The Rubin Report The Rubin Report

Why I'm Taking a Break

Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 0m

Summary

Dave Rubin concludes Season 13 of The Rubin Report by recapping the year’s major events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, international tours, and interviews with figures like Ron DeSantis and Bill Maher. He reflects on the show’s growth, his new series *Actual Friends*, and his decision to go off the grid for August to reset. The episode features a heartfelt tribute to Kirk, a Q&A session, and special announcements before Rubin signs off for the summer.

Topics discussed

Wild Alaskan Cod sponsorship and offer Season 13 recap intro and gratitude to viewers Reflections on Charlie Kirk's assassination Australia tour highlights and meet-and-greets Promoting the 'Actual Friends' podcast Interviews with politicians and media figures Meeting heroes and international guests in Europe Conversations with Bishop Barron and Hollywood stories Bill Maher special and reflections on his career Interview with Calavicular and Relief Factor ad Q&A: College memories and thoughts on fame Message to future self and mental reset Rubin Report Awards: DM of the Year and Round Table Favorite Sit-Down: Arthur Brooks on happiness Elon Musk clarifies Dave Rubin confusion Q&A: Florida politics and world weariness Upcoming 'Off the Grid' content schedule Final goodbye and team acknowledgments OnDeck business loan sponsorship
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