooter’s motive and the implications for the 2024 presidential race, including Kamala Harris potentially replacing Joe Biden.