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MLB's Pride Stunt Backfires Even Gays Begging Liberals to Stop
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Jun 12, 2026
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Leftist Tried to Convince Dave Rubin LA Is Safe on 'Surrounded', It Didn't End Well
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| 6/19/26 | MLB's Pride Stunt Backfires Even Gays Begging Liberals to Stop | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about MLB's attempt to force players to wear hats supporting Pride Month backfiring as San Francisco Giants players protest by writing Bible verses on their caps; Rob Schneider telling Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany why MLB's attempts to make Major League Baseball more gay are backfiring so spectacularly; Jillian's fears about JD Vance's recent statements on gay marriage that are forcing her to support Marco Rubio; how Donald Trump unknowingly tricks Robert De Niro to reveal his narcissism with his most recent controversial comments about his lack of pride in America; Bill Maher destroying Howie Mandel's repetition of baseless Black Lives Matter talking points about police shootings and stunning him with the actual facts he's never bothered to research; and much more. Today's Sponsor: Relief Factor: Your $17.76 3-week QuickStart is ready for you! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Sage Reveals That Steve Harvey Was Right About the Ugly Truth of Men | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about if Stever Harvey is right about men and women not being able to be friends with each other and why Sage realized that she was incredibly naive about what men are really like; their reactions to some gentle parenting fails and what they have all learned from trying to discipline their children; why more and more questions are being raised about the LA mayoral election that had Spencer Pratt drop to third place after a week and a half of mail in ballots were counted favoring Nithya Raman; Dave's conversation with Jordan Peterson about the time that he feared for his son's life and asked God to take his life instead; and much more. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Leftist Tried to Convince Dave Rubin LA Is Safe on 'Surrounded', It Didn't End Well | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about what really happened when Dave was on an episode of Jubilee's "Surrounded" called "1 MAGA Republican vs 20 Far-Left Democrats" and what they did show; how Jillian's interview with "The Majority Report's" Sam Seder resulted in attacks on her channel and numerous death threats; Shawn Ryan bizarre interview with Megyn Kelly which devolved into them insulting MAGA and accusing Trump of demanding that his supporters bow to the Israel lobby and neoconservatives like Mark Levin; YouTuber Jesse Ridgway better known as McJuggerNuggets coming under fire for filming he and his wife finding out the results of her amniocentesis which revealed that their baby had Trisomy 21 which confirmed their fears of the baby having down syndrome and their plan to terminate the pregnancy; and much more. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Listen to 'The View' Crowd Gasp as Whoopi Accidentally Reveals How Clueless She Is | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels and Sage Steele talk about "The View's" Whoopi Goldberg having a shocking defense of Joe Biden after Jill Biden admitted on "CBS Sunday Morning" that she thought that Joe Biden had a stroke during his debate with Donald Trump; "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary revealing for the first time the elaborate network of Chinese funded groups responsible for attacks on his proposed Utah data center and how it connects to Neville Roy Singham, Hasan Piker and the Party for Socialism and Liberation; James O'Keefe exposing Washington Nationals exec Sean Hudson who admitted on camera to discriminating against Trevor Williams for his Catholicism and forcing employees to segregate by sexuality for certain meetings; a comparison between Harrison Ford's rage filled commencement speech and Jerry Seinfeld's brilliant commencement speech at Duke University where he had some words for the 'woke' who condemn privilege; and much more. | — | ||||||
| 5/23/26 | 'Shark Tank' Legend Visibly Offends Tucker Carlson w/ Simple Facts | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary correcting Tucker Carlson with the facts about how Ai will actually affect the job market and create jobs that we can't even imagine yet; Megyn Kelly, Nick Fuentes, and Tucker Carlson trying to blame Thomas Massie's defeat on AIPAC and supporters of Israel; "The View's" Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar encouraging young black athletes to take marching orders from the NAACP and Hakeem Jeffries to avoid going to southern colleges and universities to protest the redistricting battles in southern states; transgender athlete AB Hernandez's Mom getting national attention for her outrage over California's failed women's sports compromise to have her trans child share the winner's podium with biological girls; if the latest ebola panic is a genuine concern or another media created panic; and much more. ----- Today's Sponsors: Van Man - Go to http://vanman.shop/friends and use code FRIENDS for 15% off your first order. Mars Men - 50% Off + 3 Free Gifts at Mengotomars.com The Wellness Company - Be prepared before you need it. Get your Contagion Emergency Kit. Visit http://www.twc.health/FRIENDS and use code FRIENDS to save $33 Off + Free Shipping. USA Residents Only | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | This Fight Was So Big It Could Be the End of This Host of 'The View' | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about "The View's" Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin getting into a tense exchange over Trump's plan to support women with fertility problems through funding IVF; women being outraged after Stephen A. Smith told Cam Newton in the bluntest language possible what he is looking for in a wife and why he supports traditional gender roles in a relationship; the real dangers of Ozempic and why Demi Moore's creepy frail appearance should serve as a warning as more celebrities are suffering from frightening side effects of the weight loss drug; Spencer Pratt getting into a heated exchange with TMZ after they accused him of lying about living in an Airstream trailer in his viral campaign ad; and much more. ----- Today's Sponsors: The Wellness Company - Be prepared before you need it. Get your Contagion Emergency Kit. Visit http://www.twc.health/FRIENDS and use code FRIENDS to save $33 Off + Free Shipping. USA Residents Only 🇺🇸 | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Megyn Kelly Goes Viral After Latest Bizarre Flip Flop on This Major Issue | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Megyn Kelly going viral over her sudden flip flop on if Islamic culture is compatible with Western Civilization after realizing that Tucker Carlson has been growing his fan base with Muslim audiences; Zohran Mamdani's response to Citadel CEO Ken Griffin making it official that he is doubling down on his investment in Miami and officially scaling back his $6 billion project for midtown Manhattan, which would have created 15,000 permanent jobs as a direct response to Mamdani's personal attack on him in his pied-à-terre tax announcement and his plans to tax the rich; Spencer Pratt humiliating LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman with a devastating fact check live on stage during the LA mayor debate; the reality behind the hantavirus panic on the MV Hondius and if the World Health Organization can be trusted with public health emergencies; and much more. ----- Today's Sponsors: The Wellness Company - The Wellness Company's RX Parasite Cleanse! Click http://www.twc.health/FRIENDS and use code FRIENDS for $60 Off + Free Shipping on every order. USA Residents only 🇺🇸 | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Woke Comedian Gets Visibly Upset After Bill Maher Says Why Everyone Hates Liberals✨ | politicscomedy+5 | — | — | — | David CrossBill Maher+6 | — | 53m 51s | |
| 4/24/26 | Charlie Kirk Noticed What Everyone Else Ignored About This Anti-Racist Group✨ | Southern Poverty Law CenterIlhan Omar+4 | Batya Ungar-Sargon | Southern Poverty Law CenterUnited Healthcare+1 | — | Southern Poverty Law CenterCharlie Kirk+5 | PALEO-VALLEYFRIENDS | 59m 42s | |
| 4/17/26 | Press Goes Silent as Press Sec Points Out Dems Hypocrisy for Swalwell's Open Secret✨ | politicsmedia criticism+4 | — | NYC MayorMeet the Press+1 | — | Eric SwalwellKaroline Leavitt+6 | — | 1h 09m 51s | |
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| 4/10/26 | Gavin Newsom's Wife's Bizarre Parenting Could End His 2028 Chances Before They Start✨ | parentingpolitics+3 | — | Liberty Hangout | — | Gavin NewsomJennifer Siebel Newsom+5 | NATIVE PATHRISK FREE | 40m 32s | |
| 4/3/26 | Zohran Mamdani Accidentally Reveals How Clueless He Is About Economics✨ | economicspolitics+4 | — | Daily Mail | — | economicsdefense budget+7 | CHAPTER | 1h 02m 26s | |
| 3/27/26 |  Clueless Liberals Livestream from Cuba & It Blows Up In Their Faces✨ | Cubacommunism+4 | — | Code PinkCNN+2 | CubaMissouri | Hasan PikerCuba+5 | NativePath CollagenRISK FREE | 47m 52s | |
| 3/20/26 |  Exposing the Truth About Joe Kent's Lies as the Media Laps It Up✨ | Joe Kentmedia analysis+4 | — | Gold IRA KitTucker Carlson+2 | New York City | Joe KentTucker Carlson+7 | Patriot Gold Groupp-ytaf | 1h 20m 05s | |
