Joe Rogan Just Roasted Mark Carney’s Liberal Government — Again

Austin, TX — Podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan has once again taken aim at former Bank of Canada governor and current Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, delivering a blistering — and characteristically unfiltered — rant on his latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.

The viral moment came halfway through a three-hour conversation with political commentator Lex Thompson, when the discussion turned to Canada’s recent energy policies and rising cost of living. Rogan, sipping his trademark black coffee, shook his head and launched into what listeners quickly dubbed “The Carney Roast, Part Two.”

“How does a guy who worked for Goldman Sachs end up running a Liberal government that says it’s fighting for the little guy?” Rogan asked, incredulous. “It’s like putting a wolf in charge of the sheep’s union — then being shocked when all the sheep disappear.”

The clip has since been viewed over 15 million times across X and YouTube, spawning countless reaction videos and memes. One popular edit shows Carney sitting in a burning office while Rogan’s voice yells, “This is fine!”

Rogan’s criticism centered on what he called “performative politics” — the idea that governments make big promises on climate and affordability while ignoring the everyday struggles of citizens.

“They’ll tax your truck, your steak, and your stove,” he continued, “but fly private to a climate conference to tell you you’re the problem.”

Co-host Jamie Vernon tried to change the subject, but Rogan wasn’t finished. “I like Canada,” he said. “Beautiful people, polite, great elk. But every time they vote, it feels like they’re testing how much more bureaucracy they can survive.”

Within hours, the internet did what it does best: amplify and argue. Conservative pundits praised Rogan for “saying what everyone’s thinking,” while Liberal supporters dismissed the comments as “podcast populism.”

Canadian comedian Samantha Bee fired back on social media:

“Joe Rogan roasting Canadian politicians is like Canadians reviewing Texas barbecue — loud, passionate, and mostly wrong, but weirdly entertaining.”

For his part, Mark Carney brushed off the criticism during a brief press scrum in Ottawa. “Mr. Rogan is entitled to his opinions,” he said with a tight smile. “I don’t take policy advice from podcasters — or mixed-martial-arts commentators.”

Still, the exchange underscores a larger truth: Rogan’s influence extends well beyond American politics. With over 14 million subscribers and guests ranging from Elon Musk to Bernie Sanders, his platform has become a global stage where politicians, scientists, and conspiracy theorists collide — sometimes spectacularly.

Political analyst Dana Chow noted that the latest controversy highlights the widening cultural divide between populist commentators and establishment figures. “Rogan doesn’t represent a party,” she said. “He represents a mood — skepticism toward elites, frustration with hypocrisy, and a craving for authenticity.”

As for Rogan, he seemed delighted by the chaos he unleashed. Closing out the episode, he laughed:

“I don’t hate the guy — I just think governments everywhere need fewer bankers and more people who’ve actually changed a tire.”

Whether or not Carney responds further, one thing’s clear: when Joe Rogan decides to roast a government, the internet listens — and the memes practically write themselves.