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-- On the Show: -- Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar releases a campaign ad confronting Donald Trump over immigration policy -- President Donald Trump jokes about presidential power and repeats a familiar story about electric boats and sharks -- Surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier answers direct questions about vaccines during her Senate confirmation hearing -- Podcast host Joe Rogan expresses frustration with Donald Trump's presidential actions despite having endorsed him before the election -- A federal judge blocks attempts to add Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center leading to a tense board call -- FBI Director Kash Patel defends his schedule on television after facing questions regarding his official and personal travel -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Laura Ingraham thinks Republicans want to lose, the Trump administration wants trigger warnings outside the Smithsonian, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General and Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada, joins us to discuss the campaign -- The Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh raises interest rates for the first time in three years despite Trump demanding lower rates -- Democrat James Talarico pulls ahead of Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race according to multiple polls -- Mitch McConnell appears unresponsive in new video before eventually voting on the farm bill after prompting from aides and fellow senators -- Donald Trump tells a North Carolina crowd that rising gas prices are a very inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war -- Donald Trump threatens to cut off trade with Europe over Canada and deflects questions about the Butler assassination attempt -- JD Vance asks voters to give Republicans another chance despite the administration already controlling Congress and the White House -- On the Bonus Show: Ed Sheeran faces blowback over tour chaos, Massie thinks the House shut down early to avoid his Hegseth impeachment vote, New Hampshire's Senate race is in play for Republicans, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, joins us to discuss the right's obsession with him, the laptop scandal, and his new crypto project -- U.S. diesel fuel prices reach record highs due to global supply disruptions, escalating costs across transportation and consumer goods -- A viral image allegedly showing Donald Trump kissing aide Natalie Harp triggers debate after a sharper version turns out to be AI-generated -- Seven House Republicans side with Democrats to pass a resolution limiting presidential authority over the military conflict involving Iran -- A federal judge halts efforts to place Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to threaten to freeze renovations -- Donald Trump publishes social media posts criticizing recent Supreme Court rulings and claiming his assassination attempt was a political plot -- David introduces a text messaging line for subscribers to establish direct audience communication outside of social media algorithms -- On the Bonus Show: Travel and book updates from David, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump suffers a legal defeat as the Supreme Court denies his request to enforce Postal Service mail ballot rules for the midterms -- Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate chamber in a wheelchair after a multi-month medical absence following a serious fall and pneumonia -- Gavin Newsom announces that he would refrain from entering the 2028 Democratic presidential primary if Kamala Harris decides to run -- Donald Trump repeats an unsubstantiated story about firefighters carrying him away from Ground Zero after September 11 -- Donald Trump publishes a social media post assuring American adults that they will receive $5,000 dividend checks from accrued tariff revenue -- JD Vance advocates for continuous fraud investigations into executive branch operations regardless of which political party holds power -- JD Vance delivers a keynote speech before numerous empty venue seats during the Republican midterm convention -- Donald Trump dismisses artificial intelligence safeguards by claiming a simple gear stops rogue robots and calls existential risk concerns a hoax -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans are clueless about economics, Don Jr's wife says a Russian oligarch paid for their wedding party, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Democrats hold a 6-point generic ballot lead and an 85% chance to win the House while control of the Senate is in toss-up territory -- Donald Trump publicly declines to endorse his Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential nomination to preserve his own political leverage -- Donald Trump slurs his words during an interview in Ireland while promising $5,000 checks and threatening to halt trade over interest rates -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep at a September 11 memorial service while victim names are read as his optional Iran war continues -- Donald Trump faces multiple simultaneously unfolding scandals including a Russian oligarch funding his son's wedding -- Donald Trump gives evasive answers when questioned on his personal AI usage, Chinese surveillance, and license plate tracking -- Donald Trump displays a repeated physical habit of tapping his right leg with a stiff arm while carefully navigating stairs -- David discovers an AI channel using a synthetic clone of his voice to narrate political content under the fictional persona Daniel Carter -- On the Bonus Show: Trump rejects calls to slow down AI development, a Texas Republican candidate makes racist comments about UT students, the Trump administration thinks bike lanes are DEI, and much more...

