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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 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

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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 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

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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to address Washington D.C.'s escalating crime rates; the broader issues of political polarization, government control, and national decline; the potential reclassification of marijuana from schedule one to schedule three and the larger implications of drug legalization; the role of faith in Russell's recovery journey; and much more.

00:00 START

05:51 Discussion on Crime Rates and Law Enforcement in DC

08:49 Militarization of Police and Authoritarianism

24:18 Upcoming Changes in Marijuana Legislation

29:28 Government's Role in Drug Regulation

33:06 The Case for Legalizing All Drugs

34:00 Personal Reflections on Drug Use and Recovery

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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about whether it is insulting to the female customers of Ulta Beauty to be recreating Bud Light's Dylan Mulvaney error by having "Queer Eye's" Jonathan Van Ness create a line of beauty products for them; if Russell will tell his daughters about his dark promiscuous past; the brutal reality of unrealistic male and female beauty standards; what Russell will be wearing to Sage's wedding; and much more.

00:00 Intro

04:20 Beauty Standards and Media Pressure

25:33 Should we boycott Ulta?

28:52 Consumerism and Cultural Commentary

46:43 A Prayer for Love and Unity

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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about the death of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan; the New York Post getting the scoop on the real reason why "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was canceled by CBS and Paramount; Trey Parker and Matt Stone announcing South Park's massive new streaming deal with Paramount; US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exposing the smoking gun and the ugly details of how Barack Obama led an effort to ignore conflicting intelligence to create and push the Russia collusion hoax to undermine the presidency of Donald Trump; the Olympics making an unexpected shock announcement about the participation of trans women in women's sports; and much more.

"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele and Dave Rubin talk about Shane Gillis dividing and outraging the crowd at the 2025 ESPY Awards, where he brutally roasted Caitlin Clark and the WNBA; CNN's profile on an immigrant family choosing to self-deport to Mexico to avoid getting swept up in Donald Trump's mass deportation ICE raids; Rep. Maria Salazar outraging Republicans by co-sponsoring the Dignity Act to give amnesty to working illegal immigrants who have been in America for years; Brett Cooper explaining to Fox News' Dana Perino why the Democratic Party is accidentally getting its younger voters to turn against the establishment leadership of the party; Stephen Miller telling Fox News' Will Cain how the rhetoric of Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass is partially responsible for the dramatic rise in attacks on ICE agents; and much more.

"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about Elon Musk announcing the America Party, after denouncing both political parties for not representing the people after Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill; if cancel culture is making a comeback after "Love Island USA's" latest controversial move of kicking Cierra Ortega off the show as old racist social media posts were resurfaced; Donald Trump mocking the presses obsession with Jeffrey Epstein after Pam Bondi announced that he did not leave behind a client list; Charlize Theron coming under fire for telling "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper why she's proud of her recent one night stand with a 26-year old; ICE agents being attacked at the Prairieland Detention Facility; Dr. Christina B. Propst losing her job as a pediatrician for mocking people who dies during the recent Texas floods; Oasis founders Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher finally patching it up for their first reunion tour date in Cardiff; and much more.

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Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Russell Brand of the Actual Friends podcast react to Trump's viral F-bomb during the Israel-Iran ceasefire and debate when presidential profanity goes too far; discuss Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win and what it means for cities, populism, and Jewish voters; break down the spread of fake AI war footage and how online information is eroding public trust; reflect on decentralization, community, and how the digital future might send us back to our roots; and close with Florida jokes, "freedom tax" ideas, and a story about meeting Sylvester Stallone.

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0:00 Intro

1:44 Wedding Preparations and Fashion Debate

4:50 Trump's F-Bomb and Political Commentary

18:45 Urban vs. Rural: Diverging Futures

19:42 Radical Politics and Jewish Exodus

21:34 The Illusion of Free Programs

26:03 AI, Trust, and Future Realities

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Sage Steele, Russell Brand, and Dave Rubin of the "Actual Friends" podcast debate about Tucker Carlson taking opposition with President Donald Trump and his potential engagement with the Iran-Israel war, Tucker Carlson's hostile interview with US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz; These Actual Friends also talk about Whoopi Goldberg's insane comments on the view, Caitlan Clark superstardom in the WNBA coupled with controversy surrounding her and other players as pertains to race and gender; Mark Ruffalo's bizarre comments surround the Los Angeles anti-ICE and pro-illegal immigration riots and much more! Make sure to grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacsJpSkaYYTAXdJLNNVYjyNawJqXPT9TQKmwsYeNVPO4hv9gcg3VgzvG2BGUg_aem_1rQIhXPKiBJghp2zTxZ4IA 0:00 Intro 6:22 Iran-Israel War Debate7:20 Tucker vs Trump Debate15:14 Tucker vs Ted Cruz Debate 28:18 Whoopi Goldberg on Black People 37:05 Caitlan Clark Controversy47:06 Mark Ruffalo & LA Riots

Russell Brand and Dave Rubin of the Actual Friends podcast take on a wild week around the world; Russell tunes in from Nashville to break down media spin on Greta Thunberg's deportation, Simone Biles's clash with Riley Gaines, and Elon Musk's apology to Trump; Dave shares his thoughts on the not-so-peaceful Los Angeles as riots flare, outlines a path to calm, and shares how to keep your family safe. More Friends will be on NEXT WEEK so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
00:00 Intro
07:16 Greta Thunberg's Activism
16:05 Simone Biles vs. Riley Gaines Debate
22:53 Centralized Authority and Cultural Sanctification
25:23 Trump vs. Musk: The Feud
30:15 Los Angeles: Chaos and Deportations
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