Podcast Summary: The Rubin Report Episode: Listen to ‘The View’ Crowd Gasp as Whoopi Doubles Down on Extremist Rhetoric
Host: Dave Rubin
Date: September 30, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Dave Rubin tackles the recurring theme of crime, policing, and what he frames as the ideological failures of Democratic leadership in major American cities, focusing particularly on Portland and New York. Rubin discusses the rhetoric from media figures like Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Reid, criticizes responses from city and state leaders, and delves into political developments surrounding the upcoming New York mayoral race, progressive criminal justice policies, and the proposed Gaza peace plan. The episode’s tone is sharp, unsparing, highly opinionated, and punctuated by satire and sardonic humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Media Rhetoric Around Public Safety and Policing

• Rubin opens by lampooning headlines and commentary comparing Trump’s decision to deploy federal forces in blue cities to fascist regimes, particularly referencing Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.”
  • Key Quote [09:10]:
    “What do they call a man who tries to clean up the streets? It starts with an H, ends with Hitler. Yes, it’s Hitler.” — Dave Rubin
• He challenges the media’s analogies, drawing sharp lines between Trump’s actions and historical fascism.

2. Conditions in Democrat-Run Cities: “Portland is Just Fine — If You Ignore Everything”

• Rubin highlights a perceived disconnect between political narratives and on-the-ground realities, referencing statements by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about Portland’s safety, and juxtaposing her words with images of homelessness and vandalism.
  • Key Quote [21:55]:
    “They’re always saying, ignore what you can see... Is this AI? No, this is an actual picture from yesterday. This is an aerial shot of a homeless encampment in Portland.” — Dave Rubin
• Responds to social media and political attempts to downplay public disorder, mocking posts by Congresswoman Maxine Dexter and ex-Senator Claire McCaskill.

3. Crime Statistics, Policy, and Policing Strategy

• Examines homicide statistics and crime reporting in Portland, noting drops in homicide rates but emphasizing that rates remain higher than historical averages. Points out limitations in official data due to underreporting.
• Discusses targeted policing strategies, referencing Vivek Ramaswamy’s comments on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
  • Key Quote [39:05 Ramaswamy]:
    “The overwhelming majority of crime in our cities is actually committed by a really, really small number of people.”

4. The New York Mayoral Race: Warnings and Predictions

• Rubin devotes significant time to critiquing front-running progressive candidate Zorhan Mamdani, painting him as a “communist” with dangerous policies (e.g., massive increases to hate crime funding, gender-affirming care subsidies, decriminalizing prostitution).
  • Key Quote [46:20]:
    “He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. And congratulations New Yorkers, you’re doing this to yourselves.”
• Highlights Mamdani's public refusal to condemn anti-Israel slogans, arguing it exposes dangerous extremism.
  • Key Quote [50:43]:
    “Do you condemn that phrase, ‘globalize the intifada’? -- ‘That’s not language that I use.’”
• Lampoons the fragmentation of the opposition (Andrew Cuomo, Eric Adams, Curtis Sliwa), predicting a Mamdani win.

5. On Hate Crimes, Criminal Justice, and Progressivism

• Takes aim at the concept of hate crimes, arguing equality before the law is sufficient and that progressive policies overcomplicate justice.
• Skewers policies for gender-affirming care and prostitution as unserious and unseriously costed.
  • Key Quote [59:12]:
    “He’s going to provide $65 million in funding for gender-affirming care... Why not $65 billion? Why not?”

6. Trump’s Perspective and Broader Consequences

• Shares Trump’s reaction to Mamdani’s rise (“He is going to have problems with Washington like no mayor in the history of our city” [01:09:32]).
• Argues proposed socialist policies can damage cities quickly, and that “faking it” for a year would spread the model elsewhere.

7. Crime and Victim Testimonies

• Shares powerful, graphic testimony from crime victims and relatives, particularly the father of Logan Federico, to underscore the real-world cost of lenient criminal justice (01:19:00).
  • Key Quote [01:21:18]:
    “Why? Because Alexander Devonte Dickey, who was arrested 39 goddamn times, 25 felonies, was on the street.”
• Uses FBI crime statistics to challenge politically correct narratives around race and crime.

