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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

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Glenn Beck (Author of "Arguing With Socialists", Co-Founder of Blaze Media) about the financial problems that the US government has created in it's response to the pandemic. Glenn discusses how the stimulus bill will actually leave many Americans worse off as more taxpayer funds are funneled away from people who need help. He also goes into detail about how the Federal Reserve's response to the shutdown has the potential to damage the economy significantly. Glenn also explains what Modern Monetary Theory or MMT is and why it's so dangerous. Glenn also shares his tactic for how to get socialists (or progressives and liberals) to successfully hear your message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report celebrates the release of "Don't Burn This Book" live with Glenn Beck and Ben Shapiro. "Don't Burn This Book" is a book for those that have realized that the left is no longer liberal. Progressives who once fought for free speech are now the promoters of cancel culture and silencing any who disagree with the woke talking point of the day. If you find yourself staying silent on your opinions on Twitter, biting your tongue during political conversations with your friends, this book is for you. Dave gives you the tools to engage in free thinking and to finally come out of the political closet. Dave will be signing copies of the book live and will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report discusses the media's handling of Tara Reade's accusations against Joe Biden. Over the weekend there was new evidence that Tara Reade's mother had called in to Larry King Live on August 11, 1993 providing more credibly to Tara Reade's accusations against Joe Biden.The media which was quick to judge many baseless and disproved allegations against Brett Kavanaugh now seem to be ignoring the seemingly more credible allegations against the DNC presidential nominee Joe Biden. The same media that chanted #metoo and "believe all women" now seem silent when it is politically inconvenient. Dave discusses this hypocrisy and how it leads to further eroding trust in our media institutions at a time when we desperately need trustworthy media to make sense of our world. Dave will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Melissa Chen (NY Editor, Spectator USA) about China's role in the World Health Organization's response to COVID-19. Melissa discusses the failure of the CDC and the questionable guidance of the World Health Organization in handling the pandemic. She reveals how early warning signs from Taiwan were repeatedly ignored by WHO. She also shares her thoughts on Trump's travel ban from China. Melissa also discusses how regulations have made it difficult for her to get needed masks and PPE materials to front line healthcare workers. She also discusses how "price gouging" may actually be helpful since higher prices will signal to mask producers to manufacture more to keep up with the demand.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report discusses what he thinks the 2020 election could look like. In November we will be choosing between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the President of the United States. How do we have a national election during the middle of a pandemic? Is it possible to have a safe and fair election if parts of our country are still under lockdown? We are all in this together and it's more important than ever to look at the actions of our governments with a critical eye. Dave will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report is interviewed for the first time by his husband and Rubin Report Executive Producer David Janet. This teaser clip reveals the story of the time when they met President Trump. Dave and David share what it takes to actually get through the security of The Mar-a-Lago, how President Trump was very different than what they expected, and what Trump said to them after learning that they were married. This clip is from an exclusive full length interview only available via private link to fans that pre-order Dave Rubin's book "Don't Burn This Book" by midnight EST on April 27, 2020. The exclusive and more personal interview covers a variety of topics that Dave has never shared publicly including: the original stranger title of the book, the way that the stress of hit pieces and criticisms affected his physical health, and what he's most nervous about his parents reading. All that and more. To pre-order the book go to: http://www.dontburnthisbook.com To access this exclusive interview

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Michael Shermer (science writer) about his new book "Giving the Devil His Due: Reflections of a Scientific Humanist". Michael discusses how he went from being a born again christian to becoming a famous skeptic. Michael discusses how liberals seem to be repeating the mistakes that conservatives made in the past. In the 1960s it was the left that fought for free speech and now they are the ones supporting cancel culture. Michael also makes clear that you can learn a lot from people you disagree with. Michael discusses why he devoted a whole chapter to why he disagrees with Jordan Peterson on some key points. He reveals how he first heard of Jordan Peterson and what his initial thoughts of him were.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report discusses the protests against the lockdown popping up all over the country. What is the trade off of public health and economic health? Can lockdowns be enforced indefinitely? "Safer at home" orders are being extended in various parts of the country while other places like the beaches of Florida are beginning to reopen. Will reopening cause a major setback in the flatten the curve policies that have been in place for well over a month? Are we doing permanent damage to our economy? Will we look back on this as a massive mistake? Most importantly, what we all want to know is, when does this end? We are all in this together and it's more important than ever to look at the severe actions of our governments with a critical eye. Dave will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks toMarco Rubio (Senator from Florida) about when he expects the lockdown to end and how we should reopen the economy. Marco also expresses his concerns for people's frustration with the lockdown and realizes that soon people will simply stop complying with the lockdown orders. He also thinks that we need to balance public health and public safety with our economic needs as well. Marco also discusses the SBA (Small Business Association) and their plan to help small businesses keep their employees on the payroll through government backed loans. Marco also discusses China and how we need to rethink our dependence on them for low cost manufactured goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Mike Lindell (Inventor & MyPillow CEO) about how he went from being an addict to CEO as well as his recent treatment by mainstream media. Mike shares his past struggles with drug and gambling addiction. He also tells the story of how he started his successful company MyPillow and nearly lost it all to his battles with addiction and how his religious faith helped him to overcome his demons. Mike also talks about the recent media coverage of his decision to convert 75% of his MyPillow factories to mask making. Mike's goal is to produce over 50,000 masks a day at his factories. At a press briefing at the White House with President Donald Trump, Mike Lindell gave a speech announcing what his company was doing to solve mask shortages. He also talked about his religious faith and encouraged Americans to turn to God in times of crisis. For this he was mocked by media outlets like CNN, and MSNBC as well as journalists like Jim Acosta and Joy Reid. Mike Lindell responds to t

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report discusses the benefits of going off the grid during lockdown. We all find our selves suddenly forced to stay in our homes with our screens being the only real way to connect with the outside world and those we care about. The temptation to spend too much time on social media (Twitter, Facebook) or following the news is incredibly strong. Dave shares his own personal experiences with digital detoxes, how he unplugs and how it can assist you getting through this difficult time with a clear head. Dave will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Dana Perino (Fox News, Anchor of The Daily Briefing) about the media, Trump and what it was like to be a Press Secretary. Dana explains how she checked facts when she was a Press Secretary for George W. Bush before speaking with the press. Dana also tells a story of when she was doing press for George W. Bush's book "Decision Points". Huffington Post knowingly published a misleading article saying that George W. Bush had plagiarized a portion of his book from Bob Woodward's. She also describes what it's like to work at Fox News. Dana answers how she would handle Donald Trump and Joe Biden if she were their Press Secretary. Dana also reveals what position she would want in a Ben Shapiro administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report discusses Los Angeles's extension of the "safer at home" order to May 15th by Mayor Garcetti. Are we doing permanent damage to our economy? Will we look back on this as a massive mistake? Most importantly, what we all want to know is, when does this end? We are all in this together and it's more important than ever to look at the severe actions of our governments with a critical eye. Dave will answer questions submitted on the Rubin report community, www.rubinreport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices