The Michael Knowles Show YES or NO: Dave Rubin
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Jul 27, 2025 
In this lively discussion, Dave Rubin, a political commentator and host of The Rubin Report, joins for a game of YES or NO. They explore the humorous side of tequila tasting and share personal stories about their smoking habits. The conversation gets deeper as they tackle faith, identity, and the challenges of living authentically. With playful critiques on political absurdities and the ethics of profiting from vices, Rubin and the host keep the balance between wit and thoughtful discourse.
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Creating Copal Tequila
- Dave Rubin created the Copal tequila to introduce conservatives to tequila instead of the usual whiskey or bourbon.
- The tequila is light, a reposado aged three months with unique AI-printed artwork on each bottle.
Cigar Night Memories
- Dave Rubin and Michael Knowles shared an intense, memorable cigar experience at a L.A. goodbye party.
- Dave brought Wagyu and lamb, with everyone else enthusiastically smoking cigars while he mostly abstained.
IDW's Breakdown Roots
- The intellectual dark web fell apart due to competing interests and unclear identity rather than personal exclusion.
- Members struggled with defining their collective purpose and some drifted apart over time.