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Best podcasts about Pakman

Latest podcast episodes about Pakman

The David Pakman Show
Trump's war IMPLODES as troops start ESCAPING

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 73:23


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Dysfunction and instability are here to stay

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 59:33


-- 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

The David Pakman Show
The warning signs are suddenly everywhere

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 73:42


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
A government detached from reality

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 75:37


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
They know a political wipeout is coming

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 75:00


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The brain rot cannot be hidden any longer

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 67:29


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
What happens when nobody tells bullies “no”

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 74:26


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
When the consequences are impossible to escape

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 70:54


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
We have to admit, America was warned

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 67:43


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Democrats approach 2028 with no frontrunner

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 61:06


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Trump's latest money funneling scheme

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 68:21


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
They break everything and you pay the price

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 65:35


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Trump is taking the Republican Party down with him

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 67:06


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Republicans losing their grip as Trump loses his

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 75:47


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The house of lies is a house of cards

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 66:53


-- 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

The David Pakman Show
The system failed and propaganda took it over

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 65:22


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The alternate reality has been pierced

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 66:35


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The coverups and excuses aren't working

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 64:45


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Reality is gone and revenge is here

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 68:42


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Fear, failure, and decline in America

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 73:06


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Things get dangerous when authoritarians lose control

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 68:23


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The authoritarian presidency cannot sustain itself

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 65:10


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Everything they warned us about is happening

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 70:44


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
Pentagon runs out of cash, Trump runs out of excuses

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 59:02


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
When regimes collapse under their own lies

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 76:05


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump uses a primetime address to renew claims about the 2020 election and push the SAVE America Act -- Karoline Leavitt returned to the White House podium and defended the administration's Iran policy before previewing Trump's primetime address -- Donald Trump and Rep. Keith Self openly discuss targeting power plants, bridges, and civilian infrastructure during military operations -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham points out that Donald Trump won the ten worst states to live in, but fails to recognize the pattern -- A report says senior US military leaders quietly worry about Donald Trump's handling of NATO and national security -- Donald Trump's tariff policy unravels after the government is forced to refund $81 billion to importers -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Hegseth says the military will start testing men for low testosterone, a White House teleprompter operator allegedly made over $100,000 betting on Trump's speeches, Trump is expected to attend the World Cup final on Sunday, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
They've created a disaster they can't control

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 63:28


-- 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...

The David Pakman Show
The descent into lies, fear, and chaos

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 75:17


-- On the Show: -- Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district, joins us to discuss challenges to Donald Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, reactions to Todd Blance's confirmation hearings, and much more… -- Donald Trump demands 3,000 daily immigration arrests, forcing agents to target non-criminals during routine traffic stops -- DNI Nominee Jay Clayton refuses to state who won the 2020 election when questioned by Senator Jon Ossoff -- Donald Trump falls asleep at a Pennsylvania defense summit, claiming that only transgender-run companies qualify for CHIPS Act funding -- Donald Trump falsely claims stock buybacks are banned and shifts focus to a commemorative coin featuring his face -- Vice President JD Vance admits the administration mishandled the Jeffrey Epstein files during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan -- Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov challenges colleagues over escalating military strikes in Iran despite earlier claims of victory -- On the Bonus Show: Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, AOC calls for TV networks not to air Trump's speech, two Spaniards gored at bull run festival, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
White House escalating on all fronts

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 81:19


-- On the Show: -- Jessica Knurick, a nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, joins us on Substack Live to discuss health, nutrition, and misinformation coming from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the MAHA movement -- Donald Trump refuses to rule out deploying ground troops in Iran and vows to strike civilian power grids and bridges -- Donald Trump abruptly cancels his proposed 20% cargo transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz after talking to Gulf leaders -- Donald Trump demands that ICE resume traffic stops just hours after his own administration suspended them following fatal shootings -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denies the existence of a Jeffrey Epstein client list and rejects accusations of a government cover-up -- Donald Trump wanders off-topic when asked about Iran, insults an Iraqi leader's looks, and criticizes the FBI's probe into Lindsey Graham's death -- Dinesh D'Souza praises Donald Trump for donating his presidential salary without scaling the amount against his multibillion-dollar income -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk could get charged with breaking election law, daylight saving time could become permanent, the misuse of driver-assistance technology is a big risk to road safety, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Trump's America is getting really strange

