The Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Arthur Brooks about the crisis of meaning and happiness in the younger generation who spend more time online than interacting with other humans in person; finding meaning in an age of emptiness; how the attention economy, social media, and constant connectivity undermine happiness and mental health; how purpose comes from genuine relationships, routines, and spiritual practices rather than online validation; how neuroscience is giving evidence of the positive effects on happiness of early rising, discipline, and creativity; the generational backlash against technology; how to embrace suffering as a teacher; reconciling science with spirituality in the search for a meaningful life; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: 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

Dave Rubin talks to his "Actual Friends" podcast co-hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky, Sage Steele and Jillian Michaels about their best and worst memories of 2025 including Labubus; the rise of antisemitism; the normalizing of political violence on the left; Charlie Kirk's murder; Dave's viral battle on Piers Morgan Uncensored with Cenk Uygur of the Young Turks; as well as their predictions for Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce and 2026; and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Rep. Chip Roy about why Texans will ultimately reject Jasmine Crockett's senate run; the challenges Republicans face heading into a new Congress; why Republicans need a clear legislative strategy focused on affordability, healthcare, and housing costs; why securing the southern border is essential to national sovereignty and housing supply; shifting Hispanic voter trends in Texas and his concerns about immigration policy; why Republicans need to go on offense; and much more.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" shares the best Direct Message moments of 2025 discussing the clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump; the rise of Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists; Ilhan Omar's connections to the massive Somali community fraud scandal in Minnesota; Donald Trump's inauguration; the assassination of Charlie Kirk; the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show; Trump's attack on Iran's nuclear sites; Hamas releasing the remaining Israeli hostages; Gavin Newsom trying to be presidential; Jasmine Crockett announcing her run for Texas senate; as well as the best and worst moments of Whoopi Goldberg and the hosts of "The View", White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt; and much more. Watch ALL the FULL DIRECT MESSAGES HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbhOtC9klbDG22n--rCDbv02-n8l6agL Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ --------- Today's Sponsors: 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 Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com 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

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Rep. Dan Crenshaw about U.S. foreign policy and national security; how America's strategy against narco-terror networks and foreign adversaries like Russia, China, and Cuba in Venezuela is legal and keeping Americans safe; he responds to accusations from Shawn Ryan as baseless clickbait and addresses transparency and insider-trading claims; the GOP's priorities on healthcare reform, energy, tax cuts, and border security; and much more.