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Bill Maher Stunned by Gavin Newsom Blaming Everyone but Himself For Cali's Problems May 04, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Gavin Newsom's disastrous interview on "Real Time with Bill Maher" where Bill Maher pointed out all the failings of California including the high cost of living and high gas prices to his face; "60 Minutes" and Bill Maher exposing Gavin Newsom's massive failure and the wasting of billions of taxpayer dollars in trying to complete California's dream of building a high speed rail train; Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg having one of their most celebrated policy achievements, the blocking of the merger between JetBlue Airlines and Spirit Airlines, blow up in their faces after Spirit Airlines went bankrupt and shut down its operations effectively destroying 17,000 jobs and throwing thousands of customers into chaos; the "Real Time with Bill Maher" audience being shocked as Bill Maher insulted some of them directly for wishing that Donald Trump had died during Cole Allen's failed assassination attempt during the White House Correspondents Dinner; New York Times' Lulu Garcia-Navarro catching Tucker Carlson in a lie about implying that Donald Trump might be the antichrist; a Texas judge allowing a Muslim development to proceed after Texas governor Greg Abbott had told Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" the real reason behind his shutting down of Epic City, the planned Muslim community in East Plano Texas led by Yasir Qadhi; and much more.

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Maher Humiliates Newsom, Airline Collapse Fallout Widens, Rubio Heads to Europe | 5/4/26 FIRST LOOK May 04, 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 Gavin Newsom immediately regretted appearing on "real Time with Bill Maher" after Maher unexpectedly challenged Newsom over California's rising gas prices, housing crisis, and massive high-speed rail costs; the fallout after Spirit Airlines suddenly shutting down and what the Trump administration is doing to handle stranded passengers and job losses; and why Marco Rubio's trip to Europe and the Vatican signals growing tensions between the U.S., NATO allies, and Pope Leo XIV; and much more.

The Unexpected Reason People Aren't Having Sex & How to Fix It | Dr. Debra Soh May 02, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Dr. Debra Soh about her new book Sextinction; the "sex recession" and why Gen Z is having less sex despite hookup culture and social media; how pornography, dating apps, and "Instagram culture" are reducing real-life intimacy, body image, and relationship satisfaction; research on declining libido and testosterone and how modern culture is reshaping sexuality; rising anxiety, poor communication skills, and COVID-era isolation impacting dating; concerns about early porn exposure shaping expectations and risky behaviors; her own experience with a sex robot that looked like her twin; the rise of AI relationships and sex robots replacing human intimacy; how customizable AI partners and tech convenience are pulling people away from real-world connection; and the psychological and biological limits of replacing human relationships with technology, and much more.

Zohran Mamdani Humiliated as He's Reduced to Begging for Money May 01, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Josh Hammer and Newsmax's Ed Henry about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani getting more desperate in his attempts to deal with New York City's budget crisis as he held a press conference where he had the appearance of begging Governor Kathy Hochul for more money from New York state; Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson publicly cheering on capital flight as she appears to celebrate millionaires leaving Seattle after Washington state passed its millionaire tax; reality TV star of "The Hills" Spencer Pratt shocks Los Angeles voters with his attention-getting ad for mayor showcasing how Democratic politicians like Karen Bass are out of touch with how unlivable LA has become; Hakeem Jeffries having a meltdown on Jen Psaki's MSNOW show over Clarence Thomas and the conservative Supreme Court justices' ruling on the Voting Rights Act, which could alter all future elections in favor of Republicans; Fox News' Jesse Watters getting Sage Steele to expose the hypocrisy of Disney's executives in how they treat the free speech of employees like Jimmy Kimmel, who makes jokes about the death of Donald Trump, compared to employees who spoke out against the vaccine mandates during the COVID pandemic; FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announcing that the FCC is looking into the workplace discrimination practices of Disney which might have broken federal law; and much more.

Unexpected Trump Move, 'Apprentice' Reboot, Seattle Tax Backfires | 5/1/26 FIRST LOOK May 01, 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 Trump's new retirement plan could impact tens of millions of Americans with expanded savings options and federal matching contributions; why Amazon is reportedly exploring a reboot of The Apprentice and what it could signal about the changing relationship between Jeff Bezos and Trump; and backlash after Seattle's socialist mayor Katie Wilson laughs off wealthy residents leaving as businesses and tax revenue follow them out after it passed a millionaire tax, and much more.

