Actual Friends
Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr.Drew Pinsky talk all things personal and political. Every Friday at 1:45 pm ET.
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Charlie Kirk Noticed What Everyone Else Ignored About This Anti-Racist Group
04/24/2026
Charlie Kirk Noticed What Everyone Else Ignored About This Anti-Racist Group
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, and Batya Ungar-Sargon talk about Charlie Kirk pointing out the Southern Poverty Law Center's fraudulent tactics to shut down Turning Point USA less than a year before FBI Director Kash Patel accused the SPLC of wire fraud and funding racist groups like "Unite the Right" which organized the Charlottesville riot; lhan Omar losing her cool when Alison Steinberg confronted her about revising her net worth from $30M to around $95k; the New York Times' "Opinions Podcast" allowing Hasan Piker to not only justify the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione but also make the claim that Brian Thompson was involved in "social murder" without getting any pushback from co-hosts Nadja Spiegelman and Jia Tolentino; Tucker Carlson officially ending his relationship with Donald Trump after publicly apologizing for supporting him in the 2024 election; and much more. Today's Sponsors: PALEO-VALLEY - Head to http://paleovalley.com/friends for 15% off your first purchase. NATIVE PATH - TRY NATIVE PATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE at VAN MAN - Go to http://vanman.shop/friends and use code FRIENDS for 15% off your first order. CHAPTER - For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 866-417-6443 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/friends Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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Press Goes Silent as Press Sec Points Out Dems Hypocrisy for Swalwell’s Open Secret
04/17/2026
Press Goes Silent as Press Sec Points Out Dems Hypocrisy for Swalwell’s Open Secret
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ripping into Democrats like Ruben Gallego and the mainstream media for being aware of the “open secret” of Eric Swalwell’s depraved treatment of women; NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announcing his new “tax the rich” plan in the form of a pied-à-terre tax on second homes of the wealthy in New York City valued at $5 million or more to close budget deficits; Ro Khanna being grilled by “Meet the Press’” Kristen Welker about his continuing to appear on Hasan Piker’s Twitch streams despite even Democrats attacking him for his recent controversial anti-semitic comments and support of Hamas; Joe Rogan being stunned by Abigail Shrier revealing shocking data showing how kids raised in liberal families are exponentially more anxious than kids raised in conservative families; and much more.
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Gavin Newsom’s Wife’s Bizarre Parenting Could End His 2028 Chances Before They Start
04/10/2026
Gavin Newsom’s Wife’s Bizarre Parenting Could End His 2028 Chances Before They Start
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Gavin Newsom having to deal with the backlash from his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom making some bizarre and revealing comments concerning how they parent their sons as well as how she views criminals in San Quentin as simply being there because of unfortunate accidents; Joe Rogan telling Theo Von why he's worried about the side effects of his antidepressant usage; Kaitlin Bennett of Liberty Hangout getting some interesting "man on the street" interview answers to some basic civics questions from clueless spring breakers in Clearwater Florida; Elon Musk explaining to Tucker Carlson why Sam Altman can't be trusted to lead OpenAI or in control of a technology as powerful as ChatGPT; and much more. ----- Today's Sponsors: NATIVE PATH - TRY NATIVE PATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE: PATRIOT GOLD - Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: CHAPTER - For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 866-417-6443 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/friends
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Zohran Mamdani Accidentally Reveals How Clueless He Is About Economics
04/03/2026
Zohran Mamdani Accidentally Reveals How Clueless He Is About Economics
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Zohran Mamdani’s conversation with Brian Tyler Cohen where he proved how little he understood about economics by suggesting that the defense budget spending on the Iran War should have been used to fund student loan forgiveness instead; the most important part of Donald Trump’s Iran War speech that the media chose to not report on; Kristi Noem’s latest scandal, as the Daily Mail releases photos of her husband Bryon Noem crossdressing while paying women online to talk dirty to him; Serena Wlliams and Tom Brady coming under scrutiny for pushing GLP1s like Ro without acknowledging the dangerous side effects and much more. ----- Today's Sponsors: CHAPTER - For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 866-417-6443 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to NIC NAC - Go to and use code FRIENDS for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. PATRIOT GOLD - Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today:
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Clueless Liberals Livestream from Cuba & It Blows Up In Their Faces
