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Guinness World Records 2026

Guinness World Records

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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?

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Rise and Shine)

Eric Carle

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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.

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Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things

Dr. Seuss

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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

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Night (Night Trilogy)

Elie Wiesel

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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.

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Truths

Vivek Ramaswamy

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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.

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Unsettled

Steven E. Koonin

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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.

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

Sex Pistols

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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.

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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.

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State of Terror

Louise Penny

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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.

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Living History

Hillary Rodham Clinton

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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.

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History

Thomas E. Woods Jr.

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‘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.

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Republicans Buy Sneakers Too

Clay Travis

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‘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

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David Mamet

Recessional

The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch

In this book, Mamet defended free speech and America, and he explained a pivotal moment where America was about to continue, reinvent itself, or let itself go. He discussed how prosperity led to the problems and how the middle class was vanishing.

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I've got a copy in my hand right now.

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In this book, Mamet defended free speech and America, and he explained a pivotal moment where America was about to continue, reinvent itself, or let itself go. He discussed how prosperity led to the problems and how the middle class was vanishing.

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I've got a copy in my hand right now.

your defense of free speech, but really beyond free speech, your defense of America and your explanation of sort of this very strange pivotal moment that we're in where we're either about to continue or maybe reinvent it perhaps, or just let the whole thing go, I think is really apropos.

When did you really start realizing something was wrong here?

So with all of that in mind, I mean, that's very much what you're talking about in the book.

that really is what the book is about.

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Ann Douglas

Terrible Honesty

Mongrel Manhattan in the 1920s

A book about Harlem in the 1920s, mentioned by Mamet to illustrate the cross-pollination of different cultures in the past, contrasting with the current lack of diversity in LA.

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She said, you have these three groups that are completely scorned and they have their own wonderful cultures, black America, gay America and Jewish America.

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A book about Harlem in the 1920s, mentioned by Mamet to illustrate the cross-pollination of different cultures in the past, contrasting with the current lack of diversity in LA.

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She said, you have these three groups that are completely scorned and they have their own wonderful cultures, black America, gay America and Jewish America.

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Jesse Rainsford 1872-1946 Sprague

The Romance of Credit

A book from the 1920s about businesses, building trades, wholesalers, and credit. Mamet found it inspiring due to its fascinating view of America.

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I discovered some really great writers in the twenties who were writing about businesses. A guy called Jesse Sprague, and he wrote several books about, about the building trades and about the wholesal...

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A book from the 1920s about businesses, building trades, wholesalers, and credit. Mamet found it inspiring due to its fascinating view of America.

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I discovered some really great writers in the twenties who were writing about businesses. A guy called Jesse Sprague, and he wrote several books about, about the building trades and about the wholesalers and about credit and the romances there.

Jesse Sprague, The Romance of Credit or confessions of a building trades contractor.

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Adams Contractor's Proposal Forms, 8.5 x 11.44 Inch, 3-Part, Carbonless, 50-Pack, White, Canary and Pink (NC3819)

A book from the 1920s about businesses, building trades, wholesalers, and credit. Mamet found it inspiring due to its fascinating view of America.

"

I discovered some really great writers in the twenties who were writing about businesses. A guy called Jesse Sprague, and he wrote several books about, about the building trades and about the wholesal...

— Episode: Hollywood Legend: What Everyone Is Afrai...

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Episode: Hollywood Legend: What Everyone Is Afraid to Say O...

A book from the 1920s about businesses, building trades, wholesalers, and credit. Mamet found it inspiring due to its fascinating view of America.

"

I discovered some really great writers in the twenties who were writing about businesses. A guy called Jesse Sprague, and he wrote several books about, about the building trades and about the wholesalers and about credit and the romances there.

Jesse Sprague, the romance of credit or confessions of a building trades contractor.

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Bitcoin Collective

The Little Bitcoin Book

Why Bitcoin Matters for Your Freedom, Finances, and Future

Dave Rubin mentioned having Alex Lloyd, a co-writer of this book, on his podcast a couple of months prior to discuss Bitcoin 101.

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Also, I had Alex Lloyd on a couple of months ago, who was a co-writer of The Little Bitcoin Book. And we go into sort of Bitcoin 101.

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Dave Rubin mentioned having Alex Lloyd, a co-writer of this book, on his podcast a couple of months prior to discuss Bitcoin 101.

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Also, I had Alex Lloyd on a couple of months ago, who was a co-writer of The Little Bitcoin Book. And we go into sort of Bitcoin 101.

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Avocado Saver and Tomato Holder - Set of 4 Reusable Storage Containers for Fridge - Ideal for Garlic, Onions, Lemons, and Potatoes

This book was mentioned as having sparked a discussion about gender identity with a second grader, highlighting the susceptibility of young children to outside influences.

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I had a mom in Staten Island in Brooklyn, which is a conservative part of New York where her second grader, the they read this book called you know, is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable? And it led to...

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This book was mentioned as having sparked a discussion about gender identity with a second grader, highlighting the susceptibility of young children to outside influences.

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I had a mom in Staten Island in Brooklyn, which is a conservative part of New York where her second grader, the they read this book called you know, is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable? And it led to this whole discussion about like, can you change your gender? It's second grade.

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Bitcoin Collective

The Little Bitcoin Book

Why Bitcoin Matters for Your Freedom, Finances, and Future

It was mentioned as a resource for learning more about Bitcoin, in the context of a discussion about the Biden administration's plans to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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if you want to sort of bitcoin 101 I did an interview a few months back with my friend and one of our local's investors Alex Lloyd who wrote a book he co-wrote a book called The Little Bitcoin...

