The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show: -- A federal trade court blocks Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs, ruling they were not justified under decades-old trade law -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Americans should take summer road trips despite gas reaching $4.55 a gallon -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a live press event with Brazil's president without explanation, leaving reporters waiting for hours -- Donald Trump makes confusing and false claims about military strikes, gas prices, the stock market, and public health at the White House -- Republican officials shift attention toward voter fraud claims as voters remain frustrated over prices, instability, and Trump's unmet promises -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Mehdi Hasan destroys Michael Knowles in January 6 debate, Americans get polled about beating Trump in a fight, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump succeeds in a political culture where social media rewards outrage, conspiracy content, and emotional reactions -- A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship draws scrutiny after the Trump administration cuts weakened CDC programs -- Donald Trump promotes a White House UFC event while gas prices climb above $4.50 per gallon and markets react to uncertainty -- Donald Trump becomes the subject of public ridicule after awkward remarks about Melania Trump and bizarre stories -- Anti-medical conspiracy rhetoric encourages some parents to reject vitamin K shots that prevent deadly newborn bleeding disorders -- Kevin Hassett celebrates rising credit card spending as economic strength, while Americans increasingly rely on debt and fall behind on bills -- GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez compares compares current economic conditions to a hypothetical Biden presidency, arguing Trump is better -- Our video discussing abortion-related healthcare access gets suppressed by social media algorithms that limit politically sensitive content. Here is the original clip: https://youtu.be/1Hh_02YWLqY -- On the Bonus Show: The DNC refuses to release the 2024 autopsy report, John Roberts doesn't think the Supreme Court is political, CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump pauses Project Freedom after Iran fires drones and the US sinks boats while Fox News protects Trump's decision to backtrack -- Donald Trump declares the Iran war over on Truth Social while admitting no agreement exists and proposes terms like ending enrichment -- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump orchestrated a government shutdown to block a congressional vote on releasing the Epstein files -- Donald Trump promises others will pay for policies like tariffs and the border wall, but consumers and taxpayers end up covering the costs -- Lee Zeldin struggles to answer a basic question about environmental protections after expanding gas flaring and weakening regulations -- Donald Trump makes erratic remarks to children about Barack Obama and transgender issues at a White House event -- Trump voters in states like Ohio and Louisiana criticize Donald Trump over rising prices, war focus, and broken promises on social programs -- Megyn Kelly says she would still support Trump despite scandals because she prioritizes border policy and opposition to transgender rights -- JD Vance pauses mid-speech and loses his train of thought during a public event, showing a breakdown in his usual confident delivery -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's candidates win in Indiana, the Electoral College could be on the way out, Florida creates an "anti-woke" AP US history class, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Sean Spicer, former Trump White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show, joins us to discuss his new book, "Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America" -- Quentin Wiltz defeats Tony Carbone in the Pearland, Texas mayor race as Democrats flip a suburb where Trump got 60% of the vote -- Conservatives push court challenges and federal legislation targeting Mifepristone, the medication used in about 63% of abortions -- Donald Trump makes an unscheduled Saturday trip to a Florida dentist despite the White House having a full dental facility -- Donald Trump appears fatigued during a White House speech, struggling to keep his eyes open and rambling about unrelated topics -- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump told her she would deserve it if her son were harmed and warned her about the Epstein files -- Democrats lead in House polling and remain competitive in Senate races, setting up the possibility of taking over Congress -- On the Bonus Show: Ohio and Indiana hold primaries, Trump's team tries blaming Biden for the Spirit Airlines collapse, Americans aren't sleeping enough, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Todd Blanche admits selling “86” merchandise is legal while Republicans claim James Comey's seashell post meant “kill the president" -- Donald Trump casually tells a crowd he would invade Cuba “on the way back” from Iran, in the latest sign that war with Cuba is next on his list -- Republican nominees repeatedly refuse to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election when questioned by Democratic senators -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deflects a question about future oil prices by citing futures markets, which do not actually predict outcomes -- The New York Times' Lulu Garcia Navarro confronts Tucker Carlson over his claims about discussing Trump as the Antichrist -- A viral image showing a bulge in Donald Trump's clothing fuels rumors that he may be wearing a diaper -- Gas prices reach their highest levels in years, contradicting Donald Trump's promises of cheaper fuel -- Ben Shapiro's YouTube viewership has dropped sharply since 2023, as The Daily Wire faces layoffs and declining influence -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's disapproval hits a record high, Josh Shapiro is accused of helping a Republican win, California will begin ticketing driverless cars, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Oil prices surge to about $126 per barrel, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Trump claims the war is calming -- Donald Trump says his administration will release UFO files, citing interviews with pilots who report unexplained aerial phenomena -- Republicans propose using taxpayer money to fund a $400 million White House ballroom despite earlier claims it would be privately funded -- Republicans shift from private funding to taxpayer funding for Trump's ballroom, while constituents struggle to afford groceries and utilities -- Mark Carney says Canadian reliance on the US under Trump has become a weakness and signals stronger ties with other partners -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The US will issue passports with Trump's face on them, Erika Kirk speaks out after the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Dr. Frank George, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump's cognitive decline -- The Supreme Court strikes down a majority-Black district for relying too heavily on race, which enables new gerrymandered maps in Florida -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising gas prices and tariffs are increasing inflation and slowing economic growth -- Todd Blanche says it would not surprise him if new details emerge about who shot a Secret Service agent at the Washington Hilton -- In an event with Artemis II astronauts, Donald Trump claims he could be an astronaut and treats James Comey's “86” as a murder threat -- Defense Department official Jules Hurst refuses to say if he has Signal on his phone during congressional testimony -- A Manhattan Institute poll finds about 47% of Democrats say