“I listen to your latest podcast,” said Klitschko, whose brother Vitali Klitschko was also a world champion boxer and is now mayor of Kyiv.

“I’m sending you this video to let you know that I disagree. You talk about these American weapons being sent to Ukraine, which you believe will lead to the third world war. So let me tell you that you’re repeating Russian propaganda.”

. . . Rogan said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “100% wrong” but remarked of the Ukrainian president: “[Volodymyr] Zelenskyy says Putin is terrified. Fuck you, man. You fucking people are about to start world war three.”

He added: “The whole thing is a proxy war … it is fucking insane.”

Putin has long claimed US assistance for Ukraine is part of a proxy war aimed at weakening Russia.

“Putin’s Russia is in trouble, so they want to scare you and people like you,” Klitschko said in his message to Rogan. “His war was supposed to last three days. It has lasted three years thanks to the heroism and sacrifice of us Ukrainians. So you’re using the only weapon that Putin really intends to use, propaganda, and this weapon really weakens our democracies.

“Putin’s Russia wants to destroy Ukraine quietly. They want America to stay quiet. Not great, but quiet. A great America is not an America that abandons countries that defend freedom with their lives.

“In short, you see, I have quite a few points of difference. If you invite me on your podcast, we could discuss them like free men.”

Brilliant. But someone get him a fediverse account please. It's crazy this is on Xitter.

I have recently been trying to enlighten my Joe Rogan loving relative as to his (what I would consider, clear) political leanings and tendency to spew propaganda. "I'm just asking questions" is one of the most powerful propaganda tactics, since it can be used to relatively quickly normalize any topic.

As one might expect, the conversations haven't gone well. People who listen to Joe Rogan tend to think they are well informed by virtue of listening to Joe Rogan.

I think collectively we need to start referring to him only as "the former host of Fear Factor" to really drive home exactly who it is these people are idolizing.

Like my dad taught me, give bullies everything they want all the time so they don't take stuff or hurt you.

Joe Rogan can eat a dick

Klitschko should invite Rogan into a boxing ring.

If Rogan accepts him on his show, I'll actually gain a touch of respect for him.

Bless this guys heart, but after the Dibble affair it is clear there is no point debating insane positions in front of an insane audience.

Klitschko v Rogan is a celebrity fight I'd actually like to see.

Rogan was paid off by the Trump campaign which is owned by Putin. So Rogan is now Russian asset. Cool.

Why is "proxy war" in scare quotes?

It's just a war where at least one of the belligerents is supported by at least one third party. Is there anyone who doubts that the Ukraine war meets any part of that definition?

I’m interested to see how JR responds. I heard the “Kamala was a chicken” line pre-election because she avoided him, for whatever reason. Now the tables have been turned! It’s a win-win for me because either I can sing out “Rogan is a chicken” or he actually has a discussion with Klitschko and many will have their positions challenged.

I would ppv to see this guy smash rogan's face.

With facts and logic. And his fists.

I thought they meant Vitali, but I didn't know his brother was a boxer too.

Yeah, saying the truth about Ukraine is the fastest way to get someone to call you a Russian bot. Even suggesting Zelenskyy should hold elections or allow opposition parties/media will piss off nafo stans.

Hier kommt die Sonne.

Edit: No Rammstein fans here? I feel so alone now.