In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan discussed the ongoing debate over voter ID laws with journalist Michael Shellenberger. During their conversation, Rogan expressed disbelief at the notion held by some progressives that requiring identification to vote is comparable to the discriminatory practices of the Jim Crow era. He described this perspective as 'absurd' and asserted that it contradicts the common sense of ensuring election integrity. Rogan pointed to the societal expectation for individuals to prove their vaccination status during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that the same standards should apply to voting.