Hey There Rubinites,
Hope you all are having a great week! Welcome to the twenty-fifth issue of The Rubin Recap! I’m thrilled to continue sharing facts, insights, and more while always hearing your thoughts on all things Rubin Report. Let’s get into it!
This Week on The Rubin Report:
On Monday, I talked about Stephen A. Smith admitting that Democrats lied as another right-wing “conspiracy theory” turned out to be true. A new DOJ report showed that dozens of FBI informants were present on January 6, challenging the mainstream narrative. I also discussed Chamath Palihapitiya of the “All-In Podcast” sharing a stunning graphic that suggests the incoming Trump administration could be the most pro-business in history. Bill Ackman told CNBC why he thinks the economy is poised for a major boom. Van Jones called out Democrats and Chris Cillizza for implying that Donald Trump isn’t smart, explaining why Trump is actually smarter than they give him credit for. Alejandro Mayorkas explained to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer what’s really going on with the mysterious drones spotted above New Jersey. Lastly, Jordan Peterson shared with Tom Bilyeu of “Impact Theory” what happens when you commit to telling the truth, no matter the consequences, and much more.
On Tuesday, I covered Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago, where he calmly put members of the press in their place over a wide range of questions, including pardoning Eric Adams, the bizarre obsession with Luigi Mangione by leftist activists, and Elon Musk’s DOGE project uncovering wasteful government spending. CNN’s Jake Tapper looked visibly shaken while discussing Trump’s defamation lawsuit victory against George Stephanopoulos. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a stern warning to top medical journals he believes may be engaging in fraud. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was publicly humiliated by a steelworker during a heated exchange. I also mentioned Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s cameo in Broadway’s “& Juliet,” a nonbinary reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic, and took a look back at Clarence Thomas’ famous confrontation with Joe Biden during his confirmation hearings.
On Wednesday, I talked about Elon Musk announcing his plans to disrupt the education industry by opening an Ad Astra Montessori school in Bastrop, Texas. Walter Isaacson told Lex Fridman the secret to Musk’s extraordinary productivity and how he structures his day. Disney finally realized the cost of going woke and demanded Pixar remove a transgender storyline from its upcoming show “Win or Lose.” On “The View,” Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines argued over whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should lead HHS and who can be trusted to keep America healthy. Dr. Drew explained to Sean Hannity the best way to deal with a loved one suffering from Trump derangement syndrome. Finally, Eric Adams told Dr. Phil how his stance on the migrant crisis made him a target of Democratic lawfare. Yesterday I also did an interview on the Piers Morgan show! If you have not already watched it make sure to do so, because you are going to want to see it!
On Thursday, I shared my appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” where the panel reacted to Cenk Uygur’s unhinged ad hominem attack on Dave. Elon Musk led a revolt against the government spending bill in the House, showing the power of a single tweet as a potential shutdown looms. American Airlines announced it would suspend its DEI hiring policies, marking a major victory for those pushing back against these initiatives. Eric Adams told Martha MacCallum how New York’s sanctuary city status was never intended to handle a full-blown border crisis and an influx of migrant gangs. NY Governor Kathy Hochul looked flustered after a report exposed how she manipulated subway crime statistics to make the numbers appear more favorable. Finally, Dave Rubin hosted a special “ask me anything” session for the Rubin Report Locals community, tackling a wide range of questions, and much more.
The Sit Down:
Get ready because today I am also releasing my sit down interview with Joe Lonsdale, a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist, about co-founding Palantir Technologies, Addepar, and OpenGov, why he thinks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be successful with their plans for the DOGE, why government spending has gotten so wasteful, how Alex Karp became the CEO of Palantir, his insights into the evolution of the tech industry, why silicon valley got so woke; the rise of "tech bros,” the increasing political engagement among tech leaders, the role of technology in solving complex problems and so much more!
Daves Faves:
This week as we head into one of our last newsletters before the New Year I have to reflect on everything that has happened over the last year. We had the biggest year in the history of The Rubin Report and I am so grateful to each and every one of you who tuned in to watch our live direct messages, exclusive sit down-interviews, tweets, visits to others shows/podcasts, basketball games and so much more! I am so proud of this community that we have built and can’t wait to return next year for more live adventures. As we go into 2025 I think it is all about taking what we learned from this year and bettering ourselves to become the best version of who we want to be. We just saw one of the greatest political comebacks in history with Donald Trump. When I look into the future, I think we can all only hope to go about life with that determination and will to do great things.
Wrapping things up, I am getting ready to begin some holiday festivities with my family. Whether you celebrate any of the holidays, I am wishing you a wonderful holiday and the happiest of New Year’s! We had a wonderful holiday party over here with the team but, I can’t wait to spend some quality time with my family. I’d love to know what you all are getting prepared to do! What are your holiday traditions or plans for the upcoming year?
Looking Ahead:
If you’ve been following my Locals channel you probably know I’m getting ready to release my own Tequila brand! I know you all have been waiting so patiently and I can’t wait to announce the name, details, and more soon so keep tuning into my newsletter where I’ll give you all the first looks!
Also the Holiday Merch Drop is back, available only on my site today! Get your Rubin Report holiday gifts now.
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Weekly Motivation:
Let’s end the week off with some motivation. I like this one and thought I’d share it with you all.
Celebrate endings- for they precede new beginnings.” - Jonathan Lockwood Hues
Signing Off:
Well, that's all folks. Well, that's all folks. Make sure to share this newsletter with friends and family and continue to hop on every Friday for my weekly updates. Let me know what you guys want to see on the show or in my newsletter next!
Until next time, stay sane and keep the conversation going!
Bye, Ciao, Stay Hard,
Dave Rubin