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It was mentioned as a resource for learning more about Bitcoin, in the context of a discussion about the Biden administration's plans to regulate cryptocurrencies.

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if you want to sort of bitcoin 101 I did an interview a few months back with my friend and one of our local's investors Alex Lloyd who wrote a book he co-wrote a book called The Little Bitcoin Book

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John Locke

The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration (Dover Thrift Editions

Political Science)

The book's principles of individual rights and liberties, particularly the concepts of life, liberty, and property, were discussed as foundational to American ideals. It was referenced as a basis for understanding the relationship between the individual and government.

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Your life, your liberty, your property as John Locke talked about in the second treatise of government and your pursuit of happiness.

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The book's principles of individual rights and liberties, particularly the concepts of life, liberty, and property, were discussed as foundational to American ideals. It was referenced as a basis for understanding the relationship between the individual and government.

"

Your life, your liberty, your property as John Locke talked about in the second treatise of government and your pursuit of happiness.

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Emily Winfield Martin

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Dave Rubin mentioned that Gavin Newsom spent last week promoting his children's book on The View, even though he extended his emergency powers. He expressed disdain for Newsom's actions.

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the same guy who...spent last week promoting his children's book on The View even though he extended his emergency powers

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Dave Rubin mentioned that Gavin Newsom spent last week promoting his children's book on The View, even though he extended his emergency powers. He expressed disdain for Newsom's actions.

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the same guy who...spent last week promoting his children's book on The View even though he extended his emergency powers

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Elliot Cosgrove

For Such a Time as This

On Being Jewish Today

Kayleigh McEnany discusses her faith journey through her time as White House Press Secretary and beyond, highlighting challenges and personal experiences during a pivotal period in American history. The book details her perspective on the Trump administration and her role in navigating a tumultuous political landscape.

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I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is a former White House Press Secretary, co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News and author of the brand new book For Such a Time as This, My Faith Jour...

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Kayleigh McEnany discusses her faith journey through her time as White House Press Secretary and beyond, highlighting challenges and personal experiences during a pivotal period in American history. The book details her perspective on the Trump administration and her role in navigating a tumultuous political landscape.

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I'm Dave Rubin and joining me today is a former White House Press Secretary, co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News and author of the brand new book For Such a Time as This, My Faith Journey Through the White House and Beyond. Kayleigh McEnany, finally welcome to The Rubin Report.

It's the whole title of a chapter in my book.

I believe I was put there for a reason for purpose and my dad said to me remember you're here For Such a Time as This and then Democrat CNN commentator Van Jones texted me separately that same message which I thought was interesting and I was meant to hear who by the way Van is one of the great Democrats who's out there despite his political leanings he's just a really decent and great person.

So for me it's been paramount it's the only reason I could go to the podium on that first day of my briefing I was actually in my office crying and instead of being out at the podium because I was so nervous but got on speaker phone prayed with my family and I had absolute serenity when I got there because not anything I did but because of the peace of Christ within me.

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John Spencer

Not the Christmas Story Vol 1

An Alternative Advent Devotional

Dave Rubin mentioned interviewing the author, Andrew Klavan, and his new book, "Not a Christmas Story." He described Klavan as one of the hosts of The Daily Wire and a novelist.

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his new book not a christmas story

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Dave Rubin mentioned interviewing the author, Andrew Klavan, and his new book, "Not a Christmas Story." He described Klavan as one of the hosts of The Daily Wire and a novelist.

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his new book not a christmas story

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Eric Metaxas

Is Atheism Dead?

The book was mentioned in the introduction of the podcast as the newest book by Eric Metaxas. It was mentioned again later in the discussion as part of a conversation about religion and the current political climate.

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Our author of the brand new book is atheism dead. Eric Metaxas,

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The book was mentioned in the introduction of the podcast as the newest book by Eric Metaxas. It was mentioned again later in the discussion as part of a conversation about religion and the current political climate.

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Our author of the brand new book is atheism dead. Eric Metaxas,

I wrote my book on Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The only good news, Dave, is that there are enough Americans willing to stand and fight.

That's the thing, because of the true Christianity at the heart of the founder's vision, they said we have religious liberty in America.

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Chad Prather

Am I Crazy?

An Unapologetic Patriot Takes on the Insanity of Today’s Woke World

It was described as a common sense guide to the end of the world, addressing the woke culture and its impact on society. The author believes that embracing this mindset will lead to further depravity.

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this is my common sense guide to the end of the world because as long as we're embracing this type of mindset uh we're only going to see the further exposure of the depravity of man and it's going to...

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It was described as a common sense guide to the end of the world, addressing the woke culture and its impact on society. The author believes that embracing this mindset will lead to further depravity.

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this is my common sense guide to the end of the world because as long as we're embracing this type of mindset uh we're only going to see the further exposure of the depravity of man and it's going to bleed out into our streets

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About The People We Don't Know - Hardcover by Malcolm Gladwell Cover

Talking to Strangers

What We Should Know About The People We Don't Know - Hardcover by Malcolm Gladwell

Dave Rubin mentioned this book, which describes his experience having a debate about systemic racism with Larry Elder, that he considers both the best and worst career moment.

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I don't know how many people get to say that their best and worst career moment was at the exact same time, but I really believe that for me because in that moment,

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Dave Rubin mentioned this book, which describes his experience having a debate about systemic racism with Larry Elder, that he considers both the best and worst career moment.

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I don't know how many people get to say that their best and worst career moment was at the exact same time, but I really believe that for me because in that moment,

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