"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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"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

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"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

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"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

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"Actual Friends" podcast hosts Sage Steele, Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Russell Brand and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani officially becoming the next NYC mayor; Charlie Kirk's prescient warning for MAGA and the GOP about a Zohran Mamdani win and how failing to deal with the affordability crisis for Gen Z will lead them to support socialism; Ben Shapiro's brutal criticism of Tucker Carlson for having on controversial guest Nick Fuentes; the reason that Tucker Carlson has become more conspiratorial and focused more controversial guests like Nick Fuentes and Darryl Cooper; and much more.

00:00 Start 02:01 New York Mayoral Election Discussion 12:02 Charlie Kirk's Prediction and Youth Radicalization 25:54 Tucker Carlson's Controversial Interview 30:21 The Responsibility of Platforming 35:27 The Role of Free Speech and Debate 45:31 The Impact of Internet Culture

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