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 68:42


-- On the Show: -- Federal agents shoot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine and subsequently place him in handcuffs while he lies on the ground -- Darline Graham Nordone is chosen by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's vacant Senate seat -- Online skeptics reject a "proof of life" hospital photograph of Mitch McConnell holding a newspaper alongside his wife, Elaine Chao -- Senator Ron Johnson suggests that the recently released hospital photograph of Mitch McConnell might be an older picture -- Donald Trump announces an upcoming national address that sparks intense online speculation about his potential departure from office -- Donald Trump falsely claims during an interview that he struck Iran with nuclear weapons to prevent them from acquiring a weapon -- Donald Trump responds to congressional impeachment warnings while making highly derogatory remarks about Kamala Harris -- David investigates widespread viewer complaints regarding online platforms automatically unsubscribing people from the YouTube channel -- On the Bonus Show: A judge nullifies Trump's IRS settlement, Todd Blanche's confirmation is not a sure thing, AI political text messages are getting more effective, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
A really bad weekend is becoming a terrible week

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 72:06


-- On the Show: -- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive political commentator with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World" -- Unsubstantiated rumors claim foreign adversaries poisoned United States Senator Lindsey Graham after his diplomatic trip to Ukraine -- Donald Trump uses media appearances meant for United States Senator Lindsey Graham to focus entirely onto the SAVE America Act -- The left must reject uninspiring centrist policies and activist purity tests and focus on a practical social democracy platform -- Trump fires commissioners from the Election Assistance Commission, dismantling the agency responsible for securing voting systems -- The Trump administration uses grand jury subpoenas and FBI assets to target journalists reporting on presidential security -- Donald Trump derails a live interview by launching into conspiracies about Barack Obama and fabricated California election fraud -- Donald Trump posts a social media tirade filled with insults toward journalists and accusations labeling Democrats as communist -- On the Bonus Show: The race begins to replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate, Mamdani adds more immigrant neighborhoods to a list after backlash, the Trump administration pulls back smoking warnings, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
One of the strangest days in American politics

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 69:09


-- On the Show: -- New sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner prompt Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race -- Juan Williams argues Republicans increasingly fear Trump has tied the party's fate to his own as they face a difficult midterm election season -- New reporting claims Mitch McConnell has remained unconscious since being hospitalized three weeks ago, rasing serious transparency concerns -- Labor force participation falls to its lowest level since 2021, reviving a Republican economic metric that was frequently used against Democrats -- Donald Trump spends an Oval Office event jumping between the World Cup, TikTok, tech companies, cryptocurrency, and a proposed helipad -- Donald Trump struggles through a NATO press conference, says he has "no concerns about anything," and says he settled eight wars -- After Trump pushed FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension, the U.S. still lost 4-1 to Belgium, presenting the idea of a "Trump curse" -- Donald Trump claims D.C. restaurants were routinely robbed at gunpoint and says he can identify dangerous immigrants by appearance -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Trump is hoarding cash meant for Republican candidates, a man sues ICE after he was targeted following a scathing email, Trump says 500,000 children have received $1,000 in "Trump accounts," and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Wire fraud allegations, FIFA chaos, and Trump's visible decline

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 63:40


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump contacts FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card suspension for American player Flo Balogun -- Donald Trump allegedly committed wire fraud by diverting America250 donations into a private Freedom250 account -- Donald Trump delivers a 35-minute partisan speech before a fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday -- Donald Trump draws historically low attendance at his heavily politicized Independence Day fair in Washington DC -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from public view for three weeks following an unexplained medical emergency -- Second Lady Usha Vance interviews Donald Trump who admits he only reads media stories written about himself -- Photographs reveal that a visibly aging Donald Trump fell asleep during the Independence Day fireworks show -- Donald Trump posts a mock restraining order against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following a public dispute -- On the Bonus Show: Shootings across the country over Fourth of July weekend, Iran holds a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Belgium is granted an appeal to undo FIFA's red card reversal, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Power, accountability and fear in 2026