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump instructs thousands of audience members at an RNC midterm convention to raise their right hands and pledge allegiance to him -- Donald Trump angrily berates a female journalist who presses him on how the federal government will fund $5,000 voter incentive checks -- Donald Trump rambles to Laura Ingraham when asked why his administration cannot immediately distribute proposed $5,000 checks -- Donald Trump escalates an ongoing trade dispute with Canada by banning select imports outright and expanding 50% tariffs -- Peter Navarro attacks Fox News Media on Newsmax following the removal of host Maria Bartiromo from her regular broadcasts -- Donald Trump utilizes professional wrestling style theatrics and political spectacles to keep voters engaged without delivering on anything -- Turning Point USA faces internal conflict and public criticism one year after the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump uses 9/11 anniversary to promote his Iran war, key Republicans were caught off guard by Trump's $5,000 checks promise, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- White House advisers stop managing Donald Trump as he turns the midterms into a referendum on himself -- Donald Trump claims gas prices will drop below $2 per gallon and the Iran war will end after the midterm elections -- Donald Trump gives a speech at the midterm convention promising $5,000 dividends, attacking James Talarico, and promising healthcare -- Donald Trump criticizes Ken Paxton's speech and appearance despite endorsing him over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race -- Tim Scott delivers an energetic speech with wide gestures at the Dallas convention to rally Republican voters, hoping to energize them to vote -- JD Vance defends the $5,000 dividend proposal by Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News -- Donald Trump claims the arena is packed while camera footage shows audience members leaving his long speech -- Ted Cruz gives Donald Trump an A on the economy by incorrectly referencing gas prices under Joe Biden -- On the Bonus Show: John Fetterman makes a video appearance at the Republican convention, a federal court says drinking water is not a constitutional right, Jimmy Kimmel says his James Talarico interview won't air due to FCC threats, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon, joins us to discuss pausing data center construction and Trump's threats to the midterm elections -- Ann Coulter defends Flock surveillance cameras while Donald Trump and Republicans support license-plate tracking and local data centers -- Donald Trump criticizes Kaitlan Collins and celebrates the German party Alternative for Germany as Republican candidates skip his convention -- Diesel fuel prices hit a record near $6 per gallon as the war with Iran disrupts critical energy routes and supply chains -- Donald Trump makes bogus claims about firefighters rescuing him at Ground Zero on September 11th and odd remarks about Welles Crowther -- Ted Cruz defends Donald Trump's September 11th comments, saying it was 25 years ago, which only highlights concerns about Trump's memory -- Donald Trump gives executive assistant Natalie Harp and other close White House aides $45,000 each in cash gifts -- On the Bonus Show: TSA brings back gate access to some people without tickets, No Kings prepares its next event, John Fetterman is ignoring his constituents, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Josh Turek, Democratic nominee for US Senate from Iowa, joins us to discuss the race and how Trump's tariff policies are crushing Iowa farmers -- Security expert Peter Van Praagh warns Donald Trump plans to challenge the midterm results while deploying federal election monitors -- Donald Trump has a dangerous combination of cognitive decline and narcissism, leading to errors going uncorrected by aides -- Republican organizers offer free text-message tickets for Donald Trump's midterm rally after key candidates decline invitations -- Senator Rick Scott pledges that Republicans will follow Donald Trump's lead despite the president's 33% approval rating -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin struggles during a Fox News interview regarding September 11th anniversary comments -- David urges viewers to pre-order his book "Pay Attention" to beat Senator Ted Cruz on the bestseller lists -- On the Bonus Show: Canada places tariffs on American products, some Republicans are open to raising the Social Security cap, Trump teases renaming New Mexico to "New America"

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-- On the Show: -- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David -- A disheveled Donald Trump makes nonsensical claims about wind turbines, Iran, and data centers during an interview with GB News -- Vice President JD Vance fills in as Press Secretary and struggles to answer press queries regarding rising gas prices and military strikes -- Senator Ted Cruz prepares a 2028 presidential campaign while trailing far behind other conservative candidates in early polling and betting odds -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is avoiding scheduling televised debates against Democratic Senate challenger James Talarico -- Fox News fires host Maria Bartiromo after she reportedly leaks network coverage guidance regarding election fraud claims to the White House -- Reverend Adam Hamilton runs a competitive Democratic Senate campaign in Kansas despite Republican attacks targeting his views -- The Lincoln Project releases a targeted media advertisement mocking Donald Trump as weak and airing it directly in his local viewing areas -- The official White House website launches a games section featuring politically charged arcade titles like "Flappy Bill" and "Build the Wall" -- On the Bonus Show: The military moves away from the "Operation Epic Fury" name, Markwayne Mullin says RFK Jr. is helping stop "birthright tourism," and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Ron DeSantis yells at a protester while potential Republican primary candidates maneuvering for the 2028 election begin testing their chances -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick uses hypothetical scenarios to justify missed economic growth targets and defend Donald Trump's tariffs -- Some Republican candidates are skipping the midterm convention because Donald Trump presents an electoral liability for competitive races -- Donald Trump claimed a friend at the DNC wore an ID chain containing his Social Security number, while asserting shoppers need ID to buy kiwis -- Donald Trump once again repeatedly slumps and drifts off to sleep during an active briefing inside the Oval Office -- Donald Trump rambles extensively about golfer Tiger Woods and his driver license problems during an Oval Office statement -- Lara Trump demands that elected Republicans provide complete personal loyalty to Donald Trump regardless of their own beliefs -- In a CNN debate, Adam Mockler attempted to focus on economic issues but Caroline Sunshine deflected to talk about the culture war and God -- On the Bonus Show: Exploring the possibility of a childless female president, gas prices are expected to set a new record, the White House is preparing for investigations, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Milo Yiannopoulos called for mass deportations until immigration authorities arrested him in New Orleans and deported him to Great Britain -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for high fuel costs while ignoring the Iran war -- Author Malcolm Knox compares Donald Trump to Joseph Stalin regarding their shared fixation on attaching their names to structures -- Donald Trump threatens severe military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz despite Mike Johnson previously calling the war a quick skirmish -- Eight White House aides depart including Karoline Leavitt while Donald Trump faces a 32% approval rating in a national UMass Amherst poll -- JD Vance tells interviewer Bryce Crawford that he welcomes the biblical end times and believes the Antichrist walks among humans -- David Frum outlines civil liability strategies for the US government to reclaim financial gains Donald Trump accumulated during his presidency -- Steve Scalise launches an investigation into whether Chinese propaganda causes American residents to reject large AI data centers -- On the Bonus Show: Massachusetts primary results, Joe Rogan sounds like he's moving back to the left, a lawsuit says Freedom Fuel stole $4 million of gas, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman

-- On the Show: -- Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at MIT and a co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, joins us to discuss his new book "What Happened to Liberal Democracy?: Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity" -- A Postal Service whistleblower warns that Donald Trump's mail voting order could cause millions of Americans to not receive their mail-in ballots -- John Roberts warns that Donald Trump is likely acting unlawfully by demolishing the White House East Wing to construct a massive ballroom -- Clinical psychologist John Paul Garrison highlights distinct involuntary arm spasms that Donald Trump displays during recent appearances -- Donald Trump repeatedly appears to fall asleep and makes rambling statements during an event about his medical cost policies -- Donald Trump insults conservative residents who oppose local artificial intelligence data center developments by claiming they want to be poor -- Court documents reveal that Russian influence operations use sleeper groups and meme factories to shape American political opinion -- On the Bonus Show: Updates from David's trip, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump publicly claims that Iran is a completely destroyed failed nation while continuing a six-month military conflict against them -- Active-duty military personnel are applying for conscientious-objector status in record numbers under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth -- Donald Trump threatens to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the FCC for describing his political endorsement record as mixed -- Donald Trump gives a television interview with host Fox News Trey Gowdy covering the Georgia Senate race, Iran, inflation, and more -- Donald Trump appears to struggle to stay awake while standing at an official public event, raising questions about his physical stamina -- The criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy highlights the distinct legal boundaries surrounding severe mental illness and criminal responsibility -- Donald Trump receives no applause from NASA personnel during a partisan speech and later speaks with astronauts on a landline phone -- Congressional oversight through subpoena power could expose top Trump administration officials to potential criminality -- On the Bonus Show: Sean Duffy and Markwayne Mullin promise a "fraud crackdown," Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the UK, and much more...

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump is framing the midterms around himself, helping Democratic turnout and worrying Republicans who wanted local focus -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving without a designated replacement, rotating officials through briefings instead -- The Trump administration threatens to demolish the Kennedy Center after a court blocked adding Trump's name to the building -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed high beef prices on a Biden war on cattle while withholding import country details -- White House aide Natalie Harp gained top-level access to Donald Trump while operating over a year without a security clearance -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared breathless on TV, comparing Iran sanctions to D-Day and asking Iranian troops to disarm -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Twenty-four hours of madness on Donald Trump's Truth Social page, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman

-- On the Show: -- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist, immunologist, and author who reaches millions as a digital medical creator, joins us to discuss the public health fallout of RFK Jr.'s MAHA agenda -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues to block Donald Trump from imposing restrictive mail-in voting rules right before the midterm elections -- Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi and two officials are suspended as federal agents investigate leaks about Donald Trump -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham advises Republican candidates to scare voters with false claims about Democrats taking their cars and appliances -- Fox News host Will Cain abruptly cuts off former DNC chair Jaime Harrison after Harrison calls out a sudden topic change -- Donald Trump gives an incoherent interview featuring mixed-up oil metrics, threats against Canada, and calls for fewer meat inspections -- Donald Trump releases a video pointing at a map while threatening to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America to punish Canada -- On the Bonus Show: Closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Buc-ee's says it will only do business in conservative states, AOC reinstates her DSA membership, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 after donating millions to medical research, providing free books to children, and defending rights -- South Carolina Republicans nominate Darline Graham for Senate despite her admitting she knows nothing about China and Taiwan -- An Iowa voter