The Rubin Report
Book Recommendations

The Rubin Report

Care about free speech? Tired of political correctness? Join Dave Rubin for real conversations, real news, and one-on-one interviews with some of the most intriguing names in America today as they break down politics and current events.

Episodes 1,697
Books 415

Recently mentioned

Latest Recommendations

Guinness World Records 2026 cover

Guinness World Records 2026

Guinness World Records

Mentioned 1 year ago

From Broke to Rich to Broke to Influential Podcaster | Sean Kelly

The speaker mentioned reading these shiny books as a kid and was impressed by records like the farthest jump and the one about the largest eyeball popping out of the head.

Guinness record holder. I'm very competitive. I've always wanted a Guinness as a kid. I used to read them. You know, the shiny books?

Buy on Amazon
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine) cover

The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

Eric Carle

Mentioned 1 year ago

Charlamagne tha God Gets Quiet When Republican Shows Him Receipts

This children's book was mentioned as being read to the host's children, and it was noted that the book's content has changed slightly since the host's childhood.

and then of course there's Kordoroy and Curious George and the rest of them in star contrast to by Curious George which is what they teach at a lot of the schools.

Buy on Amazon
Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things: A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers (Dr. Seuss's Things Board Books) cover

Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things

Dr. Seuss

Mentioned 1 year ago

Charlamagne tha God Gets Quiet When Republican Shows Him Receipts

This book was mentioned as one of the books that the host's children were reading around Halloween.

Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things that's been making the rounds right now

Buy on Amazon
Night (Night Trilogy) cover

Night (Night Trilogy)

Elie Wiesel

Mentioned 1 year ago

Justin Trudeau Caught Ignoring Canada’s Dirty Secret

Dave Rubin mentioned the book Night by Elie Wiesel, recommending it to viewers for further information on the Holocaust.

Truths: The Future of America First cover

Truths

Vivek Ramaswamy

Mentioned 1 year ago

It’s Time for the Facts Liberals Can No Longer Deny | Vivek Ramaswamy

This book, written by the interviewee, focuses on truths surrounding various topics like God, climate change, and the importance of free speech. It aims to provide readers with tools to engage in difficult conversations.

I'm a fan of getting the best possible arguments for the other side on the table.

Buy on Amazon
Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters cover

Unsettled

Steven E. Koonin

Mentioned 1 year ago

It’s Time for the Facts Liberals Can No Longer Deny | Vivek Ramaswamy

The book, written by a physicist from the Obama energy department, was mentioned as a source of facts used in the author's book about climate change.

The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (Play It Like It Is) cover

The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols (Play It Like It Is)

Sex Pistols

Mentioned 1 year ago

Piers Morgan Visibly Shocked When Jordan Peterson Said This About Trump

The book "Mind comp" was mentioned in the context of age appropriateness; the host suggested that it would be inappropriate for a second-grader. This was used as an example to illustrate the importance of age-appropriate book selection in schools and libraries.

You wouldn't give a second grader mind comp, although you people probably would.

Buy on Amazon
Four Seconds: A Memoir cover

Four Seconds

Laura Andrade

Mentioned 1 year ago

Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Dave Portnoy to Break with Democrats?

It was mentioned that Hillary Clinton has a fourth memoir out, and that it is full of misinformation. The speaker expressed disbelief that she would release another book.

Hillary Clinton was calling for punishment just this week. She's got her fourth memoir out, which is completely insane.

Buy on Amazon
State of Terror: A Novel cover

State of Terror

Louise Penny

Mentioned 1 year ago

Gavin Newsom Humiliated as Elon Musk Responds to His Shocking New Law

It was mentioned as Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, released that week, and discussed in relation to her media appearances and views on jailing people.

I think this is her fourth autobiography.

Buy on Amazon
Living History cover

Living History

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Mentioned 1 year ago

Gavin Newsom Humiliated as Elon Musk Responds to His Shocking New Law

It was mentioned that this is Hillary Clinton's fourth or fifth autobiography, and that she was doing media rounds promoting it while discussing putting people in jail for spreading propaganda.

I think this is her fourth autobiography.

Buy on Amazon
The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History cover

The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History

Thomas E. Woods Jr.

Mentioned 1 year ago

‘The View’ Hosts Get Visibly Angry When Music Legend Refuses to Say This

Clay Travis' book was referenced in relation to Michael Jordan's stance on politics and how he didn't always have to be political, much like how the book advocates a similar idea.

Which ended up Clay Travis used at least a version of that for one of his books and and that's the point.

Buy on Amazon
Republicans Buy Sneakers Too: How the Left Is Ruining Sports with Politics cover

Republicans Buy Sneakers Too

Clay Travis

Mentioned 1 year ago

‘The View’ Hosts Get Visibly Angry When Music Legend Refuses to Say This

It was mentioned as an example of Michael Jordan's non-political approach during the 1992 NBA playoffs. A version of his comment was later used in Clay Travis's book.

Which ended up Clay Travis used at least a version of that for one of his books and and that's the point

Buy on Amazon

Most Recommended

Why We Cant Wait Cover

Martin Luther King Jr.

Why We Cant Wait

Coleman Hughes explained how Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for a Bill of Rights for the Disadvantaged, a class-based approach to addressing racial inequality. This was said to be an alternative to focusing solely on race.

"

And what Martin Luther King wrote in his book, Why We Can't Wait, is he called it, we need a bill of rights for the disadvantage.

— Episode: Watch ‘The View’ Host Get Angry as Her T...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Watch ‘The View’ Host Get Angry as Her Trap for Co...

Coleman Hughes explained how Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for a Bill of Rights for the Disadvantaged, a class-based approach to addressing racial inequality. This was said to be an alternative to focusing solely on race.

"

And what Martin Luther King wrote in his book, Why We Can't Wait, is he called it, we need a bill of rights for the disadvantage.

It's from the book Why We Can't Wait That I Just Mentioned.

Well everyone should go read the book Why We Can't Wait.

The Witches Cover

Roald Dahl

The Witches

The book underwent changes to its language, deemed offensive, specifically altering a passage about women wearing wigs in the 2022 edition compared to the 2001 edition.

"

don't be foolish. My grandmother said you can't go around pulling the hair of every lady you meet even if she is wearing gloves. Just you try it and see what happens

— Episode: Stephen Colbert's Brain Melts When He He...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Stephen Colbert's Brain Melts When He Hears This I...

The book underwent changes to its language, deemed offensive, specifically altering a passage about women wearing wigs in the 2022 edition compared to the 2001 edition.

"

don't be foolish. My grandmother said you can't go around pulling the hair of every lady you meet even if she is wearing gloves. Just you try it and see what happens

Don't be foolish. My grandmother said besides there are plenty of other reasons why women might wear wigs and there are certainly and there is certainly nothing wrong with that.

"Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility Cover

Ramani S. Durvasula Ph.D

"Don't You Know Who I Am?"

How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility

Dr. Drew wanted to include a chapter on pre-revolutionary France in his book on narcissism, focusing on the prevalence of narcissism and scapegoating in that era, but his editor deemed it too speculative.

"

I wanted to put a chapter in my book on narcissism, on pre-revolutionary France, because that was the only period of history I could find, with as much narcissism as I'm a childhood trauma.

— Episode: This Is What Finally Broke Me and Made M...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: This Is What Finally Broke Me and Made Me No Longe...

Dr. Drew wanted to include a chapter on pre-revolutionary France in his book on narcissism, focusing on the prevalence of narcissism and scapegoating in that era, but his editor deemed it too speculative.

"

I wanted to put a chapter in my book on narcissism, on pre-revolutionary France, because that was the only period of history I could find, with as much narcissism as I'm a childhood trauma.

Rules for Radicals: A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals Cover

Saul David Alinsky

Rules for Radicals

A Practical Primer for Realistic Radicals

It was mentioned as a handbook for radicals, and a newer book, "Beautiful Trouble", was described as an update to it. The book's principles of activism, such as portraying oneself as a victim, were discussed in relation to Greta Thunberg's protests.

"

There's a book that the left wrote. It's an update for Rules for Radicals, which a lot of people have heard of. Saul Alinsky's famous handbook for radicals and it's called Beautiful T...

— Episode: Hilarious Irony of Her Protest Is Lost o...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Hilarious Irony of Her Protest Is Lost on Greta Th...

It was mentioned as a handbook for radicals, and a newer book, "Beautiful Trouble", was described as an update to it. The book's principles of activism, such as portraying oneself as a victim, were discussed in relation to Greta Thunberg's protests.

"

There's a book that the left wrote. It's an update for Rules for Radicals, which a lot of people have heard of. Saul Alinsky's famous handbook for radicals and it's called Beautiful Trouble.

Escape from Freedom Cover

Erich Fromm

Escape from Freedom

The book, mentioned by Rabbi Wolpe, was discussed in relation to the concept of internal slavery and people's preference for order over freedom. It highlights how individuals might feel safe within constraints, even if those constraints limit their freedom.

"

Eric Fromm wrote a book years ago Escape from Freedom

— Episode: What Religion Teaches Us About Freedom:...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: What Religion Teaches Us About Freedom: Bishop Bar...

The book, mentioned by Rabbi Wolpe, was discussed in relation to the concept of internal slavery and people's preference for order over freedom. It highlights how individuals might feel safe within constraints, even if those constraints limit their freedom.

"

Eric Fromm wrote a book years ago Escape from Freedom

This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future Cover

Jonathan Martin

This Will Not Pass

Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future

The book was mentioned in relation to the January 6th Capitol riot and its ongoing impact on American politics, suggesting that the events described within it highlight the continuation of political division and polarization.

"

Jonathan Martin our friend who wrote that this shall not pass makes that clear in his book that this is something that is a continuing part of American government American politics that the big lie co...

— Episode: Press Sec. Makes Jaws Drop with the Most...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Press Sec. Makes Jaws Drop with the Most Out of To...

The book was mentioned in relation to the January 6th Capitol riot and its ongoing impact on American politics, suggesting that the events described within it highlight the continuation of political division and polarization.

"

Jonathan Martin our friend who wrote that this shall not pass makes that clear in his book that this is something that is a continuing part of American government American politics that the big lie continues the fealty to Trump continues and the encouragement to the white supremacist and the terrorists to be involved continues

Gerald's Game Cover

Stephen King

Gerald's Game

It was mentioned in passing as a movie that features an actor who resembles John Kerry. The speaker did not share any opinions on the book itself.

"

This is someone. Do we know this guy's name? This is Moonlight Man from a movie called Gerald's Game, which apparently is a Stephen King book.

— Episode: Bill Maher Gives More Evidence Why Norma...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Bill Maher Gives More Evidence Why Normal People A...

It was mentioned in passing as a movie that features an actor who resembles John Kerry. The speaker did not share any opinions on the book itself.

"

This is someone. Do we know this guy's name? This is Moonlight Man from a movie called Gerald's Game, which apparently is a Stephen King book.

The Bridges of Madison County Cover

Robert James Waller

The Bridges of Madison County

It was mentioned in a humorous context by Bill Maher in a clip from a 2003 HBO special, referencing the book's mixed reviews and the idea that no one should die for writing a book, except maybe for this one.

"

He wrote a book, it got mixed reviews. Some people liked it, some people wanted his head on a stick. No one should have to die for writing a book, with the exception of the bridges in Madison County.

— Episode: If Bill Maher’s Message Upsets You, Watc...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: If Bill Maher’s Message Upsets You, Watch This

It was mentioned in a humorous context by Bill Maher in a clip from a 2003 HBO special, referencing the book's mixed reviews and the idea that no one should die for writing a book, except maybe for this one.

"

He wrote a book, it got mixed reviews. Some people liked it, some people wanted his head on a stick. No one should have to die for writing a book, with the exception of the bridges in Madison County.

Pageboy: A Memoir Cover

Elliot Page

Pageboy

A Memoir

Elliot Page's memoir covers their journey of coming out as a lesbian and then transgender, and includes an account of an alleged hate crime in West Hollywood. The book's release coincided with Page's media appearances to promote it.

"

In the book, Elliot page claims that he was the victim of a hate crime in West Hollywood.

— Episode: These New Facts Raise Doubt About Elliot...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: These New Facts Raise Doubt About Elliot Page's Ha...

Elliot Page's memoir covers their journey of coming out as a lesbian and then transgender, and includes an account of an alleged hate crime in West Hollywood. The book's release coincided with Page's media appearances to promote it.

"

In the book, Elliot page claims that he was the victim of a hate crime in West Hollywood.

The actor recently released a memoir revealing some Hollywood gossip and the Juneau star journey from coming out as a lesbian and then transgender.

Yet last year, the actor was verbally assaulted in West Hollywood and subjected to transphobic slurs.

"I'm going to effing gay bash you. Bag it." The man yelled, forcing the actor to bolt towards the store in fear.

"This is why I need a gun." The maniac reportedly yelled at page through the glass door.

An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West Cover

Konstantin Kisin

An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West

Kisin discussed his book, explaining that it touches on his experiences as an immigrant and how he observed the changing political climate in the UK, particularly the rise of political correctness and the tendency to attribute social problems to racism. He also mentioned how the book covers his observations on the COVID lockdowns and how it has influenced his political views.

"

I have a hard time even though I wrote a whole book defending liberalism.

— Episode: Are the Anti-Woke Becoming a Counter-Pro...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Are the Anti-Woke Becoming a Counter-Productive Th...

Kisin discussed his book, explaining that it touches on his experiences as an immigrant and how he observed the changing political climate in the UK, particularly the rise of political correctness and the tendency to attribute social problems to racism. He also mentioned how the book covers his observations on the COVID lockdowns and how it has influenced his political views.

"

I have a hard time even though I wrote a whole book defending liberalism.

One of the things I mentioned in the book is most people don't know, do you know where political correctness comes from? The term itself.

And I think this speaks to something else. One of the things I mentioned in the book is most people don't know, do you know where political correctness comes from? The term itself.

Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion Cover

Sam Harris

Waking Up

A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

This book, also by Sam Harris, was mentioned as a guide to spirituality without religion. The podcast host contrasted its message with the opinions Harris later expressed.

"

He wrote a book called the end of faith like he's written another book Waking Up. It was a guide to spirituality without religion.

— Episode: Joe Rogan & Jordan Peterson Admit This F...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Joe Rogan & Jordan Peterson Admit This Friend Went...

This book, also by Sam Harris, was mentioned as a guide to spirituality without religion. The podcast host contrasted its message with the opinions Harris later expressed.

"

He wrote a book called the end of faith like he's written another book Waking Up. It was a guide to spirituality without religion.

The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder Cover

Mr. Peter Zeihan

The Accidental Superpower

The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder

This book, focusing on geography and demographics' role in world history and superpowers, was referenced in relation to predicting Russia's capacity to invade Ukraine. The interviewee used this book's insights to explain why a Russian invasion might have been predicted.

"

And at the time, it was about 2022, there's actually a book called The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeehan, where he looks at geography and demographics as far as world history and...

— Episode: Behind the Scenes of US Military's Decli...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Behind the Scenes of US Military's Decline & Navy...

This book, focusing on geography and demographics' role in world history and superpowers, was referenced in relation to predicting Russia's capacity to invade Ukraine. The interviewee used this book's insights to explain why a Russian invasion might have been predicted.

"

And at the time, it was about 2022, there's actually a book called The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeehan, where he looks at geography and demographics as far as world history and superpowers and how that has played in.

The Hunt for Red October: A Novel Cover

Estate of Thomas L. Clancy

The Hunt for Red October

A Novel

This book was mentioned as one of the books the interviewee read in fifth grade that inspired him to write thrillers. He described them as magical and influential on his writing style.

"

So that's when Tom Clancy's Hunt for Red October comes out and I'm reading David Morrell and Nelson DeMille and H.J. Quinnell and J.C. Pollock and Mark Olden and all these guys whose protagonists, who...

— Episode: Behind the Scenes of US Military's Decli...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Behind the Scenes of US Military's Decline & Navy...

This book was mentioned as one of the books the interviewee read in fifth grade that inspired him to write thrillers. He described them as magical and influential on his writing style.

"

So that's when Tom Clancy's Hunt for Red October comes out and I'm reading David Morrell and Nelson DeMille and H.J. Quinnell and J.C. Pollock and Mark Olden and all these guys whose protagonists, whose main characters had backgrounds in Vietnam, either as like Marine snipers back then or it was Navy SEALs or Army Special Forces or CIA paramilitary.

Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House Cover

Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury

Inside the Trump White House

Dave Rubin mentioned that the author, Michael Wolff, had written a couple of books about Donald Trump; one of which, this book, was discussed during the show, and was said to have been heavily debunked at the time of its release.

"

now Michael Wolf has written a couple books about Donald Trump that are sort of that I think at times have been debunked I don't think this guy's anyone's sort of spectacular but he sort of deserves C...

— Episode: FLASHBACK: Were Dems Spreading Vaccine M...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FLASHBACK: Were Dems Spreading Vaccine Misinformat...

Dave Rubin mentioned that the author, Michael Wolff, had written a couple of books about Donald Trump; one of which, this book, was discussed during the show, and was said to have been heavily debunked at the time of its release.

"

now Michael Wolf has written a couple books about Donald Trump that are sort of that I think at times have been debunked I don't think this guy's anyone's sort of spectacular but he sort of deserves CNN and and CNN deserves him

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.