03/27/2026
Clueless Liberals Livestream from Cuba & It Blows Up In Their Faces
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Code Pink and Hasan Piker’s disastrous attempt to turn Cuba’s blackouts and failing economy into communist propaganda; the Fifth Column revealing the exact moment of Hasan Piker’s Cuba livestream where the power outages and rolling blackouts made him look like a fool; CNN’s Dana Bash not seeming to buy Hakeem Jeffries paranoid scare tactic about peoples lives being put at risk by ICE taking over for the TSA as Democrats continue to hold up DHS funding; Ron Johnson’s release of over 2,000 pages of government documents showing that Dr. Anthony Fauci and other government officials hid some of the dangerous side effects from the COVID vaccine; and much more. TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends Flush Out Toxins & Get Up To 50% OFF -- VISIT https://tryultraliver.com/Friends 00:00 Start 10:33 Cuba Livestream Meltdown 19:41 Castro Meeting Story 21:14 Hakeem Jeffries On ICE 23:53 ICE Airport Optics 29:16 Missouri v Biden 45:12 Tucker Mixup #actualfriends #HasanPiker #hasanabi #Cuba #communism #backfire #daverubin #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Exposing the Truth About Joe Kent’s Lies as the Media Laps It Up
03/20/2026
Exposing the Truth About Joe Kent’s Lies as the Media Laps It Up
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, Dr. Drew Pinsky and Brad Polumbo talk about the shady connections of Joe Kent after his shocking claims about Charlie Kirk and Israel forcing America into a war with Iran on Tucker Carlson; the incredibly tense confirmation hearing between Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin where Mullin repeatedly refused to apologize for his horrific remarks following the violent attack on Rand Paul by his neighbor; Jillian Michaels’ viral appearance on Jubilee’s “Surrounded” where she fended off ridiculous claims about obesity and body fat from the Body Positivity Movement; Zohran Mamdani coming under fire as New York City’s spending on homelessness rises to $81k per person, a rise of 262% since 2019 spending levels; and much more. Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ 00:00 Start 02:42 Who Is Joe Kent 07:18 Gray Zone Connections 17:53 Tulsi and War Consistency 36:05 Rand Paul Confrontation 50:04 Jillian on Jubilee 01:04:57 NYC Homeless Spending 01:17:22 Fixing Mental Health System #actualfriends #JoeKent #TuckerCarlson #IranWar #CharlieKirk #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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CNN Host Humiliated as She’s Caught Lying About Zohran Mamdani
03/13/2026
CNN Host Humiliated as She’s Caught Lying About Zohran Mamdani
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Roseanne Barr talk about CNN's Abby Phillip being forced to publicly apologize for her misleading statements on the explosive terrorist attack by ISIS linked Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi near Zohran Mamdani's residence; the deafening silence of hypocrite leftists feminists who remain silent on the plight of the threats against the Iranian women's soccer team who refused to sing the Iran national anthem while in Australia and now face threats on their life; the "I've Had It Podcast's" Jennifer Welch's pathetic pandering speech at the GLAAD Media Awards; Donald Trump's chilling warning about sleeper cells in the United States that may have been activated due to the Iran War; and much more. Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ Go to http://nicnac.com/friends and use code FRIENDS for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. 00:00 Start 04:56 CNN Anchor Controversy 09:16 Media Lies And Accountability 17:42 Silence On Iran Bravery 28:55 Celebrity Silence and Hypocrisy 32:13 Regressive Left and GLAD Moment 38:46 Trump Clip and Domestic Threats 46:09 Hollywood Then and Now #actualfriends #ZohranMamdani #AbbyPhillip #CNN #daverubin #sagesteele #RoseanneBarr --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Listen to Press Go Quiet as Pete Hegseth Gives a Chilling Warning to Iran
03/06/2026
Listen to Press Go Quiet as Pete Hegseth Gives a Chilling Warning to Iran
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Pete Hegseth explaining how the attack on Iran has only begun and Iran will be shocked by what happens next; Marco Rubio silencing the press by explaining how Iran had been secretly stockpiling ballistic missiles for a plan to attack US sites; how an Iranian-American Democrat went viral for pointing out how Democrats have failed Iranians and stand for nothing; "The View's" Elisabeth Hasselbeck getting Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin to actually go silent as she exposes their hypocrisy about borders and security in front of a live studio audience; and much more. Go to http://nicnac.com/friends and use code FRIENDS for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ 00:00 START 03:58 Hegseth Message 13:25 Rubio Explains Threat 16:29 Nicotine Sponsor Break 21:11 China Oil Strategy 28:01 Crockett Loses Senate 35:56 Moj Calls Out Democrats 42:00 Hasselbeck Takes On The View 51:12 Epstein Gates Thread #actualfriends #PeteHegseth #Iran #iranattack #usattacksiran #usattack #usiran #usiranconflict #Trump #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Is FBI’s Shock Raid of School Superintendent More Proof of Public School Corruption?