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 77:44


-- On the Show: -- The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, preserving the constitutional right -- The Supreme Court issues a 6-3 ruling expanding presidential power by affirming Donald Trump's ability to fire independent regulators -- Voters debate on prediction markets whether Donald Trump will declare a national emergency over alleged election interference -- Donald Trump bought millions in Axon Enterprise stock two weeks before his administration sought a $220 million Taser contract -- Donald Trump dismisses the affordable housing bill as an unimportant yawn while prioritizing his SAVE America Act -- Stephen Miller and Mike Johnson warn that losing the midterms means Democrats will launch aggressive committee investigations -- Economic adviser Kevin Hassett explains that rising retail prices stem directly from higher fuel costs linked to military action against Iran -- Healthcare agency head Mehmet Oz claims widespread fraud exists because 40% of people with health insurance do not use it annually -- Donald Trump creates a self-inflicted political trap by blaming every national problem on his predecessors -- The Supreme Court refuses to hear Donald Trump's appeal regarding a civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll -- On the Bonus Show: SCOTUS upholds late-arriving ballots, the Iran war has cost Americans $1,000 per household, millions say they're too pessimistic to celebrate July 4, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Nobody seems willing to explain this

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 70:13


-- On the Show: -- A Pew Research Center poll shows global confidence in Donald Trump has fallen to 23%, dragging down international trust in the United States -- Donald Trump publicly celebrates the four-year anniversary of overturning Roe v. Wade, bragging about his judicial nominees -- The federal government installs physical fences around the reflecting pool after Trump claims vandals used knives to slice giant gashes in it -- Rumors circulate regarding Mitch McConnell after he disappeared into an undisclosed hospital for ten days to treat a medical condition -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in Pennsylvania while struggling with a comically oversized umbrella that he ultimately abandons -- Donald Trump spekas in Pennsylvania, mocking transgender weightlifters and incorrectly claiming there are no female UFC fighters -- Donald Trump posts a series of highly disorganized rants on Truth Social, insulting political adversaries and claiming victory in Iran -- Reporting reveals that an unnamed 79-year-old man matching Trump's profile received access to an experimental weight-loss drug -- On the Bonus Show: The Senate votes to limit Trump's Iran powers, Mamdani's endorsements sweep their primaries, Trump has a new tactic to suppress the vote, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Their worst fears come true as it all falls apart

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 69:39


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump posts repeatedly about alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, despite no evidence, and demands accountability -- David launches his new book, "Pay Attention: How the Algorithms and Media Wars Are Suppressing Truth and Rewiring Your Brain." Pre-order now at: davidpakman.com/attention -- Donald Trump shares a photograph believed to have been taken at Camp David and refers to the woman pictured as a great daughter -- Questions about post-Trump succession grow as JD Vance faces mounting scrutiny and Marco Rubio gains traction -- New polling shows support weakening in states that have historically backed Donald Trump by large margins -- Fox News prepares for a post-Trump era, emphasized by its recent focus on broader conservative themes rather than Trump-focused stories -- Growing doubts emerge about whether JD Vance can become Trump's successor as Republicans question his ability to energize the movement -- On the Bonus Show: Keir Starmer out as UK prime minister, a Trump-backed candidate wins the Colombian election, Trump's Qatari jet arrives in US, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Allies are turning as America surrenders

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 71:20


-- On the Show: -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump Deputy Press Secretary, joins us on Substack Live to talk about Home of the Brave's new $15 million ad campaign called “Sticker Shock Summer” -- Trey Gowdy publicly criticizes Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding by questioning why the US is making Iran richer -- Unedited video footage reveals Donald Trump appearing highly disoriented at the G7 as he mistakenly enters a room -- Donald Trump uses crude language during a live press conference to tell a reporter named Steve that he "shot his load" -- Donald Trump displays severe verbal stumbles during a press conference where he forgets JD Vance's name and requires a translator -- Donald Trump posts an angry 4:32 a.m. Truth Social message attacking critics of his Iran deal after facing backlash from allies -- Marco Rubio stands behind Trump discussing an Iran memorandum while appearing visibly uncomfortable as conservatives criticize the deal -- On the Bonus Show: Trump threatens to pull unemployment funding, the Trump administration pays $765 million to cancel wind projects, Luigi Mangione to purse a mental health defense, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
The most embarrassing episode in American history?

