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

Hey There Rubinites,

Hope you all are having a great week! Welcome to the twentieth and most EXCITING issue of The Rubin Recap yet! 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: 

We finally did it. Donald J. Trump has been re-elected as the 47th president of the United States. If you happened to be under a rock this week and have absolutely no idea what happened don’t worry, as always I’ve still got you covered. Get ready for the best edition yet!

On Monday we had an insane show from start to finish. For this special edition of The Rubin Report I talked with co-hosts Dr. Phil, Glenn Beck, and Governor Ron DeSantis. We started off by discussing Joe Rogan getting John Fetterman to admit that the migrant crisis might help Democrats consolidate power in swing states by moving migrants to where Democratic voters are needed and Elon Musk pointing out how early polling in the swing state of Pennsylvania is showing promising signs of a Trump victory. Moving on we shared our thoughts on Ben Shapiro getting “Club Random” host Bill Maher to admit what he may have gotten wrong about Kamala Harris and JD Vance explaining to Joe Rogan how most politics has become focused on fake stories and distractions and Karoline Leavitt telling ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze why Democrats have exposed themselves as hypocrites for continuing to condemn Donald Trump for divisive rhetoric. Lastly we ended the day off by discussing Kristen Welker being shocked by pollster Steve Kornacki revealing how voters are realizing how much better their lives were under a Trump presidency compared to a Joe Biden one.

Tuesday was the big day and it did not disappoint. We started the day off with an episode of the The Rubin Report where we talked about Joe Rogan finally sharing who he’s endorsing for president after posting his interview with Elon Musk and his discussing how most people have lost every shred of trust in mainstream media because of the countless lies they’ve been told about Donald Trump. I also discussed Elon Musk sharing how self-driving autonomous vehicles like Tesla’s new Cybercab could change mass transportation and the layout of cities as we currently know them and Ben Shapiro explaining to the hosts of the "Full Send Podcast" how an error by the U.S. census during the last population count could bring about a worst-case scenario in the counting of Electoral College points and force the Supreme Court to decide the winner of the election. I had to end the day off with my reaction to Megyn Kelly’s savage attack on Mark Cuban at a Trump rally.

Tuesday evening was a wild ride as I co-hosted the biggest election night live stream featuring Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Russell Brand, Bret Weinstein, Jordan Peterson, Adam Carolla, Dr. Phil, Glenn Beck, Clay Travis, Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Drew, Sage Steele, and many more as we provided real-time analysis and reaction to the 2024 election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. 

Wednesday was all about Donald Trump’s stunning comeback victory as we analyzed everything from the UFC’s Dana White’s speech bringing Trump supporters to their feet and Elon Musk’s hilarious first tweet after Trump’s definitive victory. Some of the other post-election day topics discussed included, CNN’s Scott Jennings giving Anderson Cooper and Van Jones a hard wake-up call about the death of mainstream media’s influence on American voters, Elon Musk explaining to Tucker Carlson how Trump’s appearances on alternative media podcasts like Lex Fridman and Joe Rogan's helped him secure the popular vote, Ben Shapiro explaining what’s probably going through Joe Biden’s head right now, “Shark Tank’s” Kevin O’Leary explaining to Fox News how the Democratic Party can now be free to rebuild itself away from the influence of Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Barack Obama and so much more. 

There’s nothing better than watching the radical left have a nervous breakdown after an event like this, so of course our first stop on Thursday was “The View.” I started the day of by talking about Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Joy Behar having a truly historic meltdown live on the air as they come to terms with Donald Trump’s landslide victory and Alyssa Farah Griffin pushing back on Sunny Hostin’s insulting attack on “uneducated white women.” The leftist media analysis continued with “Morning Joe’s” Joe Scarborough and Al Sharpton sounding like bigots as they call black men sexist and Latino men racist for not voting for a black woman. I moved on to Ben Shapiro sharing data that should scare Democrats about how America is turning more conservative and Mark Halperin explaining to Tucker Carlson why Trump’s victory is likely to lead to a mental health crisis unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

On Friday we had an exclusive Q & A where I answered all your questions here on Locals!

This Week’s Sit Down Interviews: 

This week I released my exclusive sit-down interview with Jillian Michaels where we discussed her transition from fitness to political discussions, her wake-up call about the politicization of health and how it pulled her into the political space, her first timer voting for Trump feeling alienated from her liberal peers due to her views, her evolving perspective on mainstream narratives, her comparison of “coming out” politically to coming out as bisexual decades ago, her frustration with corporate and political elites, including billionaires like George Soros and Bill Gates and so much more!

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:

What better way to end off the week then by saying how happy and relieved I am that sanity is once again returning to America. With Trump as our president I know the country will go in the right direction once again. 

Weekly Motivation:

For this week’s motivation, I thought we’d do something a little different in honor of the election and the next four years ahead. Check out this video:

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