The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation’s leaders. With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues. Whether you're looking for deep dives into major political events, in-depth conversations with experts and newsmakers, or sharp-witted breakdowns of the latest headlines, The David Pakman Show has you covered
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Measles goes viral as world moves on from Trump
01/23/2026
Measles goes viral as world moves on from Trump
-- On the Show -- Lara Trump and allies aggressively spin Donald Trump’s rambling Davos appearance as brilliance to preempt and smother growing public concern about his cognitive decline -- A reporter exposes Donald Trump’s incoherent foreign policy by forcing him to confront contradictions he cannot explain about Vladimir Putin, Greenland, and his so-called peace initiatives -- A fast-growing measles outbreak driven overwhelmingly by unvaccinated populations highlights the real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s long-standing flirtation with anti-vaccine rhetoric -- Polling shows most Americans feel the country is out of control, but the meaning of that chaos diverges in ways that ultimately reinforce authoritarian politics -- As Donald Trump escalates tariffs and territorial threats, U.S. allies quietly hedge, sign new trade deals, and build long-term strategies designed to function without American reliability -- A Fox News guest accidentally concedes that markets would benefit if courts restrained Donald Trump’s tariff powers, revealing how unpredictability rather than policy substance drives economic damage -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : Sean Hannity says paying Greenlanders $100K each for the territory is a "no-brainer," a Minnesota economic blackout takes place to protest ICE, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $297 at ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook:
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Global humiliation spreads like wildfire as dementia goes mainstream
01/22/2026
Global humiliation spreads like wildfire as dementia goes mainstream
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump immigration enforcement detains five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos outside his Minnesota home, exposing how mass deportation policy now targets children instead of violent criminals -- Donald Trump abruptly abandons threatened tariffs on Europe after markets panic, reinforcing the pattern of reckless bluster followed by retreat that destabilizes global trade -- Donald Trump fails to explain his Greenland claims as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte publicly contradicts him, revealing the policy was never real -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spirals while attempting to praise Donald Trump, offering empty assertions instead of factual defenses -- The White House denies obvious verbal mistakes by Donald Trump, escalating concern that aides are covering for visible cognitive decline -- Democratic lawmakers publicly raise alarms about Donald Trump's mental fitness, pushing cognitive decline into mainstream political scrutiny -- California Governor Gavin Newsom mocks Donald Trump as boring and mentally diminished, striking at his ego and credibility -- Donald Trump unravels in a friendly interview with Maria Bartiromo, exposing confusion on policy, markets, NATO, and Greenland in real time -- On the : US has net negative migration for the first time in 50 years, Gavin Newsom denied entry at a Davos event, a jury acquits a former Uvalde school officer, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:28) Trump immigration detains child (07:06) Trump tariff threat collapses (12:30) Trump Greenland lie exposed (20:01) Leavitt flails defending Trump (24:40) White House covers Trump gaffes (30:05) Democrats question Trump fitness (36:26) Newsom mocks Trump decline (44:19) Trump unravels on Bartiromo
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Presidency new lows as Trump humiliated in Davos
01/21/2026
Presidency new lows as Trump humiliated in Davos
-- On the Show -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins us to explain how his administration is pushing back against Donald Trump’s authoritarian actions, outline recent policy changes in Maryland, and discuss his political future -- Donald Trump faces broad public rejection as new polling shows majorities say the country is on the wrong track, his economic claims are not credible, and most Americans view him as dangerous -- Donald Trump triggers market turmoil by publicly threatening allies, escalating trade wars, and insisting on U.S. control of Greenland -- Donald Trump shows visible cognitive and physical decline during a rambling press event marked by confusion and erratic responses to questions about policy, violence, and foreign affairs -- Donald Trump struggles to answer basic questions about governance, foreign hostages, and legislative goals, repeatedly defaulting to trivial anecdotes and statements that reveal confusion about how government functions -- Donald Trump embarrasses the United States at the World Economic Forum by delivering a low energy, incoherent speech