Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Dr. Drew Pinsky about the current state of mental health in America; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the influence of politics on society; his concern over the increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and drug use — particularly among young people; the dangers of a lack of interpersonal connections, over-reliance on screens, and the effects of lockdowns and social distancing measures; the over-prescription of psychotropic drugs and the overemphasis on safety at the expense of personal freedom; why you should show your kids “South Park”; and much more.

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