The Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Sage Steele about the backlash she faced after criticizing anti-Trump airport protests and political activism in sports; why she believes ESPN and the NBA became increasingly politicized; leaving ESPN after nearly 30 years and why she doesn't miss sports broadcasting; behind-the-scenes stories involving Steve Kerr, Doc Rivers, and outspoken coaches; her thoughts on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and the NBA; receiving lengthy anti-Trump messages from a legendary sports figure and the rise of Trump Derangement Syndrome; the importance of diversity of thought and open dialogue; how her faith, family, and perspective helped her overcome divorce, the ESPN lawsuit, and career turmoil; the lifelong lesson of choosing the "harder right instead of the easier wrong"; why standing up to ESPN and Disney over COVID vaccine mandates was the toughest but the right decision; the pitfalls of DEI, identity politics, and being judged for her race and conservative views; why people should reject labels, trust their convictions; and much more.
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arguing that he should not face the death penalty because his single fatal shot allegedly placed no one else in danger; former Southern Poverty Law Center executive Heidi Beirich being indicted on wire fraud, bank fraud, and money-laundering charges amid allegations that donor funds were funneled to violent extremist activities; and the White House giving Secretary of State Marco Rubio a framed collage of 68 viral "Rubio realizing" memes for his 55th birthday; and much more.
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and other Hollywood stars retreating from political activism after celebrity endorsements failed to help Kamala Harris defeat Donald Trump in 2024; former Marine Robert Gilman returning to the United States after President Trump personally negotiated his release from a Russian prison without a prisoner swap; and the rise of "wellth" tourism in Las Vegas as younger Americans prioritize wellness, relaxation, and mental resets over traditional luxury; and much more.
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including a judge ordering an anonymous jury for Luigi Mangione's state murder trial as supporters continue to romanticize the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the University of Michigan replacing first-semester letter grades with pass or no credit in an effort to address student mental health despite rampant grade inflation and declining academic preparedness; and kratom products sold at gas stations and smoke shops facing growing scrutiny amid surging poison-control reports, addiction concerns, and more than 5,200 fatal overdoses in which kratom was detected; and much more.
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including House Democrats preparing investigations, subpoenas, and document requests targeting private companies and financial firms connected to President Trump if they retake the House; the Justice Department finding that Duke University School of Law intentionally discriminated against white and Asian applicants for three consecutive admissions classes after the Supreme Court restricted race-based admissions; and former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge the league's refusal to define what qualifies a player as a woman; and much more.
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