filled with slurring, factual errors, and false claims -- Stephanie Grisham publicly warns that Donald Trump appears mentally slipping after observing a disjointed and low energy press conference -- Erick Erickson argues that Donald Trump’s Greenland obsession and reckless diplomacy are alienating allies and giving Republicans political permission to distance themselves from Trump -- On the : Trump made $1.4 billion in his first year back in office, Australia passes stricter gun laws after Bondi massacre, Kyrsten Sinema gets sued over an alleged affair with her bodyguard, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:23) Polling shows broad Trump rejection (08:19) Trump rattles markets, threatens allies (13:03) Rambling press event raises concerns (25:49) Trump confused on basic governance (32:56) Incoherent World Economic Forum speech (38:23) Wes Moore interview (53:28) Stephanie Grisham warns of decline (58:38) Erick Erickson criticizes Greenland obsession
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Global abandonment of Trump as he passes 1 year in office
01/20/2026
Global abandonment of Trump as he passes 1 year in office
-- On the Show -- A new economic study reported by The Wall Street Journal finds that American consumers and businesses pay nearly all of Donald Trump’s tariffs, directly contradicting his claim that foreign countries bear the cost -- A CNN and SSRS poll shows a majority of Americans view Donald Trump’s first year back in office as a failure, with low approval ratings signaling serious risk for Republicans -- Donald Trump sends a letter to Norway threatening peaceful relations and hinting at force over Greenland after being denied a Nobel Prize -- Donald Trump gives rambling and incoherent answers to basic questions about foreign leaders, tariffs, and inflation, intensifying concerns about his mental state -- Donald Trump posts a series of overnight messages about seizing Greenland and global power that rattle markets and spark fears of reckless escalation -- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem falsely claims most immigration detainees are violent criminals, then dismisses corrections despite her own department’s data showing the opposite -- Federal agents under Donald Trump escalate force against protesters and bystanders, making public speech and filming dangerous and chilling the practical exercise of First Amendment rights -- A viral video shows right-wing influencers praising Nazi imagery while ignoring that Adolf Hitler’s racial and social policies would have targeted many of them -- On the : Don Lemon covers an anti-ICE protest at a church, small Minneapolis businesses hit by ICE crackdown, Jon Stewart entertains a question about running for president, and much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook:
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They’re defending Insurrection Act as chaos hits the streets
01/16/2026
They’re defending Insurrection Act as chaos hits the streets
-- On the Show -- Jesse Dollemore confronts ICE abuses directly after agents gas a woman in a wheelchair and refuses to retreat under pressure -- Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino struggles to criticize Donald Trump while entertaining the use of the Insurrection Act against Americans -- European leaders openly question whether the United States under Donald Trump remains a trustworthy democratic ally -- Speaker Mike Johnson deflects responsibility from Donald Trump and blames Joe Biden while unraveling during a Fox News interview -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warns that Donald Trump is dismantling the postwar global order and isolating the United States -- Fascism scholar Jason Stanley leaves the United States citing authoritarian tactics and political pressure under Donald Trump -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : Maria Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize, Kristi Noem backs up the "show me your papers" policy, Karoline Leavitt gets angry with a reporter instead of answering a basic question, and much more... 🛍️ Shopify: Sign up for $1/month trial and start selling today at 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:13) Jesse Dollemore confronts ICE abuses (07:03) GOP wavers on Insurrection Act (15:25) Europe questions US democracy (21:25) Mike Johnson blames Biden (28:59) Germany warns world order collapse (34:14) Fascism scholar flees US (42:42) Friday Feedback segment
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Insurrection act threat made by Trump as he falls asleep again
01/15/2026
Insurrection act threat made by Trump as he falls asleep again
