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Podcasters Face Backlash for Remarks on Black Senatorial Candidate

1/11/2026

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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of the Las Culturistas podcast, faced backlash for remarks that U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett was 'too well-defined' to win in her Texas Senate campaign.
Critics noted that the hosts lack Texas ties and political expertise and unfairly targeted a Black woman.
Rogers acknowledged his poor phrasing and expressed respect for Crockett.
Yang admitted misjudging the situation and pledged to use his platform more responsibly.

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Story summary

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, co-hosts of the Las Culturistas podcast, faced backlash for remarks that U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett was 'too well-defined' to win in her Texas Senate campaign.
Critics noted that the hosts lack Texas ties and political expertise and unfairly targeted a Black woman.
Rogers acknowledged his poor phrasing and expressed respect for Crockett.
Yang admitted misjudging the situation and pledged to use his platform more responsibly.