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Is there anything that the Joe Rogan Experience podcast does not cover? From hordes of Russians fighting in football fields to bizarre alien encounters – Joe Rogan and his JRE podcast hardly leave any stone unturned. So, how could episode #2037 of his $200-million-worth podcast be any different?

Recently, Joe Rogan invited a well-known author and journalist who has shot to fame after suing the Biden Administration for allegedly trying to ban his X account in 2021. This is the same writer, who’s the only person to ever be reinstated by X after suing the company over a ban. So, who is this surprise guest? And what’s he saying about the rising trend of unhappiness among teenagers?

Joe Rogan shares his take on the disturbing trend of rising unhappiness in teenage girls

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Joe Rogan recently invited Alex Berenson, a well-known writer and journalist who writes the Unreported Truth Substack. During their extensive three-hour discussion, Alex Berenson broached a topic that has garnered significant attention – the unhappiness of adolescents, particularly teenage girls.

Berenson revealed that extensive research has been conducted on this issue, pointing out a surprising trend. He stated, “There’s been a lot of research on the unhappiness of adolescents and teenage girls, especially. And one of the things that’s really interesting is if you look by [terms of] political party – liberal kids are much more unhappy than conservative kids right now…”

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Rogan, in his typically probing style, questioned when this increase in teenage unhappiness began. Berenson responded with a stark observation, “It’s gotten much worse in the last few years… I don’t want to misquote it.” The discussion touched upon potential factors contributing to this unhappiness, such as the impact of lockdowns and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they highlighted another significant factor – parents’ approach to climate change.

Rogan and Berenson call for a balanced approach from parents

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Berenson pointed out that parents have been instilling climate change fears in their children to the extent that it has become a source of anxiety for many teenagers. He emphasized, “Because of lockdown and Covid, [and] because their parents are scaring them to death with climate change. And [now], they’re just like a bunch of neurotic kids who – they don’t have any fun!” 

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The conversation revealed a need for a balanced approach when discussing climate change with teenagers. While acknowledging the undeniable influence of human activities on climate, it also emphasized the importance of not overwhelming young minds with fear and anxiety. Rogan added, “Here’s the other thing. And this is, again – not denying that human beings have an effect on the climate. We clearly do. It’s [the climate] never been stable… It’s never like a flat line…”

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In conclusion, the JRE #2037 podcast delved into a thought-provoking topic – the increasing unhappiness of teenagers, particularly teenage girls. Rogan and Berenson’s conversation serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing these issues with a balanced and constructive approach. What do you make of this intriguing dialogue between the duo? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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