Watch 'The View's' Sunny Hostin's Face When Ex-Trump Official Puts Her in Her Place Apr 30, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about former Trump official Alina Habba's appearance on "The View," where she sparred with Sunny Hostin over James Comey's indictment on threatening President Trump; CNN's Kaitlan Collins having her question for Donald Trump about James Comey's indictment blow up in her face; Hakeem Jeffries having a meltdown over Clarence Thomas and the conservative Supreme Court justices' ruling on the Voting Rights Act, which could alter all future elections in favor of Republicans; Scott Jennings pointing out the flaws in CNN's Donte Mills arguments defending the Voting Rights Act; Pete Hegesth making Rep. Sara Jacobs regret asking him about the state of Donald Trump's mental health; JD Vance telling Fox News' Will Cain why the Trump administration is considering denaturalization and deportation for some of the members of the Somali community who participated in the daycare fraud in Minneapolis; and much more.

Florida Redraw Sparks Reaction, Mamdani Controversy, Viral Ad Exposes Dems | 4/30/26 FIRST LOOK Apr 30, 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 Florida's new redistricting map could shift the balance of power in Congress after a major Supreme Court ruling; why Democrats are reacting so strongly to the changes; controversy as NYC Mayor Mamdani brings up colonial grievances ahead of a 9/11 memorial involving King Charles; and a viral California campaign ad exposing the gap between politicians' lifestyles and the voters they represent, and much more.

Jimmy Kimmel's Audience Shocked at How Sick He Actually Is as He Doubles Down on Dark Joke Apr 29, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Jimmy Kimmel shocking his audience by doubling down on his sick joke about Melania Trump being an expectant widow even after the latest assassination attempt on Donald Trump; Bill O'Reilly explaining to NewsNation why Jimmy Kimmel's jokes have now crossed a line into trafficking in hate and why ABC affiliated stations need to draw a line and refuse to air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; Dan Bongino ripping into Hakeem Jeffries on Sean Hannity's show for his hollow calls for civility after the third assassination attempt on Donald Trump; FBI Director Kash Patel giving a scorching response to Tim Walz trying to take credit for the FBI raids on the daycare centers exposed by Nick Shirley as a part of the massive organized fraud in the Somali community in Minnesota; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson admitting on camera to committing workplace discrimination and unknowingly violating employment law; Elon Musk's chilling warning about violent crime after the murder of bodega owner Abdul Saleh; and much more.

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Comey Case Takes a Turn, FBI Targets Major Fraud, King Charles Speaks | 4/29/26 FIRST LOOK Apr 29, 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 new indictment against James Comey over his controversial "8647" post is raising major questions about intent and accountability; a sweeping FBI crackdown in Minneapolis targeting a multi-million dollar daycare fraud scheme tied to taxpayer-funded programs first exposed by Nick Shirley; and a historic moment as King Charles addresses Congress, emphasizing Western values and the U.S.–UK alliance amid global tensions, and much more.

'Shark Tank' Legend Notices Something in Zohran Mamdani's Viral Clip Others Are Unwilling to See Apr 28, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary telling NewsNation why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent video targeting Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, in his "tax the rich" video announcing his pied-à-terre tax, will backfire in dangerous ways that Zohran can't imagine; Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making Zohran Mamdani regret his personal attack on him after he announced that he is reconsidering his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which could create 15,000 permanent jobs; "Real Time with Bill Maher's" crowd being stunned by Bill Maher's attack on Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and AOC for being so dumb to think that they aren't taxing the rich enough; Democrat and Maryland Governor Wes Moore shocking the "Real Time with Bill Maher" crowd by realizing what Democrats still seem to struggle to understand, that you can reduce crime by punishing criminals; "The View's" Joy Behar sharing her fear that Donald Trump is intentionally trying to kill Americans by appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee the HHS; Adam Carolla's simple plan to make it harder for Democrats to criticize ICE agents; 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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