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Unexpected Iran Escalation, Fetterman Sounds Alarm, Cruise Ship Quarantine | 5/11/26 FIRST LOOK May 11, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how President Trump's latest warning to Iran signals rising tensions after Tehran reportedly refused to discuss its nuclear program in ongoing peace talks; why Democrat Senator John Fetterman is on "Real Time with Bill Maher" criticizing his own party for focusing too heavily on anti-Trump messaging instead of real solutions; and growing concerns over the Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius as stranded Americans prepare for federal quarantine in Nebraska, and much more.

Don't Listen to the Skeptics, Ai Will Change Your Life for the Better | Joe Lonsdale May 09, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Joe Lonsdale about AI, Palantir growth, the future of tech innovation, productivity growth, and America's coming industrial revolution; why AI will create wealth and new jobs rather than destroy opportunity; the debate over "robber barons," capitalism, and economic growth; how envy and "mind virus" politics hurt innovation; school choice, education reform, and defending liberty; the dignity of work, automation, robotics, and vocational jobs; and the role of government, defense tech, and AI regulation in America's future; what Palantir actually does; how Palantir grew out of PayPal anti-fraud technology after 9/11; AI, big data, and counterterrorism tools used by the CIA, FBI, and NSA; balancing civil liberties, government surveillance, and libertarian values; how Palantir tracks audit trails to prevent abuse of power; AI defense systems, Anthropic, Israel, Iran, and military intelligence; and using AI to detect government fraud, Medicaid abuse, NGO corruption, SNAP benefits fraud, and healthcare entitlement waste; California and New York decline, Gavin Newsom, Zohran Mamdani, wealth taxes, billionaires fleeing blue states, Miami and Texas growth, government unions, teachers unions, corruption in California politics, homelessness, crime, infrastructure, and why Florida and Texas are attracting investors and tech entrepreneurs; why red states like Texas must fix cities like Austin to prove conservative governance works; and policy ideas for illegal homeless encampments, property taxes, and empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable, and much more.

'Shark Tank' Legend Notices Something in Spirit Airlines Failure Others Are Unwilling to See May 08, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to John Cardillo and Nick Freitas about "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary explaining to Fox News why there should not have been a bailout of Spirit Airlines which might have not even happened if Elizabeth Warren hadn't prevented it's planned merger with JetBlue Airlines; Rep.Randy Fine revealing that Republicans are waiting for some data on if Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud before proceeding with a push to expel her from congress; Zohran Mamdani facing backlash after Citadel CEO Ken Griffin announced he would be reducing his investment in NYC and doubling down on Miami after Mamdani targeted Griffin with his "tax the rich" stunt and the truth about how the ranks of the NYPD are declining to dangerous levels; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez trying to explain to "It's Open with Ilana Glazer" why a billion dollars can't actually be earned and that billionaires like Elon Musk can only exist because the system is rigged; Megyn Kelly going viral over her sudden flip flop on if Islamic culture is compatible with Western Civilization after realizing that Tucker Carlson has been growing his fan base with Muslim audiences; and 'This Week on the Internet' featuring Nick Fuentes, Megyn Kelly, Marco Rubio, the Met Gala, Anne Hathaway, Ilhan Omar; and much more.

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Mark Hamill's Sick Controversy, Rubio Meets Pope, Tennessee Redistricting Battle | 5/8/26 FIRST LOOK May 08, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including backlash after actor Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted a disturbing meme of Donald Trump dead just days after the latest assassination attempt against the president; why Marco Rubio's Vatican meeting with Pope Leo signals growing tensions over Trump's hardline Iran policy; and the political firestorm after Tennessee Republicans passed a dramatic new congressional map that could reshape the balance of power ahead of the midterms, and much more.

