Podcast Summary: "The Exact Moment CNN Host Realizes Jasmine Crockett Is a Monster"

The Rubin Report with Dave Rubin
Date: November 20, 2025

Episode Overview

Dave Rubin’s November 20, 2025 episode explores a whirlwind of recent political events and controversies, centering chiefly on the fallout from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and the chaotic responses of Democratic politicians. The bulk of the show mocks and critiques Representative Jasmine Crockett’s blunders on CNN, shining a critical light on Democratic talking points, media spin, and the wider implications of current issues—from illegal immigration and Islam’s role in Western society to the rise of socialism in New York City government.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Epstein Files: Democrat Missteps and Media Spin

Focus: Rep. Jasmine Crockett's CNN appearance, broader Democratic attempts to tie Epstein’s donations to Republicans, and Dave Rubin’s commentary.

• Dave opens with mockery over a “Moron Zamboni” T-shirt to satirize New York’s new socialist mayor and the idea of ‘free stuff.’
  (03:19–03:54)
• The “Epstein Files” release is under major scrutiny. Rubin notes bipartisan Congressional support for their publication, expressing skepticism:

  “When Congress is all for something, you must think something is rotten in Stink Town.” (03:23)

• Crockett is ridiculed for conflating two different Jeffrey Epsteins in political donation records (“Lady Eyelashes”), causing her accusations to boomerang. She defends herself on CNN, claiming she never specified which Epstein, and blames a lack of time for research.
  (04:19–05:32)
• Rubin's reaction:

  “Lady, you are a bullshit artist. But not a particularly good one.” (05:32)

• Rubin notes the distinction: Even if politicians got cash from the “real” Epstein, that alone doesn’t prove complicity in his crimes.
• Jasmine Crockett is again played, doubling down and reading off a list of Republicans, to which Rubin observes her clear intent to draw public association with Epstein’s crimes.
  (06:48–07:16)
• Crockett slips, explicitly wishing Democrats did more “propaganda,” which Rubin immediately calls out as a Freudian slip.

  “...they haven’t really been going around and doing the propaganda side of things.” — Jasmine Crockett (08:20)
  “Did she just say they’re supposed to be doing more propaganda?” (08:42)

Notable Quote (Crockett):

“A lot of times Democrats, their goal, their job is to get in there, put their heads down, and make sure that they do the work. They haven’t really been going around and doing the propaganda side of things.” (08:20)

2. Democrats’ Responses to Epstein Connections

a. Stacey Plaskett texting “the” Epstein

• Plaskett admits to communicating with Epstein while he was a known sex offender but frames it as routine constituent interaction.

  “I’ve spoken with him about issues that are relevant, things that are going on in the Virgin Islands and elsewhere.” — Stacey Plaskett (10:00)

• Rubin highlights the absurdity of Plaskett appearing to be guided, in real time, by Epstein during hearings.

b. Ayanna Pressley Dodges Questions on the Biden Administration’s Inaction

• On BBC, Pressley is put on the spot for Democrats’ four-year silence regarding Epstein and files’ release. She evades with generic responses. (11:32–12:10)

c. Panel Commentary: America ‘Founded on Child Rape’?

• CNN panelist invokes Thomas Jefferson’s relationship with Sally Hemings as historical context for ongoing abuses by powerful men.

  “What we’re talking about right now has been going on... since the beginning of time with powerful men who have taken advantage of young girls.” — Stacey Plaskett (12:54)

• Rubin pushes back, offering historical perspective, emphasizing the complicated legacies of the founders.

d. Trump Statement and Democrat Associations

• Dave reads a condensed Trump social post detailing Democratic links to Epstein, from Bill Clinton to Larry Summers. (Condensed, 14:33–17:40)
• Rubin reiterates that financial or social ties alone aren’t proof of criminality but suggests the files will likely implicate Democrats more than Republicans.

e. Larry Summers' Resignation & Shame

• Summers, at a Harvard class, expresses shame about Epstein ties and announces a pause in public activities. (17:45–17:55)

3. Broader Themes: Political Deflection, ‘Propaganda,’ and the New York Mayoral Socialism

a. Rubin’s Critique

• Rubin sees recent Democrat moves as either incompetence, strategic deflection, or failed attempts at political hit jobs that will boomerang.

  “The Epstein political story has everything to do with Democrats and nothing to do with Donald Trump.” — Scott Jennings, CNN Panel (18:45)

b. Socialist Mayor Zorhan Kwame Mamdani

• Rubin mocks Mamdani’s fundraising and appeals for $4 million to support transition costs, translating socialist promises into new taxes and fundraising pressure.

