Joe Rogan criticizes trans participation in women's sports on his podcast
Joe Rogan used his show to denounce the involvement of transgender women in women's athletics, praising Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA draft announcement.
On his podcast, Joe Rogan expressed strong opposition to transgender women competing in women’s sports, labeling the concept as ridiculous. He praised Enes Kanter Freedom’s decision to declare for the 2027 WNBA draft as a smart move that highlights the league’s ambiguous stance on gender. Rogan described the scenario as an example of someone pretending to be a woman to gain an advantage on the court.
He also mentioned a transgender woman playing in France’s second-tier women’s basketball league, calling the situation preposterous. The comments have added fuel to the ongoing national debate sparked by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s remarks on the issue. Rogan’s remarks have drawn attention from both supporters and critics of trans inclusion in athletics.
Why it matters
The remarks intensify public debate over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports.
How this story developed
- Aug 8 Chicago Sky forward ejected after hard foul, then tweets "white privilege"
- Aug 10 The league announced it will review Carrington for possible further sanctions.
- Aug 12 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would file assault charges if a player repeats the hard foul in Florida.
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