Steven Bartlett's podcast faces criticism for health misinformation and political bias

Steven Bartlett, the British entrepreneur‑turned‑broadcaster, hosts the podcast *The Diary of a CEO*. Launched in 2017 as a live memoir, the show shifted to a regular interview format in 2019 and has risen to contend with top‑ranked podcasts such as Joe Rogan’s. Episodes frequently highlight high‑growth business stories and feature guests ranging from entrepreneurs to libertarian commentators.

The programme has drawn scrutiny for amplifying controversial viewpoints. A BBC investigation cited episodes that gave a platform to vaccine‑skeptic Aseem Malhotra and other health‑related guests, accusing the show of spreading misinformation. In June 2024 an episode titled “No One Saw This Coming, The Ceasefire Is Real!” displayed artwork proclaiming “The Iran War Is Over,” prompting accusations that the podcast was disseminating foreign propaganda amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Critics also note Bartlett’s frequent promotion of Huel without disclosure and his inclusion of libertarian and “manosphere” figures such as Jordan Peterson, raising concerns about political bias.