Dave Spars w/ Biden, Sage Gets Engaged, Russell Responds to Allegations, & Jillian Goes on Rogan
Release Date: 05/09/2025
Holiday Special: In 2025 Everything Felt STRANGE… And What’s Next in 2026
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“Actual Friends” hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky reunite for a Christmas Holiday Special that turns into a powerful and deeply honest 2025 recap, breaking down why this year felt so socially strange, culturally unstable, and politically tense as they discuss rising global anxiety, polarization in the West, free speech battles, AI chaos, media manipulation, and the feeling that society is drifting into something new and uncertain; they open up about mental health, parenting, faith, family, gratitude, and resilience, while also confronting fears about...
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Susie Wiles Calls Trump an “Alcoholic Personality” in Vanity Fair Interview
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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to Susie Wiles’ explosive Vanity Fair comments describing Donald Trump as having an “alcoholic personality,” unpack the media framing around the interview, and debate whether this was an honest moment, a political misstep, or another example of narrative-first journalism; the crew also dives into the escalating controversy between Candace Owens and Erica Kirk, examining the conspiracy claims, audience incentives, moral responsibility in commentary, and whether outrage-driven content is...
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This Jasmine Crockett Ad Just Changed Everything
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to Jasmine Crockett’s viral ad using Donald Trump’s own words, discuss whether Democrats are elevating her as a new rising figure in Texas politics, and examine the shocking voter demographics that suggest the state may be shifting faster than anyone expected; the trio also breaks down the growing fatigue around race-centered political narratives, the comparisons between Crockett, AOC, and Gavin Newsom, and the broader strategic landscape heading into 2025; from Adam Carolla’s argument that modern life...
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The Truth Behind Trump’s Venezuela Strikes
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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky discuss the truth behind Trump’s Venezuela airstrikes, whether the operation was a justified strike against narco-terror groups or the start of a deeper geopolitical confrontation involving Maduro, Iran, China, and Russia; the hosts break down the fentanyl crisis, the soaring overdose death toll, the legality of presidential strike authority, why “international law” does not bind the United States the way media claims, the press pool’s misleading narrative, Wolf Blitzer’s viral exchange on...
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Why Thanksgiving Is Falling Apart and How To Save It
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky discuss why Thanksgiving conversations have become so heated in recent years, reacting to the political tension, cultural hysteria, and post-COVID strain that turn holiday tables into emotional battlegrounds, while also unpacking how resentment quietly destroys families from the inside out and breaking down the explosive cultural debates that ruin more Thanksgiving dinners than any other, including the clash between biological reality and modern gender ideology; with Dave explaining why these disagreements feel...
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The Truth Behind the Epstein Files They Don’t Want You to See
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky break down the political chaos around the Epstein Files release and why both parties suddenly pretend to care; expose the media hypocrisy behind Amy Robach’s leaked ABC footage and Jake Tapper’s selective outrage; react to CNN’s bizarre pivot to praising Marjorie Taylor Greene after years of attacking her; dive into the “feminization crisis” and why female happiness is plummeting despite decades of progress; unpack the dating collapse, social media pressure, and the emotional politics...
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Host goes quiet as her Question for Sydney Sweeney Blows Up in her Face
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky discuss Sydney Sweeney’s viral interview moment and how her calm silence exposed the chaos of today’s media culture; break down how the BBC edited Donald Trump’s January 6 speech to twist the story and fuel political division; and call out California Governor Gavin Newsom’s hypocrisy at the COP 30 climate summit, where failed policies and climate lies continue to burn the state. From Hollywood to politics, the trio reveals why trust in mainstream media is collapsing faster than ever. 00:00 Start...
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Zohran Mamdani’s Angry Speech Even Scares Liberals as Nice Guy Facade Vanishes
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Russell Brand and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani officially becoming the next NYC mayor; Charlie Kirk’s prescient warning for MAGA and the GOP about a Zohran Mamdani win and how failing to deal with the affordability crisis for Gen Z will lead them to support socialism; Ben Shapiro’s brutal criticism of Tucker Carlson for having on controversial guest Nick Fuentes; the reason that Tucker Carlson has become more conspiratorial and focused more controversial guests like Nick Fuentes...
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New Evolutionary Biology Theory Exposes the Real Reason Women Go ‘Woke’
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about a new evolutionary biology theory that attempts to explain why women are more likely to adopt “woke beliefs” than men; the one thing that seems to unite the most successful women and debunking the myths of balancing family and work; Texas’ lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for allegedly hiding the link between autism and Tylenol; Arnold Schwarzenegger calling out Gavin Newsom’s lies to CNN’s Jake Tapper about Newsom’s plan to make gerrymandering only temporary; Gavin Newsom...
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‘The View’ Hosts Stunned as Karine Jean-Pierre Doubles Down on Biden Lies
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“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Dave Rubin talk about “The View” hosts not pushing back on Karine Jean-Pierre’s latest lies about Joe Biden’s final days in office; Australia’s embarrassing plan to deal with the recent bunch of machete attacks with machete amnesty bins; the latest lies from the mainstream media about Donald Trump’s White House construction plans for the new White House ballroom and the history behind many of the White House renovations that have been conducted by past presidents; and much more. 00:39 Dave Rubin's Australian Adventure 03:13...
info_outlineDave Rubin, Sage Steele, Russell Brand, and Jillian Michaels of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Joe Biden's first television appearance since leaving office; Dave's speech at the University of Delaware's Biden School of Public Policy and Administration and his fight with a University Professor; Jasmine Crockett skipping the line at the airport; Bernie Sanders' defense of flying private; Sage recently getting engaged and finding love; Sage moving her daughter out of college after graduating; Disney building a new theme park in Abu Dhabi; Massive protests at San Fransisco State University over Riley Gaines and Charlie Kirk; Russell being a Christian for over one year now; Russell Responding to the UK Government's Political Persecution of Him; The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's horrific cover up of gangs across the country; Jillian's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience; Donald Trumps new executive order protecting Americans against Gain-of-Function Research; Jillian's spat with Chelsea Clinton on X and Donald Trump's ban on trans individuals from joining the military. Also, Jillian came out to Russell. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro2:25 About Us 8:25 Joe Biden Returns 13:20 Dave's Debate at the Biden School of Public Policy 22:05 Jasmine Crockett Skips the Line 23:41 Bernie Sanders Flying Private 28:19 Sage Gets Engaged!32:21 Sage's Daughter Graduates College40:30 Disney's New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi 47:00 Protests Against Riley Gaines 55:14 Russell Reflects on his Baptism 1:00:20 Russell Responds to Allegations 1:06:05 Jillian on Joe Rogan 1:14:00 Trump's EO on Gain-of-Function 1:21:04 Jillian vs Chelsea Clinton1:24:44 Trans Ban in Military ----------SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand @JillianMichaels FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVEhttps://x.com/RubinReporthttps://x.com/sagesteelehttps://x.com/JillianMichaels----------