the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting involving Donald Trump was staged -- On the Bonus Show: Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate race, a California billionaire tax measure heads to the ballot, families sue ChatGPT after a mass shooter used it to plan the attack, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Michael Wolff, journalist and author, joins us to discuss Trump's growing desperation over the failing Iran war and his collapsing approval numbers -- King Charles III tells Congress that power must be limited and NATO alliances must support Ukraine, contrasting Donald Trump's positions -- Donald Trump struggles to read a speech next to King Charles III and delivers awkward lines while relying heavily on notes -- The Department of Justice indicts James Comey over a seashell photo reading 86 47 that Trump allies call a threat -- New evidence suggests the White House Correspondents' Dinner suspect may not have fired shots, and the injury could be friendly fire -- Repeated incidents at Butler, a golf course, and the Washington Hilton show possible Secret Service security failures around Donald Trump -- Melania Trump appears uncomfortable as Donald Trump cuts in front of Queen Camilla and seeks attention during an event with the British royals -- Donald Trump posts to Truth Social at 4 a.m., warning Iran while sharing an image of himself with a rifle -- On the Bonus Show: Trump is turning the Washington DC reflecting pool blue, DHS staffers to start going unpaid again as partial shutdown continues, Australia moves to tax big tech to pay for newsrooms, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him -- Karoline Leavitt says Americans must tone down the rhetoric after an attempted assassination against Trump while blaming Democrats -- Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson, and Lindsey Graham promote a $400 million White House ballroom as a national security need -- Skeptics claim the assassination attempts against Trump were staged, but their observations do not support a broader conspiracy -- Donald Trump's right hand appears swollen and discolored while meeting King Charles III, furthering questions about his health -- Gas prices remain high over the Iran war, despite reduced media coverage showing how economic issues often receive less attention -- The US Justice Department is reportedly scaling denaturalization cases from rare instances to hundreds, with unclear selection criteria -- On the Bonus Show: 8 in 10 of those Trump calls "low IQ" are people of color, Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect against AI, schools debate getting rid of homework, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- After an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, people question how a gunman could get so close to Donald Trump -- Ex-Trump supporters Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene question the first assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania -- Trump angrily denies accusations in a 60 Minutes interview, mocks the gunman who tried to assassinate him, and contradicts video evidence -- Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich praises Trump during an interview while he criticizes NATO, and comments on Russia's war with Ukraine -- Videos show Donald Trump stumbling during the evacuation at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and later denying it -- A CNN reporter links Democratic rhetoric to violence, and Jamie Raskin counters by showing that the example is simply calling Trump bad -- Some on the left treat overlap with Tucker Carlson's anti-war rhetoric as alignment despite his nationalist agenda conflicting with progressive goals -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's trip to Washington DC for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Michael Tracey and Jim Acosta nearly come to blows, and much more...

-- On the Show -- David questions how society should respond to Trump supporters after his term ends, weighing whether their support is a forgivable mistake -- Eric Trump appears on television promoting a $24 million Pentagon robotics contract for his company, raising concerns about corruption -- Trump's approval falls to 32% with 63% disapproval alongside declining economic confidence and pessimistic outlooks among independents -- Tim Miller confronts pastor Doug Wilson on Piers Morgan's show, accusing him of attacking minorities and challenging his religious title -- Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett cites falling egg and beef prices as proof of progress, while gas, housing, and food costs rise -- Rep. Mike Lawler deflects questions about Trump by repeatedly referencing Obama's Libya conflict during an exchange with Katy Tur -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to the Virginia redistricting vote, the Onion is getting closer to acquiring Alex Jones' Infowars, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where he targets media and leaves early -- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships -- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math -- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction -- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump -- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines -- On the Bonus Show: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more… -- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats -- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises -- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews -- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person -- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior -- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation -- Donald Trump reacts to a Virginia redistricting vote by warning that fair elections will cause Republicans to lose power -- Donald Trump repeatedly contradicts himself and his administration, creating confusion that his subordinates have to quietly attempt to correct -- Donald Trump posts lengthy and aggressive messages on Truth Social about Iran and the media -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Trump is unfit for office while criticizing Kash Patel over concerns about his conduct -- Donald Trump makes contradictory statements during a CNBC interview about Iran, the economy, and oil markets -- Benny Johnson claims in an interview with Rep. Brandon Gill that Somalia's average IQ is around 70, a widely disputed figure -- David receives strong audience backlash after criticizing tipping culture -- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over excessive drinking allegations, Trump's labor secretary resigns amid scandals, UK Parliament agrees to a cigarette ban for those born after 2008, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments -- Military advisers reportedly block Trump from the Situation Room during a rescue mission due to concerns about impulsive decisions -- House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over alleged unauthorized war actions and mishandling classified information -- Reports describe Donald Trump privately expressing fear, anger, and concern about the political and military consequences of the Iran war -- Donald Trump speaks to Turning Point USA in an effort to emphasize his Christian credentials, which have recently come under scrutiny -- Donald Trump delivers a confusing speech with contradictory statements about religion, the Iran war, and his second-term policies -- Donald Trump signs an order to speed up psychedelic drug review while joined by Joe Rogan and makes unusual remarks -- Former Donald Trump supporters publicly criticize him as racist and corrupt while expressing regret for past support -- On the Bonus Show: Tariff refunds start being issued, MTG raises questions about the Trump assassination attempt, RFK Jr. once cut off a road-killed raccoon's