02/27/2026
Is FBI’s Shock Raid of School Superintendent More Proof of Public School Corruption?
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho having his house raided by the FBI on possible suspicion of corruption; Scott Jennings talking to swing voters about Democrats deciding not to support the idea that American citizens should come before illegal immigrants; Donald Trump getting into a heated yelling match with Ilhan Omar during his State of the Union address to Congress; Fox News' Sean Hannity exposing Gavin Newsom's blatant racism by trying to relate to black voters with his low SAT scores; and much more. Flush Out Toxins & Get Up To 50% OFF -- VISIT Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: 00:00 START 15:40 SOTU Gotcha Moment 32:40 Alien Files Tease 44:28 Newsom SAT and Authenticity 52:29 Profanity in Politics 56:20 Olympic Hockey Patriotism 01:05:12 Sleep Paralysis Explained #actualfriends #LAUSD #corruption #publicschool #superintendent #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Jillian Michaels Exposes the WEF Program Behind Newsom, Trudeau and Macron
02/20/2026
Jillian Michaels Exposes the WEF Program Behind Newsom, Trudeau and Macron
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Jillian Michaels and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to the Epstein files, with Dr. Drew breaking down why the influence peddling operation alarmed him the most and how easily billionaires and political figures fell under Epstein's sway, explaining why he believes Epstein was a psychopath and unpacking the two forms of human evil. Jillian connects the files to the Rothschild family, Larry Fink's son at BlackRock, and a fund called Enzo Capital designed to exploit the developing world. The episode also covers Jillian's bombshell that the World Economic Forum's training program produced Gavin Newsom, Justin Trudeau, and Emmanuel Macron; San Francisco's new mayor Daniel Lurie launching a drug treatment program California has blocked for years; and Jillian's explosive claim that the latest prison photo of Ghislaine Maxwell is not the same person, with Dr. Drew admitting that after everything that's come out, everything is on the table now. Visit http://www.twc.health/friends to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code FRIENDS for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only. Go to http://nicnac.com/friends and use code FRIENDS for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. 00:00 START 01:05 California Rebuilding & Insurance Mess: Meeting with EPA’s Lee Zeldin 02:48 WEF/Davos ‘Training’ and the Bigger ‘Globalist’ Agenda Debate 07:10 San Francisco’s ‘Reset’: Arrest for Public Drug Use + Mandatory Treatment 10:24 Human Frailty, Celebrity Access & the Collapse of ‘Character’ 13:01 Defining Evil: Psychopathy vs. Social Evil (and Why Epstein Fits) 17:16 Dark Money & Banking Networks: Following the Epstein Money Trail #actualfriends #epstein #epsteinfiles #GhislaineMaxwell #BlackRock #GavinNewsom #WEF #Rothschild #DanielLurie #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Turning Point’s Halftime Views Shock NFL & Prove One Important Thing
02/13/2026
Turning Point’s Halftime Views Shock NFL & Prove One Important Thing
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin and Sage Steele talk about the shocking number of views that TPUSA’s All American Halftime Show got and what Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime show and the competing Turning Point USA halftime show really say about how divided we are; how Democrats hopes of the latest Jeffrey Epstein email dump harming Donald Trump have blown up in their faces; Winter Olympics freestyle skier Hunter Hess apologizing for his shameful remarks about not representing America after Donald Trump publicly attacked him; why “Real Time’s” Bill Maher has gone from some of the craziest Trump derangement syndrome fueled comments, to being more understanding of President Trump; and much more. Upgrade your oral care with SMILE! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping on every order. Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- 00:00 START 04:29 Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy 12:41 Turning Point USA's Halftime Show 19:36 Epstein Files 33:12 Media and Political Hypocrisy 35:05 Olympic Athletes and National Representation 46:35 The Impact of the 92 Dream Team #actualfriends#BadBunny #TheView #SuperBowl #halftimeshow #TurningPointUSA #KidRock #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Sage Steele Notices Something About Super Bowl Halftime Show That No One Noticed
02/06/2026
Sage Steele Notices Something About Super Bowl Halftime Show That No One Noticed
