Dave Rubin's Political Awakening

The host of The Rubin Report discusses the 'regressive left,' his thoughts on Islam, and breaking with progressives.
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[@RubinReport]

Thanks for having me, Nick. Look forward to returning the favor!

[@soapbxprod]

Dave and Nick... the BEST.

[@Ecosse57]

thanks dave for being a refreshing voice among the din. as a "right winger" i appreciate your general philosophy in spite of a few but marked disagreements i may have on finer points. i subbed after watching you with shapiro.

[@AdviceandAdventures]

How did you get the Sirius XM gig back in the day?

[@jagjitbains840]

Hey dave, congrats brother, spewing alt right bullshit seems to be very profitable for you. Proud of you and how far you have come along. Keep it up. Hopefully you can get another round of botox and hair transplants with that patreon money.

[@ciph3r2012]

The Rubin Report im republican i think you are awesome

[@djokawari1]

I like Dave Rubin because he's willing to engage any idea and he's a great interviewer.

[@jagjitbains840]

you are joking right??? What ideas has he engaged in???? He just created a safe space for alt right crazies.

[@soapbxprod]

jaglit bains is a SOROS BOT.

[@jagjitbains840]

***** That's the best rebuttal you can come up with....Pathetic

[@jagjitbains840]

tripleheshy Like the alt right crazies that inhabit the white house who comprise of the ignorant right. The ones who don't believe in facts like the existence of climate change.

[@soapbxprod]

jaglit bains: Google my name. Luke Sacher I went to summer camp for 5 years with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. My best friend since 1968 rebuilt the Doral for President Trump. You are welcome to call me. I am FEARLESS. Are YOU? 603-585-3057 [e-mail]

[@AssailantLF]

People like to criticize Dave Rubin by saying that he throws softballs to his guests, giving yeses and nods to nearly everything they say. But he never lies about his own beliefs, and he isn't saying that he necessarily agrees or thinks his guests are always right. His show is about an *open* dialogue which allows both sides to express themselves without getting into a polarizing argument. By allowing people to say what they want, they can have a much more in-depth and useful conversation, and the ideas can be judged by their own merit instead of by emotional response. At 1:18, he says "When did sitting down with someone that you might disagree with become so rare?" I'd say it became rare when yelling, flinging insults, and silencing your opposition became the norm rather than talking things out with reason and rationality. Thank Dave Rubin for helping everyone see how ridiculous they're being.

[@2764rmouradian]

AssailantLF exactly, well said. He actually lets the viewer make up their own mind, that's the difference. People nowadays don't know to be outraged until someone tells them how to think. I heard Lauren Southern talking about a BLM rally and the speaker says "Trump" and they all scream hate then she says " Trudeau" and they cheer, then she quickly says "no, he's against us!" So they all scream hate. Just like that, they were willing to hate because someone told them to. This is what scares me about MSM now people believe everything their told to hate and have lost critical thinking

[@ohcrikey9560]

Exactly. He nods to let them know he hears them. Not that he necessarily agrees.

[@dillan3253]

Rubin is one of the only reasonable voices in politics. We need more people like him around.

[@hmmokthen3338]

Dillan Johnson well he did say he would vote for Gary Johnson

[@iAmTheSquidThing]

pazwaz oneill It was kind-of a protest vote though. He said it would be useful to have more libertarian voices in government for balance. Though he also thinks Gary Johnson is quite crazy.

[@PS-sg1lz]

Dillan Johnson so true!

[@TheXV22]

He only "interviews" right-wing people and lets them say whatever they want without challenging them and giving them hard questions (check the "interview" with Lauren Southern). He is not impartial.

[@dillan3253]

TheXV22​ You mean he listens to opposing views and ideas without calling them racist, sexist, bigots every five seconds? How dare he lol. I wasn't aware that all the left wing people he interviews are all secretly right wing😂

[@roshansreedhar4727]

This video left my brain in recovery mode from all of Rave Dubin's high level, important ideas.

[@87_951]

There's a bot going around repeating this same comment. Hmmm.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Dave is one of the classiest fellas on KZbin.

[@nickhockey96]

classy fuckin flellar

[@timothyblazer1749]

That's exactly the right adjective for him. Class. :-)

[@Elbownian]

Dave is one of the two classy fellas on KZbin.

[@Backwardsman95]

Classy classic liberal

[@rainofkhandaq6678]

I didn't even know he was gay. If those who are gay acted normally like Dave here, and not with fake flamboyant and overly dramatic behaviour, I really wouldn't have many issues with them.

[@hibuddywazsup5437]

Im so tired of labels. Two thumbs up for Mr. Rubin.

[@teresakoziel3011]

I sooooo appreciate reasonable, free thinking, well spoken people and Dave Rubin is one of them. Thank You for speaking, for thinking and for voicing the opinions of many people who could not express the thought as well as you do. I am a big big fan .

[@deanfowles3707]

yeah i loved it when he allied himself with people who hate who he is in exchange for money

[@conservachick100]

@@deanfowles3707 "People who hate who he is." Who's that exactly? Are you talking about leftists who claim that anyone who disagrees with Islam is an Islamophobe? Or the leftists in Hollywood who take out any reference to homosexuality in their films before they're sent to China? Or perhaps Disney? A company that STILL has cruises to countries where homosexuality is punished by law? Donald Trump was the FIRST person who ran for office that was NOT opposed to gay marriage. Get your facts straight, bigot.

[@deanfowles3707]

@@conservachick100 bwahahah you love trump who called mexican immigrants criminals and raplsts but you call me a bigot? rubin has just recently had hate piled on him from the right wing for making an unconventional family with his bf and two sarrogate mothers to make his kids. right wingers have been calling him all sorts of nasty things. dont expect rubin to condemn them though, he knows where the $$$$$$$$$ are at.

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

@@deanfowles3707 “People who hate who he is.” Such as? Because while I’m not up to speed on his current status, pretty sure the only ones hating on him are leftists.

[@deanfowles3707]

@@himwhoisnottobenamed5427 leftists hate him because he's a sellout with no core principles. right wingers hate him for being attracted to other men and now recently because of the unconventional family he started. not all right wingers im sure. but enough.

[@SpadeAce]

The reason why I like Dave Rubin is simply because he is willing to not only talk about everything, left and right, but also is the voice of reason between the left and right separation.

[@Bjswac]

I'm really liking Dave Rubin lately. Everyday he is more like a decent Milo and less a lackey from TYT.

[@dem0ninthemist]

I understand milo trolling the sjws but he also trolls his own base. very horribly, but he knows they'll take it because.... reasons?

[@Tuatara1989]

Dave is open to everything, while Milo has his conclusions ready on everything. Or so it seems to me. I've enjoyed lots of Milo's talks, but I'm glad Dave is different, as his attitude is awesome for the kind of show the Rubin Report is

[@danielbutcher5836]

"When you've pinned yourself into an intellectual corner where everyone against you truly is evil, well then, of course deplatforming is fine, and burning things down is fine, and punching people..."

[@angelinaanderson481]

Dave Rubin should run for President. He has great knowledge and is extremely respectful to all people.

[@stevenjackson1747]

Dave is one of the KZbinrs that would be at the front of my list of people to meet. He seems so honest and down to Earth, and he comes across as a guy who would treat a random fan as an equal. He just seems like such a good dude.

[@joshboston2323]

Steven-what do you think now?

[@stevenjackson1747]

@@joshboston2323 I lost interest in him. I haven't watched his content for a few years. I really don't know what he's been up to lately.

[@blackkapmorris9404]

@@stevenjackson1747 And now?

[@stevenjackson1747]

@@blackkapmorris9404 Haven't watched him in a long time now. Last time I watched him he seemed like a good dude, but I understand the criticisms he's received over the years.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

I consider myself a liberatarian- ever since I turned 18 a decade ago. I had a conversation with my political science professor (he was actually one of the "good professors"- he cherished his student's viewpoints and encouraged them... Even though he was a die hard liberal). He never ganged up on anyone with conservative views, like myself on many things. I have had professors who did gang up on me, 30 students and a professor vs. myself. I'd like to think I held my own. I digress- while talking with my "good" professor, after hearing my political views out in a private conversation, he described me as a "classical liberal", just like what Dave Rubin said. I heard the word "liberal" and I was about to pounce on him. But he quickly said, since I'm a live-and-let-live kind of guy, and do agree that there should be SOME helping out of people in need (only for a few months if they absolutely NEED it... And only if they have kids they need care for.) He said I thought how the democratic party used to think during JFK's time. So I'd like to think of myself as a JFK democrat, but I'd prefer libertarian, because anything with the word "liberal" with my type of views would get people confused. In short, JFK would be rolling in his grave to see what his party has become.

[@1cdo_rli706]

As a conservative I see Rubin bringing thought provoking ideas that both sides of the isle can benefit from . I feel his respect for those he interviews, and openness to their ideas, makes him easy to watch. If you want to win me over on a point this is the way to do it.

[@revkingjim]

I'm a huge fan! This is the closest thing to real journalism we have.

[@jimtownsend3910]

This aged very poorly.

[@desprx6782]

I liked the editing on this video, giving reference to the videos that the conversation was.

[@jankragt7789]

Rubin is right about Islam too. We have to be able to FULLY and FREELY talk about it, without jumping to defend it, without squirming in our seats. People who defend it almost always haven't even studied it. If Islam is to be treated like any other religion in the west, then it MUST be subject to AT LEAST the same level of free criticism as the historical religions of the west. If it can't take the heat, it fails the test -- i.e. full analysis and public discussion of the the reality and truth about Islam and its relationship with the west. How we treat PEOPLE is a different thing. We must not be intimidated by identity politics. Identity politics has been interwoven with Islam. In fact, we have to gain back ground from these ideologies. The discussion has to begin WELL BEFORE Muslims become an overwhelming force -- which under ID politics does not take much -- because Islam is POWERFUL -- NOT a weak ideology. And identity politics also is a STRONG ideology. We can't tiptoe around ANY MORE or we are falling for intimidation and manipulation at the expense of our values.

[@Giselle-en2xl]

My political awakening was first triggered after Charlie Hebdo when I watched 'Je Suis Charlie' get warped into 'They deserved it' for insulting Islam and then the world gradually shutting down critics of Islam for the false sense of solidarity while the terrorist attacks just kept coming and coming.

[@toph8298]

Premise - ‘The Rubin Report is extremely well regarded for its breadth and depth of topics’ Every Rubin Report episode ever - ‘So today we’re going to talk about the regressive left’

[@marmadukecarruthers8751]

Proof that we can all get along by simply having good manners.

[@nakkadu]

Dave Rubin is everything that is good about KZbin

[@MsJudi54]

Methinks you're over-exaggerating things a bit, don't you?

[@laraoneal7284]

Nakadu My vote is Jordan Peterson but DAVE is a great guy and interviewer.

[@sullykhata4044]

People with the ability to think critically wind up being conservative after a while.

[@stricknine8623]

I'm convinced that Dave Rubin Is a good man and quite reasonable. I'm a conservative and a Christian but I do not have the desire to enact legislation to oppose what I believe is sin or simply wrong and neither do I want a path available to those who may. Many ideas that he speaks about, I agree with. There is common ground on many ideas and policy. I really admire his reasonable approach and respect him.

[@justinparrish2056]

It's nice to see two of my favorite subscriptions cross over. Especially with Dave as the interviewed for a change. Two cool cats in this here video.

[@raphaelamor]

Great interview and Dave Rubin is the kind of person that one can respect even if one has differing opinions. He is well educated, intellingent, polite and clear in his positions and statememnts without having to resort to emotional bully. Good one Reason TV keep up the good work! - and you too Mr. Rubin!

[@idriwzrd]

This is what a tolerable liberal looks like.

[@BruceWayne-nt8lt]

Just stumbled on this video for the first time, and I have to say my brain is still in recovery mode from taking in so many high-level important ideas. He seems like a smart fella. Hope to see him on the Majority Report soon!

[@soapbxprod]

Dave and Nick... the BEST.

[@jacobgalloway9123]

I love Dave Reuben! He is an effective interviewer and capable thinker. His best quality and I like to think my best quality as well, is the ability to hear all arguments, consider them carefully ,change his mind and admit when he was wrong. Most people go into a debate or conversion knowing that they are correct and no arguments, regardless off how persuasive they are will change their mind. That is a recipe for totalitarianism nomatter which side of the isle you are on.

[@madmaxxmad2]

This is the best interview I've seen from ReasonTV so far. Well Done.

[@AndyManilow]

Dave Rubin is a shining light in modern discourse.

[@devronwithtechron]

HOW THE FUCK WAS HE ON TYT?? I know he's evolved his bi-partisan sensibility as of late but jesus, Cenk or Ana could never in their life be this logicaly / reasonable

[@bernlin2000]

He's one of the best interviewers in the political arena. I always appreciate his insight, and the atmosphere he sets up for his guests.

[@vonsuthoff]

Very good conversation guys. I am a 60 year old, white, father and now grandfather, Mississippi born and raised retired Marine and don't tell me you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Maybe with age, comes wisdom, but I am pleased that our society is slowly but surly overcoming their fear of sexual predispositions and racial stereotypes. These things were based in ignorance. Today, I'd have to say I have my share of social Libertarian and even liberal views, but I remain conservative when it comes to financial matters. And I believe there would be enough money for necessary programs helping the less fortunate among us... as well as the safety of tending and continuing our Social Security system... "IF" we were more fixated on saving the human race rather than blowing them up! "IF" there weren't so much pork in among every bill that ever hit the Senate floor! "IF" we actually "loved" more... and "feared" less. So, yes, I blame the arms industries for promoting war and fear for their profit motives! And I blame lobbyist in general for promoting the sheer greed in our system! *"MONEY MUST BE REMOVED FROM POLITICS, SO THAT WE MAY TELL IT APART FROM PROSTITUTION!"* In regard to the left becoming more staunch and hardened in their stances... The irony is, I believe what started the (hate/fear) ball to rolling was several years of what has become known as "alt-right media" coming to the forefront primarily starting when Obama became president. At first, it seemed to be obvious racism... absolutely based in fear, misunderstanding and just pure ignorance! And this fear became contagious... and it started effecting the left (the liberals and progressives). "BOTH" of these worlds see what has come to a head, (when Trump became president), as their view of what life supposed to be, being turned upside down and offending their sense of justice being threatened! I am one the odd people who actually listens to all political points of view. I have spent the last several years enveloped in watching and reacting to on-line debate of news and opinion based media (mostly KZbin) for two hours a day 6a - 8a each M-F. And because I cannot get liberal radio, I tend to listen to right wing radio (mostly Fox pundits)... and I have come to some absolutes about the lead talking heads there. The key phrase that comes to mind with Fox is... "self victimized." They don't realize it, but, they are convinced their world is being invaded and they are being forced into change that makes them dig in their heels, regardless of if it is actually effecting their lives or not! So, what is the answer? Is there a solution? I believe, yes, there is, but we must begin to turn from just being immediately offended, into listening and trying to understand and empathize with each others fears... and if that doesn't work, we must focus on the many things we ALL have in common. Lately, I have challenged myself to address the most hard core of what I consider my opposition and see if I can turn negative condemnation into positive conversation. To my surprise, some of the most simplest things can disarm our most ardent detractors and turn these negatives into positives! Many of the alt-right and hard conservative Trump supporters, for example, start to calm down when I let them know I was a Marine. Others can be brought around by viewing their profiles and identifying with something in their life... maybe music... or wood working... literally anything we may have in common almost immediately brings us from insulting to discussing... and that, my friend makes "anything" possible! My new motto is... "Truth above Politics... Always!" vonSuthoff PS: This is my first time watching your program, but it won't be the last. I just subscribed. Thank you for an intelligent and meaningful conversation with your guest, Dave Rubin.

