Podcasts about Pakman

-- 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 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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

-- 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....

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-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- 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

-- 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...

-- 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...

-- On the Show: -- Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and a legal analyst for ABC News, joins us to discuss her new book "Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court" -- Donald Trump announces plans for an “Election Integrity Army” in the 2026 midterms while accusing Democrats of interference -- Donald Trump repeatedly declares the Iran conflict over while new strikes, escalation, and military activity continue 11 weeks into the war -- Sebastian Gorka claims the Iran war is lasting longer than just a few weeks because the Trump administration has been “too effective” -- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett and Energy Secretary Chris Wright continue blaming Joe Biden for inflation and energy costs -- Donald Trump gives confusing answers about vaccines, Cuba, Fort Knox, football prices, and future military operations -- Donald Trump gives a $6.9 million no-bid contract for the Washington reflecting pool renovation to his own pool contractor -- David gets medical testing, including an ultrasound, after some viewers speculate about his health and appearance online -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats strategize following a court axing Virginia's new congressional map, more than a third of Americans believe the midterms will be stolen, the US will start revoking passports from those who owe child support, and much more...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mea Culpa welcomes back our old friend David Pakman. Pakman is an exceptionally popular progressive talk show host and political commentator. He is the host of the YouTube/Twitch talk radio program The David Pakman Show. Pakman has appeared on Fox News, CNN, The Nancy Grace program, Dr. Drew on Call, and the Joe Rogan Experience. He's also been featured in Mother Jones, the Boston Herald, The New York Times, and Wired magazine. Let's go now to our conversation with David Pakman. Michael and David chat about the Mar-a-largo, the DOJ, and the upcoming midterms.