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. military troops against Minneapolis residents protesting federal immigration enforcement after an ICE agent killed Renee Good -- Senate Republicans claim they will block Donald Trump from seizing Greenland by force while avoiding direct accountability for enabling his broader foreign policy extremism -- Donald Trump appears confused and lethargic at a public event as he fixates on milk, struggles to answer basic questions, and defers repeatedly to Robert F Kennedy Jr -- Donald Trump suffers a forty-two point collapse in Gen Z approval as young voters turn sharply against his leadership on the economy, climate, and reproductive rights -- Trump surrogates including Pam Bondi lash out on television and fire federal prosecutors as protests intensify after ICE kills Renee Good in Minneapolis -- Donald Trump and his administration promote austerity diets and reduced consumption while refusing to address corporate price gouging, housing costs, and stagnant wages -- Trump adviser Peter Navarro falsely blames undocumented immigrants for nationwide rent increases using fabricated numbers and nonsensical economic math -- Representative Lisa McClain defends her husband’s purchase of private xAI shares before a Pentagon contract announcement -- On the : Tensions escalate between Trump and Iran, the US to suspend visas from 75 countries, Rep. Moulton introduces a bill to defund ICE, and much more... ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:22) Trump threatens Insurrection Act (08:34) Senate GOP on Greenland & Trump (16:34) Trump appears confused, unfocused (25:09) Gen Z approval collapses (32:54) Trump surrogates lash out (39:48) Trump promotes austerity messaging (47:11) Navarro blames immigrants falsely (54:44) Lisa McClain defends stock purchase
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ICE losing the country as Trump goes bad in Detroit
01/14/2026
ICE losing the country as Trump goes bad in Detroit
-- On the Show -- ICE agents report fear of the public after the killing of Renee Good which exposes how Donald Trump turned immigration enforcement into an unaccountable political weapon -- Donald Trump rambles through false claims about tariffs and the economy as a Michigan audience sits in stunned silence and reacts only to fabricated talking points -- Donald Trump melts down at a Ford factory after UAW worker TJ Sabula calls him out publicly and Trump responds with obscenities and a middle finger -- Donald Trump struggles through basic questions about tariffs, Iran, and the Federal Reserve while displaying visible confusion and disorientation -- Donald Trump gives incoherent answers to CBS host Tony Dokoupil while minimizing the death of Renee Good and claiming his power is limited only by his morality -- Donald Trump falsely claims he can cut off federal funding to sanctuary states and suggests taking Greenland despite clear constitutional and international law barriers -- Joe Rogan condemns ICE violence and militarized enforcement while describing the killing of Renee Nicole Good as horrifying and unjustifiable -- Donald Trump openly warns Republicans about impeachment as lawmakers cite unauthorized military action, abuse of power, and repeated constitutional violations -- On the : Denmark and Greenland representatives meet with JD Vance, the Clintons may get held in contempt over not testifying in Epstein probe, Dilbert creator Scott Adams dies at 68, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:39) ICE violence concerns rise (08:38) Trump’s tariff & economy claims (19:13) Trump meltdown at Ford factory (24:43) Trump flubs policy questions (32:18) Trump on CBS interview chaos (42:37) Trump false legal claims (48:55) Rogan on ICE violence horror (55:31) Trump warns GOP on impeachment
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Republicans drop Trump as Noem impeachment is happening
01/13/2026
Republicans drop Trump as Noem impeachment is happening
-- On the Show -- Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, joins us to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate -- Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski block Donald Trump Federal Reserve nominees after the Justice Department opens a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a culture war speech, mocks military readiness, and announces Elon Musk artificial intelligence tools entering the Pentagon -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt falsely claims evidence against Renee Nicole Good, defends the officer who killed her, and states Donald Trump fully supports the shooting -- Karoline Leavitt defends ICE actions in Minneapolis, attacks protesters, threatens Greenland, and suggests airstrikes on Iran remain an option -- Donald Trump displays new slurping sounds during speeches, prompting discussion of possible breathing or neurological issues -- Donald Trump posts a series of erratic Truth Social messages threatening tariffs, attacking courts and warning of retribution against political opponents -- Democratic lawmakers move forward with impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a federal ICE agent -- On the : A Minnesota Hilton cancels ICE agents' reservations, Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, Elon Musk's X faces bans over nonconsensual bikini images, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:17) Republican senators block nominees (07:15) Hegseth culture war speech (17:51) Leavitt falsely defends shooting (24:36) Leavitt defends ICE & threatens (31:02) Trump slurping sounds discussed (37:02) Janet Mills interview (52:05) Trump erratic Truth Social posts (59:40) Dems push Noem impeachment
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Trump admin desperation explodes with criminal probes
01/12/2026
Trump admin desperation explodes with criminal probes
