Hey There Rubinites,

Hope you all are having a great week! Welcome to the twenty-third 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 my conversation with Jordan Peterson about how the Democratic Party could have won the election if they hadn’t doubled down on misleading the public. Peterson explained how mainstream media and Democrats underestimated the influence of independent media and podcasters like Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro. I also covered “The View’s” Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro clashing over how to resist a second Trump presidency, with Whoopi surprisingly taking the more measured stance. Ana Navarro expressed concerns about her mental health under a Trump presidency and shared how she’s preparing for it. Sage Steele explained to Sean Hannity why the 4B movement is growing among women in response to male voters supporting Trump. Bill Clinton spoke to MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart about how conservative media bypassed mainstream outlets to reach rural voters. Finally, I mentioned Dave Rubin hosting a special “ask me anything” session for the Rubin Report Locals community, and much more.

On Tuesday, I talked about Joe Biden breaking his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden, along with Elon Musk’s sharp response to X’s community notes addressing Biden’s lie. I also covered Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” discussing Kash Patel, Trump’s controversial FBI director pick, who told Glenn Beck why the FBI has protected Jeffrey Epstein’s list and shared his plans to dismantle the deep state. Kevin O’Leary of "Shark Tank” surprised CNN hosts by explaining how Trump’s tariff plan could cripple China. Marc Andreessen revealed to Joe Rogan how tech entrepreneurs have been targeted and debanked under Operation Choke Point for their political views, and why so many wealthy individuals support Kamala Harris. Finally, I mentioned Coleman Hughes shutting down CNN’s Ameshia Cross for accusing Joe Rogan of grifting and shifting his political beliefs, and much more.

On Wednesday, I talked about “The Daily Show’s” Jon Stewart turning on Democrats, slamming them and mainstream pundits for their disgraceful defense of Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden, all while claiming that under Democrats no one is “above the law.” I also covered CNN’s Jake Tapper losing his cool at Democrats and mainstream media for their hypocritical defense of Hunter Biden’s pardon. “The View’s” Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin got incredibly defensive about the pardon, while co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin called out Joe Biden for repeatedly lying to the American people. Shermichael Singleton explained to his fellow CNN panelists how their handling of Hunter Biden’s pardon has cost them their last shred of trust with the public. Additionally, I covered reports of George Clooney being furious at Barack Obama and the Democratic Party for being blamed for helping to oust Joe Biden in favor of Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders struggling to explain to Lex Fridman why he owns three houses, and NY Governor Kathy Hochul appearing to shift her stance on mass deportation as a solution to the migrant crisis. I also appeared on Gutfeld where we had a great and funny discussion. Be sure to check out!

On Thursday, I talked about Democrat megadonor John Morgan telling “Piers Morgan Uncensored” how Joe Biden’s pardoning of Hunter Biden is just the latest hypocritical move from a party that claims to care about democracy while anointing Kamala Harris. John Morgan also told Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany how incompetent the Harris campaign was behind the scenes and how even Barron Trump understood the importance of going on the Joe Rogan podcast. Scott Galloway explained to “This Past Weekend’s” Theo Von how Donald Trump managed to connect with disaffected and struggling men ignored by the Kamala Harris campaign. The Harris campaign’s Stephanie Cutter told “Pod Save America’s” Daniel Pfeiffer the real reason why Kamala Harris didn’t appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience." Meanwhile, “Pod Save America’s” Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett doubled down on the Democratic Party’s focus on trans rights, a stance that most Americans don’t support. I also discussed lawyer Joel Bassoff being removed from a city council meeting in Edison, New Jersey, by police for waving an American flag after the city enacted a ban on “props” during speeches. Finally, I mentioned Dave Rubin hosting a special “ask me anything” session for the Rubin Report Locals community, and much more.

Get ready because this Friday I will be LIVE on the Jesse Watters Show only on Fox News. Make sure to tune in at 8pm EDT!

Sit Down:

For this week's sit down interview the one and only Lara Trump came to visit us. I had an amazing conversation with her about the intense pressure the Trump family has faced over nine years in politics, from relentless media attacks to business losses. She shared how Donald Trump’s presidency shifted the cultural narrative, turning support for him from counterculture into something more mainstream, and how the RNC is moving away from the “old guard” to fully embrace the MAGA movement.

Lara also talked about potentially stepping into politics herself, hinting at her openness to fill Marco Rubio’s Senate seat if asked by Governor Ron DeSantis. We discussed the awakening of female voters during Trump’s presidency, Donald Trump’s personal growth through challenges (including surviving an assassination attempt!), and how he’s been able to build strong teams with figures like Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, and RFK Jr.