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the controversy over the Super Bowl choosing Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show and Turning Point USA offering an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock; Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah having his Jeffrey Epstein joke backfire as Democrats like Bill Gates and Bill Clinton emerge as the primary targets from the latest Epstein file email dump; class action lawsuits and the real dangers of Ozempic and why Kelly Osbourne's creepy frail appearance at the Grammys should serve as a warning as more celebrities are suffering from frightening side effects of the weight loss drug; Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of the Great American Recovery Initiative and the Trump administration's radical rethink of how to handle the addiction crisis; and much more. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/ #sponsored Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ Treat the Flu with a Contagion Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company. Visit https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS to Save $30 Off + Free Shipping. USA Residents Only TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 00:00 START 02:13 Billie Eilish and Stolen Land Comments 05:49 Alternative Halftime Show by Turning Point USA 08:44 Bad Bunny's Performance in Spanish 25:18 Hollywood's Hypocrisy 28:46 Late Night Comedy and Politics 39:35 The Great American Recovery Initiative 44:14 RFK Jr.'s Leadership in Recovery 50:59 Super Bowl Predictions #actualfriends #BadBunny #SuperBowl #halftimeshow #superbowlhalftimeshow #daverubin #sagesteele #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Sick Nurse Fired Instantly After Going Viral for Teaching Anti-ICE Protesters This
01/30/2026
Sick Nurse Fired Instantly After Going Viral for Teaching Anti-ICE Protesters This
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the anti-ICE nurse Malinda Cook who was fired from Virginia Commonwealth University Health for filming TikTok videos explaining how to drug ICE agents with paralytic meds; Trump derangement syndrome sufferer and Ohio Democratic Attorney General candidate Elliot Forhan describing how he plans to have Donald Trump executed if he wins his election; Adam Carolla telling Fox News' Jesse Watters why celebrities should probably not comment on the recent ICE shootings given their track record of getting facts horribly wrong; Bill O’Reilly telling NewsNation’s Leland Vittert how China-based billionaire Neville Roy Singham has been funding the anti-ICE protests from behind-the-scenes to sow chaos in America; and much more. Power up with RECHARGE! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping on every order. TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 00:00 START 04:31 Medical Professionals and Ethical Dilemmas 08:09 Personal Experiences with Medical Distrust 14:33 Political Extremism and Social Media 24:00 Hollywood's Track Record and Public Perception 28:29 The Impact of Political Statements on Sports 36:35 Double Standards in Media and Politics 45:47 Foreign Influence and Domestic Agitation #actualfriends #malindacook #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #ice #antiice #vcu #ElliotForhan #election #AdamCarolla #foxnews #jessewatters #iceshooting #billoreilly #LelandVittert #NevilleRoySingham #newsnation --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Don Lemon’s Church Protest Scandal Just Backfired
01/23/2026
Don Lemon’s Church Protest Scandal Just Backfired
"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Don Lemon getting in over his head for his involvement in an anti-ICE protest in a Minneapolis church; Ben Shapiro's appearance on "This Is Gavin Newsom" where he had a tense exchange with Gavin Newsom after Gavin repeatedly refused to answer Shapiro's question about gender affirming care on minors; Scott Jennings not letting CNN's Cameron Kasky get away with his false claim that Donald Trump was involved in an elaborate sex trafficking ring run by Jeffrey Epstein; Donald Trump's blistering speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos; and much more. Spike Detox your body! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping for USA residents 00:00 INTRO 02:38 (Master) Beta Fish Adventures 04:23 Don Lemon's Controversial Actions 10:56 Legal and Moral Implications of Protests 26:47 Ben Shapiro vs. Gavin Newsom 35:31 The Debate on Gender and Transitioning 42:40 Illegal Immigration and Language Control 50:08 Trump's Greenland Strategy and Global Politics #actualfriends #donlemon #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #ice #minneapolis #benshapiro #gavinnewsom #scottjennings #cnn #CameronKasky #donaldtrump #jeffreyepstein #wef26 #worldeconomicforum #davos --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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JK Rowling Has a Brutal Wake-Up Call for Activists
01/16/2026
JK Rowling Has a Brutal Wake-Up Call for Activists