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 65:50


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump prematurely celebrates a finalized peace agreement with Iran even though the official signing is still several days away -- Vice President JD Vance walks back the administration's declaration of total victory by publicly noting that implementation will take time -- A controversial UFC event is hosted on the White House lawn to celebrate Donald Trump's 80th birthday -- Donald Trump falls completely asleep ringside during a UFC match at his own birthday celebration and requires a physical awakening -- The broadcast of the White House UFC event features ads promoting a private cryptocurrency platform linked directly to the Trump family -- Donald Trump attends his UFC birthday party while his unverified deal to end the war looks like a complete capitulation to the Iranian regime -- Immigration authorities arrest a law-abiding Venezuelan asylum seeker during a honeymoon trip to a Trump-owned golf resort -- Footage exposes political influencer Riley Gaines receiving explicit verbal instructions on what talking points to feed her audience -- On the Bonus Show: Gas prices will take a while to fall, Trump scolded Charlie Kirk over Epstein before his death, Britain to ban children under 16 from social media, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
There are suddenly problems everywhere

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 70:02


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump says Iran downed a U.S. helicopter, triggering retaliatory strikes and a new round of attacks across the region -- Inflation jumps to 4.2% as energy and food prices rise while wages move lower for American workers -- Donald Trump unleashes a barrage of Truth Social posts attacking critics while boasting about U.S. military actions in Iran -- Several celebrity guests are planning to skip Donald Trump's White House UFC event despite earlier reports that they would attend -- A growing collection of videos shows Donald Trump appearing unsteady while walking, climbing stairs, and greeting others -- The first people named on the White House "media offender" list, including David, are all Jewish -- Fox News hosts openly question Donald Trump's repeated claims that peace and victory with Iran are close -- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Donald Trump consistently treats political losses as evidence of fraud -- On the Bonus Show: Bill Gates faces questions in Congress over Jeffrey Epstein ties, Nancy Mace loses South Carolina's Republican governor primary, Trump's latest plan to stop mail-in ballots, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
The national nightmare is getting worse

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 74:37


-- On the Show: -- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor now running for Governor of Georgia, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Donald Trump continues claiming a ceasefire is near as missile attacks and military strikes persist into the fifteenth week of the conflict -- U.S. oil reserves fall to their lowest combined level in more than two decades as the Iran conflict continues -- Conservatives question California election results despite vote counts closely matching pre-election polling -- Donald Trump abruptly ends a Meet the Press interview after being challenged about promises that he would avoid new wars -- Donald Trump distances himself from years of antiwar promises as the Iran conflict drags on -- The Trump administration labels David a media enemy, triggering legal consultations and a public backlash -- A new poll finds Donald Trump at the lowest approval rating ever recorded by the Economist and YouGov -- On the Bonus Show: Graham Platner resists calls to exit Maine's Senate race, a lawsuit seeks to cancel the White House UFC event, Trump is going to the NBA Finals tonight, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
A truly brutal week if you care about sanity

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 71:47


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump blasts four Republican lawmakers after they join Democrats in passing a House resolution to reign in his Iran war -- Americans continue struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, housing, insurance, and debt despite promises that expenses would fall -- Donald Trump disappears from public view for seven days after a physical examination before returning with a noticeably tired appearance -- Donald Trump posts overnight messages claiming prices are falling and alleging election misconduct while polls show poor ratings on inflation -- Donald Trump returns after seven days out of public view to speak to reporters and describes a ceasefire as fighting that continues -- Marco Rubio denies ever seeing Donald Trump asleep before lawmakers play videos that appear to show Trump sleeping in meetings -- Calls grow for the release of remaining Jeffrey Epstein records as years of delays continue fueling public suspicion and unanswered questions -- David's routine drive turns into a tense confrontation after an aggressive driver escalates a road rage incident -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's primary win streak ends in Iowa, Obama's library will open June 19, a MAGA candidate refuses to say how many people he's killed, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
They can no longer keep the story straight

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 69:02


-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DNC autopsy and the 2026 midterms -- Donald Trump argues over details of an Iran nuclear agreement that remains unfinished after repeatedly claiming a deal is nearly complete -- A former Trump supporter says rising financial pressures and dismissive responses from the White House have shattered her trust -- Ticketmaster and Live Nation continue dominating ticket sales despite a court finding that the company operates as a monopoly -- Donald Trump portrays a cognitive screening exam as proof of extraordinary intelligence despite the test serving a different purpose -- Rising credit card delinquencies and inflation concerns expose a disconnect between economic data and the administration's messaging -- On the Bonus Show: Producer Pat hosts the Bonus Show, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Something is wrong and it's impossible to ignore

