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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

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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

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.

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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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Yoram Hazony

The Virtue of Nationalism

Dave Rubin recommended watching his interview with or reading the book by Jerome Harzoni, "The Virtue of Nationalism", mentioning that it is okay to prioritize one's own country.

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I would recommend anyone watch my interview with Jerome Harzoni or read his book, The Virtue of Nationalism, that it's okay to be America first.

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Dave Rubin recommended watching his interview with or reading the book by Jerome Harzoni, "The Virtue of Nationalism", mentioning that it is okay to prioritize one's own country.

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I would recommend anyone watch my interview with Jerome Harzoni or read his book, The Virtue of Nationalism, that it's okay to be America first.

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Michael Bornstein

Survivors Club

The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz

The book explores individuals who survived significant traumas, concluding that those with faith in a higher power were more likely to persevere.

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There's a great book by Ben Sherwood called Survivors Club

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The book explores individuals who survived significant traumas, concluding that those with faith in a higher power were more likely to persevere.

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There's a great book by Ben Sherwood called Survivors Club

what he did was he went around and he looked at people who had survived massive trauma whether it was a plane crash an economic crash whatever it was massive trauma how did they who were the survivors and he found those who have faith in something bigger than themselves something a higher power of some sort they survived the other ones don't because they just go dark inside and they just see no way out no way to survive those who believe that there is a connection

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Jenna Myles

Maverick

A Brash Brothers Romance (The Brash Brothers Book 9)

It is a biography of Thomas Sowell, published around the same time as a documentary film about Sowell's life, which Jason Riley also narrates. The book was mentioned multiple times, with its release date confirmed for May 25th.

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I've written a few books over the years and my most recent one is a biography of Thomas Sowell which is being published right around the same time that a documentary film on his life that I narrate is...

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It is a biography of Thomas Sowell, published around the same time as a documentary film about Sowell's life, which Jason Riley also narrates. The book was mentioned multiple times, with its release date confirmed for May 25th.

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I've written a few books over the years and my most recent one is a biography of Thomas Sowell which is being published right around the same time that a documentary film on his life that I narrate is also being released.

the book is coming out actually on May 25th and we'll put the pre-order link below.

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Jack Murphy

Democrat to Deplorable

Why Nine Million Obama Voters Ditched the Democrats and Embraced Donald Trump

This book details the author's political journey from Democrat to conservative, a transformation that mirrored Dave Rubin's own experience. The book was discussed as a representation of the shift in political viewpoints among some voters and the author's insight into the grassroot aspects of the MAGA movement.

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My perspective is definitely more grassroots than these other two gentlemen for sure.

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This book details the author's political journey from Democrat to conservative, a transformation that mirrored Dave Rubin's own experience. The book was discussed as a representation of the shift in political viewpoints among some voters and the author's insight into the grassroot aspects of the MAGA movement.

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My perspective is definitely more grassroots than these other two gentlemen for sure.

I think the first thing I want to talk about is just remembering that MAGA is an emergent network.

The MAGA energy, the MAGA network that launched Donald Trump into power is still here.

When I was looking at the stage in 2016, looking at the primaries, I saw him defeat 17 of the GOP. But I think the GOP defeated Donald Trump while he was in office.

In the 90s, I was counterculture in Washington, D.C. I like to do underground parties and I was anti-establishment.

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D150 Soft Serve and Frozen Drive Machine; Self-contained Air Cooled Countertop Model; 14-18 Minute Typical Freeze Time; Automatic Consistency Control; Direct Drive Motor; 115V, 60Hz; 500W

The book was mentioned in the context of Dave Rubin's experience of coming out politically around 2015, where he discussed the negative reactions he received, including online hate and being labeled as racist and bigoted. He also details the alopecia areata he developed around that time, which he attributes to stress.

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Although I do write about it pretty extensively in Donper in this book.

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The book was mentioned in the context of Dave Rubin's experience of coming out politically around 2015, where he discussed the negative reactions he received, including online hate and being labeled as racist and bigoted. He also details the alopecia areata he developed around that time, which he attributes to stress.

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Although I do write about it pretty extensively in Donper in this book.