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about JK Rowling exposing the hypocrisy of college activists for remaining completely silent about the rising death toll of activists in Iran; Jillian’s fight with Ana Kasparian on “Her Take” about her incorrect prediction of how Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites leading to a large scale war and if Donald Trump may be overextending the United States with his involvement in Greenland, Venezuela and now Iran; Gavin Newsom trying to push back on California’s proposal for a wealth tax on billionaires as billionaires like Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Peter Thiel leave California putting the states budgets in jeopardy; if Gavin Newsom has his own Me Too scandal brewing that could wipe out his chances of being the Democratic nominee in the 2028 election; the tremendous loss of Dilbert creator Scott Adams; and much more. Detox with The Wellness Company’s Parasite Cleanse! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for $60 off + Free Shipping. USA Residents only! 00:00 START 05:10 JK Rowling's Viral Tweet on Iran 13:03 Selective Outrage and Media Hypocrisy 22:05 Trump's Foreign Policy and Predictions 34:17 California's Billionaire Exodus 37:11 Gavin Newsom's Controversial Policies 52:48 Remembering Scott Adams #actualfriends #jkrowling #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #IranProtests #WealthTax #GavinNewsom #scottadams #donaldtrump --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Minneapolis ICE Incident Exposes a City in Crisis
01/09/2026
Minneapolis ICE Incident Exposes a City in Crisis
"Actual Friends" hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to a series of explosive national and global stories, beginning with the Minneapolis ICE incident that exposed rising tensions around sanctuary cities, federal authority, and local leadership. The panel breaks down what the video appears to show, how political rhetoric escalates real-world consequences, and why American taxpayers are increasingly caught in the middle. The conversation then shifts to Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and backlash surrounding a resurfaced comment by Tucker Carlson, examining media narratives, scapegoating, and how misleading framing can fracture political movements and distort foreign policy debates. The episode continues with a deep dive into New York City’s new mayor, comparisons to Gavin Newsom-style leadership, concerns over collectivist ideology, public safety, property rights, and the long-term consequences for major U.S. cities. The hosts close by addressing media credibility, leadership accountability, and why the current moment represents a breaking point for trust in institutions across America. Visit to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code FRIENDS for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only 00:00 START 04:23 Debate on Sanctuary Cities and Federal Law 34:57 Context and Timing of Comments 36:40 Scapegoating and Its Consequences 44:24 The Role of Accountability 50:12 Controversial Leadership and Policies #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #USPolitics #CurrentEvents #ImmigrationDebate #SanctuaryCities #MediaCriticism #LeadershipFailure #CityCrisis #politicalcommentary --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Holiday Special: In 2025 Everything Felt STRANGE… And What’s Next in 2026
12/26/2025
Holiday Special: In 2025 Everything Felt STRANGE… And What’s Next in 2026
“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 Western civilization, trust in institutions, political instability, and cultural division, before shifting toward bold 2026 predictions and what may really be coming next for America and the world; from humor and vulnerability to serious political reflection, this episode blends culture, politics, real life, and hope as the crew connects the dots on why 2025 felt so strange and why what happens next truly matters. Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code FRIENDS at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/FRIENDS. Visit https://bloodflow7.com/FRIENDS and get 30% OFF your order today. Visit http://GETNATIVEPATH.COM/FRIENDS for a special bundle deal at a fraction of the retail price. 00:00 START 02:00 2025 Pop Culture + Internet Trends 12:00 Personal Wins, Family, and Aging 25:30 What Felt Broken in 2025 38:30 2026 Optimism and Predictions 47:00 Gratitude and the 2026 Challenge #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #2025Recap #2026Predictions #ChristmasSpecial #HolidayPodcast #Politics #CultureWar #WesternCivilization #MentalHealth #Parenting #Society #futureofamerica --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Susie Wiles Calls Trump an “Alcoholic Personality” in Vanity Fair Interview
12/19/2025
Susie Wiles Calls Trump an “Alcoholic Personality” in Vanity Fair Interview