| 3/13/26 |  CNN Host Humiliated as She's Caught Lying About Zohran Mamdani✨ | media accountabilitypolitical commentary+4 | — | CNNGLAAD Media Awards+1 | IranAustralia | CNNAbby Phillip+7 | Patriot Gold Groupp-ytaf | 49m 24s | |
| 3/6/26 |  Listen to Press Go Quiet as Pete Hegseth Gives a Chilling Warning to Iran✨ | Iran conflictpolitical commentary+4 | — | The View | IranUnited States | IranPete Hegseth+6 | Nic NacsFRIENDS | 57m 16s | |
| 2/27/26 |  Is FBI's Shock Raid of School Superintendent More Proof of Public School Corruption?✨ | public school corruptionFBI raid+5 | — | — | — | FBI raidpublic school+7 | Ultra LiverCODE | 1h 07m 37s | |
| 2/20/26 |  Jillian Michaels Exposes the WEF Program Behind Newsom, Trudeau and Macron | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Jillian Michaels and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to the Epstein files, with Dr. Drew breaking down why the influence peddling operation alarmed him the most and how easily billionaires and political figures fell under Epstein's sway, explaining why he believes Epstein was a psychopath and unpacking the two forms of human evil. Jillian connects the files to the Rothschild family, Larry Fink's son at BlackRock, and a fund called Enzo Capital designed to exploit the developing world. The episode also covers Jillian's bombshell that the World Economic Forum's training program produced Gavin Newsom, Justin Trudeau, and Emmanuel Macron; San Francisco's new mayor Daniel Lurie launching a drug treatment program California has blocked for years; and Jillian's explosive claim that the latest prison photo of Ghislaine Maxwell is not the same person, with Dr. Drew admitting that after everything that's come out, everything is on the table now. Visit http://www.twc.health/friends to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code FRIENDS for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only. Go to http://nicnac.com/friends and use code FRIENDS for 20% off, or use the store locator to find Nic Nacs near you. Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. 00:00 START 01:05 California Rebuilding & Insurance Mess: Meeting with EPA's Lee Zeldin 02:48 WEF/Davos 'Training' and the Bigger 'Globalist' Agenda Debate 07:10 San Francisco's 'Reset': Arrest for Public Drug Use + Mandatory Treatment 10:24 Human Frailty, Celebrity Access & the Collapse of 'Character' 13:01 Defining Evil: Psychopathy vs. Social Evil (and Why Epstein Fits) 17:16 Dark Money & Banking Networks: Following the Epstein Money Trail #actualfriends #epstein #epsteinfiles #GhislaineMaxwell #BlackRock #GavinNewsom #WEF #Rothschild #DanielLurie #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Turning Point's Halftime Views Shock NFL & Prove One Important Thing | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin and Sage Steele talk about the shocking number of views that TPUSA's All American Halftime Show got and what Bad Bunny's controversial Super Bowl halftime show and the competing Turning Point USA halftime show really say about how divided we are; how Democrats hopes of the latest Jeffrey Epstein email dump harming Donald Trump have blown up in their faces; Winter Olympics freestyle skier Hunter Hess apologizing for his shameful remarks about not representing America after Donald Trump publicly attacked him; why "Real Time's" Bill Maher has gone from some of the craziest Trump derangement syndrome fueled comments, to being more understanding of President Trump; and much more. Upgrade your oral care with SMILE! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping on every order. Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 00:00 START 04:29 Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy 12:41 Turning Point USA's Halftime Show 19:36 Epstein Files 33:12 Media and Political Hypocrisy 35:05 Olympic Athletes and National Representation 46:35 The Impact of the 92 Dream Team #actualfriends#BadBunny #TheView #SuperBowl #halftimeshow #TurningPointUSA #KidRock #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Sage Steele Notices Something About Super Bowl Halftime Show That No One Noticed | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the controversy over the Super Bowl choosing Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show and Turning Point USA offering an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock; Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah having his Jeffrey Epstein joke backfire as Democrats like Bill Gates and Bill Clinton emerge as the primary targets from the latest Epstein file email dump; class action lawsuits and the real dangers of Ozempic and why Kelly Osbourne's creepy frail appearance at the Grammys should serve as a warning as more celebrities are suffering from frightening side effects of the weight loss drug; Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of the Great American Recovery Initiative and the Trump