The Rubin Report Cenk Vs. Dave, the Left Turns Violent & the Best and Worst of 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness trainer and motivational coach, joins Dr. Drew Pinsky, a physician known for his expertise in addiction and mental health, for a lively discussion. They reflect on the tumultuous events of 2025, like rising political violence and their predictions for the future. The group shares personal highs and lows, while also addressing societal anxieties around issues like antisemitism and radical movements. With a balance of concerns and optimism, they highlight the importance of decency and friendship going into the new year.
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2025 Pop Culture Poem Set The Tone
- Sage recited a playful 2025 pop-culture poem that spoofed major moments like TikTok surviving a ban and celebrity space trips.
- The poem set a light tone and prompted the group to riff on memorable cultural flashpoints from 2025.
The LeBaBu Doll Craze Explained
- The hosts joked about the craze for collectible 'LeBaBu' dolls, likening them to modern Cabbage Patch Kids and Pokémon tchotchkes.
- They described kids plastering the characters on bags and jeans and the massive market behind the trend.
Personal Stability Versus Public Anxiety
- Dave said his personal life felt good while he worried the state of the world was deteriorating, calling Western civilization 'ending particularly weirdly.'
- He contrasted private stability with public anxiety as a lens for understanding 2025.