-- On the Show -- Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss the killing of Renee Good, and how to resist Trump and his ICE agents -- Donald Trump and his allies respond to scandals involving Nicolás Maduro and the killing of Renee Good by rejecting investigation and demanding absolute loyalty -- Donald Trump pressures the Justice Department to open a criminal probe into Jerome Powell after the Federal Reserve refuses to cut interest rates, and Powell publicly resists -- Newly released video of ICE agents killing Renee Good contradicts official claims of self defense and raises serious questions about the justification for deadly force -- Donald Trump abruptly leaves a high level meeting with oil executives to admire the White House ballroom construction project -- Kristi Noem repeatedly defends Donald Trump and law enforcement actions on television by rejecting video evidence and reframing any challenge to Trump as illegitimate -- Donald Trump delivers incoherent and contradictory answers to reporters on immunity, policing, health care, and foreign policy -- Congressman Jake Auchincloss confronts Fox News host Peter Doocy with the implications of defending the ICE shooting of Renee Good -- On the : Vivek Ramaswamy leaves social media after receiving racist messages, ICE shortens academy training to 47 days, the Pentagon moves to cut Mark Kelly’s pension, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:29) Trump demands loyalty amid scandals (08:23) Trump targets Jerome Powell (19:23) ICE video contradicts self defense (26:45) Trump fixates on ballroom (31:12) Kristi Noem rejects video evidence (41:37) Josh Shapiro Interview (59:40) Trump rambles on key issues (1:08:24) Auchincloss dismantles Fox defense
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Casual invasion announcement drops as Vance defends the worst
01/09/2026
Casual invasion announcement drops as Vance defends the worst
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump delivers rambling and contradictory remarks on Fox News boasting about Venezuela oil seizures and casually predicting Republican losses -- Trump announces plans to bomb Mexico over cartels while ignoring U.S. law international law and the reality of immediate retaliation -- David responds to a serious viewer argument about civil unrest personal safety gun regulation and the risks of asymmetric political violence -- JD Vance defends a deadly ICE operation attacks the media and recycles administration talking points while ignoring clear contradictions -- Jessica Tarlov confronts Fox News hosts by dismantling false claims about the killing of Renee Good and exposes the network’s narrative collapse -- Tulsi Gabbard’s credibility collapses after Donald Trump openly embraces regime change contradicting her confident public assurances -- Rand Paul dismantles Fox News justifications for Trump’s foreign policy and exposes incoherent Republican standards on live television -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : the FBI shuts down the Minnesota assassination investigation, CBS News chief Bari Weiss stalls another anti-Trump 60 Minutes report, and Jesse Ventura attacks Donald Trump while hinting at a run for governor 🚀 Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:31) Trump brags on Fox, predicts losses (14:08) Trump threatens Mexico bombing over cartels (21:04) Civil unrest fears, guns, and safety debate (27:06) JD Vance spins deadly ICE operation (33:51) Jessica Tarlov shreds Fox’s Renee Good story (39:33) Tulsi Gabbard crumbles on regime change (46:24) Rand Paul exposes GOP standards chaos (54:56) Friday feedback
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ICE murder terrifies country as Trump defends, Natl Guard prepared
01/08/2026
ICE murder terrifies country as Trump defends, Natl Guard prepared
-- On the Show -- Caleb Ragland, Chairman of the American Soybean Association, joins us to discuss how Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the soybean industry and the economic future of rural America -- An ICE agent shoots and kills U.S. citizen during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis as Trump falsely claims self defense and blames the radical left -- Governor Tim Walz prepares the Minnesota National Guard after uncoordinated ICE raids kill a resident and escalate tensions between state authorities and federal agents -- A confrontation between Minnesota state power and federal ICE operations raises concerns about institutional breakdown as courts and political norms face direct strain -- Trump proposes raising the U.S. military budget to 1.5 trillion dollars while falsely claiming tariffs will pay for it and contradicting years of anti Pentagon rhetoric -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt makes incoherent and contradictory claims about U.S. control over Venezuela and openly entertains buying Greenland -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump has ordered obesity to end as new federal dietary guidelines reshape school meals military food and assistance programs -- On the : New reporting shows many patients regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, raising questions about whether medical weight loss now requires lifelong treatment. Plus, Donald Trump says the United States could effectively run Venezuela for years, signaling an extraordinary expansion of U.S. control over another country’s government and oil industry 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:41) ICE raid kills U.S. citizen (11:38) Walz readies guard after deadly raids (20:18) Minnesota-ICE clash strains institutions (26:45) Trump floats $1.5T military budget (34:39) Soybean chair on tariffs’ rural toll (55:24) Leavitt riffs on Venezuela, Greenland (01:01:44) RFK Jr claims order to end obesity
