The Rubin Report

Is This the Real Reason Candace Owens Is Pushing Conspiracies?

Dec 12, 2025
Joining the discussion are Gad Saad, a behavioral scientist and cultural critic, and Viva Frei, a dynamic podcaster known for his political commentary. They dive into the reasons behind Candace Owens' conspiracy theories and explore the monetization of content driven by clickbait. Gad explains the persistence of beliefs and when to engage with conspiracy theorists. They critique Gavin Newsom's economic claims and tackle trans issues, white privilege, and woke hypocrisy in entertainment, wrapping up with a debate on casting authenticity in films.
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INSIGHT

Click Incentives Distort Truth

  • Click-driven incentives push some creators to prioritize sensationalism over truth.
  • Gad Saad and Dave Rubin argue many in media optimize for views, not intellectual integrity.
INSIGHT

Belief Resilience And Argument Winning

  • Deeply held beliefs resist counterevidence and often strengthen when challenged.
  • Gad Saad says reasoning evolved to win arguments, not to discover objective truth.
ADVICE

Choose Who To Engage

  • Gauge whether someone is salvageable before investing time in debate.
  • If a person is deep in a rabbit hole, stop and conserve effort for receptive audiences.
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