# Proof the US Just Passed the Point of No Return | Michael Malice

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Podcast: [The Rubin Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rubin-report-432515)
Published: 2026-06-29T17:46:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Michael Malice about the rise of Zohran Mamdani, democratic socialism, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party; why John Fetterman has become one of the few Democrats willing to challenge his own party; whether Republicans and Donald Trump have an effective strategy to counter the growing influence of the far left; Tucker Carlson's break with the Republican Party over foreign policy; why Republicans focusing on facts as a strategy to win over voters will fail them and what they need to do instead; whether Generation X failed to shape American politics while Baby Boomers and younger progressives took over; if Americans will always be trapped in political conflict; the psychological effects of online culture, polarization, and doomscrolling; why America remains the greatest country in the world despite growing political dysfunction; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Shopify - Turn your big business idea into money with Shopify on your side. Go to Shopify and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Go to: http://shopify.com/rubin Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about perseverance and real human experiences. If you go premium, you'll get 2 free tickets to see Young Washington in theaters this Independence Day, and be part of making this film the #1 movie in America for our nation's 250th birthday. Go to: http://Angel.com/rubin

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