Adam Carolla Show

Dave Rubin and Sage Steele on the Legacy of Charlie Kirk and Where America Goes from Here

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Sep 23, 2025
Dave Rubin, a political commentator and host of The Rubin Report, shares insights from his tours with Charlie Kirk, highlighting how Kirk's unique debating style influenced youth engagement. Sage Steele, a broadcaster and host of The Sage Steele Show, offers personal reflections on faith and culture in today's political landscape. They discuss media narratives, the reluctance of many to debate, and the importance of youth outreach. The conversation also touches on the impact of safe spaces, urban politics, and the need for practical solutions in a changing America.
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ANECDOTE

College Tour Memories

  • Dave Rubin describes touring campuses with Charlie Kirk and Candace, facing fire alarms, bomb threats, and moved events.
  • He recalls Charlie inviting disagreement onstage and always treating people kindly offstage.
INSIGHT

Clarity Wins Conversations

  • Dave Rubin credits Charlie with clarifying conservative arguments in plain terms that shifted Rubin's views.
  • He distinguishes between 'liberal' and 'leftist' and says Charlie targeted leftists who shut down discussion.
ANECDOTE

A Personal Faith Encouragement

  • Sage Steele recounts meeting Charlie via Twitter and later at TPUSA where he encouraged her faith to be public.
  • She credits him for giving her the confidence to wear her cross and speak about faith.
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