We wrapped up with a look at how alternative media is eclipsing mainstream outlets and Elon Musk’s impact on free speech with platforms like Twitter. It was a great chat, and we covered a lot more too!

Looking Ahead:

If you’ve been following my Locals channel you probably know I’m getting ready to release my own Tequila brand! I’ll be announcing the name, details, and more soon so keep tuning into my newsletter where I’ll give you all the first looks!

Also check out my newest merch, available only on my site today!

To watch our full interviews make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel or become a supporter of The Rubin Report on Locals!

Weekly Motivation:

Let’s end the week off with some motivation. I like this one and thought I’d share it with you all.

Out greatest weakness lies in giving up.” - Thomas Edison

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

Hey There Rubinites,

Hope you all are having a great week! Welcome to the twenty-second 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 for an exclusive Thanksgiving Edition!

This Week on The Rubin Report: 

On Monday, I talked about Joe Rogan’s reaction to seeing Donald Trump for the first time since he won the election during a UFC match at Madison Square Garden. I also covered Vivek Ramaswamy explaining to Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo how he and Elon Musk plan to use DOGE to drastically cut government waste and eliminate unnecessary federal agencies. Additionally, I discussed MSNBC’s Jen Psaki and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” urging Democrats to double down on supporting trans athletes in women’s sports, even as some Democrats realize they’re out of touch with most Americans on this issue. “The View’s” Whoopi Goldberg proposing a sex strike to punish men who voted for Donald Trump also came up, along with Bill Maher delivering a brutally honest message to the Democratic Party on “Real Time” that left his audience silent. Finally, I mentioned NYC Mayor Eric Adams shutting down every unhinged attack on Donald Trump from “The View’s” Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin, and much more.

On Tuesday, I talked about “Morning Joe” hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough admitting they met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, exposing themselves as shameless grifters after calling him Hitler numerous times. I also highlighted Megyn Kelly going off to Glenn Greenwald about their blatant hypocrisy and “The View’s” Sunny Hostin turning on the MSNBC hosts. Whoopi Goldberg tearing into Bill Maher for his brutally honest explanation of why Kamala Harris and the Democrats lost, Bill Maher showing some support for the MAHA movement during his discussion with guest Casey Means, and Peter Thiel explaining Elon Musk’s political evolution to Bari Weiss were also key topics, among others.

On Wednesday, I focused on “The View’s” Sunny Hostin being forced by the show’s legal team to correct her libelous smear against Matt Gaetz live on the air. CNN’s Abby Phillip shocking a live audience by admitting that mainstream media is quickly being replaced by independent media was a major highlight, as was “The Daily Show’s” Jon Stewart explaining the real reason Democrats lost to Republicans. I also covered Javier Milei sharing advice for Elon Musk on running the Department of Government Efficiency, an ABC News reporter regretting their question to Rep. Nancy Mace about trans women in women’s bathrooms, and CNN’s Scott Jennings correcting Paul Rieckhoff’s misinformation about Trump’s immigration plans.

On Thursday, I talked about Ben Affleck having a surprisingly reasonable reaction to CNBC’s David Faber asking him how AI will affect the Hollywood film industry and filmmaking in the future. Of course the biggest news was the discussion of how Comcast’s sale of MSNBC is throwing hosts like Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Joe Scarborough into a panic and  legendary journalist Eugene Robinson explaining how mainstream media and newsrooms went from being filled with working-class reporters to Ivy League woke automatons. I moved on to Javier Milei telling Lex Fridman how far the media will go to take out its enemies and a resurfaced video of Donald Trump giving Barron Trump some timeless advice. I ended off the news portion of the DM with my thoughts on Scott Jennings explaining to CNN’s Abby Phillip how Democrats' plan to focus on toxic masculinity and demonizing men blew up in their face. Lastly I concluded with a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session based on questions from all of you!

Get ready because today I’m having a roundtable with Winston Marshall and Isabel Brown! Be sure to log on and join us now.

Looking Ahead:

If you’ve been following my Locals channel you probably know I’m getting ready to release my own Tequila brand! I’ll be announcing the name, details, and more soon so keep tuning into my newsletter where I’ll give you all the first looks!

Also check out my newest merch, available only on my site today!

To watch our full interviews make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel or become a supporter of The Rubin Report on Locals!

Dave’s Fave’s and Insights:

Yesterday, we celebrated Phoenix’s birthday, and it was such a great reminder of what really matters: family, love, and the people we’re lucky to have in our lives.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude. I’m so thankful for this amazing community that supports me and shares the vision we’re building together. It’s a privilege to have all of you on this journey.