[@mextras9714]

0:39 *MILO IS NOT ALT RIGHT! GOD. DAMN. IT!* tired of hearing it

[@TheEVEInspiration]

I sense triggering....

[@KaleSerpent]

Not that I've ever thought about it before now, but I don't think it's triggering if what you're annoyed by is a lie.

[@mextras9714]

+B-Rye The alt-right is today's white nationalist movement. The very term was coined by Richard Spencer in 2010. Milo is not a white nationalist and has in fact condemned white nationalism. Many alt-righters also attack Jews, and Milo IS a Jew.

[@mextras9714]

+TheEVEInspiration "I sense triggering" Yes, it's coming from you. When you confuse fact-checking with "triggering", you know you are triggered.

[@mextras9714]

+P S What are you talking about? How is any of that relevant to my comment?

[@TomasUjhelyi]

I don't get the whole sticking up for the minority shtick that progressives embody. These minorities they're sticking up for, it could go one of three ways: One person could see themselves as the victim (goal achieved!) One person could just not give a shit And the last person could talk out against these progressive ideas because they are patronizing. Treating someone different, even if progressives think they're being ultra nice to them, is just patronizing. It's treating these minorities like they don't have a voice to begin with, like they're a baby who can't defend themselves. It's insulting.

[@NatashaCine]

HypnoticCrab thank you! From a minority. Somebody said it! Someone is always "sticking up for me" when I didn't ask them to. I can speak and think for myself and my voice often gets lost.

[@charlesbyrneShowComments4all]

Theyre doing the bigotry of low expectations as Bush used to say.

[@jimjefferies2891]

Tom when white males become a minority, i wonder if the"left":will stand by them.

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

These minorities are just seen as votes for progressives

[@jaydunbar7538]

@@jimjefferies2891 only if it's been sufficient time to not remember white males are Nazis, which with the current length of political memory most seem to have sufficient time would be a month. The only thing that matters is having something to scream about.

[@namefinder]

you know how fucked up the political sphere is when someone gets credit for talking to someone they don't fully agree with...

[@mr.nobody2485]

namefinder it is

[@Siddhartha02]

I didn't know Nick Gillespie was a regressive in relation to Islam, how disappointing. Indonesia and Malaysia may not be as bad as Saudi Arabia and Iran, but it is only through the bigotry of nonexistent expectations. If he had judged those nations by the same standard we judge people in the west they would be considered 10/10 bigots.

[@kwad8]

Agreed. Indonesia and Malaysia are not "mild" at all.

[@metalmaster76]

@@kwad8 malaysia is mild.

[@davidshepherd397]

He is capable of listening to ideas wither he agrees or not, gives the guest time and then asks questions in a respectful way.He is a great talk show host.

[@jessicarowley6010]

I disagree with rubin on social issues but I appreciate his honesty in what the left has become..they are eating their own

[@hubbell627]

Being against abortion is not an extreme view; its been a standard value of the conservative party since Roe v. Wade. The Democratic party, which used to live by the tenets laid out in Roe v. Wade, now believe abortion is a right up until the moment of birth - even Roe v. Wade says that's not allowed - the Right's stance on abortion has remained constant, Regressive Democrats have moved to abortion on demand at any time.

[@marrietvisser6195]

Stunning interview. So nice to hear two intelligent men having a meaningful conversation.

[@mgd4327]

Proud of this guy...he's come a long way and was courageous enough to challenge his world view

[@AssasinFX]

Great conversation guys! Always a pleasure listening to Dave Rubin, a true voice of reason in this present culture of outrage

[@flukyunicorn5362]

Milo Yiannopoulos is not alt-right, he’s right-wing. Big difference.

[@svguerin3]

I love the term "lazy thinking", it's so true.

[@deaconbilcarter5210]

I definitely admire this guy. I disagree with him on practically every issue, but he has repeatedly demonstrated that a civil discourse between people of different opinions is not only possible, but the only way to bridge differences. He's a bright guy who quite possibly can point to his *TRUE* tolerance of others as his strongest trait.

[@sobekflakmonkey]

I know this is cliche, but Dave Rubin is the hero we need but don't deserve.

[@robert1669]

Rubin is a class act. Voices like his deserve to be championed. Great video

[@alvincay100]

Oh, Nick Gillespie could not be more wrong about Islam... literally EVERYWHERE Islam goes there is friction. Including Indonesia, Turkey, Malaysia, the Philippines. Sure, it's not as bad as ISIS, but it is a problem that has the potential to grow.

[@AKlover]

Libertarians still have their head firmly entrenched in their ass on Islam. This is one of the things that gives me pause in calling myself simply Libertarian. incompatible, defective, and antagonistic cultures are one of the issues where Libertarians adopt the regressive Lefts line to their detriment.

[@AKlover]

tripleheshy Not an argument.

[@AKlover]

tripleheshy Look up the words argument and rebuttal ..........then politely fuck off.

[@AKlover]

Calvin Smith Simpleton regards get triggered, people worth talking to engage in discussion. First response is usually telling. If they're triggered they can possibly off.