administration's radical rethink of how to handle the addiction crisis; and much more. For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/ #sponsored Get your FREE Gold IRA Kit Today: https://get-started.patriotgoldgroup.com/p-ytaf/ Treat the Flu with a Contagion Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company. Visit https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS to Save $30 Off + Free Shipping. USA Residents Only TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 00:00 START 02:13 Billie Eilish and Stolen Land Comments 05:49 Alternative Halftime Show by Turning Point USA 08:44 Bad Bunny's Performance in Spanish 25:18 Hollywood's Hypocrisy 28:46 Late Night Comedy and Politics 39:35 The Great American Recovery Initiative 44:14 RFK Jr.'s Leadership in Recovery 50:59 Super Bowl Predictions #actualfriends #BadBunny #SuperBowl #halftimeshow #superbowlhalftimeshow #daverubin #sagesteele #drdrew --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Sick Nurse Fired Instantly After Going Viral for Teaching Anti-ICE Protesters This | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about the anti-ICE nurse Malinda Cook who was fired from Virginia Commonwealth University Health for filming TikTok videos explaining how to drug ICE agents with paralytic meds; Trump derangement syndrome sufferer and Ohio Democratic Attorney General candidate Elliot Forhan describing how he plans to have Donald Trump executed if he wins his election; Adam Carolla telling Fox News' Jesse Watters why celebrities should probably not comment on the recent ICE shootings given their track record of getting facts horribly wrong; Bill O'Reilly telling NewsNation's Leland Vittert how China-based billionaire Neville Roy Singham has been funding the anti-ICE protests from behind-the-scenes to sow chaos in America; and much more. Power up with RECHARGE! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping on every order. TRY NATIVEPATH COLLAGEN RISK FREE --- https://getnativepath.com/Friends 00:00 START 04:31 Medical Professionals and Ethical Dilemmas 08:09 Personal Experiences with Medical Distrust 14:33 Political Extremism and Social Media 24:00 Hollywood's Track Record and Public Perception 28:29 The Impact of Political Statements on Sports 36:35 Double Standards in Media and Politics 45:47 Foreign Influence and Domestic Agitation #actualfriends #malindacook #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #ice #antiice #vcu #ElliotForhan #election #AdamCarolla #foxnews #jessewatters #iceshooting #billoreilly #LelandVittert #NevilleRoySingham #newsnation --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  Don Lemon's Church Protest Scandal Just Backfired | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about Don Lemon getting in over his head for his involvement in an anti-ICE protest in a Minneapolis church; Ben Shapiro's appearance on "This Is Gavin Newsom" where he had a tense exchange with Gavin Newsom after Gavin repeatedly refused to answer Shapiro's question about gender affirming care on minors; Scott Jennings not letting CNN's Cameron Kasky get away with his false claim that Donald Trump was involved in an elaborate sex trafficking ring run by Jeffrey Epstein; Donald Trump's blistering speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos; and much more. Spike Detox your body! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for 10% Off + Free Shipping for USA residents 00:00 INTRO 02:38 (Master) Beta Fish Adventures 04:23 Don Lemon's Controversial Actions 10:56 Legal and Moral Implications of Protests 26:47 Ben Shapiro vs. Gavin Newsom 35:31 The Debate on Gender and Transitioning 42:40 Illegal Immigration and Language Control 50:08 Trump's Greenland Strategy and Global Politics #actualfriends #donlemon #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #ice #minneapolis #benshapiro #gavinnewsom #scottjennings #cnn #CameronKasky #donaldtrump #jeffreyepstein #wef26 #worldeconomicforum #davos --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  JK Rowling Has a Brutal Wake-Up Call for Activists | "Actual Friends" podcast hosts Dave Rubin, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky talk about JK Rowling exposing the hypocrisy of college activists for remaining completely silent about the rising death toll of activists in Iran; Jillian's fight with Ana Kasparian on "Her Take" about her incorrect prediction of how Donald Trump's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites leading to a large scale war and if Donald Trump may be overextending the United States with his involvement in Greenland, Venezuela and now Iran; Gavin Newsom trying to push back on California's proposal for a wealth tax on billionaires as billionaires like Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Peter Thiel leave California putting the states budgets in