The Rubin Report

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and author who studies happiness and meaning, discusses parenting by example and how family habits shape kids. He highlights rising youth loneliness and the role of device addiction. He explores why virtual life erodes purpose and outlines simple rules and practices to restore real relationships, presence, and lasting meaning.

Will Chamberlain, a constitutional and national-security lawyer, and Ben Ferguson, a conservative media commentator, spar over Zohran Mamdani's economic claim about war spending. They debate Iran war costs versus domestic priorities. They argue about China’s role, NATO allies denying base access, foreign influence in US politics, and celebrate NASA's Artemis 2 near‑moon mission.

Discussion of a subtle diplomatic move hidden in Trump's Iran speech and why seizing nuclear material might be part of negotiations. Heated on-air exchanges over the progress and aims of the Iran conflict. Debate over birthright citizenship and a criticized Supreme Court explanation. Coverage of a controversial mural removal tied to a Ukrainian refugee killing. Q&A on Iran's political impact and space-launch optimism.

A heated debate over media coverage of the Iran conflict and Rubio confronting mainstream narratives. Discussion of NATO tensions after Spain denies US base access and Trump’s trade threats. Controversies around alleged FBI files on Swalwell and his ties to a Chinese operative. Voter ID fights and wild conspiracy claims about a White House bunker for billionaires.

Hardline plans for Iran's remaining leaders and pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the conversation. Heated media clashes over a college killing and a pronatalist speech spark debate. Funding fights over DHS, ICE operations, and scrutiny of political rhetoric get dissected. A preview of a new presidential library and comparisons to El Salvador's governance round out the topics.

Sharp debate over US objectives for Iran and whether mission goals are clear. A resurfaced Trump clip sparks discussion of long-term foreign policy posture. Heated takes on Democratic shifts and public reactions to confronting Iran. Allegations of immigration and Medicaid fraud in Minnesota and scrutiny of high-profile politicians come up. Billionaire tax plans and incentives for whistleblowers are also explored.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Batya Ungar-Sargon and Nate Friedman about Jimmy Kimmel facing major backlash for attacking new head of DHS Markwayne Mullin for having a working class background and once working as a plumber; Vince Vaughn telling "This Past Weekend's" Theo Von why late night talk shows liberal bias has made them unwatchable to most Americans; "The Fifth Column" cracking up at Hasan Piker's disastrous livestream from Cuba where he tried to lie to his audience about the successes of the communist regime; a look inside the New York City idiots holding a vigil in Washington Square Park for Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei; "Liberty Hangout" getting some shocking answers to some basic civics questions from clueless spring breakers in Clearwater Florida; much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Rumble Wallet - Don't let the big banks freeze your accounts. Own Tether Gold - real gold, on the blockchain and get direct ownership of physical gold bars, each one fully allocated, verifiable by serial number, purity, and weight. Download Rumble Wallet - now with USA₮ - and step away from the big banks — for good! Go to: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tJN3MtcHBiTkg0YmZlV1oyNXpQZkJXa1dfQXxBQ3Jtc0trb3RjTE1vWHAyZEFkazJTUFhKenoyQW1RMFpqQVhvaGZ3OHRncHlfS1RwZEkwTllQUER1ai1MVXU0QnZEc2NndmlrUmh1eGtiT2pEYWVsOURFZ0Q3SV9IR0xwV1BtaDVsV0swNkFlUTlyMklram1CVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Frumblewallet.onelink.me%2FbJsX%2Frubin&v=SkCx3EhFFxo

A hard-hitting run through Chicago politics, sanctuary policies and a high-profile murder confrontation. Heated exchanges about border and immigration consequences across the US and Europe. Coverage of DHS funding fights, TSA workers missing pay, and political blame games. Rapid-fire Q&A on politics, culture, extraterrestrial curiosity, and personal hobbies.

A heated rundown of how the Iran conflict might actually end, with talk of oil deals, inspections, and who would negotiate. Debates over U.S. leverage, China, and claims of military success come up. Political sparring about DHS funding, TSA shortages, and whether withholding funds achieved anything. Local crime and policy failures are tied to broader immigration and law enforcement disputes.

A wide-ranging political roundup touching on Iran negotiations and whether disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will stick. Market signals and business implications for AI infrastructure are explored. Media clashes and surprising cross-aisle alignments spark debate. Domestic chaos at airports, DHS funding fights, and election and leadership maneuvering in Washington also feature prominently.