[@SularnLarsson]

Even in Sweden where Islam has taken root, the country is worse for swedes and muslims alike.

[@carewser]

It's great to hear Dave articulate the difference between classical liberal and libertarian because i've always thought they were interchangeable

[@jankragt7789]

I think Rubin is right about Milo too. I was so "out of it" politically and didn't begin to realize the extreme ideological agenda of the left -- until I saw Milo go up against the ideologues on KZbin. It wasn't a pretty picture. The truth often is NOT PRETTY. Since then I've tried to educate myself about nuance and the more complex truth, and not just the shocking truth. I would not choose Milo for my best friend or agree with all his tactics but he seems to MATCH the NEEDS of THE DAY -- sort of like Trump. It is unfortunate, perhaps, but it takes all kinds to make things happen. Often the "bad" guy has to do the dirty work. And finally, slander and absolute judgment, guilt by association, rabid rejection and intimidation -- THESE ARE THE PROBLEMS OF THE DAY. So we have to stand for a respect for the COMPLEXITY OF HUMAN BEINGS and the belief that often APPEARANCE AND REALITY ARE NOT THE SAME THING. The white hats and the black hats are not so simple a thing to discern -- at least COLLECTIVELY. Discernment AS INDIVIDUALS is needed, not GROUP "THINK". Discernment requires real thought, discussion, analysis, and wisdom, not mass movement and virtue signaling.

[@EmVea419]

Wow! I totally relate to your first two paragraphs, my experience and feelings were akin to yours. I don't agree with many things Milo has said, but those videos started a period of reflection and changes in what I actually value. I am more discerning when forming opinions and beliefs now and have reached conclusions similar to yours.

[@jankragt7789]

Ankaa Black Thank you for bringing me back to this video. I really like what Dave Rubin is saying: We need to work to build a healthy culture in this spirit. How do we organize or at least do our individual part and hold fast to our freedom?

[@EmVea419]

I'm sorry it took me a few days to get back to you-I have given this some thought. I think a good way for people like me (and perhaps you) to support those doing the heavy lifting in building a healthier culture is by always checking ourselves-getting news from all sources(I've realized the truth of what is reported is most likely somewhere in the middle for many issues), checking facts from opinion pieces and making sure there are legitimate sources for the "facts" (for example if someone quotes a study, research the study to see if the conclusion has been replicated by other studies, see how big the sample size is in a survey or study, always checking the actual study or survey no matter what after reading the article, etc), and not sharing articles that distort or have headlines(because many people just see a headline, form an opinion, and not actually read the post) that distort studies and facts without making a disclaimer explaining the distortion. Another big thing to do is ALWAYS keep to the facts; let the facts, and not initial emotions, drive what forms your opinions. Having passion, compassion, anger, sympathy, empathy are great things and can be helpful, but for many people(myself included) it drives them. Stopping and forcing yourself to REALLY research before you let it drive your decision making is sooo important. On a personal note, I work at not letting my emotions drive and I am trying to get my husband to apply this FAIRLY to his politics when we discuss things. We have had many arguments since I have changed, because he tends to avoid research for political issues if it will reach a conclusion that doesn't fit the narrative he subscribes to; or he will use biased sources to reach the conclusion to fit his narrative; or he will just immediately be dismissive of a point of view or life situation of an individual if they vote for the other side of the aisle. (To be fair to him I was the same way and thought like he did, but now we are constantly butting heads.) I believe sticking to the facts will help to avoid tribalism and treating politics like cheering for a favorite sports team-two things that are so destructive to society. Be open to changing no matter how much it hurts to let go and encourage others to do the same. I think doing things like this to build the foundation and then communicating(whether on social media, comment sections in articles, and to those in physical conversations) in a civil way(no matter how shitty their potential reaction might be or is) with those who have opinions that disagree in these scenarios is a great way to do the individual part. Milo drove me to make changes, but not everyone responds to shock- some people respond to seeing a person reply in a civil, thoughtful manner, ESPECIALLY if they are bystanders of an interaction. Voting for candidates who prize free speech (and explaining what it is and how it is applied to people who don't understand that in the first place) whenever possible. Supporting other countries that have a tradition of and value free speech that are under threat (like France and Charlie Hebdo situation or Lindsay Shepherd when she was unfairly reprimanded by her uni in Canada) in comment sections, too. Many people don't realize how easy it would be for free speech to disappear if we don't value it enough. These seem like basic things and maybe they don't need to be said, because people are already doing them, but it is relatively new to me and where my mind went when I read your question. If someone wants to do heavier lifting, starting a blog they are willing to pimp on social media, youtube channel, a meet-up group, and rallying people in your local area if issues crop up might be good ways to start. I don't know what else to do for the heavier lifting, mainly because I tend to think on personal level. Sorry for the long-winded reply, btw.

[@jankragt7789]

Ankaa Black, well said. You're an inspiration.

[@holdenbailey3346]

Here's why Dave Rubin rules: He's a calm moderator and seeks to represent people's individual ideas well. It's exciting to see someone so level headed (with some leftist ethos - his being gay - even though identity politics is bullshit) advocate so strongly for liberty.

[@nickfurym1]

Even as a Constitutional Conservative I can recoginze the immense good Dave is doing.

