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Dave Rubin
Political Podcaster
Libertarian
Libertarian
IDW / Conservative Media
Podcaster
Dave Rubin, born in 1976, is an American comedian, political commentator, and host of The Rubin Report, an independent YouTube channel launched in 2015 with millions of subscribers. Previously a host at The Young Turks from 2012 to 2015, he shifted toward classical liberalism, criticizing progressive orthodoxy. Rubin authored "Don't Burn This Book" (2019) and co-founded the Rubin Report Network. Married to producer David Janet since 2019, he resides in Southern California and hosts a popular podcast. In 2023, he parted ways with Blaze Media, transitioning to the Locals platform while continuing interviews with prominent figures.
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🗣️ SAYS THEY ARE
Classical liberal
⚡ ACTUALLY ALIGNS
Conservative media interests
🎯 Primary Loyalties (Ranked)
- Free speech advocacy
- Support for Israel
- Opposition to progressive identity politics
- Low taxes and free markets
đź“‹ Actions That Prove It
- âś“Resigned from The Young Turks in May 2015, citing editorial suppression of conservative viewpoints on the show.
- âś“Relocated from California to Florida in September 2021, attributing the move to high taxes, regulations, and COVID-19 policies.
- âś“Hosted and interviewed Donald Trump on The Rubin Report on October 25, 2024, discussing policy positions positively.
- âś“Produced multiple episodes defending Israel's military response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, including interviews with Israeli officials.
⚠️ Contradictions
- •Identifies as a classical liberal favoring open debate, but has blocked critics on social media and ended interviews with dissenting guests.
- •Voted for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, but now routinely criticizes Democratic policies and figures without similar scrutiny of Republicans.
- •Supports limited government domestically as a classical liberal, but endorses substantial U.S. foreign aid and military support for Israel.
Career Background
- •Stand-up comedian in New York City (early 2000s)
- •Radio producer and host on SiriusXM's Opie and Anthony (2006-2012)
- •Contributor and senior host at The Young Turks network (2012-2015)
- •Founder and host of The Rubin Report on YouTube (2015-present)
- •Author of 'Don't Burn This Book' (2019)
- •Host of live events and podcast series (ongoing)
Endorsements
- •Endorsed Andrew Yang in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary
- •Endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024 (announced post-assassination attempt)
Affiliations & Memberships
The Young Turks (former contributor, 2012-2015)
Blaze Media / BlazeTV (exclusive content partner since 2020)
PragerU (host of video series)
Locals.com (exclusive platform for The Rubin Report since 2022)
Informal member of the 'Intellectual Dark Web' network
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