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Trump seizes Russian tanker as impeachment calls grow
01/07/2026
Trump seizes Russian tanker as impeachment calls grow
-- On the Show -- A United States Coast Guard team seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker under Trump’s orders, sparking escalation fears and suspicion of a choreographed standoff -- Trump warns Republicans about impeachment as Democrats argue his Venezuela raid violates congressional war powers and international law -- In a chaotic speech for House Republicans, Trump rambles, fixates on grievances, and dances, fueling fresh concern about his cognitive and physical state -- Trump floats canceling elections, repeats election denial on January 6, and tests authoritarian rhetoric in plain sight -- The “Trump is a puppet” theory gets tested: Trump is neither mastermind nor puppet, but the permission structure that enables the administration’s worst actors -- Megyn Kelly criticizes Fox News regime change cheerleading on Venezuela and warns about American troops being sent into another quagmire -- Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Donald Trump over Venezuela and the economy, accidentally delivering a left-coded critique of corporate-driven regime change -- Nancy Mace admits Republicans have not delivered results and signals mounting fear of a 2026 midterm backlash -- On the : we break down the chaos at CBS News, why Gavin Newsom is suddenly looking like the 2028 frontrunner, and how Pete Hegseth’s moves in the military are raising alarms about religious freedom 👕 American Giant: Get 20% off your first order with code PAKMAN at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:18) Coast Guard seizes Russian tanker (05:45) Impeachment warnings after Venezuela raid (15:03) Trump rambles, gripes, dances onstage (23:06) Trump floats canceling future elections (29:25) Puppet theory: Trump is an enabler, not puppet (36:15) Megyn Kelly slams Fox cheerleading (45:23) MTG accidentally nails regime change critique (53:42) Nancy Mace signals 2026 backlash fear
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And now the scamming of Americans begins
01/06/2026
And now the scamming of Americans begins
-- On the Show -- Senator Raphael Warnock, Democrat from Georgia, joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s Venezuela operation and the stakes for U.S. credibility abroad -- Trump tells NBC that U.S. oil companies could rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and then be reimbursed by the U.S. government, shifting taxpayer risk to protect corporate profits -- Donald Trump and allies including Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller float military action against Iran, Cuba, Colombia, and Greenland after campaigning on “no new wars” -- Legal experts discuss whether Trump’s extrajudicial kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro could trigger universal jurisdiction and expose Trump to detention risk if he travels abroad -- Fox hosts struggle to reconcile Donald Trump calling foreign military action “not war” while framing domestic drug trafficking as “war,” highlighting contradictions even in friendly media coverage -- Donald Trump posts false claims about the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule and promotes misinformation about vaccines and acetaminophen -- María Corina Machado flatters Trump and floats sharing a Nobel Peace Prize with him as Sean Hannity presses for loyalty -- Gavin Newsom publicly mocks Mike Johnson’s U-Haul-based claims about California, cites recent population growth and wage and tax-burden arguments -- Volodymyr Zelensky highlights the inconsistency of Trump targeting Nicolás Maduro while avoiding any comparable action toward Vladimir Putin -- On the : Colombia and Mexico brace for Donald Trump’s next moves as flu activity surges in the U.S. and overwhelms communities across the country 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:18) Trump’s Venezuela oil plan sticks taxpayers with risk (07:34) "No new wars” to invasion talk: Iran, Cuba, more (19:31) Legal fallout: Maduro kidnapping, travel detention risk (25:13) Fox struggles: “not war” abroad, “war” on drugs at home (31:43) Trump pushes vaccine schedule lies (40:24) Sen. Warnock explains Venezuela raid, credibility stakes (53:59) Machado flatters Trump, floats shared Nobel Peace Prize (58:53) Newsom mocks Johnson’s U-Haul dig at California (1:04:18) Zelensky flags Putin double standard in Trump’s targeting
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A blockbuster shakeup to the world order
01/05/2026
A blockbuster shakeup to the world order