[@dude126]

This guy is a breath of fresh air. As a result of his even minded common sense language, he will face furious backlash from the radicals. He is exactly right to label the far left radicals as "regressive" because there is no progressive intent in their rhetoric.

[@Contemplator24]

Big Dave is a libertarian now, he just can't quite bring himself to say it! :)

[@njgop1572]

Maybe so, but I see him moving to the right as a Conservative. I have been a Patreon of Dave & now I’m a subscriber to his KZbin show.

[@ThePhobos100]

He has come to his senses, I respect him for that.

[@williamolsen20]

I am a progressive, but I look at the economic aspects about it, but I agree things are not so simple. We really have to think and discuss, without labeling people as the enemy when you disagree with eachother.

[@Backwardsman95]

We need more Dave Rubins in the world

[@martingamer5591]

Rubin's a breath of fresh air. Very few media personalities are as intellectually honest as he is.

[@MarcusA2024]

I love Dave!! It's so nice to see someone out there letting people talk while still sticking to his values and beliefs 😊❤

[@garyv2498]

Individual liberty is a core value and if someone like Dave and I can share that value, a lot of the other disagreements are just interesting debate. But in the end we can get along just fine.

[@arktana]

I LOVE DAVE RUBIN, GREAT GUY AND A GREAT INTERVIEWER

[@facelessrock6130]

This is a really excellent discussion, two freedom minded intellectuals... gotta love it.

[@Wben113]

Just starting to watch and get into politics again. Had to stop after Bill Clinton and Obama getting elected. The double standard, especially with the media, was driving me crazy. Well, the media has gotten twice as bad and this country was on the verge of being lost. Dave is a good man with an open heart and mind. He is very easy to understand and so rare for anyone left of center, in my probably somewhat biased opinion. I see him gradually moving more to the right as time goes by. He will find, and probably has already, more love and tolerance on the right than ever possible on the progressive left. The right may not agree with gay marriage but will have you over for dinner and become friends with you like any other person. If the left thought like Rubin does and the right, which has moved left, stayed where they are, this country would be a lot stronger again. Very good man, more civil and open minded than someone like Ben Shapiro and I come from the right. I would really enjoy Dave's company to someone like Ben.

[@PS-sg1lz]

Rubin is so articulate! I watch his shows all the time! With his grace and poise it's not hard to see how the fallout with "not so young Turk" Cenk happened! He's way better!!!

[@robertrinaldi8748]

Dave Rubin and Reason TV. Two titles that go hand in hand.

[@Daveyboyz1978]

I could see some time ago that Dave Rubin was going the right way... because he is able to think and discuss a topic logically and un-emotively. We need more people like this.

[@markshaw5227]

Exellent interview, I particularly admire the idea that Dave has people from all spheres of the political spectrum on his show without the shouting and name calling !

[@DB-nr6fo]

#RoadsAreRape

[@Leuk0s]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@empirical22]

StrawmansAreRape

[@BillyCardano]

#TheftIsOysters

[@syzyphyz]

#EndRoadCulture

[@DEP717]

Sounds like a Jeep ad :)

[@joesmith754]

saying that the republicans are extreme because there is no pro abortion republican in congress is like saying that the republicans were extreme in 1860 because there was no pro slavery republican in congress.

[@jandayranl]

They were extreme. That's why Lincoln wasn't on the ballot in several states.

[@DrCZDeath]

Love Rubin, became a big fan of his in June.

[@jakep2280]

Rubin said it best in this interview. "Most people feel that it is your life and your responsibility to get what you want out of it. You are not owed anything. Go and take what's yours." This right here is the starting point for common ground and healthy discussion between both parties.

[@dang1861]

More people have gone from left thinking to right than from right thinking to left. I can think of very few, if any, that were committed right ideology thinkers that are now leftists. On the other hand those that have made the journey from left to right are many. David Horowitz, Sol Stern, Peter Collier, Irving Kristol, Ronald Reagan, Milton Friedman and the list goes on

[@marks4982]

There are only three times you are allowed to punch Nazis 1) You're in World War II and you're in an Allied Army or part of the French Resistance or some other force fighting the Nazis during the appropriate time period 2) You're B. J. Blazkowitz in any of the Wolfenstein games 3) You're Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones please make more additions

[@lunatic_52]

Really enjoyed watching, great interview.

[@kms7012]

I always enjoy listening to Dave Rubin.

[@tarun1982]

TYT having another fucking stroke watching this.

[@cloudsweapon567]

I'm a super right wing conservative who is also somehow a fan of Dave Rubin. I don't know maybe am I really a closet liberal? No not really, just a sane middle class American male who respects others opinions.

[@MrThankman360]

Even this supposed "libertarian" interviewing Rubin felt he needed to jump back from Rubin's completely correct comment on the problems within countries where Islam has taken control. Dave plainly said "ideology", not the people. Yet, the interviewer felt he had to slightly bump against that, probably so as not to be considering "islamophobic", whatever that means.

[@MasculinityMindset]

true

[@MsJudi54]

I think all words should be defined BEFORE a conservative speaks w/ a liberal, & vice versa.

[@reallifeofjq4833]

Matthew Johnson - Ideology breeds culture. Culture is attached to people. Even if we were to rid away all the evil aspects of the Islamic ideology those that have had Islamic ideals practiced and pushed on to them will continuously practice and pass on their customs to generation to generation. It becomes a culture of people which would make the people risky to have enter your society if they can’t assimilate.

