The Rubin Report

Stephen A. Smith, a renowned sports journalist and ESPN personality, gives an unfiltered critique of the Democratic Party, suggesting drastic changes for any hope of a revival. He discusses the surprising reactions to Black Trump supporters and offers his perspective on political identity and polarization. The conversation also touches on the impact of media narratives, especially regarding Donald Trump's controversies, and the challenges of honesty in both politics and media. Laughter and insights collide as Smith navigates the complexities of today's political text.

The conversation heats up as Bill Maher grapples with the rise of Bernie Sanders and AOC as key figures in the Democratic Party. Views on immigration take center stage, highlighting the tensions over border security and the societal impact of crime. The complexities of human trafficking are also unpacked, revealing the challenges of aligning political rhetoric with human stories. Plus, the discussion touches on the role of media and public broadcasting, questioning the effectiveness and ethics of government-funded outlets in today’s digital landscape.

Frankie Valli, the legendary voice behind The Four Seasons, shares insights from his incredible music journey. He discusses the impact of timeless hits like 'Sherry' and how 'Jersey Boys' reignited interest in his music for new fans. Valli reflects on his love for jazz and vocal style, emphasizing how live performances allow him to connect with diverse audiences. He also shares humorous stories about navigating public interactions and the nostalgia tied to his roots in Jersey and Long Island, highlighting the joy that music brings across generations.

A tech CEO takes on protesters, revealing gaps in their knowledge about their cause. The conversation heats up with historical insights into anti-Semitism from Thomas Sowell. Jon Stewart faces criticism for misleading claims about immigration policies. A fiery exchange between CNN commentators steals the spotlight, showcasing tensions in media discourse. The dialogue also touches on political narratives surrounding healthcare, aging, and nostalgic reflections on cultural evolution, all served with a side of humor.

Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative from California, known for his progressive stance on technology and economic justice, joins the discussion. They debate Trump’s first 100 days and the implications of a judge's controversial actions regarding immigration law. The conversation explores the political fallout surrounding border security, the impact of AOC's potential impeachment moves, and a troubling report on antisemitism at Harvard. Their exchange highlights the complexities of judicial authority, campaign financing, and the need for civil dialogue in politics.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Donald Trump’s contentious interview with ABC News’ Terry Moran after his first 100 days in office where they clashed about the media’s cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline, Vladimir Putin’s real plans for the Ukraine war, the tattoos on Kilmar Ábrego García’s fingers; Scott Jennings scolding CNN’s Laura Coates for not realizing how successful Donald Trump’s border and immigration policies have been at addressing the border crisis; Scott Bessent explaining to a reporter how Trump’ China tariffs are going exactly as planned and will force Xi Jinping being desperate to make a deal when faced with mass unemployment; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explaining to Dr. Phil how CNN’s Anderson Cooper is unknowingly a puppet for Big Pharma; Bill Maher explaining to Terrence Howard on the “Club Random Podcast” his opinions on vaccines and his skepticism of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Fox News’ Jesse Watters digging up some dark skeletons from Democrat Shri Thanedar’s past that may make him rethink pushing for another impeachment of Donald Trump; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: Fast Growing Trees - Don't let your yard look like a plant cemetery. Get your place looking like a resort, easy, with FastGrowingTrees.com. Rubin Report viewers will get 15% off of their first purchase. Go to https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com Use promo code: RUBIN Field of Greens - If you don't always eat right and exercise but want to stay healthy use Field of Greens. You'll feel better with more energy, and you'll notice your skin, hair and nails will look healthier too. Go to: https://fieldofgreens.com and use PROMO CODE: RUBIN for 20% off your first order and FREE shipping 1775 Coffee - 1775’s Rejuvenate Coffee is a bold dark roast infused with Ca-AKG, the same compound studied to reverse biological age by up to 8 years. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shocking the White House press corps with the announcement of Trump’s new executive order targeting sanctuary cities; CNN’s Jake Tapper’s response to the Trump administration’s brilliant placement of signs featuring criminal illegal immigrant’s faces where the media can’t ignore them; Border Czar’s Tom Homan surprising a reporter with his answer to his gotcha question about Mexico paying to build the border wall and the real issues with migrant crime; Chuck Todd explaining to Chris Cillizza why the media shouldn’t be blamed for the cover up of Biden’s cognitive decline, and why all blame should be on Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party; Jordan Peterson telling Joe Rogan how Trump’s tariffs on Canada will backfire by giving more power to new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; a flashback to “The Daily Show’s” Jon Stewart fawned over Elon Musk and his success at SpaceX; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: 1775 Coffee - 1775’s Rejuvenate Coffee is a bold dark roast infused with Ca-AKG, the same compound studied to reverse biological age by up to 8 years. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Prolon - Rejuvenate your body from the inside out, while supporting enhanced skin appearance, fat loss, and improving energy and focus. Prolon is offering 15% off and a bonus gift for Rubin Report viewers. Go to: http://ProlonLife.com/DAVE Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about CNN’s Scott Jennings sparring with Gene Rossi and Abby Phillip about FBI Director Kash Patel’s announcement of the arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for intentionally misleading ICE agents while trying to arrest an illegal immigrant after his court hearing; Axios’ Alex Thompson trying to deflect blame for the mainstream media’s blatant denial of Joe Biden’s cognitive decline at the White House Correspondents Dinner; the EPA’s Lee Zeldin fact-checking a New York Times reporter to her face by re-reading her own words back to her; Michelle Obama’s brother, Craig Robinson, mocking her claim of being a regular person in front of a live crowd; Megyn Kelly’s savage response to George Clooney saying she isn’t a journalist; Al Gore getting a wake-up call during his “Real Time with Bill Maher” appearance where Maher gave him a reality check on what Americans are ignoring global elites like him; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN Kalshi - The first and only legal place in the U.S. where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events. Get a free $10 credit when you trade $100! Go to https://kalshi.com/rubin and download the app Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to the creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, David Zucker about how he and his brother went from being class clowns in Milwaukee to launching a hit comedy troupe in a bookstore theater; how his first movie The Kentucky Fried Movie became a huge success that made its money back on opening weekend; the struggle to sell Airplane! and why they insisted on casting serious actors like Robert Stack and Peter Graves; how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar landed his role because he wanted a $30K rug; how directing required precise comedic timing; how veteran actors were skeptical of the film until the end; the real origin of The Naked Gun; why Zucker and his team decided to direct their films, how the failed Police Squad! series evolved into The Naked Gun movie; how he was able to remake serious actor Leslie Nielsen into a perfect comedian; why Ricardo Montalbán forced him to rewrite certain jokes; what it was like to work with O.J. Simpson; the original idea to reboot Naked Gun as a Mission: Impossible spoof featuring Leslie Nielsen’s son; how Paramount execs initially loved the script but then gave the project to Seth MacFarlane; why Zucker wouldn’t cast Liam Neeson and disagrees with the reboot's tone and CGI; why Hollywood no longer understands comedy; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to co-host Larry Elder about Gavin Newsom’s shocking interview with The Hill where he he ripped into the Democratic Party for not doing any soul searching into why they lost the 2024 election and what the party stands for; Senator Chris Van Hollen grudgingly admitting to Fox News that his trip to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Ábrego García was paid for with taxpayer money; Karoline Leavitt explaining to Fox News how the Trump administration plans to handle California’s planned early release of illegal migrant Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano for the deaths of Anya Varfolomeev and Nicholay Osokin; Border Czar Tom Homan telling Fox News the real sinister reason why it’s so important for Democrats to stop the deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García; Democrat Douglas Schoen revealing new polling to Fox News’ Steve Doocy suggesting that a majority of Democrats would rather have Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the leader of the Democratic Party instead of Chuck Schumer; Scott Jennings explaining to a shocked CNN panel that working class voters who voted for Bill Clinton have been converted into Donald Trump supporters; and much more. Watch Dave Rubin's FULL BEHIND-THE-SCENES ARC Documentary here: https://youtu.be/KCuv75Jqyhc WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: Wrinkle Filler - Take years, or even decades off your appearance in under 2-minutes. Watch Dr. Layke's step-by-step video free and uninterrupted. Go to: https://BHMD1.com/Rubin Nandaka by Pique - The ultimate fuel for sustained energy and mental clarity. Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase. Go to: http://Piquelife.com/RUBIN Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices