Rubin Report host Joe Rogan previews Florida Republicans passing Governor Ron DeSantis' redistricting map, a 21-17 Senate and 83-28 House vote potentially adding four GOP seats after the Supreme Court limits race-based districting. The episode also covers New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's controversial Ground Zero remarks demanding King Charles return the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, and Los Angeles candidate Spencer Pratt's viral ad exposing politicians like Karen Bass for luxury homes amid Palisades fire devastation. Ultimately, these segments highlight escalating political polarization across redistricting, colonial restitution, and corruption scandals. [Automatically generated summary]
Hey everybody, I'm Dave Rubin and this is First Look.
It's Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
We've got a packed show for you today.
Florida Republicans redraw the map and Democrats completely melt down.
Mamdani takes aim at King Charles ahead of a 9-11 memorial and a viral ad exposing how California politicians really live.
Let's dive in.
We start this Thursday with a major political win for Republicans in Florida.
The state legislature has officially passed Governor Ron DeSantis' new congressional redistricting map, a move that could add up to four new Republican seats in the next election.
The Florida Senate approved the map in a 21 17 vote, while the House passed it 83 28.
A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in opposing it, but overall the GOP pushed it through.
Now here's the key context this all comes right after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said the Voting Rights Act alone does not.
Justify race based redistricting.
DeSantis had predicted this for months, arguing the state needed to move toward race neutral maps and adjust for massive population growth.
Florida has added over 1.4 million people since 2020, which threw district balances off, especially in South Florida.
So the new map redraws several districts that were previously designed with race as a factor.
And as you might expect, Democrats did not take this well.
In fact, one Democrat lawmaker reportedly stormed the aisle with a bullhorn during the vote in a full blown meltdown.
Check it out.
It's the kind of moment that perfectly captures where the left is right now.
Outraged not because rules are being broken, but because the rules are no longer benefiting them.
Back to New York, and Mayor Mamdani is making headlines again.
Ahead of a solemn 9 11 memorial event at Ground Zero, Mamdani was asked what he would say if he spoke with King Charles.
His answer?
He'd ask the king to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India.
Now, for context, this is a 105-carat diamond that's part of the British crown jewels, with a long and complicated history dating back centuries.
It ended up in British possession in 1849 after the annexation of Punjab, and today it sits in the crown worn by the Queen Mother on display in the Tower of London.
Several countries, including India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, have laid claim to it.
But here's what stands out.
At an event meant to honor the victims of 9 11, a moment of national unity, Mamdani is choosing to inject global political grievances into the conversation.
It's another example of how far left leadership often shifts focus away from American priorities, even during moments that should be about remembrance and respect.
And finally, a viral moment out of California.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, yes, the former reality TV star, has released an ad that's getting a lot of attention online.
The concept is simple Pratt walks viewers through the multi million dollar homes of California politicians, including Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Rahman.
At one point, he stands in front of a mansion and says, This is where Mayor Bass lives.
You notice something?
The implication is clear.
The same politicians pushing progressive policies and talking about inequality are living in luxury themselves.
So Pratt, who is running as a Republican in what he calls a nonpartisan race, Launched his campaign on the anniversary of the Palisades fire, positioning himself as an outsider candidate.
And whether you take him seriously or not, the ad clearly struck a nerve, because it taps into something a lot of Americans are noticing a growing disconnect between Democrat politicians and the people they claim to represent, especially in Los Angeles.
And that's your first look this Thursday.
Quick recap Florida passes a new redistricting map that could boost Republican power.
Mamdani shifts focus to colonial grievances ahead of a 9 11 memorial.
And a viral ad highlights the luxury lifestyles of California politicians.