Actual Friends

"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: https://getnativepath.com/Friends PATRIOT GOLD - Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ 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

"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 https://askchapter.org/friends NIC NAC - Go to http://nicnac.com/friends 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: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup....

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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 https://tryultraliver.com/Friends Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ 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

"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

"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 --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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 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 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

"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

"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