who backed Donald Trump three times expresses deep frustration over prices and tells the president to stop his excuses -- Kentucky congressional candidate Ralph Alvarado removes photos with Donald Trump and America First slogans from his campaign website -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects US tariff demands, prompting Donald Trump to post angry online threats -- Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania die of measles after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes chicken soup over evidence -- The Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to temporarily direct the Postal Service to filter mail ballots using federal lists -- Escalating trade tariffs between the United States and Canada threaten to raise prices on toilet paper due to its heavy reliance on wood pulp -- On the Bonus Show: A California couple confront their surrogate in court, Target faces backlash over a Halloween costume, a judge strikes down Texas's drag show ban, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Dani Pinter, Chief Legal Officer at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, joins us to discuss representing her client in the ongoing legal battle to hold Andrew and Tristan Tate accountable for alleged sex trafficking -- Donald Trump suggests renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and denies attacking Canadian French-language protections -- Jesse Watters asks Abdul El-Sayed about youth medical procedures, prompting El-Sayed to ask Watters about his circumcision status -- Donald Trump maintains a daily official schedule that begins with his first substantive event at 12:30 PM after morning Executive Time -- Donald Trump presents an unverified vaccine schedule from a podium while claiming it will lower rates of autism in children -- Vice President JD Vance claims fraudsters should go to jail, recounts a family argument, and asserts housing affordability is improving -- Media commentator Scott Jennings declares military victory over Iran during a broadcast despite high oil prices and low public approval -- On the Bonus Show: Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to a runoff today, New York supermarkets sue Mamdani over city-run stores, the Kennedy Center's finances tanked after Trump slapped his name on it, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Dan Koh, Former White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary and former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Biden, joins us to discuss his candidacy for Congress to represent Massachusetts' 6th district -- Texas voters are defecting from Republicans over issues like building data centers, turning the upcoming Senate race into a toss-up -- Donald Trump celebrates economic strain in Iran while United States crude oil inventories drop to a 50-year low under his administration -- Jared Kushner secretly meets with Hakeem Jeffries to discuss key domestic issues as Republicans face potential midterm losses -- Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after trade negotiations with Prime Minister Mark Carney break down -- Mark Carney stands firm against Donald Trump as internal infighting within the American trade team leads to a breakdown in negotiations -- Donald Trump's medical reports show a significant weight gain, drawing attention to the 80-year-old president's worsening health -- Melania Trump abruptly leaves her seat at an IndyCar event after executive assistant Natalie Harp appears behind Donald Trump -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Border Patrol arrests a man waiting for his sailor son's return from the USS Lincoln, Trump wants to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B worker visas, the crisis of overqualified workers, and much more...

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-- On the Show: -- Democrat Brandon Dukes defeats Republican Scott Timko in Pennsylvania's 12th state House district, which Trump carried by 18 points -- Tetanus cases rise as childhood vaccination rates drop under Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -- Economic data reveals slowing GDP growth, rising gas prices, and high mortgage rates, directly contradicting Trump's economic promises -- A letter shows White House aide Natalie Harp apologizing to Donald Trump for embarrassing him while admitting she forgets to eat and sleep -- Donald Trump threatens Oman and orders a journalist to be quiet after his deadline passes without resolving the conflict with Iran -- Donald Trump criticizes Texas Governor Greg Abbott for pausing AI data-center approvals despite polls showing strong local opposition -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Scott Bessent can't understand why oil prices spiked, viral moments from Tim Pool's Jubilee appearance, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump sees his influence diminish as 12 primary candidates lose, including Rep.Cory Mills in Florida, after receiving his endorsement -- Donald Trump announces unprecedented economic sanctions against any foreign entity providing commercial support to Iran -- Senator Darline Graham admits her ignorance regarding national security issues before attempting to distract voters with the culture war -- Donald Trump rambles outside the White House while promoting a corporate sponsor and making false claims about international waters -- Donald Trump appears physically exhausted and disoriented while struggling to remain awake during a public address at the White House -- Natalie Harp has worked inside the White House without proper security clearance for over a year due to presidential intervention -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reflects on progressive social justice movements while addressing the political failures of extreme rhetoric -- White House adviser Stephen Miller spreads false economic claims on Fox News regarding gasoline prices and national inflation rates -- On the Bonus Show: The US national debt reaches $40 trillion, the Trump administration is undoing worker heat protections, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- V Spehar, award-winning digital journalist, podcaster, and creator behind Under the Desk News, joins us to discuss how to stay informed without sacrificing your mental health -- South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham admits during a debate that she is not informed on national security issues -- Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariff on Canadian goods before retreating hours prior to implementation with a three-day pause -- Preston Harp describes his sister, White House aide Natalie Harp, as holding an unhealthy obsession with Donald Trump -- White House staff member Natalie Harp creates a closed information bubble for Trump by curating his media diet while seeking protection -- Trump shares