[@chaser595]

I respect Dave for being so open to new ideas whether he agrees or not he at least lets them talk and listens

[@alvincay100]

Oh, shit... Dave Rubin on ReasonTV? Say something witty..... fuck, I give up.

[@jankragt7789]

Rubin matches my profile journey to freedom and enlightenment and openness -- I hope. We don't believe exactly the same things, but with the important things we match exactly. The music is soulful and in tune. Thanks Nick.

[@ThomYorkesHead]

Dave Rubin talks about how reasonable he is more than he does actually addressing issues. Wish he'd be more substantive.

[@brokenm9088]

He's full of shit. He doesn't have an original thought in his head.

[@jaco681]

That's the main problem about America. It's their judgemental segregating behaviour. They always have to seperate people into categories and then judge them accordingly. You can't do that to such a complex being, as is a human.

[@wrender]

Does anyone have a link to that fake debate shown at 24:17 ?

[@nachojimenez2420]

search function is your friend. i am pretty sure youtube uses bing.

[@TheHappyMadman]

Debating Gender: What if Donald Trump was a Woman?

[@redlightmax]

+wrender Here's part of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qmaGCAqLdlfM0

[@marcusgarcia5494]

Right or left. I've always liked and respected Dave. He is just a good hearted person.

[@kencoakley3959]

I'm a Christian but I strongly support gay marriage. Jesus used to preach about judging other people. I'm not sure what I agree and disagree with him on (except, that he's an Atheist and even then I respect his Atheism) but Scott Baio, as well as many millions of others have said "The only person I agree with %100 of the time is myself."

[@jhonnycaicedo5647]

Ken Coakley you misunderstand judging from speaking truth and upholding truth. As a Chrstian yes you must love gay people and if they own their lifestyle you must respect it and pray for them that doesn’t mean that disagreeing is judging, that speaking the truth about homosexuality is a sin is judging you are conflating Jesus’ words. But myself as a Christian of course I disagree with his views on gay marriage, homosexuality in general and his atheist views but I also agree with many of his political views. I admire him as a person even though in some fundamentals I disagree I don’t hate him but I do respect him. So the fact that Jesus speaks against sexual immorality and he believes that is nonsense and he outright dont believe in God well that is his right so it is my right to disagree with him and believe in Jesus and his words. But apart from our disagreements I can definitely find common ground with him without pointing out our disagreements and say that he has many admirable qualities worth listening to and respecting.

[@magssr]

You need to re-read the Bible. The Bible teaches the exact opposite.

[@jhonnycaicedo5647]

Robert Himes ?????!

[@jhonnycaicedo5647]

Jim F my friend Jim Jesus didn’t specially said the word homosexuality, he usually referred to all sexual sins or sexual immorality. It could range from sex out of wedlock to beasteality a full range of sexual sins varying in perversion. He never mentioned pedophilia but we know that it is enclosed in sexual immorality, he never mentioned incest but we know it is included in sexual immorality. The same as homosexuality the fact that he didn’t mentioned it specifically doesn’t mean it was ok to practice. Those sins were widely repudiated by the Jewish people and their readings are including the Torah ( the Old Testament) so it was assumed and without needing to mentioned each and every sexual sins because they all knew it, specially one as widely condemn and as visual as homosexuality among others I mentioned that Jesus didn’t. Now when Jesus was asked a question about divorce he gave them the answer but he explained to them how things were purposed to be in the beginning of creation. Mat 19:4 “He answered them, have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, Therefore a man shall leave father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Jesus gave no room for anything else that a man and a woman to be in blessed matrimony and also for us to understand that marriage is a divine institution stablished by God and God alone. By one woman and a man, anything more than this is not God’s purpose for us. Now in the times of the past he permitted certain things as man marrying many women and such things as an easy divorce but not because he wanted it or liked it but because of man’s hardness of the heart, as Jesus told him the reason God permitted certain things Mat 19:8 “Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you in the beginning to divorce your wife, but in the beginning it was not so.” Remember God created a male and from this male he brought him a forward a female which the male later called Eve. God’s intention was for this couple to populate and exercise dominion over the earth and to become and an example and standard for generations to come to be together until death do them part(even though death was not in te equation then). No my friend any sex that is not under the sanctimony of God’s stablished order marriage between one male and one female will never be blessed by God. With that said I don’t mean you can’t marry outside of this order just don’t expect God’s blessings in it. So yes my friend don’t know if you are a homosexual but for the sake of your feelings I can’t simply compromise the truth homosexuality is a sin. Now we are all sinners heterosexuals who disobey God as well. I know homosexuals believe their identity is the very same identity as their sexuality that is why they take so much offense when people say homosexuality is a sin. But honestly my sexuality is not my identity yes I’m a heterosexual I’ve no homosexual desires but I do have many other sexual immoral desires that I combat daily not to fall pray. It could range from pornography, to hetero sex outside the marriage life it is still a sin and it is still sexual immorality. But having those desires doesn’t mean they are my identity, if someone tells me pornography is a sin I’m not gonna be offended even if I was deep in that visual vice because I may be practicing it, it is not who I am. Outside of what you feel or do, you are you. A wonderfully made creature of God whether you practice a life o sin and deny it as much it still doesn’t take away that you were created by love and to be the recipient of that love for all the days of your life. I’m not talking about passionate sexual love I’m talking about the purest of love the Love of the Father that loves us so that when we were in our sins and rebellion he sent his only begotten son to die the death that we deserved so that in him we could be save and enjoy a relationship with the Father as it was meant to be in the beginning.

