Actual Friends

"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