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a U.S. military operation that captures Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in Venezuela and brings them to New York despite lacking clear legal authority -- Reporting says Donald Trump escalates to military action after Nicolás Maduro dances on Venezuelan state television and aides treat it as personal mockery -- Donald Trump bets the Maduro seizure will unlock Venezuela’s oil, but allies, businesses, and markets resist a plan with no clear political transition -- Donald Trump gives rambling, conflicting answers about Venezuela, oil, and military escalation that raise questions about his decision making -- Donald Trump admits he did not brief Congress yet says he spoke with oil companies and calls the Maduro seizure a kidnapping -- The Wall Street Journal reports Donald Trump shows visible signs of decline, disputes doctors, and mislabels a CT scan as an MRI while aides manage optics -- The Wall Street Journal says Donald Trump takes more aspirin than doctors recommend and blames bruising on superstition instead of updated medical guidance -- Marco Rubio tells Kristen Welker the United States is running Venezuela but cannot explain elections, governance, or the legal rationale in real time -- Marco Rubio and Lindsey Graham indicate Cuba is a likely next target after Venezuela, signaling escalation rather than containment -- On the : Oil markets steady after Trump’s Venezuela strike shocks the world, speculation grows that Donald Trump Jr. is being groomed for a 2028 run amid tension with J.D. Vance, and Minnesota politics take a twist as Governor Tim Walz looks ready to exit and Amy Klobuchar eyes a comeback. ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at 🩺 Wild Health: Get 20% OFF your membership at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:30) Trump kidnaps Maduro in midnight raid (08:31) Dancing “mockery” triggers raid (12:59) Trump's Venezuelan oil plan meets resistance (21:52) Confused answers, risky threats after strike (28:41) Trump admits to skipping over Congress (36:52) Trump's cognitive decline, scan confusion (44:17) Trump is stuffing himself with aspirin (49:37) Rubio claims U.S. runs Venezuela, no plan (56:33) Cuba floated as next target
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2026 is already insane
01/02/2026
2026 is already insane
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump faces a hard power cutoff in the 2026 midterms where losing the House would effectively halt his legislative agenda and severely weaken his leverage -- The United States dollar suffers its largest annual decline in nearly a decade due to Donald Trump’s tariffs, attacks on Federal Reserve independence, and destabilizing foreign policy -- Corporate bankruptcies hit a 15-year high as Donald Trump’s tariffs raise costs, squeeze margins, and push construction, manufacturing, and consumer businesses into collapse -- Gen Z men rapidly turn against Donald Trump as new polling shows collapsing approval driven by economic frustration and disillusionment with culture war politics -- Donald Trump remains in office despite actions that would remove leaders in functioning democracies, exposing institutional failures -- AI-generated impersonation scams are eroding trust and preparing the ground for large-scale election disinformation -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : The 10 most outrageous things Trump did in 2025, and much more... -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:29) Trump’s 2026 power stakes (06:51) Dollar collapse under Trump (14:15) Corporate bankruptcies surge (18:19) Gen Z abandons Trump (24:18) Democracy fails to check Trump (32:02) AI impersonation attacks (39:17) Friday Feedback
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Desperation peaks as 2026 isn’t looking so good
12/31/2025
Desperation peaks as 2026 isn’t looking so good
-- On the Show -- Attorney General Pam Bondi deletes a tweet praising what she thought was Donald Trump’s success after realizing the overdose data actually reflects declines under Joe Biden -- Dr Oz downplays vaccines and promotes vague wellness advice while ignoring evidence that flu shots reduce hospitalization even in weak match years -- Donald Trump pressures supporters to donate immediately by falsely claiming Democrats will steal imaginary tariff rebate money -- Donald Trump reposts praise from foreign troll accounts posing as MAGA supporters while railing against foreign interference -- Caroline Sunshine frames Donald Trump as a paternal authority who rewards and punishes states, saying Trump is "daddy" -- Megyn Kelly argues Trump’s personal misconduct does not matter while minimizing documented sexual abuse and overstating his policy record -- Tomi Lahren attacks retired and seriously ill Joe Biden for taking a vacation while excusing Donald Trump’s constant time off in office -- Karl Rove warns that fatigue with Donald Trump is spreading inside his own coalition ahead of the 2026 midterms -- On the : Trump says he's halting child care payments to Minnesota, SNAP bans on some junk food items set to begin, the key moments of 2025, and much more... 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:25) Pam Bondi Deletes Biden Praise (07:29) Dr Oz Spreads Vaccine Doubt (17:17) Trump Invents Tariff Scam (23:38) Trump Boosts Foreign Trolls (29:29) Trump Framed as “Daddy” (36:06) Megyn Kelly Excuses Misconduct (44:35) Lahren Attacks Biden Vacation (49:52) Karl Rove Warns Trump Fatigue
