The Rubin Report: Andrew Schulz Is Floored by Bill Maher’s Unexpected Announcement

Host: Dave Rubin
Release Date: March 24, 2025

1. Introduction and Personal Update

The episode begins with Dave Rubin addressing his audience with a personal update. He shares that while playing basketball two weeks prior, he sustained a significant knee injury. Rubin explains, “[00:07]...I came down on my bad knee, which I already have. I have no ACL in it from 10 years ago..." Despite undergoing immediate medical examinations, including an MRI slated for the following day, Rubin remains optimistic, stating, “[00:15]...the sonogram showed some fluid in the knee, which they can deal with.”

2. Democrats Losing Political and Cultural Ground

Rubin delves into the current political landscape, emphasizing the decline of the Democratic Party both politically and culturally. He asserts, “[00:30]...they've not only they've lost politically, obviously, but now they're losing the culture war.” Rubin critiques the party's adversarial approach, stating, “[00:35]...once they lost the culture war... you can either backtrack and build bridges or try to burn things down.”

3. Critique of Progressive Leaders

a. Charlamagne Tha God (Referred to as Lenny)

Rubin discusses Charlamagne Tha God’s shifting stance within the Democratic sphere. He quotes Charlamagne: “[04:20]...the worst thing that you could do right now, speak for that goddamn party.” Rubin appreciates this divergence, highlighting, “[04:25]...Joshua Shapiro didn't speak for the party. He was like, let me tell you what I did.”

b. Gavin Newsom’s Outreach to Republicans

Rubin observes Gavin Newsom’s strategic engagement with Republican figures, including Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk. He remarks, “[06:10]...he's talking to people he has disagreed with. You have to mention me. He said, like, I take my...” This outreach signifies a potential shift in Democratic strategies to bridge partisan divides.

c. The Latinx Terminology Controversy

A significant portion of the discussion centers around the term “Latinx.” Rubin critiques Gavin Newsom’s inconsistent stance, saying, “[07:00]...newsom said that he and his office have never used the Latin X, the Latinx phrase that was slammed down all our throats...” He mocks the practicality of the term: “[07:30]...let me show you how cool just tech is these days... It just wouldn't go well.”

4. Bill Maher’s White House Invitation and Free Speech

Rubin shifts focus to comedian Bill Maher’s invitation to the White House to meet President Trump. He highlights the potential for cross-political dialogue: “[09:00]...Maher has been invited to the White House and he's going to meet Trump.” Rubin praises Maher’s approach, noting, “[09:15]...he's not going to be held hostage by the lunatics that are like, no, you can't talk to him.”

He further discusses the importance of free speech, stating, “[15:40]...America has the best defense of free speech, which is the First Amendment.” Rubin contemplates the balance between protecting free speech and addressing slanderous remarks, especially concerning public figures like Elon Musk.

5. Department of Education Elimination by Trump

A significant segment is dedicated to President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Rubin underscores the implications of this move: “[19:50]...today I will sign an executive order to begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all.” He supports the decision, arguing, “[20:10]...return education to where it belongs,” emphasizing state control and parental choice in education.

Rubin vehemently criticizes Democratic leaders like Randi Weingarten: “[20:50]...she has closed schools during COVID... she should never be near a child for the rest of her life.” He underscores the perceived inefficacy of the Department by citing educational shortcomings: “[21:30]...we have spent about 3 trillion on the DOE and somehow our test scores have gone lower and lower thanks to you.”

6. Cultural Commentary: Disney’s Snow White Remake

Rubin critiques Disney’s contemporary remake of Snow White, framing it within the ongoing culture wars. He sarcastically remarks on the casting and thematic changes: “[24:00]...they did not use real dwarfs in this. Now there's a lot of dwarfs out there in Hollywood.” Rubin mocks the portrayal of Snow White’s character development: “[25:30]...Snow White is coming to terms with finding herself and finding her inner voice... all over the left.”

He references backlash from conservative audiences, highlighting failed box office performances: “[28:15]...Disney's Snow White remake... raked in a miserable 43 million during its premiere. And that’s from the AP...” Rubin criticizes the left’s influence on entertainment, asserting, “[29:00]...if you guys just made entertainment's sake for the sake of entertaining. Could you do that?”

7. Current Polling and Future of the Democratic Party

Rubin presents recent polling data indicating a decline in Democratic approval ratings: “[33:00]...Democrat approval sits at 27% and their strategy to climb out of that hole is apparently to send out the radical wing of the party on a speaking tour against oligarchs...” He emphasizes the party's fragmented ideology: “[34:10]...the party has no ideology. They are in the midst of the battle for their spirit and there ain't much of a spirit left...”

8. Conclusion and Final Remarks

Despite his knee injury, Rubin remains committed to delivering content, encouraging his audience to stay informed and critical of prevailing political narratives. He concludes by reiterating the importance of authentic leadership and diverse voices in politics, stating, “[40:00]...keep finding each other and keep building things and stop listening to these fools. And that is how we will win this thing.”

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• On Personal Injury:
  “[00:07]...I have no ACL in it from 10 years ago...”
  “[00:15]...the sonogram showed some fluid in the knee, which they can deal with.”

• On Democratic Decline:
  “[00:30]...they've not only they've lost politically, obviously, but now they're losing the culture war.”
  “[04:20]...the worst thing that you could do right now, speak for that goddamn party.”

• On Department of Education:
  “[19:50]...begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all.”
  “[20:10]...return education to where it belongs.”

• On Disney’s Snow White Remake:
  “[24:00]...they did not use real dwarfs in this.”
  “[28:15]...raked in a miserable 43 million during its premiere.”

• On Democratic Approval Ratings:
  “[33:00]...Democrat approval sits at 27%...”
  “[34:10]...the party has no ideology.”

Final Thoughts

In this episode, Dave Rubin provides a critical analysis of the current state of the Democratic Party, cultural shifts, and specific political maneuvers by both Democratic and Republican figures. Through personal anecdotes, statistical data, and pointed critiques, Rubin encourages his audience to question prevailing narratives and advocate for authentic, ideologically consistent leadership.