Joe Rogan Experience #1554 – Kanye West

Why this one hits different

Ten days before the 2020 election, Kanye West sat down with Joe Rogan as an independent presidential candidate. The result is a sprawling three-hour conversation that's part campaign pitch, part personal testimony.

Who is Kanye West?

Kanye West, now known as Ye, is one of the most influential rappers and producers of his generation and a fashion designer. In 2020 he ran for president as an independent candidate.

What's on the table

Kanye talks about his presidential run and his ideas for the country, his Christian faith, his fight with the music industry over artists owning their work, and his creative process. Joe mostly lets him run, which is the point.

Why it's worth your time

It's a rare chance to hear Kanye explain himself at length, without the soundbite editing of TV interviews, at a very specific moment in his life and career. Watch it as a time capsule from 2020.

Quick answers

When did JRE #1554 come out?

October 24, 2020.

Was Kanye running for president during this episode?

Yes, as an independent candidate in the 2020 election.