Joe Rogan Experience #2329 - Ehsan Ahmad

PowerfulJRE May 29, 2025

TLDR

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and Ehsan Ahmad discuss the Macron's interesting relationship, corruption and power, political figures and media bias. They then explore a plethora of conspiracy theories. Joe and Ehsan cover a variety of subjects, ranging from the prevalence of corruption to the rise of AI and its potential implications for society. They underscore the need to critically analyze information and resist the manipulation in our world. They wrap up the podcast expressing their friendship.

Timeline

1

Bridget Macron Slapping Emmanuel Macron

Joe and his guest discuss a video of Emmanuel Macron's wife slapping him, which leads to a conversation about their age gap and her role as his former teacher.
2

Candace Owens' Coverage of the Macron Relationship

The conversation shifts to Candace Owens' coverage of the Macron relationship, with Joe praising her thoroughness and likening her to a pitbull when she latches onto a topic.
3

The Disturbing Nature of Age Gaps and Predatory Behavior

Joe and Ehsan discuss the disturbing nature of a 40-year-old dating a 14 or 15-year-old, referencing true crime cases and the Nickelodeon controversy.
4

The Jimmy Savile Scandal and Contrasting Images

They discuss Jimmy Savile, a British TV personality who abused children for decades, and how his monstrous appearance contrasted with Mr. Rogers' trustworthy image.
5

The Penn State/Sandusky Scandal and Turning a Blind Eye to Corruption

The conversation touches on the Penn State/Sandusky scandal and the phenomenon of people turning a blind eye to corruption when someone is valuable or successful.
6

Corrupt Politicians and the Allure of Power

Joe and Ehsan discuss how politicians often stay in office to avoid scrutiny and maintain power, becoming like Emperor Palpatine in their old age.
7

Obama vs. Trump: Aging and Handling Pressure

They compare Obama and Trump, suggesting that Obama aged significantly due to the weight of the presidency, while Trump seemed unfazed by the pressures.
8

Trump's Communication Style and Connection with People

They analyze Trump's communication style, noting his ability to do stand-up and connect with people by saying what's on his mind, contrasting with other politicians' canned speeches.
9

The Type of Person Who Survives Politics

They explore the idea that only a 'crazy person' could survive the pressures and attacks of the political system, and that a 'good guy' wouldn't want the job.
10

Politicians' Hypocrisy and the 'Legacy Game'

They criticize the hypocrisy of politicians who preach about climate change while playing the same 'legacy game' of accumulating power and wealth.
11

Dick Cheney and War Profiteering

The conversation shifts to Dick Cheney, whom they describe as straight Satan. They talk about transparent corruption before the internet and war profiteering.
12

The Inevitability of Corruption and Rigged Systems

They discuss corruption as inevitable, with systems rigged with grifters, lobbyists, and money, influencing politicians' decisions and actions.
13

The Epstein Files and Powerful People Involved

They talk about the Epstein files and the likelihood that too many powerful people are involved for the truth to ever come out.
14

Epstein's Cellmate and Suspicious Death

The discussion turns to Epstein's cellmate, a giant murderer, and the suspicious circumstances surrounding Epstein's death, questioning the official suicide narrative.
15

Narco Songs and Freedom of Speech

Joe and Ehsan discuss a Mexican singer whose visa was revoked for singing 'narco songs,' comparing it to the acceptance of gangster rap in the US.
16

THC Prohibition and Empowering Cartels

They criticize Texas's stance on THC, arguing that it empowers cartels and prison lobbies, while questioning the government's role in controlling personal choices.
17

Porn Ban and AI-Generated Content

They discuss the porn ban and the potential for AI to create fake content and blackmail individuals, questioning the government's control over personal choices.
18

AI and Mind Control Through Targeted Manipulation

The conversation moves to AI and the potential for mind control through targeted manipulation, referencing a study where AI bots successfully changed people's minds on Reddit.
19

The Israel-Palestine Conflict and Gaslighting

They talk about the Israel-Palestine conflict, noting the gaslighting and attempts to label anti-Israel sentiment as anti-Semitic, while highlighting the horrific facts of the situation.
20

Warnings to Israel and the Possibility of False Flag Operations

Joe and Ehsan talk about warnings to Israel about the October 7th attacks and the possibility of false flag operations, highlighting the evil side of humanity that is willing to sacrifice lives for power.
21

The Glamorization of Mobsters in Media

They discuss the glamorization of mobsters in movies and TV shows, and question why cartel culture is treated differently.
22

Current Events and the Simulation Theory

Joe and Ehsan reflect on the concept of a simulation and the simulationy aspect of current events.
23

Political Figures and Media Biases

The episode touches upon political figures and media biases, using Jake Tapper's book on hiding Biden's decline to highlight the way stories are carefully managed and manipulated for public consumption.
24

Corruption in Politics: Insider Trading

The discussion shifts to corruption in politics, specifically insider trading, and the hosts ridicule Nancy Pelosi's response to questions about her husband's stock trades.
25

Search Engine Algorithums affecting elections

The conversation goes over search engine algorithms, Robert Epstein's research and curation of search results which statistically going to affect your opinion.
26

Conspiracy Theories

They contemplate various conspiracy theories and the idea that there might be malevolent forces.
27

Evil Deeds

They touch on human beings who will sacrifice other humans for success.
28

Conspiracy Theories and AI

The discussion goes to Alex Jones theory on aliens and how they are already here, Dr Manhattan and his blue penis, etc.
29

YouTubers filming extreme situations

Joe and Ehsan wrap up the podcast speaking about people going to extreme situations and recording them. They end by wrapping up the podcast.
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Detailed Summary

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and comedian Ehsan Ahmad dive into a wide array of topics, starting with the bizarre story of Emmanuel Macron's wife slapping him. They then explore Candace Owens's coverage of the Macron's controversial relationship. The conversation then transitions to the concept of grooming and to people getting away with terrible crimes. The conversation continues to explore AI, governmental control, corruption and conspiracy theories. They criticize Texas's stance on THC. They then explore various political figures and media bias. They end by wrapping up the show, reflecting on their friendship and the success that Ahmad has had on his tour.