Joe Rogan addresses MrBeast joke amid Southern California wildfire crisis
newsweek.com — January 16, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
Joe Rogan responded to a joke made on his podcast about YouTuber MrBeast being responsible for the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. The fires have caused significant destruction, with over 12,300 structures lost and damages estimated at $150 billion. Rogan emphasized that arson is a major factor in the fires, contradicting claims that climate change is to blame. He mentioned that there have been police investigations into arson and noted that some individuals have been caught setting fires. He also discussed looting during evacuations, describing organized groups stealing from homes. Rogan acknowledged the desperation that might drive people to loot but criticized the actions as unacceptable.