penis, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged -- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump's approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media -- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, revealing fractures within his political coalition -- Lauren Boebert comments on misconduct in Congress and distances herself from certain political associations -- Private equity firms quietly acquire YouTube channels, raising concerns about transparency, editorial independence, and audience trust -- Rep. Troy Nehls compares Donald Trump to Jesus, highlighting the cult-like nature of the Trump movement -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Stocks rally over suspicion that the Iran war is ending, the California governor's race is wide open following Swalwell's departure, Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy -- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference -- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash -- Dr. Mehmet Oz says on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that the President suggested diet soda could kill cancer cells -- Donald Trump supporters continue to react negatively to an AI-generated image he posted depicting himself as Jesus -- New data shows consumer sentiment hits a record low under Donald Trump as inflation rises and economic confidence drops -- Donald Trump records sharply negative approval on tax policy as voters react to higher costs and all-around frustration with him -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, Virginia joins the popular vote interstate compact, Meta faces blowback over facial recognition glasses, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies -- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict -- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump's White House as a factor in chaotic behavior -- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questions Donald Trump's mental fitness and calls for action after controversial remarks -- Early 2028 election discussions show a gap between media narratives and polling data for both parties -- Growing tipping expectations across industries frustrate consumers as prices rise and social pressure to tip increases -- On the Bonus Show: Updates from Argentina, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil -- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict -- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran -- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict -- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office -- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran -- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt -- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open -- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him -- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons -- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours -- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy -- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices -- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory -- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire -- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base -- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections -- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider information tied to Trump allies -- Donald Trump claims victory in the Iran war, while evidence shows Iran gaining leverage and the United States faces economic setbacks -- Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson suggests trials for officials who followed potentially illegal orders during the Iran war -- U.S. troops and reports contradict Pentagon claims of success, describing poor preparation and leadership issues -- Lawmakers from both parties call for Donald Trump to be removed through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, but both remain unlikely -- Democrats begin to divide over messaging strategy, fundraising, and potential candidates as they prepare for upcoming elections -- The NAACP calls for Donald Trump to be removed while also pursuing legal action to challenge voting restrictions and protect voter access. -- Doctor Oz makes incorrect claims about Medicaid fraud in New York based on a basic math error, undermining the investigation -- The Trump administration enters a public conflict with the Pope as reports emerge of tensions between US officials and the Vatican -- On the Bonus Show: Debate over the 25th Amendment continues, JD Vance campaigns for a dictator, Trump is resorting to shock content, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful agreement with Iran, while Iran restricts ships and ignores him -- Rep. John Larson introduces articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power and constitutional violations -- Donald Trump posts aggressive and erratic messages on Truth Social, attacking Iran, NATO allies, and political opponents -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump's claims about the Strait of Hormuz despite evidence showing minimal ship traffic -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham reverses her earlier concerns and portrays Donald Trump as a careful decision maker -- A C-SPAN caller accuses Donald Trump of serious misconduct on live television, catching the host off guard and forcing an immediate response -- Megyn Kelly criticizes Donald Trump's behavior and demands normal conduct despite previously supporting the style that defines his persona -- Fox & Friends hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's ceasefire goals have not been achieved, signaling cracks in supportive media coverage -- On the Bonus Show: Iran wants $2 million to let ships cross the Strait of Hormuz, Hegseth isn't telling Trump the truth about Iran, Clay Fuller wins the special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Gas prices have jumped 61% percent since mid-January under Donald Trump, directly affecting Americans at the pump -- More Americans are openly calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office due to concerns about his mental fitness -- JD Vance experiences an awkward and highly visible interaction with Donald Trump during a public rally -- A loyal Trump supporter openly rejects targeting civilian infrastructure, signaling growing cracks in the president's base -- Megyn Kelly declares she would continue supporting Donald Trump even if he dropped a nuclear bomb -- Promised payments of $7,000 from DOGE and tariffs never materialized, showing how Trump's promises failed to deliver -- Independent media faces targeted attacks from Donald Trump Jr. and Karoline Leavitt for reporting accurate information -- On the Bonus Show: David provides an update on his trip to Argentina, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump speaks at an Easter event, praising himself, threatening Iran, and insulting the Iranian people -- Donald Trump delivers an erratic press conference, threatens Iran again, and receives praise from Pete Hegseth -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins downplays farmer bankruptcies while Trump avoids questions about rising gas prices -- A three-time Trump voter reacts with anger to Trump's press conference, signaling frustration among longtime supporters -- Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity receive emotional praise from supporters during an Easter gathering -- Donald Trump targets the family of Liam Ramos for deportation while thousands of children remain in ICE detention facilities -- Rep. Jason Crow criticizes Donald Trump's policies on Iran and calls for legal accountability over his dangerous rhetoric -- Chris Christie attacks Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, and Lindsey Graham while sharing allegations about family conflicts -- On the Bonus Show: Trump threatens to end the Iranian civilization, Megyn Kelly says she would still vote Republican if Trump dropped a nuke, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilian infrastructure and says "praise be to Allah" on Truth Social -- Trump vacillates on Iran threats and war crimes, while Republicans struggle to defend him -- Donald Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointing his personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting head of the DOJ -- Vice President J.D. Vance's wife, Usha, promotes a children's story time show while subtly burning her husband in interviews -- Donald Trump requests a $1.5 trillion military budget while cutting social programs, harming Americans, and ignoring fiscal responsibility -- Donald Trump faces false rumors of dying while his faith is promoted by Paula White and Laura Trump -- Donald Trump plans to spend hundreds of millions on a personal White House ballroom while cutting essential programs -- The Holocaust Museum allegedly censored content on racism to avoid provoking the Trump administration

