Anti-Trump Podcast 'MeidasTouch' Overtakes Joe Rogan’s Show in Popularity
Have you heard the latest? The political podcast landscape just had a major shake-up. The left-leaning MeidasTouch podcast, known for its outspoken criticism of Donald Trump, has surged past The Joe Rogan Experience , becoming the most-listened-to podcast of the month. That’s a huge deal, considering Rogan has been dominating the podcast world for years.
According to new metrics from Podscribe , MeidasTouch was downloaded or streamed 57.9 million times in the past month, a staggering 121% increase from the previous month. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan’s numbers slipped, putting him in third place with 47.8 million listens , while conservative commentator Candace Owens took second place with 49.5 million . It’s clear that audiences are tuning in for more political discussions, especially ones that challenge Trump’s policies and administration.
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For those who might not be familiar, MeidasTouch is hosted by three brothers—Jordan, Ben, and Brett Meiselas—who mix sharp political analysis with humor and a progressive perspective. They have built a massive following by openly criticizing Trump and his administration’s policies, from his inauguration to recent economic decisions. They even took aim at Elon Musk, now the head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump’s second term. The brothers have accused Musk of acting as a "de-facto president" while helping Trump cut up to $1 trillion in government spending.
Now, it’s worth noting that Podscribe measures both podcast downloads and YouTube views, which played a role in MeidasTouch’s rise. However, even by episode count, the numbers are telling—Rogan still averages 2.9 million downloads per episode , while Owens sits at 2.1 million , and MeidasTouch, despite its surge, brings in 657,000 per episode . The takeaway? More people are sampling MeidasTouch’s content, but Rogan still has the edge in per-episode engagement.
This shift also raises a bigger question—are audiences growing tired of Rogan’s approach, or is there just a bigger appetite for anti-Trump content as he starts his second term? Trump’s policies have always been polarizing, and this sudden rise in MeidasTouch’s popularity suggests that the so-called “resistance” is still alive and kicking. The podcast even labeled Trump’s recent inauguration as “bizarre” , pointing out the controversies surrounding his return to office.
Rogan, on the other hand, has maintained a more balanced—or at times, unpredictable—political stance. He famously hosted Trump on his show before the 2024 election , an episode that racked up 20 million views on YouTube in just 20 hours . He also publicly endorsed Trump over Kamala Harris, further cementing his influence in the conservative and libertarian spaces. But now, with MeidasTouch rising to the top, it seems like the political podcast audience is shifting—or at least diversifying.
One thing’s for sure: the podcasting world is heating up, and political content is taking center stage. Whether this surge for MeidasTouch is temporary or the start of a bigger trend remains to be seen. But for now, it looks like the Trump resistance is louder than ever —at least in the podcasting space.
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