Zohran Mamdani Just Got Scared After Billionaire's Latest Response to Him May 07, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Zohran Mamdani's response to Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making it official that he is doubling down on his investment in Miami and officially scaling back his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which would have created 15,000 permanent jobs as a direct response to Mamdani's personal attack on him in his pied-à-terre tax announcement and his plans to tax the rich; Elon Musk humiliating Democrat James Talarico after he blamed the Gen Z housing crisis on the lie that billionaires like Musk don't pay a penny in taxes; Caleb Hammer doing a brutal financial audit of a young liberal couple who think that the United States is a horrible country; Barack Obama being oblivious to his own hypocrisy while telling "The Late Show's" Stephen Colbert why it's wrong for the Republican Party to use its power to target its political enemies; Spencer Pratt humiliating LA Mayor Karen Bass with a devastating fact check live on stage during the LA mayor debate; Donald Trump putting a reporter in his place after he claimed that Iran seems unwilling to submit in the Iran US peace talks; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.

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Trump's Unexpected Ted Turner Reaction, Obama Faces Backlash, Massive LA Raid | 5/7/26 FIRST LOOK May 07, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including the death of CNN founder Ted Turner and why even critics are acknowledging his massive impact on media, sports, and cable television; backlash after Barack Obama took new shots at Donald Trump while critics point to controversies from his own administration; and a massive federal fentanyl raid tied to violent gangs in Los Angeles that is reigniting debate over crime, drugs, and law enforcement policies, and much more.

Press Stunned by Rubio's Brutally Honest Answer About Iran War May 06, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Marco Rubio taking over for Karoline Leavitt for a day and making an unexpected announcement about the end of Operation Epic Fury and the nightmare scenario that was avoided by Donald Trump starting the Iran War and how Project Freedom will deal with the Strait of Hormuz crisis; Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making Zohran Mamdani regret his personal attack on him after he announced that he is officially scaling back his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which would have created 15,000 permanent jobs and doubling down on his investments in Miami; CNN's Kaitlan Collins getting Katie Porter to cry at the California Governor Debate by confronting her with the documented allegations of her abusing her employees; Ilhan Omar refusing to turn over documents related to the Feeding Our Future Minnesota fraud within the Somali community; FBI Director Kash Patel shocking Sean Hannity with the stats of arrests of violent criminals under Donald Trump compared to Joe Biden; Spencer Pratt releasing the best campaign ad of all time featuring Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Karen Bass; and much more.

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Billionaire Scorns NYC, Fauci Decision Incoming, Texas Verdict Delivered | 5/6/26 FIRST LOOK May 06, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how billionaire Ken Griffin's warning about Zohran Mamdani's leadership and Citadel's expansion in Miami signals a major shift in where wealth and jobs are heading; why the clock is ticking on potential charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci as pressure builds ahead of a critical legal deadline; and a Texas jury's verdict in the tragic Athena Strand case and what it reveals about justice and accountability, and much more.

Hakeem Jeffries Humiliated as Ron DeSantis' Hakeem Impression Goes Viral May 05, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Hakeem Jeffries instantly regretting the Democrats' win of redistricting Virginia and threatening Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after DeSantis responded directly to Jeffries threat by passing his redistricting plan and doing a hilarious impression of Jeffries; "The View's" Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin melting down over Clarence Thomas and the conservative Supreme Court justices' ruling on the Voting Rights Act; Gavin Newsom trying to explain to Brian Tyler Cohen how Donald Trump is exploiting the most recent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner to punish his enemies; Fox News' Will Cain showing Spencer Pratt a clip of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass accusing him of exploiting the Pacific Palisades wildfire which destroyed his family's home; LA Mayor Karen Bass wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer's money on anti-ICE signs; Bill O'Reilly telling NewsNation's Leland Vittert if any Republican could safely distance themselves from Donald Trump before the midterm elections; and much more.

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Shooting Near White House, Cole Allen Judge Sparks Outrage, Texas Backlash | 5/5/26 FIRST LOOK May 05, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including how a shocking shootout near the White House is raising new questions about escalating security threats just days after a separate assassination attempt; why a federal judge's apology to an accused Trump assassin Cole Allen is sparking outrage; and backlash over a taxpayer-funded Texas waterpark hosting a controversial Muslim only religious-themed event and what it means for public spaces and discrimination laws, and much more.

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