Census Bureau graphics to claim 24,000 noncitizens voted in 2020, even though database matches fail to establish that -- Fox News broadcasts an on-air correction after using a graphic that misstated previous gas prices as $4.13 to hide Trump's price increases -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Takeaways from yesterday's primaries, Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of an ICE agent, Trump's support from Hispanic men drops 51%, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump reaches the end of his self-imposed 60-day deadline to end the Iran war while military operations and blockades continue -- House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to provide a clear campaign pitch to voters while prices continue to rise under Donald Trump -- Past video clips surface of now-White House executive assistant Natalie Harp showing extreme devotion to Donald Trump -- Donald Trump avoids answering a direct reporter question regarding his assistant Natalie Harp by rambling about White House renovations -- Donald Trump berates a CNN reporter in the Oval Office and declares that opponents of his ballroom project are disloyal to the nation -- Photographs capture Donald Trump holding a presidential briefing card containing guest names, photos, and basic instructions -- Donald Trump submits a mail-in ballot for the Florida Republican primary despite frequently labeling the process as inherently corrupt -- Donald Trump accuses the BBC of legal harassment after the network seeks subpoenas for his adult children in an ongoing defamation lawsuit -- On the Bonus Show: Some Republicans admit they're worse off under Trump, McConnell is getting more paid time off than new mothers, a preview of today's primaries in Alaska and Florida, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Midterm voters will decide whether Donald Trump faces congressional oversight during the remaining two years of his presidency -- Donald Trump proudly displays a printout of an article to reporters without realizing it credits Joe Biden for lowering drug prices -- Donald Trump looks resentful as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt prepares to leave her position to focus on her young children -- Republican lawmakers and officials leave their positions while Donald Trump struggles with low public approval ratings -- Senator Jon Ossoff criticizes Donald Trump for golfing while sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln endure extended military deployments -- Trump issues an incoherent social media post announcing a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea to appease North Korea -- Footage from a Long Island event reveals a large rectangular protrusion in Trump's trousers as he walks away from the podium -- Republicans act surprised by the corruption and institutional damage caused by Donald Trump after electing him -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's trip to Los Angeles, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, Producer of The David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Vice President JD Vance does an interview on Will Cain's show and balances sounding like a 2028 contender with loyalty to Donald Trump -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes the top spot over Gavin Newsom in Democratic 2028 primary betting odds; Jon Ossoff takes third -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigns from her White House position citing the difficulty of balancing work with two young infants -- The Kennedy Center board votes for a two-year shutdown to avoid severe budget overruns on Donald Trump's planned renovations -- Democrats target a four-seat net gain in the 2026 midterm elections to secure control of the Senate -- MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refuses to concede his eleven-point loss in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary -- Conservative media personality Tucker Carlson builds foundational support for a potential 2028 Republican presidential run -- A look back at Karoline Leavitt's most humiliating moments from her tenure as Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary -- On the Bonus Show: Another study shows undocumented immigrants don't increase crime rates, Sean Duffy hires gamers to fill air traffic control jobs, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump stumbles while explaining why he avoided Air Force One and struggles to walk straight to Marine One -- Declassified FBI documents reveal that agents investigated whether Donald Trump acted on behalf of Russia after Trump fired James Comey -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he cannot vote after a New York judge rules that he submitted a fake address -- Executive assistant Natalie Harp influences media access for Donald Trump while writing him affectionate personal letters -- Donald Trump secretly uses public agency funds and National Park Service revenue for White House construction -- Donald Trump claims inflation victory after a Cyclospora parasite outbreak causes lettuce prices to drop -- The Friday Feedback segment (on Thursday) -- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his California trip, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump signals he may declare a national security emergency to unilaterally change federal election rules before the midterms -- Ken Paxton appeals for donor contributions after opponent James Talarico builds a massive fundraising lead in the Texas Senate race -- The US labor force shrinks by over one million workers while labor participation drops to near multidecade lows under Donald Trump -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during official presidential duties in the Oval Office despite historically attacking opponents over their age -- Major corporations and government entities shift administrative burdens directly onto everyday consumers -- Trump asserts he split up his children's measles vaccines decades ago while directing parents toward non-existent medical choices -- Security personnel transported Trump inside a catering vehicle to switch aircraft after intelligence sources uncovered a credible threat -- On the Bonus Show: Results from last night's primaries, Mike Lindell refuses to concede, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- House Democrats prepare to investigate Donald Trump's private financial networks and foreign deals if they win the House in November -- Donald Trump undermines potential Republican successors because he prioritizes his popularity over the long-term survival of the party -- Congressional Democrats risk losing an advantageous midterm election by relying on vague affordability slogans instead of real change -- Donald Trump weakens the Republican Party's future by hoarding hundreds of millions in super PAC funds while forcing obedience -- Donald Trump uses obvious lies to test his political power and force his allies into publicly demonstrating their absolute compliance -- Vice President JD Vance interprets a basic household incident involving a falling glass as a supernatural message from God -- Political operatives across both major parties prepare to flood internet feeds with synthetic AI content ahead of the midterm elections -- On the Bonus Show: Trump signs an executive order spacing out childhood vaccines, voters back adding 150 new lawmakers to Congress, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump considers declaring victory if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz without securing an official nuclear agreement -- Donald Trump exhibits physically strains while golfing as recent economic reports show the United States losing 23,000 jobs in July -- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuses to rule out a presidential campaign while publicly sharing she's freezing her eggs -- Prominent Republicans endorse Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff over Trump candidate Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race -- Pragmatic Democratic candidates lead key Senate races across conservative states by focusing on economic affordability -- Donald Trump publicly Joe Biden regarding his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis while Hunter Biden details his father's severe pain -- Donald Trump oversees a sharp decline in monthly job creation that drops to roughly one-tenth of Joe Biden's historical average -- David reveals that being on the White House "Media Offenders" list has caused potential hosts to fear interviewing him -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Cassidy explains his vote for Todd Blanche, the right's $20 burrito debate, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari requests House Oversight Chairman James Comer investigate relationships between Andrew Tate and Barron Trump -- Donald Trump and Stephen Miller set systemic incentives that cause federal agency abuses across government -- Conservative commentators use misleading non-worker statistics to hide declining labor force participation under Donald Trump -- European soccer federations defeat a FIFA commercial proposal involving Joshua Kushner through boycott threats -- Donald Trump transitions his rally speeches over ten years from campaign promises to personal grievances -- Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. push debunked claims connecting childhood vaccines to autism diagnoses -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The Friday Bonus Show with Producer Pat Ford

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump changed the Republican Party, but many of its core policies could continue under a more disciplined leader -- Donald Trump's Iran war has depleted key U.S. missile stockpiles and raised concerns about military readiness -- Donald Trump has survived scandals and losses because Republicans and institutions adapted around him -- Tucker Carlson warns Donald Trump's Iran war could escalate while criticizing civilian deaths and military decisions -- Jessica Tarlov challenges Jesse Watters on Fox News over rising measles cases and declining vaccination rates -- The White House releases an AI video praising Donald Trump, sparking criticism over government propaganda -- Donald Trump faces pressure to end the Iran war as military options become limited in part due to depleted missile stockpiles -- Trump adviser Kevin Hassett gives disputed explanations about housing costs and the economy while defending Trump's policies -- On the Bonus Show: Trump holds a rally in Las Vegas, JD Vance does an interview with Laura Ingraham, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Gabriel Zucman, internationally renowned economist, joins us to discuss his new book "We Need to Tax Billionaires" and Proposition 40 in California, which would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires -- Senators votes to advance Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche despite acknowledging Trump intends to revive a $1.8 billion fund -- Rep. Max Miller defends himself during a CNN interview against abuse allegations by pointing to Trump's past survival of scandals -- Former loyal supporters such as MMA fighter Sean Strickland criticize Donald Trump for breaking his campaign commitment to avoid war -- Donald Trump expresses sympathy for accused abuser Max Miller and publicly attacks Jeanine Pirro for dropping the reflecting pool cases -- Donald Trump misquotes past gasoline prices, exaggerates stats about Venezuela, and rambles about recorded television options -- CNBC reports a drop in factory orders which contradicts Trump's claims that aggressive tariff policies would revitalize manufacturing -- On the Bonus Show: Results from Tuesday's primary elections, a Republican Congressman ends his reelection bid amid a misconduct scandal, Rubio leads Vance by 36 points in a 2028 straw poll, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains missing from the Capitol, while his office has only released two questionable proof-of-life pictures -- Federal prosecutors drop charges against citizens after documents revealed damage to the reflecting pool stemmed from a botched renovation -- Donald Trump fails to file a Supreme Court rehearing petition in time, ending his legal attempt to erase birthright citizenship -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office, misremembers phrases, and makes wild claims about ongoing construction projects -- Donald Trump publishes an online rant insisting secret polling numbers prove his popularity despite record-low public approval numbers -- Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh slams right-wing followers for ignoring high grocery prices and worsening living costs under Donald Trump -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham warns viewers about government overreach while defending her allies from potential future legal investigations -- A massive parasitic outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce turns deadly, with two reported deaths in Michigan under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -- On the Bonus Show: A poll finds Democrats top Republicans on the economy, the Education Department asks colleges to commit to Trump-approved reforms, the UFC lost $30 million on its White House event, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump's decline and Democratic midterm strategy -- Donald Trump faces critical weapon shortages while Iranian forces maintain effective control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump fills his Truth Social feed with AI graphics before abruptly claiming that he called off an attack against Iran -- Rep. Max Miller releases a video denying domestic abuse claims filed by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, involving a child's broken collarbone -- Capital One reveals that its anti-money-laundering experts shut down more than 300 bank accounts associated with Donald Trump -- Donald Trump claims he personally earned $75 billion for the nation through Intel during a press brief on Air Force One -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lashes out at Dana Bash during an interview about vaccines by accusing her of scaring the public -- On the Bonus Show: Three dead in Idaho In-N-Out shooting, Blanche assures skeptical senators the anti-weaponization fund is dead, Trump "wins" his Bedminster club championship, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe a missed growth forecast as an economic boom during a Fox interview -- Elaine Chao appears in identical clothing across two separate photographs released weeks apart following Mitch McConnell's absence -- New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman claims without evidence that Democrats plan to steal the upcoming midterm elections -- Republican officials fear potential Democratic midterm victories could trigger congressional investigations into White House misconduct -- Fox News hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump's signature tax legislation suffers from low public approval and poor messaging -- Federal employment data shows American manufacturing lost thousands of jobs despite Trump's campaign promises -- On the Bonus Show: About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, Spain in 24 hours, Republicans are far more willing to excuse scandals than Democrats, Elon Musk plans to spend $120 million on the midterms this year, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Hilary Shae, a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with 12 years of experience, joins us to discuss analyzes Donald Trump's communication decline -- Republican lawmakers berate Dr. Anthony Fauci in Congress by shouting obscenities and claiming he lacks Fifth Amendment rights -- Tommy Tuberville accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of killing millions while Peter Navarro claims the doctor blocked hydroxychloroquine -- Senator Ron Johnson claims during a hearing that vaccine injuries cause mass suicide and labels the shots experimental gene therapy -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari calls to investigate Barron Trump over alleged ties to Andrew Tate while autism rumors recall past legal threats -- Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh rejects Trump's demands for rate cuts by keeping interest rates unchanged due to elevated inflation -- White House aides usher journalists out of the Oval Office after Trump compares grass to humans and attacks windmills -- On the Bonus Show: Todd Blanche's confirmation is in doubt, Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over a law banning "nudification" technology, a US government map of Africa mislabels every country, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump fails to fulfill his core campaign promise as even conservative outlets report grocery costs hitting fifty-year highs -- Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump by demanding his removal from office over the expanding military conflict in Iran -- Donald Trump gives a rambling television interview where he falsely claims credit for stopping global wars and threatens Iran's infrastructure -- Donald Trump appears exhausted at Lindsey Graham's funeral while contradicting narratives about Graham's legacy -- Policy advisor Stephen Miller uses radical existential messaging by claiming human survival depends on upcoming election outcomes -- Iranian state media releases dangerous propaganda target video explicitly threatening the lives of Melania Trump and Barron Trump -- Donald Trump reportedly is showing growing anxiety regarding his own mortality following the sudden death of Lindsey Graham -- Governor Andy Beshear demands physical proof of cognitive ability from Mitch McConnell or his immediate resignation -- On the Bonus Show: The DEA admits targeting suspected drug boats wasn't effective, Kash Patel loses another defamation lawsuit, Tuberville attacks Fauci over “lies he gave to Trump,” and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Video emerges of NBC host Kristen Welker laughing and socializing at a Washington party with political operative Stephen Miller -- A federal appeals court blocks Donald Trump from using an executive order that attempted to restrict mail-in voting -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, commenting on the war in Iran and defending Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump confronted a heckler who called him a "p*dophile protector" and made a series of confused claims during a rally -- Donald Trump abruptly halts military strikes against Iran after military advisers warned that air munitions were dangerously depleted -- Mike Johnson claims that public prayer gatherings at the Capitol give him confidence that Republicans will maintain control of Congress -- A former Trump administration official warns that Trump lacks the emotional stability required to command the nation's nuclear arsenal -- Fox News hosts and pollsters reveal that nearly three-fifths of American voters report being worse off financially under Trump -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell's staff release another proof-of-life photo, more clips from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz admits Donald Trump's war with Iran could last for years, contradicting promises of a brief conflict -- Donald Trump proposes seeking a fourth presidential term and attacks Kaitlan Collins at the White House Correspondents' Dinner -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari requests congressional testimony from Barron Trump over his extensive communication with Andrew Tate -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been absent from Congress for over six weeks following a serious fall -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blames Joe Biden for inflation while labeling Democratic policy proposals as communism -- Donald Trump refuses to clarify whether targeting Iranian power plants and bridges constitutes a war crime, opting for insults instead -- Donald Trump demands that Republicans restrict voting rules ahead of the midterms as generic ballot polling shows Democrats leading -- Donald Trump shares dozens of artificial intelligence images depicting himself as heroic figures during a late-night posting spree -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats choose South Carolina as their first primary state, Massie wants to cut police funding for departments that use Flock cameras, Trump wants to make it easier to revoke citizenship, and much more...

- On the Show: -- David explains his political views, advocating for universal healthcare and social programs while rejecting broad state ownership of industries -- Fox News releases a poll showing Donald Trump trailing Democrats on key issues like healthcare, inflation, and immigration -- The Pentagon lowers the official military casualty count for the Iran war from 18 to 14 service members following a ceasefire declaration -- Donald Trump boasts about purchasing a 10% stake in Intel while making false claims regarding California power grids and wind energy -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faces intense questioning regarding a Saudi nuclear deal and domestic manufacturing job losses -- A three-time Donald Trump voter expresses public regret over her votes due to Trump's Iran war and other unkept presidential promises -- Recent outbreaks of cyclospora in lettuce, salmonella in eggs, and measles highlight the consequences of Trump's public health policy -- Conservative influencers and Republican donors launch a coordinated effort to undermine Vice President JD Vance prior to the 2028 cycle -- On the Bonus Show: Trump unveils a new round of tariffs, the White House admits it used keywords to cut research grants, the BBC can access Trump's financial records due to his lawsuit, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Jessica Valenti, bestselling author and creator of the Substack newsletter Abortion, Every Day, joins us to discuss right-wing efforts to restrict reproductive access and why Democrats should run on abortion rights -- Measles cases reach a 35-year high with thousands hospitalized across the United States under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership -- Mitch McConnell has been out of public view for five weeks following a hospital admission for a fall, raising demands for proof of his condition -- Donald Trump delivers a speech in Marietta, Georgia, where he muses about an illegal third presidential term and stumbles over basic words -- Donald Trump claims four deceased service members supported his war with Iran while receiving their remains at Dover Air Force Base -- The David Pakman Show has surpassed Fox News and CNN in YouTube view rankings despite political attacks from Trump officials -- Rep. Tom Emmer declares that the midterms center entirely on Donald Trump while struggling to defend high inflation on Newsmax -- On the Bonus Show: Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in a new poll, Nicaragua's president says there will be no more elections, the House proposes an AI "kill switch" bill, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, producer of The David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Donald Trump hosts Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, avoids war timeline questions, and invents the phrase "kill them like they're candy" -- Steve Scalise cites Olive Garden's promotional pass rules for unlimited pasta to advocate for strict voter identification laws -- Donald Trump posts to Truth Social about travel to Lebanon while defending Benjamin Netanyahu from arrest warrants -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asks Congress for emergency defense funding as military conflict costs exhaust reserves -- Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, is running for a full Senate term with an endorsement from Donald Trump -- Laura Ingraham warns that the war in Iran threatens Republicans' chances in the upcoming midterm elections -- On the Bonus Show: A MAGA golfer threatens to get Trump involved in a penalty decision, Trump is sitting on a massive midterm war chest, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump lays the groundwork for declaring martial law over an election emergency as legal experts explain what powers he actually has -- Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire collapses as gas prices surge above four dollars and fighting resumes -- Donald Trump issues a Truth Social military directive that potentially including war crimes -- Trump administration officials defend deadly immigration raids and rising prices while rejecting responsibility -- Donald Trump benefits from important stories receiving less attention and misleading narratives spreading online -- Donald Trump's refusal to ever apologize strengthens his political brand and reinforces an us versus them mentality -- Democrats face growing pressure to stop extremist activists before they gain greater influence inside the party -- Donald Trump's escalating attacks on critics raise concerns about the future of independent journalism -- On the Bonus Show: Trump photo bombs the World Cup trophy ceremony, the Tate brothers are arrested on rape and sex trafficking allegations, and much more...

-- On the Show: -- Two active-duty Army soldiers die during an expanding conflict with Iran that targets infrastructure and pushes gas prices near four dollars -- Fox News contrasts Donald Trump claiming big victories in Iran with new military casualties before he leaves for a private club event -- Iranian state media broadcasts a video mapping motorcade vulnerabilities near Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower -- Donald Trump empties the Election Assistance Commission while priming supporters to reject the midterm results -- Congressional Republicans face major political liabilities as Donald Trump shifts his campaign focus toward the expanding Iranian conflict -- Trump Media launches the Truth API, charging Wall Street trading firms $100,000 monthly for early access to presidential announcements -- The White House falsely accuses The David Pakman Show of receiving Chinese Communist Party funding -- The Trump administration plans foreign grants totaling $2 million to counter European Union technology regulations -- On the Bonus Show: David flies out to California, and much more...