"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 reshaping conservative media dynamics; from Trump’s response to the Vanity Fair article, to the broader question of why anyone trusts print interviews in 2025, to the heartbreaking and deeply human discussion surrounding Rob Reiner’s family tragedy, addiction, mental health, and enabling, this episode explores media manipulation, political strategy, cultural tension, and the emotional cost of living inside a nonstop news cycle — with honesty, humor, vulnerability, and the kind of real conversation you only get when actual friends sit down together. Visit http://GETNATIVEPATH.COM/FRIENDS for a special bundle deal at a fraction of the retail price. Visit https://bloodflow7.com/FRIENDS and get 30% OFF your order today. 00:00 START 01:53 Revisiting Susie Wiles' Statements 24:36 Candace Owens and Conspiracy Theories 45:04 The Rob Reiner Tragedy 47:30 Reflections on Addiction and Recovery 55:15 Honoring Rob Reiner's Legacy #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #DrDrew #JillianMichaels #DonaldTrump #SusieWiles #CandaceOwens #ErikaKirk #NickReiner #RobReiner #TurningPointUSA #MediaBias #ConservativePodcast #PoliticalCommentary #CultureWar #newspodcast --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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This Jasmine Crockett Ad Just Changed Everything
12/12/2025
This Jasmine Crockett Ad Just Changed Everything
“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 is making people miserable, to the cultural debate over safe spaces, resilience, and the role of men, to Bill Maher’s heated exchange with Ana Kasparian over women’s rights and Middle East hypocrisy, this episode dives deep into the culture war, ideological blind spots, political storytelling, and why truth has become secondary to narrative in today’s media environment. For a limited time, you get up to 25% off your order at CowboyColostrum.com/FRIENDS with code FRIENDS. After you purchase, they’ll ask where you heard about them—please support our show and tell them we sent you. To make sure you never miss a single Actual Friends video, click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIAJkILjM21QKaqg6LZ6cA #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #DrDrew #JasmineCrockett #DonaldTrump #BillMaher #AnaKasparian #TexasPolitics #AdamCarolla #CultureWar #politicalcommentary 0:00 START 0:35 Toughness, Resilience, and Ordinary Misery 2:00 Freud’s “Ordinary Misery” and Mental Health 7:10 Jasmine Crockett Announces Senate Run 12:12 Why Crockett Shouldn’t Be Underestimated 16:03 Crockett’s Crime Comments Spark Backlash 20:40 Texas Voter Registration Shock 22:42 Miami Election Flip and Low Voter Turnout 31:05 Adam Carolla on Modern Misery and Depression 32:36 Physical Problems Becoming Spiritual Problems 38:40 Bill Maher Corners Ana Kasparian on Middle East Question 41:17 Ideology Over Truth and Liberal Hypocrisy 45:09 Camille Paglia, Post-Structuralism, and the Collapse of Truth --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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The Truth Behind Trump’s Venezuela Strikes
12/05/2025
The Truth Behind Trump’s Venezuela Strikes
"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 casualties, Admiral Bradley’s rules of engagement, the potential for regime-change strategy in Venezuela, public frustration with cartel violence, and why the American public increasingly supports aggressive action while distrust in legacy media grows as journalists misreport details, obscure context, and fixate on the wrong villains in the middle of a national drug emergency. #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #DrDrew #JillianMichaels #Trump #Venezuela #Maduro #Fentanyl #FentanylCrisis #Cartels #BorderCrisis #USPolitics 00:00 START 00:48 Discussion on Venezuelan Drug Airstrikes 24:35 Women's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy 38:53 Corruption in Congress 43:57 Nashville Election and Campaign Strategies --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Why Thanksgiving Is Falling Apart and How To Save It
11/28/2025
Why Thanksgiving Is Falling Apart and How To Save It
“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 emotionally impossible to resolve, Drew highlighting how grudges operate like poison inside families, and the crew showing how honesty, forgiveness, and communication can prevent even the toughest conversations from blowing up, this becomes one of the most powerful and revealing discussions the show has ever had. 00:56 Sage's Thankfulness and Family Introduction 03:50 Navigating Family Politics 10:22 Holiday Challenges and Solutions 19:57 Thanksgiving Preparations and Economy #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #DrDrew #Thanksgiving #FamilyDynamics #CultureDebate #HolidayTension #PoliticalDivide #CulturalConversation #SocialCommentary #HolidaySeason #FamilyTalk --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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The Truth Behind the Epstein Files They Don’t Want You to See
11/21/2025
The Truth Behind the Epstein Files They Don’t Want You to See