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Stephen Moore

Trumponomics

Inside the America First Plan to Revive Our Economy

Stephen Moore co-authored this book with Art Laffer, detailing how Donald Trump operates and the economic plan to revive America. The first few chapters were recommended for listeners interested in Trump's operational style.

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One of the things that impressed me the most when I wrote the book Trumponomics with my friend Art Laffer, the first few chapters that I'd recommend people read are just, if they're i...

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Stephen Moore co-authored this book with Art Laffer, detailing how Donald Trump operates and the economic plan to revive America. The first few chapters were recommended for listeners interested in Trump's operational style.

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One of the things that impressed me the most when I wrote the book Trumponomics with my friend Art Laffer, the first few chapters that I'd recommend people read are just, if they're interested in, you know, how Trump operates, is to read those because we really talk about how Trump, just as a person, what's he like?

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Ralph (Translator) Hitler, Adolf, Manheim

MEIN KAMPF A dream of violence that was abandoned for a far grimmer reality

A copy of Mein Kampf, given by Hitler himself to General von Stauffenberg, was shown; the speaker noted that the pages were untouched, suggesting von Stauffenberg was not a Nazi despite owning a copy.

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This is a copy of Mein Kampf, All in Lamb Skin, given by Hitler himself.

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A copy of Mein Kampf, given by Hitler himself to General von Stauffenberg, was shown; the speaker noted that the pages were untouched, suggesting von Stauffenberg was not a Nazi despite owning a copy.

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This is a copy of Mein Kampf, All in Lamb Skin, given by Hitler himself.

When he said, I'm not a Nazi, you know not only because of what he did, but the pages are perfect. These books had never been opened.

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The book discusses how headlines in publications like The New York Times may not match the article's content, suggesting propaganda.

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in this book, is what they'll do is they'll give you a headline that says one thing, and it's not till paragraph 13 where they know nobody's going to get to, very few people get that far in the articl...

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The book discusses how headlines in publications like The New York Times may not match the article's content, suggesting propaganda.

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in this book, is what they'll do is they'll give you a headline that says one thing, and it's not till paragraph 13 where they know nobody's going to get to, very few people get that far in the article, but you'll realize that the headline actually doesn't even match the article at all.

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Laura Andrade

Four Seconds

A Memoir

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.

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

— Episode: Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Da...

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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.

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

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Laura Andrade

Four Seconds

A Memoir

It was mentioned that Hillary Clinton has a fourth memoir out, and it was described as being full of misinformation. The speaker implied that this book is partially the reason why she called for punishment for misinformation.

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She's got her fourth memoir out, which is completely insane.

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Episode: Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Dave Portnoy...

It was mentioned that Hillary Clinton has a fourth memoir out, and it was described as being full of misinformation. The speaker implied that this book is partially the reason why she called for punishment for misinformation.

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She's got her fourth memoir out, which is completely insane.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Living History

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.

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I think this is her fourth autobiography.

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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.

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I think this is her fourth autobiography.

It's either her fourth or her fifth autobiography.

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Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss's Spooky Things

A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers (Dr. Seuss's Things Board Books)

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

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

— Episode: Charlamagne tha God Gets Quiet When Repu...

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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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Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records 2026

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.

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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 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.

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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?

What impressed you the most? Farthest jump? The fingernail one. What was... Oh, that... Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I remember that picture from back then. Like that chick with the... Oh, no. There was one with the guy, too, right? I remember the chick.

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Dave Rubin

Don't Burn This Book

Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason

The book was discussed as a guide for navigating outrage mobs, political polarization, and online censorship without losing one's mind. Jordan Peterson was noted as writing the foreword for this book.

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My first book, Don't Burn This Book, Free Thinking in an Age of Unreason, is now available for pre-order. In it, I show you guys how to navigate a world of outrage mobs, political pol...

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The book was discussed as a guide for navigating outrage mobs, political polarization, and online censorship without losing one's mind. Jordan Peterson was noted as writing the foreword for this book.

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My first book, Don't Burn This Book, Free Thinking in an Age of Unreason, is now available for pre-order. In it, I show you guys how to navigate a world of outrage mobs, political polarization, and online censorship without totally losing your mind. Oh, and that Jordan Peterson guy is writing the foreword. Not bad.

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