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 79:50


-- On the Show: -- James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of helping admitted child rapist Adam Hoffman receive special treatment through political connection -- The White House still has not released Donald Trump's latest medical report, while older health statistics continue circulating -- Donald Trump attacks Jill Biden while claiming he alone understands Joe Biden's debate collapse because of his own debate performance -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promotes legislation for a Donald Trump $250 bill while defending the president on higher prices -- Grocery prices remain permanently higher because corporations kept prices elevated after COVID while supply chain changes raised costs -- Donald Trump faces growing questions about his health after repeated medical visits and comparisons to Republican attacks on Joe Biden -- Right-wing media figures build trust by identifying real frustrations before redirecting audiences toward conspiracies and scapegoats -- Senator Dave McCormick accidentally calls the Trump administration a “regime,” reinforcing concerns about loyalty politics and authoritarianism -- The Friday Feedback segment

The David Pakman Show
Brutal economic news dumps as White House becomes UFC arena

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 81:46


-- On the Show: -- Tom Steyer, businessman, philanthropist, now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Fox News personalities and conservative commentators attack James Talarico with insults about masculinity, sexuality, and his personal life -- New GDP and income data undercuts repeated promises from Trump officials that the economy would soon reach explosive 6% growth -- Trump is overseeing major White House construction projects that have transformed the complex into a spectacle-driven branding operation -- Prosecutors open a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, in the latest example of Trump using his DOJ as a personal tool for revenge -- Donald Trump delivers rambling comments and appears confused during a cabinet meeting -- Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% California tax on payments tied to pardoned January 6 defendants connected to Donald Trump -- New polling shows Donald Trump performing worse than recent presidents during some of their most difficult political moments -- On the Bonus Show: Ex-judges want Trump's IRS case reopened, more Americans are going hungry now than during the pandemic, Trump appointees push for a $250 bill with his face on it, and much more....

The David Pakman Show
Texas collapse and health collapse in the same day

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 69:10


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holding Texas -- A Texas Republican voter says Donald Trump controls the Republican Party and refuses to support Ken Paxton in the general election -- Donald Trump declares “perfect” health after another medical exam, while the White House turns medical updates into a publicity campaign -- White House social media accounts flood the internet with energetic Trump photos as videos of him appearing asleep spread online -- Dr. Jonathan Reiner warns that Donald Trump's repeated daytime sleeping and insomnia could signal serious health concerns -- Videos show Donald Trump swaying while saluting, fueling debate about age, fatigue, balance issues, or shoe lifts -- Jessica Tarlov criticizes Donald Trump's Iran policy on Fox News and leaves the rest of the panel visibly speechless -- JD Vance stumbles through grammar comments and welfare claims during an awkward public appearance -- On the Bonus Show: Biden sues DOJ to stop audio release, California's public universities embrace AI, construction begins on the White House UFC cage for Trump's birthday party, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
These upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 81:53


-- On the Show: -- Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign -- Democrats prepare House investigations into Donald Trump focused on Epstein files, alleged family corruption and more if they retake Congress -- JD Vance is becoming isolated inside Donald Trump's White House as Marco Rubio gains influence and allies connected to Vance resign -- Internet conspiracy theories explode after a shooter opens fire near the White House and Secret Service agents return fire -- Donald Trump returns to Walter Reed for another medical evaluation as questions grow about his overall physical condition -- Kevin Hassett argues grocery prices are rising because refrigerator regulations close stores, while also claiming higher spending is good -- Donald Trump posts aggressively on Truth Social overnight in yet another online public political meltdown -- Donald Trump struggles through a Memorial Day speech, nearly falls asleep during Hegseth's remarks, and claims he took over Venezuela -- On the Bonus Show: Paxton vs. Cornyn runoff today in Texas, Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI, Hasan Piker is subpoenaed after Cuba trip, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
We're looking weaker and weaker, and it's sad

