"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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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

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"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.

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#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

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"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

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