The Rubin Report

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FCC Chair: Net Neutrality Fears Debunked, Yoda & A 5G Future (Ajit Pai Interview) Nov 06, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to FCC Chairman Ajit Paiabout his role in leading the FCC. So what exactly is net neutrality? Should we fear 5G? Does Yoda really influence his regulatory decisions? Ajit answers these questions and breaks down what the FCC does, and how his trust of markets guides his decision making process. He explains how markets have been proven to be the best course for tech and his bigger concern is that rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition. Ajit explains what net neutrality is and why he did away with net neutrality rules that had been in place three years prior to his decision. Ajit discusses why he thinks a lot of the public and media were in hysterics over the impending repeal of net neutrality and what misunderstandings led to this reaction. He also shares some of his favorite net neutrality doomsday predictions. Will it cost $5 per Tweet? Is it the end of the internet? Will armageddon ensue? It's been over a year since net neutrality was repealed… and nothing much changed. Chairman Pai also explains why 5Gnetworks are going to increase broadband speeds and help bridge the digital divide as well as the FCC's role in regulating space. He also gives his thoughts on the publisher vs. platform debate, if the government is even capable of regulating Big Tech, and much more.

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Iraq War: Is Iraq Better Now Without Saddam? (Faisal Saeed Al-Mutar Interview) Oct 30, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Faisal Saeed Al-Mutar (human rights activist) about Iraq. What is Iraq like now? Is Iraq safer now? Is Iraq better now than it was under Saddam Hussein? Faisal answers these questions and shares his first-hand accounts of what life was like during the Iraq War for civilians, witnessing the advance on Bagdad, the unstable occupation that followed, and then fleeing Iraq. He gives his perspective of the war, and what it was like to witness the allied invasion up close. Faisal tells how invading Iraq has improved some situations, while making others worse. He also shares how the current political situation is one of the untold failures of the Iraq War, and that Democracy requires more than just fair elections. Faisal also discusses how the United States was a more reliable and predictable ally when it was fighting Communism and the Cold War, and how the US is no longer a predictable ally to the Middle East. He also talks about his experience of becoming a US citizen and the differences between immigration in Europe and the US.

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Ex-Police Officer Exposes The Reality of Race & Policing (Brandon Tatum Interview) Oct 23, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Brandon Tatum (Co-Founder of Blexit & former police officer) about how he went from being arrested at 8 to becoming a police officer, the importance of parenting, why he thinks the impression people have of police brutality, policing and race is based on lies. He also clears up the reality of what it's really like for black cops on the police department. He also expresses his concerns about the crisis in policing, the decline of proactive policing and the lowering of standards to join law enforcement. He talks about why he co-founded Blexit, as well as why he thinks reparations for slavery will not help the black community.

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How My Crisis Can Help You Find Meaning In Your Life (Ravi Zacharias Interview) Oct 16, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Ravi Zacharias (Founder & President of RZIM) about how a major crisis in his own life led him to find meaning and a sense of purpose. He also discusses why he agrees with Jordan Peterson's conclusions, but thinks his foundations are weak, the struggle between egalitarianism and elitism and the four major questions of life that we all must face.

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What Is Causing The Current Madness Of Crowds? (Douglas Murray Interview) Oct 10, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Douglas Murray (Author & Journalist) about his new book, 'The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity'. Douglas gives his thoughts on what he believes is causing the growth of identity politics surrounding ideas of human rights, equity, and social justice. He also discusses why he thinks young people believe they live in uniquely dangerous time when within the context of history there has never been a better time for human rights or gender equality.

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White Privilege Accusations, Blexit & A New Silent Majority? (David Webb Interview) Oct 03, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to David Webb about being accused of benefiting from white privilege by CNN's Areva Martin and whether or not she accepted his offer of coming on his show to discuss her beliefs. David also discusses Blexit, the Republican Party catching up with the culture and black voters, the self correcting nature of our political system and his thoughts on if there is a new silent majority left ignored by both the Republican and Democratic parties.

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How To Beat Cancel Culture, 2020 Predictions & Future of The Rubin Report Sep 26, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report does a deep dive interview at Yalcon and gives his thoughts on the danger of where far left cancel culture and social justice woke outrage is taking our society and what you can do to fight back. He also talks about his Democratic 2020 presidential election predictions, why you should take a break from social media, his theories about why Jordan Peterson became so popular so quickly, the future of his involvement in the Rubin Report and much more.

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Social Justice Taking A Toll on Women's Sports & US Blind Spots (Zuby Interview) Sep 20, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Zuby (Rapper) about how he beat the British Women's deadlift record while identifying as a woman, potential solutions to transgender athletes being able to compete fairly, how Americans and people of the West don't know how good they have it, who the true global 1% are, and more.

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Most Difficult Part Of Reporting On 9/11 & How To Watch News (Aaron Brown Interview) Sep 10, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Aaron Brown (Broadcast Journalist) about what it was like to be on air for CNN on September 11, 2001. He discusses the responsibility of getting his reporting on the World Trade Center right, what it was really like in the newsroom that day, how you can find news that you trust, and more.

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Rigged Debates, Media Smears, & Taking On The DNC (Tulsi Gabbard Interview) Sep 09, 2019

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Tulsi Gabbard (Presidential Candidate) about the lack of transparency of the democratic debates, suing Google, smears from the media, challenging the Democratic Party establishment, the 2020 election, the future of the Democratic party, Donald Trump, and more.

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