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump gradually loses control over his base and party as voters and allies begin questioning his leadership and distancing themselves -- Senator Mike Lee admits he does not know how many illegal votes exist while still pushing election fraud claims to justify stricter voting laws -- Analysts highlight Donald Trump's weak approval ratings and explain how poor polling with independents signals likely midterm losses -- A strong anti-corruption platform targets insider profit and forces Republican leaders to defend or oppose reforms that appeal to their own voters -- Tucker Carlson is building a loyal media-driven base that mirrors modern political power while publicly downplaying any interest in running for president -- Donald Trump and allies repeatedly make false claims without consequences, as political incentives reward confidence and attention over accuracy -- Mike Pence claims Donald Trump did not reshape the Republican Party despite clear evidence that loyalty to Trump now defines party identity -- Repeated scandals and extreme rhetoric desensitize the public to behavior that used to end careers -- On the Bonus Show: Kristi Noem's husband is caught up in a cross-dressing scandal, the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk cannot be affirmatively matched to the alleged rifle, Pete Hegseth will not investigate why Army helicopters flew near Kid Rock's house, and much more…

-- On the Show -- Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin Newsom lead early Democratic polling for 2028, but none seem likely to unify the party -- Donald Trump builds support through identity and loyalty rather than policy, which allows contradictions, failed promises, and blame shifting to be accepted by supporters -- Trump allies increasingly reinterpret and manage his statements instead of repeating them, revealing a loss of internal confidence and a shift from loyalty to damage control -- Donald Trump's absence during key moments shifts real decision-making to figures like JD Vance and other officials, creating a fragmented leadership structure -- Trump's allies pursue rule changes and enforcement presence to tamper with the 2026 midterms, fueled by bogus claims of widespread voter fraud -- Donald Trump repeatedly announces aggressive policies that face immediate backlash and are then delayed, revised, or abandoned -- Donald Trump's policies like tariffs, war-driven energy spikes, and healthcare uncertainty, disproportionately raise costs and instability for his own voter base -- On the Bonus Show: Trump vows to send Iran back to the Stone Age in an unhinged speech to the nation, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Ronny Jackson and Pete Hegseth openly signal that political losses and higher prices are acceptable as long as Donald Trump does not back down in Iran -- With indicators pointing to possible Republican losses in 2026, the question becomes whether Trump will blame election fraud, the media, or members of his own party -- Rick Scott, Donald Trump, and Karoline Leavitt defend rising fuel and food costs while framing the economic pain facing voters as a necessary sacrifice -- Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer reporters' questions about Iran negotiations, rising diesel prices, and Donald Trump's statements during a tense White House briefing -- Television hosts and commentators increasingly question Donald Trump's mental sharpness as polls show a growing share of Americans saying he appears more erratic with age -- A University of Massachusetts Amherst poll shows Donald Trump at 33 percent approval, highlighting deep public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and foreign policy -- Jessica Tarlov challenges Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld on Fox News by arguing that Donald Trump and Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan plan that could have funded TSA workers -- Laura Ingraham raises questions on Fox News about whether Donald Trump fully understood the risks and complexity of the conflict with Iran before moving forward -- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his upcoming trip to Argentina, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, Democrat from California's 51st district, joins us to discuss the No Kings protests, cost-of-living messaging, suspicious trading tied to Iran policy, and much more… -- Reports show the United States deploys more than 50,000 troops to the Middle East while the Army raises the maximum enlistment age to 42 -- Ann Coulter, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Erik Prince publicly criticize Donald Trump's escalating Iran conflict, exposing rare fractures inside the MAGA coalition -- Architects criticize Donald Trump's rushed plan to build a massive White House ballroom, pointing to design flaws like stairs that lead nowhere and columns that block views -- Donald Trump promotes his new White House ballroom and complains about mail-in voting and Democrats, while gas prices rise and international tensions escalate -- Donald Trump frequently says he is hearing about major issues for the first time and maintains a loosely structured daily schedule dominated by media consumption -- Donald Trump signals distance from Tulsi Gabbard by describing her as softer on Iran and nuclear weapons -- JD Vance says the United States does not expect to remain involved in Iran one or two years from now, revealing a longer timeline than earlier claims -- On the Bonus Show: Soldiers are suspended after flying helicopters near Kid Rock's house, counterintelligence officials plan an Antifa summit, NASA sets up for the first moon mission in 53 years, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, joins us to discuss her approach to reducing homelessness and crime in LA, as well as her concerns about Trump intervening in the 2028 Olympics -- Donald Trump allies gather at CPAC with smaller energy while millions attend No Kings protests across thousands of rallies -- Fox News defends Donald Trump over gas prices by highlighting historical oil averages, while Trump again promises to replace the Affordable Care Act -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech, misstating foreign policy achievements and admitting he labels military actions as operations to avoid congressional approval --Many politicians and political media figures shape their messaging around polls, incentives, and engagement rather than consistent ideology or concern for voters -- Republican figures such as JD Vance and Marco Rubio position themselves for influence as factions within the MAGA movement prepare for leadership after Trump -- Megyn Kelly criticizes the Iran war but shifts responsibility toward right-wing activists and journalists rather than holding Trump accountable for the decision -- Joe Rogan calls many MAGA supporters uninteresting and