# Why I'm Taking a Break

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Podcast: [The Rubin Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rubin-report-432515)
Published: 2026-07-30T18:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about why he is going off the grid for August; the importance of his digital detoxes; his favorite interviews and moments of the past year featuring Zohran Mamdani, Bill Maher, Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, Greg Gutfeld, Stephen A. Smith, Bishop Barron, Adam Carolla, Larry Elder, Ron DeSantis, "The View's" Whoopi Goldberg, Spencer Pratt, Arthur Brooks, Dr. Drew, Jillian Michaels, Sage Steele, Nick Shirley, Clavicular, Jim Jordan, Frankie Valli, and many more. Dave also does a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25 or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT. DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Relief Factor - Relief Factor is an alternative to help your body's natural inflammatory response so you can keep doing the things you love. Try Relief Factor's 3-Week QuickStart—just $17.76. Go to: https://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF.

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