‘Can’t trust a journalist…’: Why Nate Silver is beefing with Taylor Lorenz over Joe Rogan
The post-election fallout included debates about media ecosystems’ influence on political success. Journalist Taylor Lorenz argued Democrats struggle to create cultural figures like Joe Rogan due to a lack of structural support and ideological conflicts with billionaire interests. She noted progressive creators rely on crowdfunding, while conservative media enjoys substantial donor funding and algorithmic advantages on social platforms. However, Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight, countered her claims, asserting there’s ample funding in progressive circles, citing examples like Kamala Harris out-fundraising Trump. Silver suggested Lorenz’s challenges in gaining subscribers might reflect the quality of her content rather than systemic issues.