The rise of podcasters like Joe Rogan and Theo Von has been attributed to the decline in institutional trust in establishment media and elected officials, leading to the rise of independent content creators. Rogan, a prominent digital king in the podcast space, has a podcast that is one of the most popular in the world. However, due to his previous endorsement of President Donald Trump, he has been branded by the left as a right-wing nutjob. This has led to the Democrats seeking a replacement for Rogan. Far-left streamer Hasan Piker, known for his reprehensible behavior, has been accused of being the Democratic response to Rogan's popularity. Despite these differences, Piker's reputation as a socialist/communist and a pro-capitalismist has been tarnished.