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

"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

"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 ​S​TART 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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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: https://healthuncensoredtv.com/. #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

"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

"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand react to the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. To make sure you never miss a single Actual Friends video, click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@actualfriends?sub_confirmation=1 --- 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 --- Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0...

"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, and Russell Brand talk about Dave's secret off-the-grid vacation details; Sage's upcoming wedding; the benefits of a digital detox; how "V for Vendetta" accurately depicted government's real goals; why government programs meant to help the less fortunate often backfire and create dangerous dependencies; Russell's recent conversation with Tommy Robinson and the current state of the UK's political decline; and much more. 00:00 07:00 Sage's Wedding Preparations 15:19 Russell's Travel Plans 17:51 Current Events and Media Reactions 20:34 Dave's Vacation Reflections and Personal Growth 32:46 Political Landscape and Free Speech #ActualFriends #tommyrobinson #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #wedding #vacation #digitaldetox #VforVendetta #UKpolitics --- 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

"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele and Russell Brand talk about Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Felss Masino facing calls for her resignation after her disastrous move to rebrand the restaurant chain with a new Cracker Barrel logo without Uncle Herschel which is causing the stock price to collapse; President Trump's latest executive order "Prosecuting Burning Of The American Flag" which would prohibit the burning of the American flag despite the Supreme Court's previous ruling about its constitutionality; what Swifties overlooked in Taylor Swift's announcement of her engagement to Travis Kelce; and much more. 00:00 04:53 Cracker Barrel Branding and Logos 12:40 Flag Burning and Free Speech 26:54 The Role of Government and Authority 33:37 Taylor Swift and Relationship Dynamics 40:05 Navigating Hollywood and Personal Integrity #ActualFriends #crackerbarrel #RussellBrand #SageSteele #juliefelssmasino #UncleHerschel #flagburning #executiveorder #americanflag #supremecourt #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Swifties --- 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

"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 #ActualFriends #RussellBrand #SageSteele #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #WashingtonDC #CrimeRates #MarijuanaLegalization #CannabisReform #FaithAndRecovery #AddictionRecovery ____ 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

"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 #ActualFriends #jonathanvanness #RussellBrand #DaveRubin #SageSteele #ulta #budlight #dylanmulvaney #beautyproducts #beautystandards #wedding #queereye #girldad ____ 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 ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0...

"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. #ActualFriends #ElonMusk #DaveRubin #RussellBrand #SageSteele #loveisland #charlizetheron #alexcooper #oasis #texasfloods ____ 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 ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0...

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. What are your thoughts on Russell's swim trunks? We think they're great. 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 ____ 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 ____ Grab Dave Rubin's tequila COPAL here: https://drinkcopal.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0...

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 ---------- 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

Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Russell Brand of the Actual Friends podcast take on a wild week around the world; Dave reports from (yes, really) a former Israeli Prime Minister's bomb shelter after a whirlwind tour of Jerusalem; Sage breaks down the latest sports chaos as Trump threatens fines over trans athletes; Russell phones in from his trusty iPad to talk free speech, cancel culture, and why telling the truth isn't a crime. 00:00 Intro01:36 Dave's Adventures in Israel08:39 Russell Brand Joins the Conversation17:40 Discussion on Media and Politics22:15 The Media's Portrayal and Accountability26:19 Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports35:16 Free Speech and Political Hypocrisy ---------- 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----------

Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and guest host Roseanne Barr of the Actual Friends podcast talk about what stood out about Prime Minister Orbán's leadership and why Budapest feels like a city that gets it right; the latest chaos in San Francisco: a paused grading policy that would have let students pass with scores as low as 21%, and the growing financial collapse of Pride events across the country; rising antisemitism and university response, and more! Russell will have a lot to cover with us next week; stay subscribed so you don't miss it. 00:00 Introduction and Missing Guest 03:56 Dave's Adventures in Budapest 15:51 San Francisco's Grading for Equity Controversy 20:00 The Consequences of Lowering Standards 25:46 Pride Month and Corporate Reactions 26:48 Roseanne's Perspective on LGBTQ+ Issues 30:59 Concerns About Antisemitism and Communism 40:38 The Self-Correction of Intelligence ---------- 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 ---------- FOLLOW THE GUEST https://x.com/therealroseanne

Russell Brand, guest host Emily Wilson (in for Jillian Michaels), Dave Rubin, and Sage Steele of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Biden's cancer diagnosis; the 2022 video footage of Biden previously saying he had cancer; Joe Scarborough admitting he was wrong about Biden (but not saying he was sorry about it all); Trump confronting the South African President about the "white genocide"; the Republican voter registration lead in Miami-Dade County; Megyn Kelly ripping into Jake Tapper for hiding Biden's condition; Scott Jennings dominating CNN and providing real feedback; sports teams actually going to the White House, and much more! Tune in next week to find out why Jillian was out… Hint: MAHA. 00:00 Intro 02:16 Biden's Health and Media Coverage 07:46 Political and Human Aspects 18:30 South Africa and Racial Tensions 33:23 Florida: A Beacon of Freedom 36:38 Miami-Dade Turns Red 38:56 Austin's Homeless Crisis 41:36 California's Political Landscape 57:47 Scott Jennings: A Voice of Reason on CNN 01:02:59 Sports and Politics: A White House Tradition ----------SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: ‪@actualfriends‬ ‪@RubinReport‬ ​‪@TheSageSteeleShow‬ ‪@RussellBrand‬ ​‪@JillianMichaels‬ FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsV Ehttps://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteelehttps://x.com/JillianMichaels ---------- FOLLOW OUR GUEST: https://x.com/emilysavesusa

Sage Steele, Russell Brand, Jillian Michaels, and Dave Rubin of the "Actual Friends" podcast talk about Trump's massive and unprecedented accomplishments in his first 100 days in office; Sage's 3 year anniversary after getting hit in the face by a golf ball at the 2022 PGA Tour and during her lawsuit against Disney; The viral video of French President Emanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minster Keir Starmer hiding a baggie that looks like cocaine; The debate behind Kanye West's controversial new song and album; Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to reduce prescription drug prices by 80%; The debate surrounding Trump's decision to nominate Casey Means as Surgeon General of the United States; Jake Tapper's new and hypocritical book release about Biden's fragility and cognitive decline called Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, It's Cover-up, & His Disastrous Choice To Run Again; A look at past moments when Jake Tapper was running cover for Joe Biden; Dave reuniting with Roseanne Barr this week after not seeing her for nearly ten years and much more! 0:00 Intro 0:34 Dave Reunites with Roseanne Barr 6:41 Sage's Crazy Anniversary9:53 Trump's First 100 Days21:58 Emanuel Macron & Coke 34:28 Kanye West's New Hitler Song45:31 Trump & RFK Drug Prices54:44 Casey Means Debate55:58 Jake Tapper's Book on Biden ----------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----------

Dave 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----------