Joe Rogan mocked CNN for its failed launch of streaming service CNN+, even as he blasted network anchor Brian Stelter on his Friday episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
The popular podcaster, along with British political commentator Douglas Murray, dubbed the service, which was shuttered Thursday, “CNN minus,” and ripped CNN for pour hundreds of millions into the ill-fated launch.
“They spent $300 million dollars and got 10,000 subscribers,” Rogan said. “Imagine the hubris of thinking that something people don’t want for free, you’re gonna charge money for it.”
“Jake Tapper seems like a great guy, but I feel like I don’t have to pay for his book club,” he continued, referring to the CNN+ program “Jake Tapper’s Book Club.”
The duo also took shots at Stelter, the network’s chief media correspondent and anchor of “Reliable Sources,” which airs on CNN Sundays at 11 am ET.
“One of my rules is I try to never be mean about their appearances,” Murray said. “But…”
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