unintelligent, prompting a response from JD Vance as Republicans attempt to contain criticism -- On the Bonus Show: TSA workers start getting back pay despite the DHS shutdown persisting, birthright citizenship goes to the Supreme Court, architects criticize Trump's ballroom's design flaws, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Fox News confronts Speaker Mike Johnson with Donald Trump publicly rejecting the shutdown deal and Johnson struggles to reconcile his defense of Trump -- Melania Trump appears at the White House, introducing a humanoid robot named Plato that she says will help teach children classical studies -- The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth removes journalists from inside the building after a federal judge rules previous restrictions illegal -- Travelers facing massive disruptions directly blame Donald Trump for the chaos, contradicting Republican messaging that attempts to shift responsibility onto Democrats -- Melania Trump calls herself a visionary, while advisers claim she is working on legislation and signing executive orders, even though only the president can legally issue executive orders -- Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld debate whether Kamala Harris is attractive on Fox News, while broader national issues like war tensions and rising prices dominate public concerns -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump hosts a cabinet meeting, says it's okay he voted by mail because he's president, asks about getting a statue of himself in Venezuela, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrat from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss what Congress can do to rein in Trump's war, gas price hikes, ICE at airports, and much more -- Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman tells Fox News that the US is heading towards a recession under Donald Trump which undermines Trump's economic brand -- Donald Trump gives a confusing speech to GOP congressional members, making contradictory statements about the Iran War and mail-in voting -- Karoline Leavitt delivers a rambling defense of Trump, misrepresenting facts, and avoiding answering key questions about Iran and congressional authorization -- Pete Hegseth's pastor publicly prays for the death of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and Talarico responds with love instead of threats -- Donald Trump posts erratic messages on Truth Social, demanding the filibuster be terminated, and complains about NATO and Iran -- Trump's allies, including Nancy Mace, publicly criticize his Iran war strategy and refuse to support troops on the ground, signaling political distancing -- On the Bonus Show: The right wing is divided ahead of CPAC weekend, the Army raises its enlistment age to 42, Trump gets a new trophy, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Democrat Emily Gregory wins Donald Trump's home district in Florida flipping a Republican seat despite Trump's endorsement and presence -- Millions of people protest across the U.S., creating massive visible opposition that unsettles Donald Trump during multiple crises -- CBS News ratings collapse under Bari Weiss's leadership as the network shifts toward Trump-friendly coverage, losing key viewers and demographics -- Suspicious market trades occur minutes before Trump announces halts on Iran attacks raising insider trading concerns and calls for investigations -- Donald Trump delivers confused and incoherent remarks about the Iran war, asylum seekers, and Kamala Harris -- Donald Trump struggles to stand and speak, and contradicts himself while addressing Iran and military matters -- Markwayne Mullin is confirmed as the new DHS Secretary despite bragging about physically disciplining his children and threatening his daughter's boyfriend -- C-SPAN callers criticize Republicans and Donald Trump for the DHS shutdown, holding them accountable for policy choices and government failures -- On the Bonus Show: Afroman wins a lawsuit against the police, Trump is being briefed on the Iran war with a daily video montage, CNN experiments with podcast-like news sets, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump negotiates a framework to end the Iran war that closely matches the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama -- Massive bets on oil and stock futures appear minutes before Donald Trump announces he is delaying strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure -- Senator John Kennedy says Donald Trump blocked a Republican plan that would have reopened the Department of Homeland Security and paid TSA workers -- Donald Trump gives erratic answers at a press conference about Iran negotiations, ICE arrests at airports, and sanctions on Iranian oil -- Donald Trump tours Graceland, jokes about fighting Elvis Presley, and speculates about pilgrimages to Mar-a-Lago -- Jessica Tarlov tells Dana Perino and Greg Gutfeld that Democrats introduced multiple bills to fund TSA workers while Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown -- Stephen Miller, Kash Patel, and Pete Hegseth praise Donald Trump at a Memphis event while Donald Trump appears sleepy and later says Hegseth first pushed for the Iran war -- On the Bonus Show: ICE deployed at airports to help with security, Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary, Trump votes by mail again, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump claims on Truth Social that the United States is getting what it wants and will not need to bomb Iran, sending market surging while Iran denies talks taking place -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struggles to explain administration policy when Kristen Welker asks whether Donald Trump is escalating or ending the Iran conflict -- Donald Trump celebrates the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller, highlighting the contrast with earlier Republican condemnation of celebrating the death of political opponents -- Gas prices surge 44% in two months after Donald Trump escalates tensions with Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, creating a self-inflicted economic crisis -- Donald Trump falsely claims that CNN released a poll showing 100% support for him, illustrating how he invents statistics as the Iran war worsens -- Donald Trump confuses his own talking points about transgender athletes during remarks to the Naval football team, revealing he cannot clearly explain the issue -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims food prices have mostly fallen despite ongoing high grocery costs, reinforcing a narrative aligned with Trump -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers' salaries, the cost of Trump's Golden Dome is up 50% already, lawmakers introduce a bill to ban sports betting on prediction markets, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices surging -- FBI Director Kash Patel struggles through congressional questioning about firing Iran counterintelligence experts and basic voter fraud investigations, -- Donald Trump confuses economic data and makes a bizarre Pearl Harbor remark to a Japanese leader while misrepresenting the economic fallout from his Iran conflict -- Donald Trump faces rising political danger as surging oil, diesel, and fertilizer prices drive inflation across farming, transportation, and food costs that could define his presidency -- Republican donors and party figures quietly organize around Marco Rubio for 2028 as Donald Trump tests support between Rubio and JD Vance -- A Pennsylvania voter who supported Donald Trump three times now angrily denounces him over rising costs, signaling potential cracks in Trump's loyal voter base -- A longtime conservative influencer who once backed Donald Trump declares that MAGA is dead and says she no longer recognizes the president -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The staggering costs of the war in Iran, and much more...

