Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Christopher Rufo about how the left is shifting from woke race and gender politics toward socialism, affordability, inflation, Gaza, and economic populism; why Zohran Mamdani’s messaging connects with voters facing high housing, grocery, and college costs; how President Trump’s tariffs, spending, interest-rate demands, and mixed economic agenda have blurred the Republican message; why conservatives need practical free-market solutions instead of abstract Milton Friedman arguments; why socialist and communist candidates could gain power in major cities like Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco despite failed policies like rent control; how California's high housing costs, capital flight, and wealthy residents leaving the state could accelerate urban decline; why he believes Gavin Newsom's California is becoming a "house of horrors" with open-air sex markets and government waste; the historical roots of the Free Palestine movement, the PLO, Marxism, and modern pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses; why he believes President Donald Trump can still accomplish much through executive power even if Republicans lose the House in the midterms; the growing influence of online conspiracy theories among conservative voters, including Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson; why conservative institutions have largely resisted the trend despite audience fragmentation; why integrity, credibility, and resisting click-driven incentives will determine the future of conservative institutions; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get ten dollars when you trade ten or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory ---------- #RubinReport #ChristopherRufo #socialism #democraticsocialism #midterms2026 #daverubin Is the state of US news driving you crazy? Does the coverage of political news rarely seem “fair and balanced”? Serious discussions on US politics is vital to having a healthy democracy. No matter what political party you belong to, we need to be able to hear a variety of political perspectives. Whether you majored in political science or just want to have a deeper understanding of the issues you’ll want to check out this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbhOtC9klbCr0iN2ANJbaV477B0eSpc6 To make sure you never miss a single Rubin Report video, click here to subscribe: https://shorturl.at/Z6B5u Looking for honest conversations about current events, political news and the culture war? If so, then you’re in the right place because on “The Rubin Report,” Dave Rubin engages the ideas of society's most interesting thought leaders, authors, entertainers, and politicians. Dave lets his guests speak their minds and his audience to think for themselves. The Rubin Report is fan-funded through monthly and one-time donations: https://rubinreport.com/support ****** Stay informed with The Rubin Report Blog — uncensored opinions, free-speech commentary, and thought-provoking takes on politics & culture available here: https://www.daverubin.com/read Buy Copal tequila here: https://drinkcopal.com/ Stay up to date on our Instagram: @drinkcopal Check out Dave's new "Actual Friends" Podcast with Dr. Drew Pinsky, Jillian Michaels, and Sage Steele here: https://www.youtube.com/@actualfriends Join Dave's Locals community: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Order “Don't Burn This Country” the follow-up to Dave Rubin’s NY Times bestselling “Don’t Burn This Book” here: https://daverubin.com/book/ Dave Rubin's book, "Don't Burn This Book" is available at: www.dontburnthisbook.com LISTEN to The Rubin Report podcast: www.rubinreport.com/podcast Subscribe to Dave’s Newsletter The Rubin Recap: https://rubinrecap.beehiiv.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rubinreport Buy tickets to see Dave Rubin Live here: https://daverubin.com/events/ Rubin Report Merchandise: https://shorturl.at/1GQE5 All art on the set are original works by Caylin Rose Janet. Get a print here: https://www.caylinrosejanet.com/rubinreportart.html For advertising inquiries please email: sponsorships@rumble.com ****** Christopher Rufo Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute Christopher on X: https://x.com/christopherrufo ****** Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow The Rubin Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinreport Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverubin Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubinreport/?hl=en About Dave Rubin: http://daverubin.com/