Power & Politics Poilievre does Joe Rogan, wishes Trump would 'knock that s--t off'
Mar 19, 2026
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Power Panel (Andrew Thompson, Peter MacKay, Rob Benzie, Michelle Caderio)
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Scott Moe
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Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre, federal Conservative leader, on a long-form Rogan-style chat mixing politics and MMA anecdotes. Scott Moe, Saskatchewan premier, on budgets, energy and faster project approvals. Power Panel (former politicians and journalists) breaks down Poilievre’s tone, trade messaging and U.S. reach in short, punchy discussion.
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Poilievre Frames Canadian Trade As A US Problem
- Pierre Poilievre used Joe Rogan's massive US audience to frame tariffs and energy as immediate US problems, not just Canadian ones.
- He linked aluminum and auto costs directly to American listeners' pocketbooks, e.g., higher F-150 prices from tariffs.
Poilievre Refused To Enter Conspiracy Territory
- Poilievre explicitly rejected a conspiracy joke about Justin Trudeau being Fidel Castro's son, keeping the interview disciplined.
- That refusal signalled restraint and helped reassure cautious Canadian audiences.
Rogan Is A High-Leverage Platform For Clips
- Joe Rogan's podcast reaches low-information, politically malleable voters and amplifies clips via social media.
- Eric Wilson noted long episodes produce shareable soundbites that can sway infrequent voters and campaign audiences.