  “If you voted for this guy, you’re an idiot.” (00:46) “He ran on everything will be free. Less than two weeks later...begging for money.” (32:36)

• Rubin advises Trump not to compromise during upcoming meeting with the new mayor.
  (34:50–35:17)

4. Immigration & Islam in America: Dearborn as a Case Study

a. Jake Lang’s Dearborn Speech

• Former J6 prisoner and current Senate candidate Jake Lang rails against ‘Islamification’ of America and Dearborn’s shifting demographics.

  “The Islamification of Europe is particularly aimed at the destruction of white people. The Islamification of America is aiming to meet the same goal… Respectfully, get the f— out of my country.” — Jake Lang (21:41–22:45)

• Rubin parses the racial vs. cultural/religious aspects of Lang’s argument, ultimately asserting that Islam’s expansion tends to suppress Christian communities internationally.

b. Responses & Tone

• Rubin points to statements from an ex-Muslim commentator and plays a clip of Christian preacher Edward Barham being labeled “Islamophobe” by the Dearborn mayor, arguing that Westerners misunderstand Islam’s innate connection to politics and dominion.

• Rubin and a clip from Charlie Kirk assert macro-Islam is fundamentally at odds with core Western values like free speech, religion, and separation of church and state.

  “There is a set of ideas that is being imported...that now have taken serious hold, clearly in Dearborn, Michigan...If that scales, the country’s over.” (30:28)

5. Immigration Enforcement & Economic Fallout

a. ICE Crackdowns

• ICE pledges to pursue both illegal immigrants and their employers, with Rubin noting the systemic failures that allowed these conditions.
• A Michigan plumbing company busted for employing 250+ illegal immigrants and pocketing $74 million in profits is reported. (37:43–38:35)

b. Economic Impact/Automation

• Rubin speculates on the future where automation eliminates low-skill jobs now filled by illegal workers, suggesting the entire system—both border openings and employer decisions—is culpable.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dave Rubin on Democratic Propaganda: “Did she just say they’re supposed to be doing more propaganda? ... Yes, because they’re so good at doing the work. What they’re good at doing is saying we’re doing the work.” (08:42)
• On Zorhan Mamdani’s Socialist Fundraising: “He ran on everything will be free. Less than two weeks later... there he is... begging for money.” (32:36)
• Jake Lang at Dearborn Council Meeting: “Respectfully, get the f— out of my country.” (22:51)
• On Islam in the West: “If you want to live in a Western liberal democracy... there is a set of ideas that is being imported ... that now have taken serious hold.” (30:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:01–01:05 Satirical intro, Moron Zamboni T-shirt
• 04:19–05:32 Jasmine Crockett on CNN, discussion of Epstein file mix-up
• 08:20–08:42 “Propaganda side of things” – Crockett’s notable slip
• 10:00–10:39 Stacey Plaskett admits communication with Epstein
• 11:32–12:10 Ayanna Pressley dodges Epstein file timing question
• 12:54–13:34 Panel: America ‘founded on’ abuses (Thomas Jefferson invoked)
• 17:45–17:55 Larry Summers’ “shame” statement
• 18:45–19:15 CNN Analyst Scott Jennings: “Epstein story is about Democrats”
• 21:41–22:51 Jake Lang’s Dearborn speech
• 29:36–30:28 Charlie Kirk on Islam’s incompatibility with the West
• 32:36 Rubin commentary on socialist fundraising in NYC
• 35:22–35:48 Zorhan Mamdani: NYPD will not cooperate with ICE
• 37:43–38:35 Michigan plumbing company illegal hiring scheme

Tone & Delivery

Dave Rubin’s tone is overtly satirical, indignant, and combative, marked by recurring sarcasm (“Lady Eyelashes”), mockery of progressive slogans, and pointed ridicule of left-wing politicians’ perceived hypocrisies and blunders.

He intersperses serious, philosophical argumentation with asides, self-deprecating humor, and banter with his team and audience. Strong language and rhetorical flourishes (e.g., “bullshit artist,” “If you can’t see how evil this guy is...”) are frequent, underscoring a performative, confrontational style.

Conclusion

This episode is emblematic of The Rubin Report’s mixture of comic derision and cultural commentary. It provides a conservative/libertarian critique of current political events, with a particular focus on Democratic self-owns (Jasmine Crockett & others), manipulation of media narratives, and existential concerns about socialism and untethered immigration policy in America. For listeners, Rubin’s analysis situates each controversy within his wider crusade against “propaganda,” progressive overreach, and what he views as the fundamental threats to Western values.