Joe Rogan discussed the recent Los Angeles wildfires with guest Rick Caruso and became emotional when recalling the 2018 Malibu fires during a new episode of The Joe Rogan Experience that went live on Wednesday.
Newsweek reached out to Rogan through Instagram for comment.
Why It Matters
The podcast comes not quite a month after the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire ignited in Los Angeles on January 7. The fires quickly grew out of control and consumed thousands of acres, killing at least 29 people and destroying countless structures.
Numerous other wildfires ignited in January across Southern California amid unseasonably dry conditions and extremely strong Santa Ana winds that spurred the flames.
What to Know
In the episode, Rogan interviewed Caruso, who is described as a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist. The podcast description goes on to say that Caruso is the founder of Steadfast LA, “a nonprofit focused on private-sector involvement in rebuilding wildfire-affected communities.”
Rogan and Caruso discussed the recent wildfires, as well as some of the challenges and concerns that arose during the fires, such as when firefighters ran out of water while combatting the flames in Los Angeles and the still undetermined cause behind the ignition.
At one point, Caruso said that the fires have caused another 180,000 people in Los Angeles to be deemed homeless. When discussing this number, Rogan recalled that when he lived in Los Angeles, he had to evacuate the city three times because of wildfires.
Rogan briefly discussed the Malibu fires in 2018, which included the Woolsey fire, and became emotional as he recalled the wildfire impacts that he witnessed firsthand, including the destruction of his neighbors’ homes.
Joe Rogan got emotional on his podcast on Wednesday while talking about his friends losing homes during California wildfires. Joe Rogan got emotional on his podcast on Wednesday while talking about his friends losing homes during California wildfires. YouTube
Rogan has discussed the heartbreaking impacts of the fires in the past, such as in conversation with comedian Sam Morril on the JRE episode No. 2178.
In 2020, Rogan moved to Austin, Texas, where he now lives.
What People Are Saying
In the podcast episode, Rogan said: “Two of my neighbors lost their homes. Watching these folks cry in front of the rubble where they lived, it’s just horrible.”
David Acuña, the battalion chief of communications for Cal Fire, previously told Newsweek that Cal Fire is “very concerned” about the presence of dry fuels, though some rain has moved through the area since the fires last month.
Acuña added: “In California, now we have disbanded the use of the term ‘fire season.’ We are now referring to it as a ‘fire year.’ This is the moment, while we do have a little bit of rain, to prepare.”
What Happens Next
As of Wednesday, all of the fires have been extinguished or 100 percent contained. Efforts are ongoing to help rebuild Los Angeles after the fires.
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