The Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Karlyn Borysenko (Psychologist) about why a lifelong liberal decided to attend a Trump rally and then walk away from the Democratic party. Karlyn shares the strange, but true story of how she witnessed online SJW woke mobs target and destroy the knitting businesses of Ravelry users for their opinions. She decided to make a sincere effort to get out of her echo chamber by attending a Trump rally. She describes what it was like being a democrat attending a Trump event and how she was treated there. She documented her experience in an article on Medium. The reactions to her article caused her to lose clients and friends. Despite this, she shares why leaving the left has actually improved her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Candace Owens (Founder of BLEXIT) about the sixth chapter of "Don't Burn This Book", entitled 'Never Surrender to the Mob'. Special guest host Candace Owens and Dave Rubin share their stories of how social justice outrage mobs and cancel culture have affected their personal lives. Dave shares how online hate, and losing friends took a severe physical toll on him and how close he came to quitting the Rubin Report for his health. Candace discusses how her conservative politics led to family members dismissing her and ignoring an invitation to her wedding. Dave and Candace give helpful tips on how to handle the pressure if an outrage mob ever comes for you, including when it's advisable to apologize and when it's important to not back down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Rand Paul (U.S. Senator for Kentucky) about FISA courts, Trump and lockdowns. Rand Paul discusses the recent revelations regarding FISA abuse by the Democrats in the Obama administration to spy on Michael Flynn or as Donald Trump calls it "obamagate". He also discusses the documents released by Ric Grenell that implicate Joe Biden in the unmasking of General Michael Flynn. Rand also discusses his proposed amendment that would protect American citizens from FISA abuses. Rand gives his honest thoughts on Donald Trump's strengths and weaknesses from a libertarian perspective. Rand also shares his thoughts on states rights during the coronavirus lockdown and how it has shown that while federalism works, governors and state leaders can abuse their power as well. He discusses how he thinks we can find a balance between liberty and public health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Andrew Klavan (Author and Podcast Host) about the fifth chapter of "Don't Burn This Book", entitled 'Check Your Facts Not Your Privilege'. Special guest host Andrew Klavan talks to Dave about the time that Larry Elder destroyed Dave Rubin's arguments with facts. Dave and Andrew discuss how important it is to know your facts before you form an opinion on an issue. They also discuss how learning the facts associated with a topic can get you to change your position. As Ben Shapiro says "facts don't care about your feelings". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Yasmine Mohammed (Author & Islamic Women's Rights Activist) about the fourth chapter of "Don't Burn This Book", entitled 'Don't Worry, You're Not a Nazi'. Special guest host Yasmine Mohammed talks to Dave about the episode of Real Time with Bill Maher where Ben Affleck accused Sam Harris and Bill Maher of being "gross and racist" for their fair criticism of some aspects of Islam. Dave and Yasmine discuss how progressive outrage mobs will use insults to silence people. Dave wants to give you the tools to be able to voice your opinions, but also handle cancel culture and the woke outrage mob if they come for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Mike Rowe (star of "Dirty Jobs" and "Somebody's Gotta Do It,") about the effects of the lockdowns. Mike discusses our safety obsessed culture and the unintended consequences of putting safety first above all other things. Mike discusses why he originally did Dirty Jobs as a tribute to essential workers that were often overlooked. Mike also discusses the damage done by the government putting us into categories of essential and non-essential workers. Finally Mike talks about how COVID-19 will permanently change many aspects of our lives. He thinks the pandemic has already revealed college and higher education to be an overpriced luxury credentialing system. All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Michael Shermer (Author) about Dave's positions on a variety of controversial issues in the third chapter of "Don't Burn This Book", entitled "Think Freely or Die'. Special guest host Michael Shermer challenges Dave to explain and defend his positions on the legalization of drugs, immigration, if nationalism is a good thing, guns, income inequality and if he is still pro choice and thinks abortion should remain legal. Dave shares how he arrived at his current positions and how they've changed and evolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Bridget Phetasy (Comedian and Podcast Host) about Dave's embracing of his wake-up call in the second chapter of "Don't Burn This Book". Dave has met many people who have told him that they are afraid of speaking their mind for fear of losing their jobs or friends and live in "political closets". The social media outrage mob has made it risky to speak what were once considered centrist political opinions. Dave shares his personal story of how he and others like James Damore and Lindsay Shepherd have come out the other side stronger for having the beliefs that their peers expected them to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Dan Crenshaw (Congressman, Former Navy SEAL) about the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan calls out some of the media's misrepresentation of President Trump's actions and sets the record straight on how the government responded to the pandemic. Dan discusses some of the more absurd rules that have been put in place that he feels infringe on civil liberties, but do nothing to benefit public health. He also gives his honest opinion about the stimulus bill. Dan discusses how we can respond to the virus in a way that balances both economic and public health concerns. Dan also gives the behind the scenes story of Pete Davidson infamous sketch making fun of him on Saturday Night Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Douglas Murray (Author & Journalist) about Dave's coming out story in the first chapter of "Don't Burn This Book". Dave compares his coming out as gay to coming out of the "political closet" when he started being very critical of the identity politics of liberals and progressives. While friends and family were supportive of his being gay, he received a more hostile reaction to his political views. Dave also discusses the damage that living a double life can do to your mental health and how it makes you more apt to lie in other parts of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices