Podcast: The Rubin Report

Episode: Scientist Explains the Real Reason Most of Us Will Choose Cowardice | Gad Saad (Published on June 2, 2024)

In the last chapter of my happiness book, I quote Victor Frankl, who says that pursuing success should not be the primary aim, but rather a consequence of making the right decisions. I suggest swapping 'success' with 'happiness' in that quote, as that's exactly my perspective.

Gad Saad discusses a concept from his book, The Saad Truth about Happiness, where he references a quote by Victor Frankl. Frankl suggests that the pursuit of success should not be the main goal but rather an outcome of making the right decisions. Saad emphasizes his own perspective by suggesting that 'success' could be replaced with 'happiness'.

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Episode: Scientist Explains the Real Reason Most of Us Will Choose Cowardice | Gad Saad (Published on June 2, 2024)

I discuss how choosing the right spouse and profession can lead to immense happiness or misery in my book. There's much detail involved in making those choices, but I also talk about approaching life with a playful mindset.

Gad Saad refers to his book, where he delves into how making the right choices in life, particularly regarding one's spouse and career, can significantly affect happiness. He emphasizes a playful approach to life as part of this exploration.

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Episode: Scientist Explains the Real Reason Most of Us Will Choose Cowardice | Gad Saad (Published on June 2, 2024)

I talk about mindset shifts that can help prevent these types of regrets in my book. The divide today reflects a broader societal mindset: between those who feel victimized versus those who are empowered to take action with purpose.

Gad Saad discusses his book, which includes advice on mindset shifts that can help prevent feelings of regret. He likely refers to 'The Saad Truth about Happiness' as a resource for this perspective.

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Episode: Scientist Explains the Real Reason Most of Us Will Choose Cowardice | Gad Saad (Published on June 2, 2024)

In contrast, the stories I’ve shared about those two men in my book have energized students, showing them that it’s possible to achieve incredible things, no matter your age. Biden’s attitude is the exact opposite; he’s telling a generation that they’re victims stuck in an oppressive system, and that’s nauseating.

Gad Saad mentions his book, explaining how the stories within have inspired students by demonstrating that it's never too late to achieve great things. Although he doesn't explicitly state it, he is likely referring to 'The Saad Truth about Happiness'.

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Episode: Scientist Explains the Real Reason Most of Us Will Choose Cowardice | Gad Saad (Published on June 2, 2024)

That’s a good segue to my book, where I explore the connection between political orientation and happiness. Research consistently shows that conservatives score higher in happiness than liberals or progressives.

Gad Saad mentions his book, stating that it explores the connection between political orientation and happiness, using research to show that conservatives are typically happier than liberals. He is likely referring to 'The Saad Truth about Happiness'.

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Episode: How One State Avoided Lockdowns & Is Saving Girls' Sports | Kristi Noem | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on July 3, 2022)

So I want to dive into a bit about the book and some of the hot topics of the day and a bunch more.

Dave Rubin expresses his intention to discuss the book titled 'Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland' and some current hot topics.

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Episode: How One State Avoided Lockdowns & Is Saving Girls' Sports | Kristi Noem | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on July 3, 2022)

In the book, you go into your history, your childhood, and really how it sets up a lot of your political beliefs.

Dave Rubin refers to Kristi Noem's book, discussing how it explores her personal history and its influence on her political beliefs.

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Episode: How One State Avoided Lockdowns & Is Saving Girls' Sports | Kristi Noem | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on July 3, 2022)

Many people would look at me writing a book and think it's a book about politics, but it's really not.

Kristi Noem clarifies that her book, 'Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland,' is not primarily focused on politics, but rather on her life experiences.

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Episode: How One State Avoided Lockdowns & Is Saving Girls' Sports | Kristi Noem | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on July 3, 2022)

Many of the stories in the book are about working with cattle, hunting trips, or lessons learned from my mom and dad.

Kristi Noem shares insights into the stories featured in her book, which include experiences related to cattle, hunting trips, and valuable lessons from her parents.

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Episode: Making Sense of Latest Trump Shooting Conspiracy Theories | Michael Shermer (Published on August 2, 2024)

And then after Dawkins' book, The God Delusion, became a bestseller in 2006, there was kind of a split in the atheist and humanist skeptics movement about how militant you are in your atheism.

Michael Shermer discusses Richard Dawkins' book, 'The God Delusion', and its impact on the atheist and skeptic community, highlighting that its success sparked a division over the approach to atheism.

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Episode: What I Saw in These Cities Shocked Me | Peter Boghossian (Published on April 28, 2024)

I did; just to be clear, he's had that position since The God Delusion about a Christian nation.

Dave Rubin references Richard Dawkins and his book 'The God Delusion', discussing Dawkins' perspective on Christian nations.

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Episode: How Famous Feminists Betray Women Behind Closed Doors | Riley Gaines (Published on June 17, 2024)

You mentioned the social contagion part, uh, Abigail Shrier, I'm sure you know the book Irreversible Damage, wrote an incredible book about the social contagion particularly as it pertains to young girls transitioning to boys, not the other way around. I’m wondering, are you hearing from young girls who are in high school now or maybe even younger?

Riley Gaines discusses Abigail Shrier's book 'Irreversible Damage' in relation to the social contagion affecting young girls who are transitioning to boys. The conversation reveals that the guest has heard feedback from people within the audience the book targets.

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Episode: What I Saw in These Cities Shocked Me | Peter Boghossian (Published on April 28, 2024)

So this is what Abigail Shrier's new book is about, because basically what you're saying and what she writes about is that in essence if you were to send a kid who was confused about their gender, which some kids could be part of growing up and puberty and everything else, so you send an 11-year-old girl who thinks she's a boy or wants to be a boy, basically you're sending her to a system that is designed not to help her think that through, and maybe say, 'Okay, wait on this.'

Peter Boghossian discusses Abigail Shrier's new book, 'Irreversible Damage,' which addresses how the system often fails to support children questioning their gender identity. He highlights the concern that this system does not encourage children to reflect on their feelings but rather pushes them toward transitioning.

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Episode: Ex-Democrat Exposes the Reality of the DNC | Tulsi Gabbard (Published on May 5, 2024)

Joining me today is the author of the new book, "For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind," Tulsi Gabbard. Did you write this book for me? I thought you would like that title, Dave.

Dave Rubin introduces Tulsi Gabbard as the author of her new book, 'For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind'. He humorously suggests that she might have written it for him, considering its relevance to his own exit from the Democratic Party.

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Episode: Ex-Democrat Exposes the Reality of the DNC | Tulsi Gabbard (Published on May 5, 2024)

I talk about this in my book, but he did the exact opposite. That might have been the most divisive speech I've ever heard in my life. That was one of many lost opportunities.

Tulsi Gabbard refers to a topic she discusses in her book during a conversation about President Biden's divisive speech at Independence Hall. This suggests the book contains details of her views on political opportunities and missteps.

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Episode: I've Had Enough: Worst Predictions Coming True & the Way Forward | Douglas Murray (Published on November 6, 2023)

(tense music) Douglas, you wrote "The Strange Death of Europe."

During the episode, host Dave Rubin directly references the book 'The Strange Death of Europe' authored by guest Douglas Murray. This mention acts as a catalyst for discussing the book's themes and the predictions it presents.

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Episode: I've Had Enough: Worst Predictions Coming True & the Way Forward | Douglas Murray (Published on November 6, 2023)

I said in the opening lines of "The Strange Death of Europe" that Europe was committing suicide, or at least its leaders had decided to commit suicide, and the question, I said, is whether or not the people of Europe decide to go along with that decision. It's my fervent hope that they do not.

In this segment, Douglas Murray quotes the opening lines of his book "The Strange Death of Europe" to highlight his concerns regarding the direction in which European leadership is taking the continent, expressing his hope that the people of Europe will not simply accept this path.

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Episode: How I Was Treated After I Refused to Take a Knee for BLM | Jonathan Isaac | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on June 5, 2022)

The 'Why I Stand' book is being discussed for a movie adaptation.

During the discussion, Jonathan Isaac talks about his book, 'Why I Stand', which is currently being considered for a movie adaptation.

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Episode: How I Was Treated After I Refused to Take a Knee for BLM | Jonathan Isaac | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on June 5, 2022)

Right now, 'Why I Stand,' I have the book right here, just so you guys can see it.

Jonathan Isaac showcases his book 'Why I Stand' during the conversation, holding it physically for the audience to see.

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Episode: This One Change Will Make This Year a Game-Changer for You | Tony Robbins (Published on January 4, 2025)

I read a book called 'The Magic of Believing' by Claude M. Bristol, this old book, and it talked about how to condition your mind, and it talked about incantations, not affirmations. You go, 'I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy,' and your brain goes, 'BS,' I'm not happy.

In this segment, Tony Robbins recounts how he ran 16 miles after being evicted from his home in his youth. He references the book 'The Magic of Believing' by Claude M. Bristol, which emphasizes the use of incantations as a means of mental conditioning.

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Episode: Exposing the Unexpected Science Behind Why Liberals Get Selfishness Wrong | Gad Saad (Published on December 6, 2024)

It's in my first book, by the way. The evolutionary basis of consumption.

Gad Saad notes that the concept of self-deception appears in his first book titled 'The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption.'

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Episode: This Was My Wake-Up Call About the Dangers of the Left | Jillian Michaels (Published on November 3, 2024)

I would refer everybody to Dr. Anna, who specializes in this, who's an addiction specialist, and she wrote a book called 'Dopamine Nation' and she breaks it down better than anybody.

In this segment, Jillian Michaels highlights the book 'Dopamine Nation' by Dr. Anna, an addiction specialist. She emphasizes how Dr. Anna adeptly discusses the impact of processed foods on the brain’s reward system. Jillian uses insights from the book to illustrate how food companies manipulate human vulnerabilities.

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Episode: Ex-Lobbyist: This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Calley Means (Published on November 2, 2024)

My sister and I talk about this in the book; it’s just not rational when it comes to chronic conditions.

The speaker mentions that he and his sister discuss the irrationality of the medical system's approach to chronic conditions in 'the book,' indicating they are co-authors. This is notably the first mention of 'the book' in the podcast.

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Episode: Ex-Lobbyist: This Isn’t Normal. It’s the Beginning of a New Crisis | Calley Means (Published on November 2, 2024)

My sister and I talk about this in the book; it’s just not rational when it comes to chronic conditions and the long-term sicknesses destroying this country.

In this segment, the speaker discusses insights from 'the book' that he co-authored with his sister, emphasizing the irrationality surrounding chronic conditions and their impact on the nation.

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Episode: How Science Is Unexpectedly Taking Us Closer to Faith | Spencer Klavan (Published on October 16, 2024)

So what I set out to do in this book is tell the story of how science first emerged, what we know about the ancient history of what was then called natural philosophy, and then how that noble endeavor got kind of split off from the other forms of knowledge.

Spencer Klavan explains the aims of his book, 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith', in which he narrates the history of science and its separation from other knowledge forms.

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Episode: How Science Is Unexpectedly Taking Us Closer to Faith | Spencer Klavan (Published on October 16, 2024)

So the conclusion of this book, the last section, is about what modern science, the actual science, really says about our place in the universe, especially the importance of human consciousness, because it's a very different story than we actually were brought up to believe.

In the podcast, Spencer Klavan discusses the conclusion of his book, 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith'. He emphasizes how modern science reveals a different narrative about our understanding of human consciousness and our place in the universe compared to previous beliefs.

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Episode: How Science Is Unexpectedly Taking Us Closer to Faith | Spencer Klavan (Published on October 16, 2024)

I mean there’s a fascinating moment, and this really is kind of at the heart of the book, and it comes with Isaac Newton, who I learned about in school, and I think I have a tolerable understanding of Newton's laws of motion and force and acceleration and all that.

Spencer Klavan discusses a central theme of his book, 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith', as it relates to Isaac Newton's discoveries.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality of the Palestinian State Plan the Media Ignores | David Friedman (Published on October 13, 2024)

Joining me today is the former U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Trump and author of the new book, One Jewish State: The Last Best Hope to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

In this segment, Dave Rubin invites David Friedman, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel, to discuss his new book, 'One Jewish State: The Last Best Hope to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'. The book serves as the central theme of their conversation.

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Episode: Legacy Media Is Dead, Immigration Backfiring & My Dream Interview | Piers Morgan (Published on September 29, 2024)

A lot of it is down to phones, you know this, Jonathan Haidt’s book that came out was pretty scary about the impact on impressionable young minds, but I also think we're not preparing kids when they come through school; we're not preparing them for the hard knocks of the real world.

In this segment, Piers Morgan references a book by Jonathan Haidt that explores the frightening effects of smartphones on impressionable young minds, highlighting concerns about the lack of preparation for students facing the challenges of the real world.

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Episode: No One Realizes What Trump Just Did That Changed the GOP Forever | Michael Knowles (Published on July 28, 2024)

What’s important is, one, his political identity is from Hillbilly Elegy; he’s speaking to people from the Rust Belt.

During the discussion, podcast host Dave Rubin and guest Michael Knowles talk about J.D. Vance, who has recently been announced as Donald Trump's running mate. Knowles highlights that Vance's political identity is rooted in his book 'Hillbilly Elegy,' which speaks to the concerns of people from the Rust Belt.

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Episode: The Real Reason the US Gov’t Fears Bitcoin — It Isn’t What You Think | Robert Breedlove (Published on July 8, 2024)

One of the main aims of the state, and this is from the book, seeing like a state, he said that the state tries to make taxpayers legible.

During the episode, guest Robert Breedlove references the book 'Seeing Like a State' to illustrate how governments aim to simplify the tracking and management of taxpayers.

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Episode: Have I Been Corrupted by the System Too? | Russell Brand (Published on June 9, 2024)

And I think since becoming Christian, I am learning in my choices to recognize that as Rick Warren says in the first four words of his book: it’s not about you. It's not about you.

Russell Brand references the book 'The Purpose Driven Life' by Rick Warren, quoting its opening words, 'it's not about you.' This quote is part of his discussion about his personal journey and the influence of his newfound Christian faith.

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Episode: Have I Been Corrupted by the System Too? | Russell Brand (Published on June 9, 2024)

The more I look at literal gospel Christianity from the good book itself, the more it's somehow unraveling, melting away, throwing out my preconceptions, my arid, ardent, severe sense of materialism and replacing it with a certainty only in love—a certainty only in our ability to have a relationship with an indwelling God that died for us.

Russell Brand refers to the Bible as the 'good book' while discussing his personal journey into Christianity and the transformative impact the gospels have had on his perspective regarding life and faith.

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Episode: What Happens Next with AI Will Tear Society Apart | Tom Bilyeu (Published on May 26, 2024)

This is basically Ready Player One. It's not exactly about intelligence per se; it’s about human nature.

Tom Bilyeu references 'Ready Player One' to illustrate the potential for people to prefer virtual worlds over reality, and how that is a matter of human nature beyond intelligence.

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Episode: Debunking the Myths of ‘White Israel’ | Ashira Solomon (Published on May 21, 2024)

When considering Moses, the greatest prophet in Judaism, he didn’t get to enter the land as one of the Torah portions describes; he asked God if he'd be allowed entry just to see it, and God said no.

The guest discusses the Torah in the context of Moses, highlighting how one of the Torah portions narrates God's response to Moses' request to enter the land.

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Episode: A Blueprint for How to Save Higher Education | Chris Rufo & Stephen Blackwood (Published on May 13, 2024)

One of my favorite writers, Antonio Gramsci, has another metaphor that is probably more appropriate; not all of us are going to haul the ropes and live in a mountain; that’s kind of a weird thing to do. He talks about digging trenches, kind of World War I metaphor, and I think that's probably more appropriate.

Chris Rufo references Antonio Gramsci, specifically discussing his work 'Prison Notebooks'. This mention is situated within a broader conversation about strategies for positive cultural intervention during times of crisis, particularly emphasizing the importance of institutions in these efforts.

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Episode: The Next Crisis Ahead for US Cities | Mayor Francis Suarez (Published on May 12, 2024)

I read his books, and so I didn’t would not have guessed personally, you know, that Vivek would have—and again, no shade on him; he's a super successful guy.

During the conversation, Dave Rubin and Mayor Francis Suarez mention that Suarez has read Vivek Ramaswamy's books. This detail highlights an interesting point about the different backgrounds and approaches of political candidates.

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Episode: What I Saw in These Cities Shocked Me | Peter Boghossian (Published on April 28, 2024)

I don't think that history has an end point; I don't think we're at the end of history, as Fukuyama suggested.

During the discussion, Peter Boghossian implicitly references Francis Fukuyama and his book, 'The End of History and the Last Man,' while arguing against the notion that history has a definitive endpoint.

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Episode: The Truth About Tucker, Candace & Why 2024 Is About to Get a Lot Uglier | Ben Shapiro (Published on April 2, 2024)

I think human beings don't change, and the story of humanity is not humanity becoming ever better, sort of in the Steven Pinker notion.

In this segment, Ben Shapiro references Steven Pinker while discussing the concept of human nature. He is likely alluding to Pinker’s book 'Enlightenment Now' and the author's perspective on the idea of human progress.

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Episode: Proof the Islamist Threat to England Can No Longer Be Ignored | Winston Marshall (Published on March 31, 2024)

The situation arose regarding a book by BLM's Andy Knowles, which discussed Antifa and the BLM riots. [David] Yeah.

Winston Marshall refers to a book by Andy Knowles, who is associated with BLM, which discusses Antifa and the BLM riots. This mention is significant as it relates to the controversy that led to his de facto cancellation from Mumford & Sons. Although the book is not specifically named, its content is summarized without further analysis. Dave Rubin and Winston do not elaborate on the reasons behind the book's controversial nature.

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Episode: Proof That Gen Z Is the Most Conservative Generation Yet | Isabel Brown (Published on March 24, 2024)

We have different TV shows and fashion senses and everything, and I break all of that down in the book.

Isabel Brown discusses how she analyzes the distinctions between different generations, particularly regarding TV shows and fashion, in her book. This reference suggests that the book is likely titled 'The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America.'

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Episode: What It’s Like to Watch Israel’s Non-Public Oct 7 Footage | Emily Austin (Published on March 17, 2024)

I'm not super religious, but I'm definitely spiritual, and like if you open a book like the Bible, this is the end of times we're living in. And it sounds silly, but if you read it, it's like everything perceived to be wrong will be perceived as right.

Emily Austin discusses the Bible in the context of her beliefs about spirituality and the current state of the world, suggesting that it aligns with her view of these times as 'end times'.

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Episode: How Biden May Have Just Doomed Hostages & Helped Hamas | David M. Friedman (Published on March 11, 2024)

- Look, I think I might have mentioned this the last time around, but there is a reason why the Bible still sells 2000 copies every hour.

The guest notes that the Bible continues to sell 2000 copies every hour, highlighting its importance and the valuable lessons it conveys, as part of a broader discussion on hope and values.

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Episode: How Biden May Have Just Doomed Hostages & Helped Hamas | David M. Friedman (Published on March 11, 2024)

I mean, the path back really is, I think we need to read the Bible.

During the end of the interview, the guest proposes that reading the Bible could help people reconnect with the fundamental principles that have historically contributed to the greatness of civilizations.

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Episode: How Biden May Have Just Doomed Hostages & Helped Hamas | David M. Friedman (Published on March 11, 2024)

And I find great comfort when I go back and read the Bible, read the prophets, read their hopes and values and dreams.

The guest shares that he finds great comfort in reading the Bible and its prophets at the end of the interview, highlighting how it imparts timeless values and insights.

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Episode: Migrant Crisis Stories That Will Enrage You | Ashley St. Clair (Published on March 10, 2024)

Well, I can see how this dovetails nicely with Abigail's new book because basically her argument, or the case she's making, is that the entire psychiatric and psychological fields have failed an entire generation.

Dave Rubin discusses Abigail Shrier's new book, 'Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters'. He highlights how the book addresses the failures of psychiatric and psychological fields in supporting a generation of youth, linking it to broader issues of birth control and its side effects.

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Episode: Exposing How Mental Health Services Are Doing More Harm than Good | Abigail Shrier (Published on February 27, 2024)

One amazing thing about my last book is that I went to interview—I probably talked to about 1,000 parents because after I wrote the book, I had talked to probably hundreds, and then in the years after the book, so many parents kept reaching out to me.

Abigail Shrier mentions her last book to explain her extensive experience interviewing parents, providing context for her research background.

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Episode: This Likely Scenario Could Make Things Much Worse | Ben Shapiro (Published on February 11, 2024)

- 'The Daily Wire' should make a movie about that, by the way. It's amazing, it's like 'Awakenings.' I said that on my show earlier.

Dave Rubin suggests that 'The Daily Wire' should make a movie about John Fetterman's recovery story and mental clarity, comparing it to the book 'Awakenings'. He draws a parallel between Fetterman's apparent mental awakening and the themes explored in 'Awakenings'.

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Episode: I Can’t Overstate How Dire This Is | Bret Weinstein (Published on December 10, 2023)

I wasn’t introduced to Chesterton's Fence until, I don’t know, 2016 or even later. Chesterton's Fence is a profoundly important principle.

Bret Weinstein discusses 'Chesterton's Fence', describing it as a profoundly important principle that he only learned about relatively recently.

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Episode: Exposing the Real Origin of Jewish Hatred | Andrew Klavan (Published on December 3, 2023)

They're the authors of the Bible. You don't have to believe in God to understand that this is true.

Andrew Klavan discusses how the Jewish people are the authors of the Bible, emphasizing their historical significance and its role in understanding the world. The Bible is further explored in detail later in the podcast.

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Episode: Exposing the Real Origin of Jewish Hatred | Andrew Klavan (Published on December 3, 2023)

And to be honest, if you read the first three or four chapters of Genesis, and you don't see the human condition plumb to its depths, you're not reading it right.

Andrew Klavan references the book of Genesis from the Bible, describing it as a profoundly insightful work that delves into the human condition. This mention comes in the context of a conversation about the failures of the secular world.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

And again, the lead may not appeal to everybody, but the lead is that it's also the land of the Bible, you know? And the Bible still sells more books than, last time I checked, it sells like 2,400 books an hour. Hmm. Okay.

In a discussion about Israel's significance, David M. Friedman highlights the Bible's importance, noting that it is not only the land of the Bible but also remarks on how the Bible continues to sell remarkably well, underscoring its impact on culture and society.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

And the Bible still sells more books than, last time I checked, it sells like 2,400 books an hour. Hmm. Okay. The Bible matters.

The podcast guest highlights the impressive sales of 'the Bible', noting that it continues to outsell many other books, with an estimated 2,400 copies sold every hour.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

I mean, you know, the values that we hold dear in America came from the Bible. I mean, you know, the Declaration of Independence says that, "Human rights were endowed by our creator," right?

The podcast guest discusses the influence of the Bible on American values, emphasizing its foundational role in concepts like human rights as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

And all those rights, you know, life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, they're sourced right into the Bible. I mean, you can look in the Bible and see exactly where our founders got those rights versus any other human rights.

In this segment, the guest asserts that fundamental rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, are rooted in the teachings of the Bible.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

But the book's the book, you know, and we're the people of the book, and that book is the reason why the Jewish people are still around today, 3,500 years later, when every other ancient civilization is gone. It's the book, it's the book that kept us together.

The podcast guest refers to the Bible as 'the book' and emphasizes its significance as the reason the Jewish people have persisted for over 3,500 years.

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Episode: The Brutal Reality About Palestinians the Media Ignores | David M. Friedman (Published on November 26, 2023)

It's the book, it's the book that kept us together. Again, whether you believe in God or not, the book kept us together.

In this segment, the podcast guest refers to the Bible as 'the book' and emphasizes that it has historically played a crucial role in uniting the Jewish people, regardless of individual beliefs about God.

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Episode: Ex-Professor Exposes Why Universities Can't Be Saved | Peter Boghossian (Published on November 17, 2023)

It's not being, what was the book called, 'The Big Sort,' a while ago?

During the conversation, Dave Rubin refers to the book 'The Big Sort' while discussing how divisions are formed when people relocate to places that reflect their political views.

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Episode: Why It's Time for a Major Escalation in the War of the West | Yaron Brook (Published on November 15, 2023)

It is a vision of separation of church and state; fine, you can have any religion you want, but just don't impose it on me. The roots of America are in the enlightenment, the Declaration, and the Constitution. If we can resurrect the spirit of the Founders, if we can bring that back, and that's a positive vision.

In a discussion about the foundations of American ideals, Dave Rubin and his guest, Yaron Brook, highlight the significance of America's roots in the enlightenment, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Yaron emphasizes the importance of these original founding documents and the principles established by their writers.

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Episode: The West Is Running Out of Time. Here's What Needs to Happen Now | Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Published on November 13, 2023)

You know of my life story that I document in 'Infidel.'

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her book, 'Infidel', in which she narrates her life story, highlighting its significance in the ongoing conversation during the podcast episode.

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Episode: The West Is Running Out of Time. Here's What Needs to Happen Now | Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Published on November 13, 2023)

The banality of evil, remember Hannah Arendt?

Ayaan Hirsi Ali references Hannah Arendt and her concept of 'the banality of evil' while discussing the disturbing reactions of a Hamas member's parents after their son committed atrocities.

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Episode: I've Had Enough: Worst Predictions Coming True & the Way Forward | Douglas Murray (Published on November 6, 2023)

In fact, I said when "The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity and Islam," as is the subtitle, came out, I said that it has been my fervent desire that this book proves to be wrong. I remember, you said that to me in an interview about it. I mean, you wanted it to be wrong.

Douglas Murray clarifies the full title, including its subtitle, and explains that he wishes the predictions made in his book had not come true. The conversation emphasizes the book's significance in light of the current political climate.

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Episode: Exposing the Previously Hidden Police State | Dinesh D'Souza (Published on October 29, 2023)

Yeah, and I specifically mention Hannah Arendt and her idea about Eichmann from the book 'Eichmann in Jerusalem.' That Eichmann was, yeah, he was a Nazi, but that wasn't what motivated him; he was sort of like I want to be part of a really efficient system.

In this segment, Dinesh D'Souza references Hannah Arendt's book 'Eichmann in Jerusalem' to discuss the concept of the banality of evil. He explores how individuals, like Eichmann, may engage in harmful actions not out of blatant malice, but from a desire to be part of a highly organized system. This connection is used to highlight the motivations of individuals operating within repressive states.

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Episode: Exposing the Previously Hidden Police State | Dinesh D'Souza (Published on October 29, 2023)

Some of it is hidden, to be sure, but some of it, even outside the government, is almost reminiscent of Orwell in '1984'. It talks about the fact that Big Brother has an inner party and an outer party.

Dinesh refers to the book '1984' by George Orwell while discussing the implementation of a police state through various public means, including media and education. He draws parallels between the book's themes and modern coordination among public and private sectors.

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Episode: Media's Israel Misinformation & Why Trump Can't Be Stopped | Megyn Kelly (Published on October 15, 2023)

I know I told this story in my book and I told it for a reason, but there was a moment after, on 9/11 where on 'Good Morning America', it was Diane Sawyer and Charlie Gibson anchoring.

In this segment, Megyn Kelly refers to a story she previously shared in her book, focusing on a significant moment during the news coverage following 9/11.

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Episode: Russell Brand, Ana Kasparian & Getting Liberalism Wrong | Carl Benjamin (Published on October 8, 2023)

And that's, the first one is from like Robert Green's books, 'The 48 Laws of Power', which is never outshine the master, right? Trump is a more veteran statesman than him by virtue of being A, the president and being older, right?

Carl Benjamin cites Robert Greene's book, 'The 48 Laws of Power', to illustrate a political principle related to leadership dynamics. He points out that one of the laws, which advises against outshining one's superior, is applicable to the way DeSantis has approached his challenges against Trump, highlighting the significance of observing the established hierarchy in politics.

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Episode: Things Have Taken a Turn & This Is My Final Warning | Dennis Prager | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on September 29, 2023)

That means a lot of books were banned. You mean your elementary school didn't have 'Mein Kampf'? Well, listen, here's the irony.

Dennis Prager, a guest on The Rubin Report podcast, uses 'Mein Kampf' as an example of a book that would be banned in elementary schools to contrast with modern books being banned. This was in response to discussion around California's proposed bill about banning books, where Prager indicates that all schools would ban many books, and his parents would not have minded him reading it, but they would have cared more about banning sexually explicit books.

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Episode: Exposing the Reality of the Plan for You to 'Own Nothing' | Carol Roth | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on August 27, 2023)

You know, Dave, one of the things I did—and you will own nothing—is I really tried to take the conspiracy element out of this and the politicization out of this because I do think that this starts getting into this camp or this camp when you go to BlackRock's shareholder letter and you see them say these things in their own words.

Carol Roth discusses her book, 'You'll Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back', explaining how she aimed to remove conspiracy theories and politicization from the subject in question.

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Episode: Exposing the Reality of the Plan for You to 'Own Nothing' | Carol Roth | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on August 27, 2023)

Yeah, so we talk about the book, but if you think about someone who's helped people create wealth and generate wealth for over 25 years, I know that wealth comes from ownership.

In this segment, Dave discusses the themes of wealth and ownership found in Carol Roth's book, highlighting her long history of helping individuals create and generate wealth.

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Episode: Get These 2 Choices Wrong and Your Life May Be Miserable | Gad Saad | ACADEMIA | Rubin Report (Published on August 20, 2023)

I actually discuss this in quite a bit of detail in the book. You've met her, you know, on numerous occasions.

Gad Saad shares that he discusses his wife in detail in his book, 'The Saad Truth About Happiness'.

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Episode: Exposing How AI Is Making the 'Dark Future' a Reality | Glenn Beck | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on August 13, 2023)

I mean, I remember reading the Bible: you first read the Bible and you're like, okay, and they destroyed themselves.

Glenn Beck mentions reading the Bible to illustrate his view that societal mistakes tend to repeat themselves.

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Episode: Exposing How Mainstream Media Works Behind the Scenes | Sean Spicer | MEDIA | Rubin Report (Published on May 28, 2023)

I wrote about this in my first book, and they treated the transition in a very professional way and said, you know what, we disagree with you, but our job is to make sure you're ready to govern and that you guys are successful.

In this segment, Sean Spicer refers to his first book as he discusses a professional transition he encountered, highlighting how he was treated by Jack and Josh Orange during that period.

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Episode: What the White House Press Corps Has Kept Hidden from You | Ari Fleischer | MEDIA | Rubin Report (Published on July 31, 2022)

And that's why I wrote the book, David, this is why I blew the whistle on the press. I try to be fair.

Ari Fleischer clearly expresses that he wrote a book to highlight issues with the press, describing this action as 'blowing the whistle' on the media.

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Episode: What the White House Press Corps Has Kept Hidden from You | Ari Fleischer | MEDIA | Rubin Report (Published on July 31, 2022)

No and here's where I think, and I hope my book is a little bit different. I point these things out because I lament them.

Ari Fleischer discusses his own book, describing it as a unique perspective on the current media landscape and expressing his concerns about the state of the media.

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Episode: How One State Avoided Lockdowns & Is Saving Girls' Sports | Kristi Noem | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on July 3, 2022)

My Lieutenant Governor tells the story that he would get phone calls from even our best supporters saying, 'Hey, you gotta get the governor in line.' (relaxing music) I'm Dave Rubin, and joining me today is the Governor of the great state of South Dakota, as well as the author of the new book, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland.

In this episode, Dave Rubin introduces Kristi Noem, who serves as the Governor of South Dakota and has authored the book 'Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland.'

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Episode: How I Was Treated After I Refused to Take a Knee for BLM | Jonathan Isaac | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on June 5, 2022)

There's one story in the book where I'm getting recruited to go to college to play ball.

Jonathan Isaac discusses a story from his book about his recruitment to play college basketball.

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Episode: How I Was Treated After I Refused to Take a Knee for BLM | Jonathan Isaac | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on June 5, 2022)

But now I see the tangible book is alive, and people are reading it, expressing how inspired and encouraged they feel.

Jonathan Isaac shares that the book has become a source of inspiration and encouragement for those who are reading it.

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Episode: How I Was Treated After I Refused to Take a Knee for BLM | Jonathan Isaac | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on June 5, 2022)

I can write a book and see my life kind of expand.

Jonathan Isaac mentions his ability to write a book and how it allows him to grow and expand his life experiences.

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Episode: The Gloves Come Off: A New Strategy for Fighting the Woke | Douglas Murray | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on May 1, 2022)

In the book, I use a couple of fantastic quotes from Nietzsche from Genealogy of Morals. one of his analogies that I lift is about people who pick at long-closed wounds, pick off the scabs, and then scream about how much they've been hurt. This is horribly pertinent.

Douglas Murray discusses Nietzsche's 'Genealogy of Morals,' highlighting its relevance to people who reopen past wounds and express their pain, drawing a parallel to contemporary issues.

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Episode: Hollywood Legend: What Everyone Is Afraid to Say Out Loud | David Mamet | POLITICS | Rubin Report (Published on April 10, 2022)

So I started studying the Torah and I said, ",Okay, there's two things. One, there is Yiddishkeit," right?

David Mamet shares his journey of studying the Torah, linking it to his exploration of his Jewish identity.

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Episode: Smollett's Troubles Have Only Begun & Looming SCOTUS Fight | Judge Napolitano | LAW | Rubin Report (Published on March 27, 2022)

How do you prove a negative? That's 'Alice in Wonderland.'

In this segment, Judge Napolitano references 'Alice in Wonderland' to illustrate the absurdity of a legal scenario that involves proving a negative.

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