Overview

• Joe Rogan closed a multi-hour episode of The Joe Rogan Experience by telling Talarico “you need to run for president,” praising his character and consistency.
• Talarico countered that treating politicians as messianic figures risks turning politics into a faith.
• The podcast appearance marked Talarico’s first major mainstream exposure and instantly elevated his national profile.
• Rather than a White House bid, the 36-year-old lawmaker is actively considering a dark-horse campaign for the U.S. Senate.
• Talarico’s blend of Christian seminary studies and progressive stances has driven his TikTok following to nearly one million.