[@magssr]

Jhonny I was referring to Kens comment. I agree with your comment.

[@colinmckinstry8136]

I'm so glad to see this! I've wanted to see Nick on your show for a while now, I hope it can happen some time.

[@ThePromisedWLAN]

1:00 in, first "Regressive" spotted!

[@mr.nobody2485]

ThePromisedWLAN how?

[@screamtoasigh9984]

ThePromisedWLAN Did you see the parody animation by Freedomtoons? I know Rubin liked/commented on it... it's hilarious. Every time I hear regressive I think of the cartoon, l think of: Every Rubin Report Ever parody: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SaYnh6dtyLZ9E

[@reasbey]

Excellent interview. Love Dave Rubin and I’m addicted to his podcast.

[@benjaminbeltran7004]

Nobody is saying you can't marry if you are gay. You can marry any woman you like dude. (if she says yes, off course)

[@samuraijack9956]

Benjamin Beltran wasting 2 lives in one shot? how compassionate!

[@CreativeUsernameEh]

fuck

[@insaini87]

left or right you gotta like dave rubin as a genuine and bridge building person. 4:00-6:00 is perfect

[@MrDivalover1]

I think libertarian party is good party that is socially libreal and fiscially conserative. 2016 libertarian nominee gary johnson said on nbc meet the press in 2016 election he is classic libreal. libretarian party is for gay rights gay marriage is for school choice and is conserative on fiscial issues. andrew wilkow is libertarian radio host on sirius patriot channel. also voted libertarian all time voted for libertarian in 2013 new jersey governor race. I read the 2016 libertarian platform on LP.org love libertarian party voted for gary johnson who was on andrew wilkow show wilkow majority. 1-800-elect-us is offical number of libertarian party. kennedy john stossel libertarian tv hosts on fbn. watch libertarian debates on fox business channel also two libertarian town halls on cnn were great with former govs gary johnson and bill weld. gary johnson got 3 million votes in my state of ohio.

[@chillingguy8386]

I’m libertarian and Voted Gary but god he sucked at interviews and pander to the left to much imo

[@monicam48]

Abriel Robertsson Though I tend to agree, I think issues should always be taken on a single issue basis. The problem we have seen over the decades is the political class using social issues to fun lazy policy. Give more and more tax money to secure votes through a unsustainable social safety net.

[@smedlydumpsterjuice8875]

MrDivalover1 they also believe in open borders.

[@chillingguy8386]

Smedly Dumpsterjuice not all libertarians but many yes

[@smedlydumpsterjuice8875]

Bass player fisher Chill indeed, the cato institute is militant on open borders unfortunately. i'm an austrian economist for the most part, another libertarian group. it's their presidential platform that prevents me from voting for them unfortunately again.

[@kelso120]

the rubin report is a great chat show, as he actually listens to the people he interviews and has a discussion with them. I would go for a pint with Dave.

[@mylesboudreau1509]

Taxation is undoubtedly theft get real dave.

[@jayferguson9968]

It's a protection racket, if you look at it.

[@hmmokthen3338]

Taxes find our military, our roads, our schools, infrastructure, science, and a million more. If you don't want to pay taxes go live in a desert.

[@jayferguson9968]

+pazwaz oneill 'Taxes find our military, our roads, our schools, infrastructure, science, and a million more. If you don't want to pay taxes go live in a desert.' - Military and infrastructure I'm cool with. Research I'm okay with, also. I do not want federally funded schools, nor do I want the feds involved in local matters. There are tiers of government for a reason. Take the minimum wage issue: Why in the world would companies in rural Ohio have to pay people the same wages as Los Angeles? Ohioans just don't have that kind of money, so why is there a federal minimum wage in the first place? Leave that to the states, or even the city/counties. And that's just one example.

[@Greenpear4ever]

If you watch more Dave Rubin, you'll see that he isn't a fan of a large federal government. He did start out as a democrat and on the left so he is still coming around. He tends to talk about the issues he holds closer to himself like fighting the left over an all powerful state. If he debated someone with views on very limited government, bordering on anarchy, I think Dave Rubin would concede to giving more power to state and local governments. He might even reconsider a social safety net. Personally, I think you nailed it. I cannot wait for the day when the left dies along with big government so we can discuss the exact roles of federal, state, and local government.

[@rickdeckard5719]

Go live in the fucking forest, you dumb fuck. Throw that computer away too.

[@joegerhardusa9017]

always enjoy the Rubin report. he's a liberal but a real liberal not an SJW and he's willing to talk about the issues.

[@AKlover]

Dave is slumming it to talk to Reason heh.

[@ArchYeomans]

Slumming? Reason is often referenced in college textbooks. Hardly!

[@nepyon08]

Saying textbooks reference something is not really a glowing endorsement. The textbooks now a days are often more scary than things correctly labeled as fiction.

[@clifton6919]

I'm a christian conservative,I have a lot of respect for Rubin.

[@shyman3000]

Christian conservatives make no sense. They are anti Islam, anti Gay and pro Jew. Go figure.