“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 shaping Gen Z; and take on Michelle Obama’s viral Black-hair comments as Sage gives a raw, personal look at beauty standards, race, and cultural contradictions — and much more. 00:00 Start 06:58 Epstein Files: Senate Bill and Media Hypocrisy 22:45 Leslie Jones' Rant and Feminism Debate 26:52 The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness 38:49 Marjorie Taylor Greene and Media Contrition 46:42 Michelle Obama's Hair and Cultural Standards #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #DrDrew #JillianMichaels #SydneySweeney #BBC #Trump #GavinNewsom #California #ClimateChange #Podcast #MediaBias --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels
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Host goes quiet as her Question for Sydney Sweeney Blows Up in her Face
11/14/2025
Host goes quiet as her Question for Sydney Sweeney Blows Up in her Face
“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 01:21 Discussing Sydney Sweeney's Interview 13:26 Trump's Edited Speech on BBC and Media Bias 27:57 California Governor Newsom blasts TrumpCOP30 29:54 Wildfires and Public Health Concerns 40:41 Scott Wiener and Controversial Legislation #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrewPinsky #SydneySweeney #BBC #DonaldTrump #January6 #Jan6 #California #GavinNewsom #COP30 #Hollywood --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele
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Zohran Mamdani’s Angry Speech Even Scares Liberals as Nice Guy Facade Vanishes
11/07/2025
Zohran Mamdani’s Angry Speech Even Scares Liberals as Nice Guy Facade Vanishes
“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 and Darryl Cooper; and much more. 00:00 Start 02:01 New York Mayoral Election Discussion 12:02 Charlie Kirk's Prediction and Youth Radicalization 25:54 Tucker Carlson's Controversial Interview 30:21 The Responsibility of Platforming 35:27 The Role of Free Speech and Debate 45:31 The Impact of Internet Culture #ActualFriends #ZohranMamdani #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #DrDrew #DrDrewPinsky #JillianMichaels #democraticsocialist #NYCmayor #CharlieKirk #MAGA #GOP #benshapiro #tuckercarlson #nickfuentes #darrylcooper --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/rustyrockets
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New Evolutionary Biology Theory Exposes the Real Reason Women Go ‘Woke’
10/31/2025
New Evolutionary Biology Theory Exposes the Real Reason Women Go ‘Woke’
“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 telling ”The Story Is” host Elex Michaelson why Joe Rogan is too afraid of him to have him on his podcast; and much more. 00:00 START 04:04 The Role of Elite Women in Society 10:21 Gender Differences in Career Choices 25:22 Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson 29:03 Media Perspective and Personal Parenting Views 37:12 California Politics and Gerrymandering 44:08 Gavin Newsom's Media Critique #ActualFriends #GavinNewsom #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #DrDrewPinsky #woke #wokeism #worklifebalance #Texaslawsuit #Johnson&Johnson #Kenvue #autism #Tylenol #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JakeTapper #gerrymandering #TheStoryIs #ElexMichaelson #JoeRogan #JoeRoganPodcast --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/rustyrockets
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‘The View’ Hosts Stunned as Karine Jean-Pierre Doubles Down on Biden Lies
10/24/2025
‘The View’ Hosts Stunned as Karine Jean-Pierre Doubles Down on Biden Lies
“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 Exploring Melbourne: The Leftist City 03:49 Machete Attacks and Government Response 17:27 Balancing Work and Family Life 26:41 Creative Christmas Traditions 29:35 Political Commentary: Press Secretaries 42:14 Trump's White House Renovations #ActualFriends #donaldtrump #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #sagesteele #theview #karinejeanpierre #joebiden #australia #machete #attacks #whitehouse #constructionplans #ballroom #renovations --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/rustyrockets
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Jillian Michaels Reveals the Real Reason She Walked Off ‘Her Take’ Live On-Air
10/10/2025
Jillian Michaels Reveals the Real Reason She Walked Off ‘Her Take’ Live On-Air
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Jillian Michaels talk about the real reason Jillian walked off and quit Her Take after her co-hosts Ana Kasparian, Amy Dangerfield, and Lindy Li kept pushing baseless conspiracies about Israel’s involvement in Charlie Kirk’s murder; the unhinged pro-Palestine protests outside the Fox News Corp. building where activists chanted in support of Hamas and the massacre on October 7th; Pam Bondi’s tense exchange with Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse during her senate hearing and if she is holding back information on Jeffrey Epstein; if the National Guard is needed to protect ICE agents; and much more. 00:00 03:18 Russell's Break and Mental Health 10:13 Standing Up for Beliefs 17:07 Protests and Free Speech 29:42 The Domino Effect of Media Shifts 31:45 The Personal and Professional Journey of Bari Weiss 37:50 ESPN's Double Standards 47:21 Pam Bondi's Fiery Senate Hearing 49:01 The Ongoing Epstein Controversy 54:48 ICE and National Guard Controversies #ActualFriends #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #HerTake #anakasparian #Amydangerfield #LindyLi #conspiracies #israel #charliekirk #charliekirkassassination #palestineprotest #foxnews #hamas #hamasvsisrael #october7memorial #pambondi #sheldonwhitehouse #senatehearing #jeffreyepstein #nationalguard #iceagents #bariweiss --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/rustyrockets
