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Airport Scraps Islamic Foot-Washing Stations; Leavitt Succession Race Is On | 8/17/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 17, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott forcing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to abandon its proposed Islamic ablution and foot-washing stations after threatening state funding and requesting a federal investigation; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing she will step down at the end of August as Scott Jennings, Alina Habba, Steven Cheung, and other familiar conservative figures emerge as possible replacements; and Matthew McConaughey meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican before discussing faith, artificial intelligence, shared moral values, and his possible political future; and much more.

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The Ugly Truth About DEI, Hypocrisy, & Politics Inside ESPN | Sage Steele Aug 15, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Sage Steele about the backlash she faced after criticizing anti-Trump airport protests and political activism in sports; why she believes ESPN and the NBA became increasingly politicized; leaving ESPN after nearly 30 years and why she doesn't miss sports broadcasting; behind-the-scenes stories involving Steve Kerr, Doc Rivers, and outspoken coaches; her thoughts on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and the NBA; receiving lengthy anti-Trump messages from a legendary sports figure and the rise of Trump Derangement Syndrome; the importance of diversity of thought and open dialogue; how her faith, family, and perspective helped her overcome divorce, the ESPN lawsuit, and career turmoil; the lifelong lesson of choosing the "harder right instead of the easier wrong"; why standing up to ESPN and Disney over COVID vaccine mandates was the toughest but the right decision; the pitfalls of DEI, identity politics, and being judged for her race and conservative views; why people should reject labels, trust their convictions; and much more.

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Charlie Kirk Suspect's Stunning Death Penalty Defense; SPLC Exec Indicted | 8/14/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 14, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arguing that he should not face the death penalty because his single fatal shot allegedly placed no one else in danger; former Southern Poverty Law Center executive Heidi Beirich being indicted on wire fraud, bank fraud, and money-laundering charges amid allegations that donor funds were funneled to violent extremist activities; and the White House giving Secretary of State Marco Rubio a framed collage of 68 viral "Rubio realizing" memes for his 55th birthday; and much more.

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Hollywood Finally Zips It After Kamala Flop; Trump Brings Ex-Marine Home | 8/13/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 13, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and other Hollywood stars retreating from political activism after celebrity endorsements failed to help Kamala Harris defeat Donald Trump in 2024; former Marine Robert Gilman returning to the United States after President Trump personally negotiated his release from a Russian prison without a prisoner swap; and the rise of "wellth" tourism in Las Vegas as younger Americans prioritize wellness, relaxation, and mental resets over traditional luxury; and much more.

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Luigi Mangione Gets Anonymous Jury; Michigan Drops Freshman Grades | 8/12/26 FIRST LOOKFL 8 12 Aug 12, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including a judge ordering an anonymous jury for Luigi Mangione's state murder trial as supporters continue to romanticize the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the University of Michigan replacing first-semester letter grades with pass or no credit in an effort to address student mental health despite rampant grade inflation and declining academic preparedness; and kratom products sold at gas stations and smoke shops facing growing scrutiny amid surging poison-control reports, addiction concerns, and more than 5,200 fatal overdoses in which kratom was detected; and much more.

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Two Ex-NBA Players Dare WNBA to Define 'Woman'; Dems Plotting to Target Trump | 8/11/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 11, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including House Democrats preparing investigations, subpoenas, and document requests targeting private companies and financial firms connected to President Trump if they retake the House; the Justice Department finding that Duke University School of Law intentionally discriminated against white and Asian applicants for three consecutive admissions classes after the Supreme Court restricted race-based admissions; and former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge the league's refusal to define what qualifies a player as a woman; and much more.

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The Conversation That Changed Everything: Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson, Eric Weinstein & Dave Rubin Aug 10, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks with Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson, and Eric Weinstein about the origins of the Intellectual Dark Web; why free speech, open debate, and civil disagreement became the foundation of their conversations; how challenging the strongest version of opposing arguments leads to better thinking; why identity politics and ideological tribalism undermine meaningful discourse; the importance of intellectual humility, curiosity, and changing your mind; self-improvement versus systemic problems; entrepreneurship, individual responsibility, and institutional failure; the future of political conversation; and much more.

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DNC Now Means 'Do Not Contribute'; John Thune Blasted Over SAVE Act | 8/10/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 10, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune facing fierce conservative backlash after the Senate left Washington for its August recess without voting on President Trump's SAVE America Act; Democratic megadonors including George Soros, Alex Soros, and Reid Hoffman withholding money from the Democratic National Committee as the cash-strapped party falls behind Republicans ahead of the midterms; and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refusing to rule out a 2028 presidential campaign or Senate challenge against Chuck Schumer while documenting the process of freezing her eggs on Instagram; and much more. #rubinreport #saveact #johnthune #trump #dnc #georgesoros #AOC #2028 #daverubin

Why You Can't Stop Eating & the Simple Food Rule That Could Fix Your Diet Aug 08, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Paul Saladino about why processed sugar from donuts affects the body differently than natural sugar in fruit, honey, and maple syrup; the "great-grandmother rule" for avoiding ultra-processed foods by choosing single-ingredient whole foods; why fiber, phytochemicals, and quality animal protein support metabolic health; why he disagrees with Oprah Winfrey's claim that obesity is caused by a "fat gene" and argues that processed foods drive "food noise"; how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduce cravings without addressing the root cause of obesity; why processed foods alter dopamine, cravings, and brain chemistry; the dangers of smartphone addiction, doomscrolling, and social media; how boredom, digital detoxes, and reducing screen time can boost creativity, focus, and mental clarity; practical ways to break phone addiction; and much more.

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Fauci Faces Possible Prosecution After Taking the 5th; Mamdani Booed Off Stage | 8/7/26 FIRST LOOK Aug 07, 2026

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including the Senate Homeland Security Committee voting to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, as Rand Paul pushes for accountability and Ron Johnson obtains Fauci's government-owned iPhone; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani being booed off the stage just 43 seconds into his remarks at a pro-police event in Staten Island as opposition to his radical agenda grows; and South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter capturing rare before-and-after images of a four-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashing into the moon at approximately 5,400 miles per hour; and much more. #rubinreport #fauci #anthonyfauci #randpaul #mamdani #spacex #daverubin

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