The Rubin Report This Fight Over RFK Jr. Was So Big It Could Be Cheryl Hines Last Time on 'The View'
Oct 16, 2025
Tensions rise as Cheryl Hines defends RFK Jr.'s health views on The View, igniting a fierce debate. Zohran Mamdani is spotlighted for his radical rhetoric and ties to Marxist leaders, raising alarms about potential collectivist policies in NYC. Amid high-profile crime, Cincinnati's police chief attempts an unusual message to deter criminals. Ilhan Omar throws her support behind a progressive candidate, signaling a shift in Minneapolis. Plus, Dave shares witty insights during a lively Q&A, diving into hot-button issues and personal anecdotes.
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Mamdani Quoting Thomas Sankara
- Rubin plays Mamdani quoting Thomas Sankara and summarizes Sankara's Burkina Faso rule, including purges and repression.
- He uses the anecdote as evidence that revolutionary rhetoric can foreshadow authoritarian outcomes.
DSA's Vocal Foreign-Policy Stance
- Rubin highlights the Democratic Socialists of America endorsing radical stances on Israel and U.S. policy in a solidarity statement.
- He argues such positions reflect a broader movement away from mainstream foreign-policy consensus.
Democratic Socialism Expands Locally
- Ilhan Omar's endorsement of Omar Fateh signals the spread of democratic-socialist influence in U.S. municipal politics.
- Rubin contends this trend risks unsustainable promises, urban decline, and governance problems.
