The Rubin Report

Latest Episodes:

Why Selfishness is a Virtue (Onkar Ghate and Tara Smith Interview) Feb 27, 2019

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This is the first in a series looking at Objectivism's approach to Happiness. Onkar Ghate and Tara Smith join Dave to discuss the virtue of selfishness.

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A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals (Tyler Cowen Interview) Feb 25, 2019

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Tyler Cowen (Economics professor, George Mason U.) joins Dave to discuss his new book "Stubborn Attachments: A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals" covering topics like government regulation, why he identifies as a "small L" libertarian, and economic ideas like Universal Basic Income, climate change, the cryptocurrency revolution, his sensible plan for immigration, and more.

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Nick Di Paolo on Offensive Comedy and Political Correctness Feb 25, 2019

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Nick Di Paolo (stand up comedian) joins Dave to discuss his comedy career, his problem with political correctness and so many stand up comics today, why he believes comedians should be at the forefront of speech and free expression, and more.

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A Massive Hoax Exposes Social Justice in Academia Feb 18, 2019

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Peter Boghossian (philosophy professor at Portland State University) and James Lindsay (PhD in Mathematics) join Dave to discuss their hoax writing 20 fake papers using ridiculous ideas and buzzwords to expose the influence of social justice in academia.

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God is in The Crowd (Tal Keinan Interview) Feb 13, 2019

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Tal Keinan (author) joins Dave to discuss his new book "God is in the Crowd" which dives into the ideas and issues facing modern day Judaism.

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Comedy, Free Speech, and American Ninja Warrior (Matt Iseman interview) Feb 11, 2019

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Matt Iseman (TV host and comedian) joins Dave to discuss his upbringing and comedy career, hosting American Ninja Warrior, why he puts a high value on protecting speech, his live and let live philosophy on life, and much more.

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Growing Up with Ronald Reagan (Michael Reagan Interview) Feb 06, 2019

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Michael Reagan (Reagan Legacy Foundation) joins Dave to discuss growing up as the son of Ronald Reagan, the Walkway to Victory memorializing WWII veterans, and his work with The Reagan Legacy Foundation.

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Maxime Bernier: The Next Prime Minister of Canada? Feb 01, 2019

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Maxime Bernier (Canadian MP) joins Dave to discuss the state of Canadian politics, leading his new party 'The People's Party of Canada,' why he disagrees with Justin Trudeau, his views on immigration in Canada, political correctness, and much more.

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The Diversity Delusion (Heather Mac Donald Interview) Jan 23, 2019

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Heather Mac Donald (author) joins Dave to discuss her new book "The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture."

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College President Fights for Truth on Campus (Dr. Everett Piper Interview) Jan 16, 2019

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Dr. Everett Piper (President, Oklahoma Wesleyan University) joins Dave to discuss the importance of defending intellectual freedom on college campuses, the meaning of liberalism, his new book 'Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth', and more.

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