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The Rubin Report: An Evening of Free Speech with Dave Rubin

Tue, September 12, 2017
Dinner Program
Dave Rubin

Host of The Rubin Report, Dave Rubin, is known for his political satire and commentary channeled through his stand-up comedy skills and chatty conversational style. A self-identified classical liberal, he tackles many topics including political correctness, free speech, politics, mass media, religion, foreign affairs, and the ideological split between liberalism and progressivism.

Dave Rubin is a talk show host, comedian, and TV personality. He is the host of The Rubin Report, a talk show about ideas and free speech, known for its open and direct approach—often deemed politically incorrect—to discussing complex issues and current events. Based on its unconventional style, the show has garnered a sizeable fan base from across the world.

Passionate and outspoken about the ideological split between liberals and the progressive movement, Rubin has been influential in popularizing the phrase "Regressive Left." A self-labeled former progressive, he identifies with classical liberalism and feels strongly about building a new center in the political landscape. 

Rubin was formerly an on-air host at The Young Turks Network, and prior to that was co-host of The Six Pack on SiriusXM satellite radio, also one of the top comedy podcasts on iTunes. His television credits include Comedy Central, Fox News, HLN, CNN, and PBS. He has defended LGBT rights on The O'Reilly Factor and debated Mike Huckabee on this topic.Rubin's comedy and commentary has been highlighted in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Time Magazine, and he has been nominated by L.A. Weekly for Funniest Twitter. 

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