ABC chair Kim Williams has received a harsh backlash after criticizing popular US podcaster Joe Rogan, calling his popularity 'deeply repulsive' and questioning his three billion followers claim. The comments have led to widespread condemnation and even billionaire Elon Musk mocking the situation.
ABC chair Kim Williams has spoken out about the backlash he received due to his harsh remarks against Joe Rogan , a popular US podcaster. In a previous National Press Club appearance, Williams criticized Rogan's popularity as 'deeply repulsive' and took issue with his three billion follower claim. This led to a significant backlash, with some calling Williams 'unhinged' and 'an embarrassment to Australia'.
Billionaire Elon Musk also weighed in, referring to the ABC as a 'Pravda'-like government-funded media, mocking the situation
Joe Rogan ABC Chair Kim Williams Backlash Podcast Elon Musk
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ABC Chair Kim Williams Attacks Joe Rogan as Audience Numbers PlungeABC Chair Kim Williams criticized Joe Rogan as 'deeply repulsive,' taking advantage of people's vulnerabilities, in an apparent attempt to deflect from plummeting audience numbers and significant financial losses.
Read more »
Joe Rogan responds to ABC boss Kim Williams’ tiradeJoe Rogan has poked fun at Kim Williams after the ABC boss called the American podcaster 'deeply repulsive' in a National Press Club address on Wednesday.
Read more »
Joe Rogan Described as 'Deeply Repulsive' by ABC Chairman Kim WilliamsABC Chairman Kim Williams has criticized popular podcast host Joe Rogan, describing him as 'deeply repulsive' for allegedly exploiting people's vulnerabilities and fears.
Read more »
Chair Kim Williams makes rare admission about ‘poorer’ state of ABC’s outputWilliams issues plea for proper funding to keep broadcaster as a bulwark against misinformation and ‘downright lies’
Read more »
ABC chair Kim Williams says investment in national broadcaster the best counter to 'flood' of misinformationThe ABC's chair Kim Williams calls for more investment in the public broadcaster as a counter to the 'flood' of online misinformation and disinformation, days after the federal government's decision to abandon legislation that would have forced social media giants to tackle harmful content on their platforms.
Read more »
ABC chair Kim Williams says investment and regulation needed to fund Australian storiesABC chair Kim Williams says investment and regulation are needed to fund the production of Australian stories, as he calls for the broadcaster to be 'aggressively, consciously ambitious' in its programming.
Read more »