The Rubin Report Jimmy Kimmel's Audience Shocked at How Sick He Actually Is
Jan 9, 2026
Michael Knowles, a sharp Conservative commentator, and Batya Ungar-Sargon, a center-left journalist, delve into intense political discussions. They analyze how media narratives mislead activists leading to tragic outcomes, like the recent ICE shooting. The duo critiques Jimmy Kimmel's tone-deaf joke amid serious events and discusses Marco Rubio's strategy for Venezuela. They also tackle vaccine debates, property ownership, and the cultural disconnect in media, all while evaluating the ramifications on domestic and foreign policies.
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Media Polarization Shapes Violence Perception
- The Minneapolis ICE shooting reflects a fractured media landscape where people see the same footage and reach opposite conclusions.
- Dave Rubin, Michael Knowles, and Batya Ungar-Sargon link partisan narratives to escalating public danger and misperception.
Context Changes Judgement Of The Shooting
- Michael Knowles and Batya argue the ICE agent's use of deadly force was justified by the car striking the agent.
- They emphasize law enforcement's duty to stop attacks and criticize local leaders for encouraging obstruction of federal law.
Narrative Mythmaking Has Deadly Costs
- Batya Ungar-Sargon frames the protester's actions as tragically manipulated by progressive narratives.
- She blames a constructed mythologizing of obstruction that led to the woman's death.