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Watch Military Generals Go Eerily Silent as Hegseth Says This in Brutal Meeting
10/03/2025
Watch Military Generals Go Eerily Silent as Hegseth Says This in Brutal Meeting
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele and Dave Rubin talk about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s brutal speech to military generals about new fitness standards that will apply to every single person in the military; “The View’s” Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar bizarre attack on Pete Hegseth's desire to apply military fitness standards to military generals; the real motivations behind the controversial move to have Bad Bunny play Super Bowl halftime show; Ron DeSantis’ brutal message for Portland Oregon after Donald Trump announced he would be sending in the National Guard to fight crime and Antifa violence; and much more. 00:00 Start 06:24 Military Standards and Leadership 16:58 Sunny Hostin's Critique and Response 22:09 Discussing Bad Bunny and Super Bowl Halftime Shows 24:27 Debating Suitable Artists for the Super Bowl 28:27 Globalizing the NFL and Cultural Shifts 31:28 Portland's Decline and Political Responses 37:30 Comparing Florida's Policies to Other States #ActualFriends #petehegseth #DaveRubin #SageSteele #defensesecretary #militarygenerals #fitness #standards #theview #SunnyHostin #JoyBehar #badbunny #superbowl #superbowlhalftimeshow #nfl #rondesantis #portlandoregon #florida #donaldtrump #nationalguard #antifa --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/rustyrockets
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Gavin Newsom’s Colbert Interview Backfires After He Said This
09/26/2025
Gavin Newsom’s Colbert Interview Backfires After He Said This
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Dr.Drew talk about their experience attending Charlie Kirk’s funeral; Gavin Newsom’s disastrous interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” where he doubled down on Democrat’s dangerous rhetoric with a baseless conspiracy theory about the 2028 election; Ted Cruz’s fiery response to Joshua Jahn’s sniper attack on an ICE facility in Dallas Texas; what the truth is about Donald Trump claiming that Tylenol’s use by pregnant women has been linked to autism; and much more. 00:00 START 03:38 Memorial for Charlie Kirk 17:24 The Role of Social Media in Radicalization 20:36 Keith Berman: A Controversial Figure 22:09 The Line Between Free Speech and Threats 28:44 The Role of Tylenol During Pregnancy 36:42 Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine Check out Health Uncensored with Dr. Drew: . #ActualFriends #charliekirk #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #sagesteele #drdrew #gavinnewsom #stephencolbert #interview #democrats #2028elections #tedcruz #joshuajahn #icefacility #shooting #dallastexas #donaldtrump #tylenol #pregnancy #autism --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele
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How to Move Forward After the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
09/19/2025
How to Move Forward After the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
“Actual Friends” podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about how we can move forward as a nation after the murder of Charlie Kirk; Scott Jennings’ unhinged response to CNN’s Montel Williams trying to be sympathetic to Tyler Robinson; Elon Musk’s stark warning for Tommy Robinson and the attendees of the “Unite the Kingdom” rally about immigration; how lies on social media platforms like TikTok are helping to normalize lies and political violence in young people; and much more. 00:00 Start 03:22 Impact and Legacy of Charlie Kirk 10:17 The Role of Faith and Free Speech 17:41 Media Narratives and Public Perception 28:56 The Influence of Social Media on Kids 34:43 Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson's Influence 37:45 The State of the British Government 49:20 Reflecting on Charlie Kirk's Impact #ActualFriends #charliekirk #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #sagesteele #tylerrobinson #tommyrobinson #scottjennings #montelwilliams #cnn #elonmusk #unitethekingdom #immigration #tiktok #politicalviolence --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @RussellBrand --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele
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