8. Political Retribution and Subpoena Threats

• Critiques statements by Rep. Eric Swalwell about potential investigations into private citizens who work with conservative administrations, comparing the warnings to “mafia threats” (01:36:12).

9. Foreign Policy Segment: Gaza Peace Plan

• Outlines Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan for Gaza, with key terms such as:
  • Demilitarization and redevelopment of Gaza
  • Israeli withdrawal contingent on security guarantees
  • Prisoner exchanges and monitored governance changes
• Notes both Israeli and Palestinian stakeholders’ positions; explains Netanyahu’s acceptance and describes the 72-hour window for Hamas to respond ([01:55:12]).
  • Key Quote [01:59:00 Trump]:
    “It’s called peace in the Middle East. So today is a historic day for peace.”

10. Government Shutdown, Spending, and Partisan Gridlock

• Discusses ongoing government funding standoff:
  • GOP aligns behind a “clean” resolution, while Rubin accuses Democrats of hostage-taking over increases to spending for healthcare for illegal immigrants and overseas gender-affirming care.
  • Mocks a Trump meme lampooning Democratic priorities and highlights Democrat leaders' outrage (02:20:45).
  • Plays historical clips of Obama and Pelosi advocating for border control to contrast with current rhetoric.

11. European Parallel: “Nice-sounding Social Engineering, Dangerous Results”

• Highlights statements by Britain’s new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmoud, arguing that Western tolerance is being weaponized by “predatory psychopaths.”
  • Key Quote [02:33:00]:
    “Agreeable people are cannon fodder for psychopaths.” — Jordan Peterson
• Urges listeners to resist being cowed by accusations of racism or bigotry, warning that complacency strengthens radical social agendas.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “God bless Whoopi. The dreadlocks are just too tight or something.” — Dave Rubin, 09:55
• “No income tax? Pretty good. What was it? No regulations? Pretty solid. Earn what you want. Family inherits everything. Like, that's pretty freaking — that all sounds quite spectacular. Okay, that is not fascism.” — Dave Rubin, 16:21
• “If you are a non Jew and you vote for this guy [Mamdani], you’re a retard. If you are a Jew and you vote for this guy, you are a super retard.” — Dave Rubin, 01:17:30
• “We're gonna get the communists.” — Dave Rubin, 01:11:30
• “Decline is a choice.” — recurring theme
• “If we don't fund transgender surgeries in Peru, the government is going to shut down. Like this is the easiest choice ever.” — Dave Rubin, 02:24:05
• “The predatory psychopaths have figured out how to cloak themselves in the guise of compassion.” — Jordan Peterson, 02:34:55

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Trump vs. Portland & Media Framing: 05:10–20:00
• Portland Crime & Progressive Spin: 20:00–32:00
• Statistical and Experiential Crime Analysis: 32:00–44:00
• Vivek Ramaswamy on Precision Policing: 39:05
• Zorhan Mamdani and New York Mayoral Race: 44:00–01:15:00
• Testimony on Violent Crime and Racial Politics: 01:19:00–01:24:45
• Eric Swalwell’s ‘Mafia’ Threats: 01:36:12
• Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan & Middle East Reactions: 01:55:12–02:07:20
• Government Shutdown & Political Satire: 02:20:45–02:28:00
• British Multiculturalism & Jordan Peterson on Agreeableness: 02:33:00–End

Language & Tone

• Highly opinionated, often sarcastic, riffing, and sometimes profane; maintains a conversational and combative style throughout.
• Frequent use of satire and dark humor to critique media figures and policy proposals.

Conclusion

Rubin continues his campaign against what he characterizes as the failures of progressive governance, arguing that crime, disorder, and radical ideologies are overtaking American cities and, by extension, the West. He emphasizes the need for “balls” — courage and resistance — to turn back what he sees as the excesses of left-wing policy and rhetoric. The episode is sweeping in its range, from local U.S. politics to international affairs, always filtered through Rubin’s unapologetically combative worldview.