Candace Owens Praises Joe Rogan's Rare On-Air Apology to Theo Von Over SSRI Comments
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Candace Owens Praises Joe Rogan's Rare On-Air Apology to Theo Von Over SSRI Comments
Candace Owens addresses a controversy involving Joe Rogan, who discussed Theo Von's struggles and SSRI use with a guest while Von was not present, including a clip in which Rogan recounted Von privately telling him he was 'trying not to take my own life.' Owens says she found Rogan's comments uncomfortable, arguing that publicly discussing a friend's private mental health struggles, even with apparent good intentions, risked doing more harm than good, particularly if Von had genuinely been in crisis. She notes Theo Von responded publicly, saying the characterization was mostly exaggerated and that he was doing fine. Owens then praises Rogan for subsequently recording an on-air apology directly addressing the comments, which she says is something he has never done before on his show, calling it a rare and genuine moment of accountability in the podcasting world. She also shares her own view that SSRIs are often prescribed unnecessarily for ordinary human emotions.
Candace Owens describes a clip that circulated of Joe Rogan discussing Theo Von's mental health and use of SSRIs with another guest while Von was not present. In the clip, Rogan recounts Von privately telling him during a difficult period that he was 'trying not to take my own life,' and describes Von experiencing spirals related to anxiety over world events. Rogan also discusses sending Von information about doctors who specialize in helping people discontinue SSRIs, and argues that the chemical imbalance theory once used to justify such medications has since been questioned by research.
Owens' Reaction
Owens says she found the segment uncomfortable, arguing that discussing a friend's private struggles publicly, even with apparently good intentions, could do more harm than good if the person were genuinely in crisis, rather than helping them. She separately notes she largely agrees with Rogan's broader skepticism toward prescribing medication for ordinary emotional difficulties, recounting her own experience being advised by a college friend against taking a prescribed anti-anxiety medication after a breakup.
Theo Von's Response
Owens notes that after the clip went viral, Theo Von responded publicly, saying the characterization was mostly exaggerated, that the moment had been taken out of context, and that he was doing fine despite life being, in his words, a 'rocky ride.'
Joe Rogan's On-Air Apology
Owens plays a clip of Joe Rogan addressing the controversy directly on his show, apologizing to Theo Von by name and explaining that he wanted to clarify his intentions were never to portray Von as damaged or to speak for Israel's interests, but to express genuine concern stemming from past experience watching situations involving friends turn out badly, citing an earlier incident he describes regretting involving Marcus King. Rogan says he had told Von he would never bring the matter up publicly again but felt it was important for people to understand his perspective, and says he planned to confirm with Von directly that he was comfortable with the apology being shared.
Owens' Takeaway
Owens calls the apology one of the most notable moments she has seen on the Joe Rogan Experience, framing it as a rare example of accountability in a podcasting culture she says is often defined by arrogance and a refusal to admit mistakes. She closes by saying she wanted to end her episode on this more positive, human moment.
