Valuetainment “Rogan Doesn’t Want to Talk to Me” - Andrew Bustamante REVEALS Why He May be Blacklisted
Aug 15, 2025
Andrew Bustamante shares intriguing insights on why Joe Rogan has seemingly blacklisted him. He dives into the fallout with Lex Fridman and examines the complex dynamics between tech billionaires like Peter Thiel and government agencies. The discussion uncovers the CIA's quiet coaching of Hollywood and the challenges of media trust in an age of controversy. Bustamante also highlights the potential rise of technocracy, pondering the implications of billionaires rivaling nation-states in power.
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Rogan Passed On Booking Him
- Andrew Bustamante says Joe Rogan is knowingly passing on having him on the show despite tracking him.
- Bustamante links the fallout to his blunt interview style with Lex Fridman and subsequent online reactions that upset Lex.
Lex Interview Triggered A Backlash
- Bustamante recounts that his interview with Lex Fridman made Lex look bad and provoked harsh social media reactions.
- He says Lex privately messaged him upset and the friendship with Lex soured soon after.
Classified Limits On Discussing Thiel
- Bustamante declines to discuss classified intersections between Peter Thiel's companies and government.
- He implies some of the public debate touches on matters he cannot speak about due to classification.