Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Commit to Being More Considerate Following Jasmine Crockett’s Remarks
Following significant backlash regarding their remarks about Rep. Jasmine Crockett, podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have issued a response.
On Saturday, the hosts of the Las Culturistas podcast retracted their criticisms of the Texas Democrat following a contentious “I Don’t Think So, Honey” segment that also targeted Gavin Newsom‘s potential presidential campaign.
“I hear the response and I am taking every bit of it to heart, I promise,” Rogers wrote on his Instagram Story. “Transparency and candor matter to me, especially on the podcast. I’m a very progressive person who cares deeply about winning these elections, but my phrasing was not right. I will be more thoughtful! I really do promise.”
“I have great respect and admiration for Rep. Crockett, and I regret that my words suggested otherwise. I just want us to win and I will be better at finding ways to help,” Rogers continued, clarifying his stance.
Yang echoed Rogers’ sentiment, stating, “Should not have cursorily weighed in on this. Understanding the platform and will use it more responsibly.”
During a recent episode, Rogers criticized Newsom while simultaneously praising Bernie Sanders as “the only politician who says exactly what he feels.” He stated, “It’s not going to be Gavin Newsom. Any time a politician is making it too obviously about themselves, I’m already done.”
Rogers specifically advised against supporting Crockett, asserting, “Don’t waste your money, sending to Jasmine Crockett. You’re going to waste your money.”
Yang concurred, stating, “I must agree,” as the two continued the discussion.
Rogers later reaffirmed his stance on Crockett, declaring, “She’s not going to win a Senate seat in Texas, you guys. If Beto O’Rourke couldn’t do it, Jasmine Crockett is not going to do it. It’s nothing against her; it’s just that she is very well defined already. And it is my opinion that we are gonna need someone who is less defined at this moment, that then rises up.”
The podcasters faced immediate backlash, with many listeners accusing them of promoting racist and misogynistic perspectives.
