Jay Leno says Joe Rogan is 'the new Johnny Carson' of late-night TV
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Key Points:
- Jay Leno praised Joe Rogan as the new face of talk shows, highlighting podcasts as the modern equivalent of traditional late-night TV, with Rogan offering unfiltered and meaningful conversations without FCC restrictions.
- Leno, who left "The Tonight Show" in 2014, remains active with live performances and his YouTube series "Jay Leno's Garage," emphasizing that he is not retired and continues to enjoy a busy career.
- He criticized the decline of late-night TV partly due to increased commercial breaks, which reduced actual show content and disrupted viewer experience.
- Leno dismissed political backlash over his interviews with figures like Joe Biden, noting that his content is freely available on YouTube and he is unconcerned about losing viewers over political opinions.
- Despite changes in public tolerance for political comedy, Leno remains focused on his comedic roots and does not let criticism affect his approach.