I’m also incredibly thankful for my family—for my husband, my beautiful kids, my amazing staff, and the moments we get to spend together. This time of year is a chance to slow down and focus on what’s really important: the people we care about and the memories we create with them.

As you head into Thanksgiving, I hope you take the time to be with the people who matter most to you. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃❤️

Weekly Motivation:

Let’s end the week off with some motivation. I like this one and thought I’d share it with you all.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy

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

Hey There Rubinites,

Hope you all are having a great week! Welcome to the twenty-first 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 covered Bill Maher’s brutal takedown of Democrats on Real Time with Bill Maher, sparking an intense reaction from his audience as he called them out for losing to Trump. ABC News’ Sarah Isgur added to the conversation, pointing out that the liberal elite’s reaction proves they haven’t learned much since the last election. Over on Morning Joe, Axios’ Jim VandeHei shared why mainstream media isn’t as relevant as legacy hosts think, highlighting how Joe Rogan’s podcast and Elon Musk’s X are becoming more powerful platforms. I discussed Van Jones telling CNN that Democrats were outplayed by Republicans’ strategic use of podcasts and influencers to reach more voters, a reality that left some on the left feeling blindsided. Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly gave a sharp critique of failed celebrity endorsements from Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and Oprah Winfrey, pointing out that star power isn’t moving the needle as expected. And to wrap up, I shared Argentina’s Javier Milei’s thoughts on politicians obsessed with approval ratings rather than actual results.

On Tuesday, I jumped into Elon Musk’s fiery response to Sam Harris’ meltdown over Trump’s win on the Making Sense podcast. Sam Harris didn’t hold back, taking aim at Joe Rogan for letting comedians like Dave Smith discuss foreign policy on his show. Trump’s new border czar, Tom Homan, addressed criticisms head-on from The View’s Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro, defending his approach to border security. Over on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart admitted he was wrong about the election, while former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau shared surprising internal polling data from Biden’s camp on Pod Save America. I also highlighted Joe Rogan and Theo Von’s reactions to Trump’s election night win, which they discussed on Rogan’s podcast.

On Wednesday, things got heated as CNN’s Abby Phillip had to intervene when Jay Michaelson had an outburst at Shermichael Singleton over Americans’ lack of support for trans athletes in women’s sports. Dana Bash on CNN attempted to catch James Blair in a “gotcha” moment about Trump’s campaign ad on trans rights, but it didn’t go as planned. Morning Joe hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough finally acknowledged that “woke” politics might be hurting the Democratic Party’s appeal to Black and Latino voters. I discussed Comcast’s plans to sell MSNBC as mainstream media continues its struggles, while CNN is reportedly preparing for major layoffs. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were officially tapped to lead the DOGE initiative, aimed at reducing government waste, and Pete Hegseth, now Secretary of Defense, talked on Shawn Ryan’s show about strategies for purging CRT and DEI from the U.S. military. I rounded off the day with a special Q&A on The Rubin Report Locals community, taking questions on a range of topics from fans.

On Thursday, I joined Megyn Kelly to break down her accurate election predictions, discuss Kamala Harris’ challenges that the mainstream media isn’t addressing, and explore why the freedom to talk about controversial topics is drawing audiences away from traditional outlets. We dove into whether MSNBC’s Joy Reid or The View’s Sunny Hostin has stirred more controversy, and speculated on Elon Musk’s potential future in the Trump administration. I also joined Piers Morgan Uncensored featuring David Pakman, Brian-Tyler Cohen, Ben Ferguson, Brianna Wu, and Lindy Li. To finish it all up, I headed to Phoenix to join Jordan Peterson for his 500th episode—big congrats to Jordan!

Get ready because today we have an incredible roundtable discussion featuring the one and only Michael Knowles and Gad Saad!

Looking Ahead:

If you’ve been following my Locals channel you probably know I’m getting ready to release my own Tequila brand! I’ll be announcing the name, details, and more soon so keep tuning into my newsletter where I’ll give you all the first looks!

Also check out my newest merch, available only on my site today!

To watch our full interviews make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel or become a supporter of The Rubin Report on Locals!

Dave’s Fave’s and Insights:

My fave’s for the week have got to be those incredible cabinet picks Trump is nominating. It’s so refreshing to see sanity taking back the White House in this Crazy World! Who has been your favorite Cabinet Pick? Let me know in the comments.

Also check out our dinner from Jordan's 500th episode featuring Dr. Oz!

Weekly Motivation:

Let’s end the week off with some motivation. I like this one and thought I’d share it with you all.

Failure is an option here. If things are not failing you are not innovating enough.” - Elon Musk

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