jeopardy; if Gavin Newsom has his own Me Too scandal brewing that could wipe out his chances of being the Democratic nominee in the 2028 election; the tremendous loss of Dilbert creator Scott Adams; and much more. Detox with The Wellness Company's Parasite Cleanse! Click https://www.twc.health/friends and use code FRIENDS for $60 off + Free Shipping. USA Residents only! 00:00 START 05:10 JK Rowling's Viral Tweet on Iran 13:03 Selective Outrage and Media Hypocrisy 22:05 Trump's Foreign Policy and Predictions 34:17 California's Billionaire Exodus 37:11 Gavin Newsom's Controversial Policies 52:48 Remembering Scott Adams #actualfriends #jkrowling #daverubin #sagesteele #jillianmichaels #drdrew #uspolitics #currentevents #politicalcommentary #IranProtests #WealthTax #GavinNewsom #scottadams #donaldtrump --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  Minneapolis ICE Incident Exposes a City in Crisis | "Actual Friends" hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky react to a series of explosive national and global stories, beginning with the Minneapolis ICE incident that exposed rising tensions around sanctuary cities, federal authority, and local leadership. The panel breaks down what the video appears to show, how political rhetoric escalates real-world consequences, and why American taxpayers are increasingly caught in the middle. The conversation then shifts to Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and backlash surrounding a resurfaced comment by Tucker Carlson, examining media narratives, scapegoating, and how misleading framing can fracture political movements and distort foreign policy debates. The episode continues with a deep dive into New York City's new mayor, comparisons to Gavin Newsom-style leadership, concerns over collectivist ideology, public safety, property rights, and the long-term consequences for major U.S. cities. The hosts close by addressing media credibility, leadership accountability, and why the current moment represents a breaking point for trust in institutions across America. Visit http://www.twc.health/friends to get American Made Ivermectin. Order your 6-month supply today and use code FRIENDS for $30 Off + FREE shipping. USA Residents only 00:00 START 04:23 Debate on Sanctuary Cities and Federal Law 34:57 Context and Timing of Comments 36:40 Scapegoating and Its Consequences 44:24 The Role of Accountability 50:12 Controversial Leadership and Policies #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #USPolitics #CurrentEvents #ImmigrationDebate #SanctuaryCities #MediaCriticism #LeadershipFailure #CityCrisis #politicalcommentary --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
| 12/26/25 |  Holiday Special: In 2025 Everything Felt STRANGE… And What's Next in 2026 | "Actual Friends" hosts Dave Rubin, Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Drew Pinsky reunite for a Christmas Holiday Special that turns into a powerful and deeply honest 2025 recap, breaking down why this year felt so socially strange, culturally unstable, and politically tense as they discuss rising global anxiety, polarization in the West, free speech battles, AI chaos, media manipulation, and the feeling that society is drifting into something new and uncertain; they open up about mental health, parenting, faith, family, gratitude, and resilience, while also confronting fears about Western civilization, trust in institutions, political instability, and cultural division, before shifting toward bold 2026 predictions and what may really be coming next for America and the world; from humor and vulnerability to serious political reflection, this episode blends culture, politics, real life, and hope as the crew connects the dots on why 2025 felt so strange and why what happens next truly matters. Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code FRIENDS at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/FRIENDS. Visit https://bloodflow7.com/FRIENDS and get 30% OFF your order today. Visit http://GETNATIVEPATH.COM/FRIENDS for a special bundle deal at a fraction of the retail price. 00:00 START 02:00 2025 Pop Culture + Internet Trends 12:00 Personal Wins, Family, and Aging 25:30 What Felt Broken in 2025 38:30 2026 Optimism and Predictions 47:00 Gratitude and the 2026 Challenge #ActualFriends #DaveRubin #SageSteele #JillianMichaels #DrDrew #2025Recap #2026Predictions #ChristmasSpecial #HolidayPodcast #Politics #CultureWar #WesternCivilization #MentalHealth #Parenting #Society #futureofamerica --- SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: @actualfriends @RubinReport @TheSageSteeleShow @DrDrew @JillianMichaels --- FOLLOW YOUR ACTUAL FRIENDS: https://x.com/ActualFriendsVE https://x.com/RubinReport https://x.com/sagesteele https://x.com/@drdrew https://x.com/@JillianMichaels | — | ||||||
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