-- On the Show -- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and prediction markets, and what agenda Democrats should pursue ahead of 2028 -- Jerome Powell warns the United States economy faces rising inflation risks, weak private sector job growth, and tariff-driven pressure, as Donald Trump's policies strain the labor market -- Maria Bartiromo and other Fox hosts react nervously to hotter-than-expected inflation data and warn Americans that prices could worsen in the coming months -- Donald Trump posts a confusing threat about the South Pars gas field in Iran that reveals panic over escalating conflict and the economic fallout of the war -- Karoline Leavitt struggles to defend Operation Epic Fury and gives evasive answers when pressed about NATO coordination and the administration's war strategy -- Markwayne Mullin, Trump's choice to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, refuses to say he would follow the law over the president when questioned by Maggie Hassan about illegal orders -- JD Vance delivers a speech to a quiet crowd and tells Americans struggling with gas prices that people overseas are suffering even more -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues the Trump administration's shifting explanations for war with Iran contradict earlier claims about destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities -- On the Bonus Show: Labor rights leader Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual abuse, Joe Kent is under FBI investigation after resigning in protest over the Iran war, a judge implies he'll stop construction of Trump's ballroom, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus on what they pay every week -- Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche face a House Oversight subpoena over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, signaling aggressive Democratic investigations if they win power -- Donald Trump delivers a series of erratic and controversial remarks on war, luxury spending, and foreign leaders -- Donald Trump appears to confuse basic facts about who is president, prompting mockery and a viral response from Gavin Newsom -- Donald Trump makes statements in the Oval Office about Cuba, markets, war, and social issues -- Speculation grows about Donald Trump quitting if Republicans lose midterms, but his personality makes him more likely to stay in office -- Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Donald Trump's Iran war and links it to rising gas prices -- Donald Trump makes incorrect claims about NATO powers, struggles in exchanges with reporters, and faces pushback -- Viral footage of Donald Trump's discolored hand fuels speculation about his health and spreads rapidly across social media -- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his trip to Chicago, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump damages Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms as betting markets shift to a 50/50 chance of Democrats winning control of the Senate -- Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin publicly feud with personal insults on social media while Donald Trump intervenes to defend Mark Levin, exposing growing conflict inside the MAGA movement -- Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer basic questions from reporters about the Iran conflict, troop deployments, and allied military support -- Donald Trump posts a lengthy late-night rant attacking the Supreme Court over a tariff ruling while repeating claims about the 2020 election and accusing the court of political bias -- JD Vance claims rising gas prices in 2026 are the fault of Joe Biden, even as prices surge after Donald Trump's Iran war and instability in global oil markets -- Donald Trump boasts on Truth Social that media figures who criticized him have lost influence, signaling pressure on journalists and media organizations that challenge him -- Stephen Cheung attacks Gavin Newsom with personal insults after Gavin Newsom posts a clip from our interview with him in which he criticizes Stephen Miller -- Tim Dillon criticizes Donald Trump and warns that the Iran conflict and economic conditions could push the country toward a wider crisis -- On the Bonus Show: Tucker Carlson says he is under investigation, rumors spread about Netanyahu being replaced by a body double, and much more...

-- On the Show -- New GDP data shows the U.S. economy slows sharply to 0.7 percent growth as Donald Trump faces rising oil prices, weakening job numbers, and economic uncertainty -- Donald Trump claims the United States has already defeated Iran while missiles continue flying, the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and global oil markets surge past $100 per barrel -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters, dodges questions about sending troops to the Middle East, and struggles to explain his strategy as the war with Iran intensifies -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump's policies on Fox News but pivots to culture war talking points like transgender athletes while avoiding questions about the administration's broader agenda -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent abruptly leaves a live interview after being summoned by Donald Trump to the White House Situation Room and returns hours later visibly shaken -- Karoline Leavitt claims Donald Trump is responsibly releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve even though the move closely mirrors a similar action taken earlier by Joe Biden -- Donald Trump struggles to answer basic questions about the length of the Iran war, the meaning of unconditional surrender, and his energy price predictions as the conflict escalates -- Donald Trump tells Jake Paul the United States attacked Iran first because Iran was about to attack, while the interview veers into bizarre stories and product promotion -- On the Bonus Show: The State Department slashes the fee to renounce US citizenship to $450, Republicans plan to disrupt Congress to pass the SAVE Act, Missouri changes state law to allow pregnant women to get divorces more easily, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump's war with Iran drives up oil prices while his administration controls Venezuelan oil sales, raising questions about whether the conflict increases the value of oil revenue tied to the U.S. government -- Donald Trump attacks Gavin Newsom's dyslexia on Truth Social in an attempt to portray him as unfit for office, even though medical experts say dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence or leadership ability -- Senator Rick Scott publicly admits that prices will remain high after the Iran war drives up oil costs, undercutting Republican claims that their policies protect Americans from rising costs -- Democrat Shawn Harris finishes first in a special election in Marjorie Taylor Greene's former Georgia district, ahead of Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller, forcing a runoff in a deeply conservative seat -- Joe Rogan says supporters feel betrayed over Trump's war with Iran despite campaigning against endless wars, raising fears of a wider global conflict -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech filled with strange claims and contradictions while Republican leaders, including Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise, applaud him for nearly two minutes -- Rand Paul criticizes Donald Trump's Iran war on television, warning that the conflict is expensive, poorly justified, and could lead to political disaster in the 2026 elections -- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Show -- Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and journalist, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump's Iran strategy, Pete Hegseth, and the upcoming elections -- Donald Trump struggles to answer basic press questions about the Iran war, giving incoherent responses and denying knowledge of major events -- Donald Trump attacks reporter Liz Landers with personal insults after she challenges his election claims with facts, including statements from his own former attorney general -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling and erratic rally speech in Kentucky, featuring fabricated numbers and awkward moments -- Donald Trump contradicts himself about the Iran conflict, makes inaccurate claims about prices and oil, and awkwardly attempts to leave an event mid-conversation -- Steve Bannon publicly questions the Iran war and warns that the conflict is not resonating with the MAGA base that Donald Trump built -- Newsmax interviews with Donald Trump rally attendees in Kentucky produce confused and incoherent answers from supporters about current events -- On the Bonus Show: Cornyn flips on the filibuster to court Trump's endorsement, every Democrat but Fetterman wants an investigation into the Iran school massacre, Iran's soccer team will not play in the World Cup, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear objectives and poor planning by the Trump administration -- Senator Richard Blumenthal warns after a classified Iran briefing that the United States appears to be moving toward deploying American ground troops -- Reporting shows that Volodymyr Zelensky offered Donald Trump battlefield-tested technology to counter Iranian-style drones but the Trump administration failed to act -- Gasoline prices jump about 32 percent in a matter of months during Donald Trump's presidency, creating a political problem as voters confront higher costs at the pump -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer reporters' questions about Donald Trump's Iran claims, troop injuries, and other issues -- Democrat Bobbi Boudman defeats Republican Dale Fincher in a New Hampshire special election, marking the tenth straight seat Democrats have flipped during Trump's second term -- Donald Trump posts a series of aggressive and erratic Truth Social messages threatening Iran, boasting about military strikes and attacking fellow Republican Thomas Massie -- On the Bonus Show: A new poll shows Talarico beating Cornyn and Paxton in Texas, lawmakers advance a bill to lower housing prices, federal workers sue after being fired over James O'Keefe stings, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins us in person to discuss Donald Trump's failures, speculation about 2028, and his new book "Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery" -- Antony Blinken says that Barack Obama and Joe Biden avoided war with Iran for years because Iran can fight cheaply with drones, while the United States spends far more on missiles and sustained operations -- Donald Trump advisers quietly urge him to declare victory and exit the Iran war as oil prices rise, U.S. casualties mount, and political pressure grows -- Donald Trump claims the Iran war is essentially complete despite ongoing Iranian attacks and thousands of U.S. strikes that military analysts say have not ended the conflict -- Donald Trump gives contradictory answers in a press conference about the Iran war, says he does not know key facts about attacks, and suggests the war is ending yet expanding -- Pete Hegseth announces the most intense strikes yet inside Iran, even as Donald Trump claims the military objective is essentially complete -- Donald Trump claims future laser weapons will replace Patriot missiles and offers unclear explanations about the timing and purpose of the Iran war -- On the Bonus Show: Pete Hegseth's Pentagon blew billions on luxury items, a Tennessee congressman says Muslims don't belong in American society, Uber launches a women-only driver option, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's failure to coordinate with governors ahead of military action against Iran and her efforts to limit ICE activity in the state -- Donald Trump faces rising costs, oil shocks, civilian casualties, and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader -- Donald Trump triggers a global market panic as escalating war with Iran sends oil prices surging, shuts down shipping through the Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump appears at a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen U.S. service members at Dover Air Force Base while wearing a baseball hat -- Karoline Leavitt refuses to rule out a military draft if the war with Iran expands, while defending higher gas prices and blaming Joe Biden for the affordability crisis -- Donald Trump struggles to answer questions about ground troops, civilian casualties, and the meaning of unconditional surrender as reporters press him about the escalating war with Iran -- Newly released Department of Justice documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation summarize FBI interviews with a woman who alleges that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her when she was a minor -- Pete Hegseth warns that more casualties are likely and refuses to rule out U.S. ground troops in Iran while declaring that Iranians who expect to live should be worried -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Travelers encounter long delays as the DHS shutdown continues, Cory Booker wants to make the first $75k of income tax-free, Alabama is ready to execute someone who didn't kill anyone, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security after a series of public embarrassments, then assigns her a vague new envoy role to disguise the firing -- The real political divide in the United States is between powerful elites and ordinary Americans rather than traditional partisan conflicts -- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces an investigation after reports that taxpayer funds were used for a birthday celebration disguised as an official Department of Labor event -- Prosecutors investigate former Customs and Border Protection commander Gregory Bovino over video showing him throwing a chemical gas canister at protesters during a federal operation in Minneapolis -- Rising oil prices following the Iran conflict trigger internal panic in the Trump White House as officials scramble to respond to the political fallout from higher gasoline costs -- Larry Kudlow publicly argues that Donald Trump ended a war by starting one, highlighting the administration's attempt to reframe military escalation as peacekeeping -- Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Megyn Kelly that Donald Trump has said he does not expect to go to heaven and is near the end of his life -- On the Bonus Show: Trump suggests regime change in Cuba is next, a Fox & Friends host blames Americans trapped in the Middle East, Kristi Noem speaks immediately after get fired, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, who should be held accountable, and what steps Congress can take to limit presidential war powers -- Donald Trump demands the Texas Republican Senate primary effectively stop and says the candidate he does not endorse should immediately drop out -- Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove asks Kristi Noem during a congressional hearing whether she has had a sexual relationship with Corey Lewandowski -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump's Iran policy with vague explanations and clashes with Kaitlan Collins while refusing to clearly state the administration's goals -- Karoline Leavitt refuses to explain the cause of the cream used on Donald Trump's neck as reporters press the White House about the unexplained rash -- Donald Trump delivers a series of confused and slurred remarks while repeating unsupported claims about Iran being two weeks from a nuclear weapon -- Photos of Donald Trump's ear appear to show a diagonal earlobe crease sometimes associated with cardiovascular disease -- On the Bonus Show: The Senate turns down legislation to stop Trump's war with Iran, RFK Jr. pushes medical schools to teach more about nutrition, Dan Crenshaw's loss in Texas is largely due to a feud with a billionaire, and much more...

