The Rubin Report ‘Real Time’ Crowd Roars for Bill Maher Pointing out Hypocrisy of Protesters
Oct 20, 2025
The discussion dives into Bill Maher's critique of protester hypocrisy regarding the plight of Palestinians amid the chaos of Hamas. Clashing views on class warfare emerge as Dave highlights Bernie Sanders' double standards. There’s a deep dive into the purported orchestration behind the 'No Kings' protests and the media's role in coverage discrepancies. Mark Cuban adds insight into political messaging, comparing it to catchy songs that could lead audiences astray. Dave warns about the authoritarian undertones in New York's political landscape.
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Selective Outrage Over Gaza Violence
- Protesters showed asymmetrical outrage by loudly condemning Israeli actions but staying silent about Hamas killings of Palestinians.
- Dave Rubin calls that selective moral intensity and hypocrisy among many leftist protesters.
Rally Clip Celebrating A Political Death
- A woman at a No Kings rally publicly celebrated Charlie Kirk's death and compared it to Hitler being dead.
- Rubin uses that on-the-ground clip to illustrate extremism among some protesters.
Media Age Shapes Protest Demographics
- Mainstream left-leaning media skews older, which shapes the demographics of some protests.
- Rubin suggests MSNBC's high average viewer age helps explain boomer-driven activism.