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Another war is starting and Trump’s confused about it
12/30/2025
Another war is starting and Trump’s confused about it
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump casually references a CIA drone strike inside Venezuela so incoherently that journalists and officials initially cannot tell whether the United States carried out an act of war or whether the president is confused -- Donald Trump’s long claim of an Epstein hoax collapses as documents, photos, statements, and flight records confirm his sustained proximity to Jeffrey Epstein and undermine the idea that Trump was unaware or uninvolved -- Donald Trump launches a chaotic spree of false claims and incoherent statements about hostages, Putin, asylum, and foreign policy that expose his increasing detachment from reality -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling press conference filled with lies, vague threats, and factual ignorance that leaves reporters stunned and forces aides and journalists to correct his statements in real time -- Benjamin Netanyahu awards Donald Trump a symbolic prize that feeds Trump’s obsession with validation and reinforces a pattern of foreign leaders flattering him to manage his ego rather than honor real achievements -- Jessica Tarlov reminds Fox News viewers of Donald Trump’s record of believing authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, puncturing the myth that Trump is tough or strategic with dictators -- Donald Trump repeatedly claims he inherited a broken economy despite taking office amid falling inflation and strong employment, then blames Joe Biden -- Donald Trump’s elastic definition of ending wars collapses when applied consistently, revealing that by Trump’s own standards Barack Obama would qualify as having ended far more conflicts -- On the : Gen Z men drift away from Trump, Kennedy Center performers cancel events after Trump name change, Trump installs plaques in his White House “walk of fame,” and much more... 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:30) Trump Venezuela strike confusion (07:13) Epstein hoax collapses (14:26) Trump incoherent foreign policy spree (23:17) Rambling press conference meltdown (33:13) Netanyahu flatters Trump with prize (39:06) Fox News truth moment (46:22) Trump lies about economy (52:26) Trump war claims fall apart
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Ukraine Russia talks go wrong as Trump decline unavoidable
12/29/2025
Ukraine Russia talks go wrong as Trump decline unavoidable
-- On the Show -- Dr. John Gartner, former assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and founder of Duty to Warn, joins us to discuss signs of cognitive decline in Donald Trump’s second term -- Donald Trump repeatedly praises Vladimir Putin, lashes out at reporters, and makes incoherent remarks during a public meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- Donald Trump delivers confused and rambling answers after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, minimizes American deaths in Ukraine, and repeatedly contradicts himself -- Donald Trump abandons his anti-war image by authorizing major military strikes in Venezuela, Nigeria, Yemen, and Iran while bypassing public debate and congressional oversight -- Visible bruising and a possible IV mark on Donald Trump’s hand raise concerns as he refuses to provide clear medical explanations -- Joe Rogan falsely claims measles was harmless and universal in his childhood while ignoring vaccine history and basic public health data -- Trump administration allies promote 50-year mortgages that lower monthly payments while massively increasing lifetime costs, trapping buyers in long-term debt -- The MAGA movement exploits Charlie Kirk’s assassination for fundraising and branding while abandoning his legacy and losing his former audience to more extreme figures -- On the : Half of Project 2025 has been implemented already, scrutiny increases over betting market apps, the search for the missing Malaysian flight from 2014 restarts, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🔬 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:29) Trump praises Putin, lashes out (08:53) Rambling Zelenskyy meeting aftermath (19:53) Trump abandons anti war stance (27:11) Trump hand bruising questions (33:42) John Gartner interview (52:47) Rogan spreads measles misinformation (58:41) MAGA pushes 50 year mortgages (1:04:02) MAGA exploits Charlie Kirk death
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They’re quickly losing control of their own lies
12/26/2025
They’re quickly losing control of their own lies