-- On the Show -- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election -- Democrats flip seats in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana amid collapsing approval numbers for Donald Trump, signaling early signs of a potential 2026 midterm wave -- Donald Trump stumbles through comments about succession in Iran and makes erratic claims about Spain during tense public appearances -- Donald Trump acknowledges that escalating conflict with Iran could raise oil and consumer prices despite campaigning on lowering the cost of living -- Donald Trump and Marco Rubio give conflicting explanations about evacuation planning after strikes on Iran, raising questions about whether Americans were protected before military action -- Republican Senator Thom Tillis publicly rebukes Kristi Noem over her book remarks and challenges her responses about immigration enforcement -- Marco Rubio defends Donald Trump's strike on Iran with shifting explanations and denies prior statements as reporters confront him with contradictory video evidence -- Donald Trump posts on Truth Social blaming Barack Obama and Joe Biden for Iran policy while his administration scrambles to evacuate thousands of Americans after launching military strikes -- On the Bonus Show: Minnesota launches investigations into ICE officers, SCOTUS considers a law barring marijuana smokers from owning guns, Elon says Tesla robotaxis are coming to California despite doing nothing to get permits, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeachable offense, and how they will affect the midterm elections -- Hillary Clinton angrily rebukes Lauren Boebert after Boebert raises conspiracy claims about Anthony Weiner and Epstein files during a tense exchange that leaves Republicans scrambling -- Donald Trump faces backlash from Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and other MAGA figures after launching military action against Iran despite campaigning on no new wars -- Gas prices surge nationwide as Donald Trump's military escalation in the Middle East disrupts oil markets, rattles Wall Street, and pushes energy costs higher for American consumers -- Donald Trump struggles through remarks honoring a fallen soldier, pivots to discussing ballroom decor, and leaves the room in visible silence and confusion -- Melania Trump chairs a United Nations meeting on children in conflict, while Donald Trump speaks about drapes at the White House, creating strange presidential optics -- The White House confirms Donald Trump is using a preventative skin cream after visible redness appears on his neck, but officials decline to name the condition or treatment -- Marco Rubio and Donald Trump defend a preemptive strike on Iran as both proactive and defensive, saying the United States acted first to avoid a larger attack -- On the Bonus Show: Americans are told to leave the Middle East, a draft Barron Trump website launches, the House opens an ethics probe into Nancy Mace, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump launches a joint military operation with Israel, attacking Iran that kills Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to regional retaliation, and raising unresolved questions about regime change -- Donald Trump confirms three United States service members are dead, says there will likely be more casualties, and frames additional American deaths as inevitable while offering no clear mission or exit strategy -- Pete Hegseth calls the Iran operation a war, predicts more United States casualties, contradicts Donald Trump on regime change, and invokes religion while defending the administration's military actions -- Four men at a Washington DC restaurant allegedly brag about bombing Iran hours before the strikes, raising serious operational security concerns -- Tulsi Gabbard had previously warned that Donald Trump committed an act of war without congressional authority and questioned the objective of escalation with Iran -- Ted Cruz says he has no indication Iran was close to obtaining nuclear weapons, undermining the stated urgency and core justification for Donald Trump's military strikes -- Donald Trump could attempt to delay, disrupt, or manipulate midterm elections through emergency declarations and pressure on state officials if political conditions favor such actions -- National literacy data shows that roughly one in five American adults reads below a sixth-grade level, raising concerns about how limited reading comprehension shapes political messaging -- On the Bonus Show: Americans will likely pay for Trump's war with Iran, Bill Clinton testifies before Congress, Bernie calls for a $4.4 trillion tax hike on billionaires, and much more...

-- On the Show -- Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton fight a divisive primary as Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett post competitive polling that forces Republicans to defend Texas -- Dr. Mehmet Oz praises Donald Trump's State of the Union as historically great while public reaction and polling show widespread disagreement -- New Jeffrey Epstein materials and statements from Congressman Robert Garcia intensify scrutiny of Donald Trump and the Department of Justice -- Senator Adam Schiff reveals that Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection approved $144 million in weapons purchases -- Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Ryan Schwank alleges major training cuts and unconstitutional instruction at the ICE Academy -- Fox News host Jessica Tarlov confronts FBI Director Kash Patel over private jet hypocrisy and exposes inconsistent defenses on live television -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein probe and Benny Johnson manages to disrupt it, Jesse Watters thinks Trump has an attractive cabinet, and much more...