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 68:15


-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's rallies revolve around emotional loyalty, repetition, grievance, and identity reinforcement rather than policy and ideology -- The Democratic National Committee finally releases its 2024 election autopsy, bowing to intense internal pressure for transparency -- Donald Trump tells reporters he might skip his son's wedding because of Iran and promotes the ballroom with bulletproof walls and a drone port -- A new Quinnipiac poll shows Donald Trump collapsing on economic approval as Americans blame him for rising prices -- Donald Trump receives praise and ceremonies from authoritarian leaders abroad but returns without meaningful diplomatic wins -- The United States increasingly projects military power and nationalist imagery while struggling internally with debt, instability, and rising costs -- Democratic leaders continue relying on cautious media strategies while Republicans adapt faster to aggressive, unscripted messaging -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Graduation speakers across the country get booed over AI praise, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
A tour de force of corruption as prices spike

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 67:59


-- On the Show: -- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files -- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps -- JD Vance defends Donald Trump's stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute the trades himself -- JD Vance repeatedly tries to reinterpret Donald Trump's comments about ignoring the financial impact of war on Americans -- Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for Senate despite Paxton facing corruption scandals and fraud allegations -- A nurse and attorney raises concerns about Donald Trump's visible swelling, dental procedures, and possible cardiovascular health issues -- Donald Trump makes confusing public remarks about religion, war, gas prices, and the ballroom while dismissing economic pain for Americans -- Donald Trump speaks at a congressional picnic and makes confusing comments about prices and the economy -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Colorado's Democratic governor faces backlash after freeing Tina Peters, Raul Castro is expected to be indicted today, Minnesota becomes the first state to ban prediction markets, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
The China trip did not go well, and it's embarrassing

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 73:08


-- On the Show: -- Ground beef prices hit record highs above $7 per pound while families increasingly rely on credit cards for groceries -- Donald Trump publicly agrees with Xi Jinping, describing the US as a declining nation, then tries to blame Joe Biden while praising himself -- Donald Trump struggles climbing Air Force One stairs and delivers confusing remarks about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump sas he defends selling American farmland to Chinese buyers and supports keeping Chinese students in US universities -- A three-time Trump voter posts an emotional apology video saying he regrets attending MAGA rallies, wearing the hat, and supporting Trump -- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett says slower immigration means the economy now needs fewer jobs each month -- Former FBI Director James Comey mocks Trump's obsession with him and says his daughter was fired because of their family name -- The Friday Feedback segment

The David Pakman Show
The coverups get weird as the corruption gets more obvious

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 73:11


-- On the Show: -- Ashley St. Clair, social media content creator and former MAGA firebrand now speaking out against the movement, joins us to discuss coordinated right-wing "marching orders" and pay-for-play schemes -- Robert Reich outlines a political maneuver where JD Vance and Marco Rubio invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump -- Donald Trump travels to Beijing accompanied by a massive delegation of billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang -- JD Vance sees his 2028 presidential nomination odds drop in betting markets as Marco Rubio gains favor among Republican donors -- Donald Trump states during a press event that he does not think about the financial situation of Americans, despite increasing prices -- Donald Trump insults reporter Akayla Gardner by calling her dumb after she asks about the ballooning costs of his ballroom project -- Donald Trump schedules his third dental evaluation of the year at Walter Reed, despite the White House possessing its own dental suite -- Donald Trump prepares for an annual physical at Walter Reed following recent admissions of receiving a CT scan -- On the Bonus Show: The Army cuts training over budget issues, Estonia considers a law that would require adoption transparency, AOC leads Democrats in 2028 polling, and much more...

The David Pakman Show
Inflation spikes, Trump doesn't care, but RFK wants more sperm

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 80:03


-- On the Show: -- Senator Cory Booker, Democrat from New Jersey, joins us to discuss Democratic strategy ahead of the midterms, the Iran war, and more… -- Inflation reaches 3.8% as energy prices jump nearly 18% annually, gas prices stay near multi-year highs, and wages fall while prices increase -- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly says Trump is “not in a rush” to address high gas prices, while Trump calls the oil crisis “amazing” -- Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping for ruling China with an “iron fist” and calls Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko “fantastic” -- A new poll finds millions of Americans question whether the assassination attempts against Donald Trump in Butler and DC were real -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns that sperm counts have dropped while Donald Trump appears asleep before later praising McDonald's -- Trump delivers a rambling speech where he mocks Gavin Newsom and jokes about Secret Service agents lifting JD Vance “like a little boy" -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene as a “proven bigot and anti-semite,” sparking backlash from Cenk Uygur -- On the Bonus Show: Calls for Democrats to pack the court return, a California mayor is charged with acting as a foreign agent for China, Trump weighs suspending the gas tax, and much more...