-- On the Show -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely claims on Fox News that GDP growth guarantees higher wages and the segment explains how deliberate economic lies are normalized on conservative media -- Stephen Miller repeatedly makes false claims about inflation, COVID lockdowns, and deportations, using dehumanizing rhetoric that goes unchecked and escalates extremist narratives -- House Speaker Mike Johnson warns conservatives that Donald Trump will be impeached if Republicans lose the House, effectively admitting Trump is protected only by partisan control -- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum misleads audiences about wind energy reliability and national security while ignoring grid diversification, storage technology, and documented fossil fuel failures -- A Manhattan Institute survey reveals widespread conspiracy beliefs, racism tolerance, and factual rejection among Republicans, showing misinformation is central to the modern GOP coalition -- Tucker Carlson seriously claims a literal demon physically attacked him in his sleep, illustrating how supernatural thinking is being normalized in right-wing political culture -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : Plans for the show in 2026, Pat's upcoming trip, and much more... -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:27) GDP growth doesn’t equal wages (07:53) Miller spreads false claims unchecked (15:10) Trump safe only with GOP (20:50) Burgum misleads on wind energy (28:43) GOP misinfo and conspiracies widespread (38:00) Carlson claims demon attack (47:12) Friday Feedback segment
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Epstein docs accuse Trump as economy in holding pattern
12/24/2025
Epstein docs accuse Trump as economy in holding pattern
-- On the Show -- Newly released Justice Department and FBI records include a rape allegation naming Donald J. Trump document his repeated association with Jeffrey Epstein -- Newly released Justice Department flight records directly contradict Donald Trump’s claim that he was never on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane -- A leaked succession blueprint shows Trump allies planning a long-term pipeline of JD Vance, Charlie Kirk, and Donald Trump Jr to preserve Trumpism -- Donald Trump posts overnight Truth Social messages threatening media critics and suggesting punishment for unfavorable coverage -- The White House releases a heavily edited Christmas card image that appears to conceal visible bruising on Donald Trump’s hand -- Donald Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors after reshaping its leadership, turning a national arts ceremony into a self-centered spectacle -- Trump allies selectively credit Donald Trump for positive economic data while blaming Joe Biden for inflation and negative indicators -- A Fox News segment sees Jessica Tarlov center Epstein survivor Maria Farmer, exposing fractures inside Fox’s audience -- Measles cases surge among unvaccinated populations as years of anti-vaccine rhetoric linked to Trump’s political movement collide with public health consequences -- On the : A holiday sendoff from David, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:16) DOJ files name Trump (07:46) Epstein jet records contradict Trump (17:10) Trumpism succession plan leaks (24:09) Trump threatens critical media (29:10) Edited Christmas card scrutiny (34:23) Trump politicizes Kennedy Center (40:46) Selective credit for economy (46:11) Fox News spotlights Epstein survivor (52:00) Measles surge and anti-vax fallout
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Epstein files detonate as damage control launches
12/23/2025
Epstein files detonate as damage control launches
-- On the Show -- A newly released Jeffrey Epstein letter claims Donald Trump shares an explicit sexual interest in young women, raising serious questions -- Newly surfaced Justice Department emails allege Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet with a 20-year-old woman, contradicting Trump’s long-standing claims -- The Trump Justice Department releases thousands of Epstein documents while simultaneously warning the public that claims about Donald Trump are false, signaling political damage control -- Donald Trump unleashes late-night attacks on the press, denies basic economic facts, and retroactively spins bad data as good -- Donald Trump makes erratic and misleading claims about seizing Greenland, using robots as workers, slashing drug prices by impossible percentages, and taking foreign oil without legal authority -- Donald Trump repeatedly contradicts himself while responding to questions about Jeffrey Epstein, attacking critics and minimizing his own documented connections -- A video briefly published by the Justice Department appears to depict Jeffrey Epstein on the day of his death and is later removed without a clear explanation -- Donald Trump rebrands existing military housing funds as a taxable cash bonus, allowing him to claim credit while service members lose money compared to the original tax-free benefit -- On the : More than 50 lawmakers announce retirements, the Justice Department halts funding for sex trafficking survivors, Trump pauses offshore wind projects, and much more… 🚀 Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions at 🔬 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:11) Epstein letter implicates Trump (07:47) Trump allegedly flew on jet (17:45) DOJ releases Epstein docs (24:21) Trump attacks press, distorts economy (32:06) Trump’s bizarre policy claims (39:51) Contradictory Epstein statements from Trump (47:42) DOJ removes Epstein death video (54:12) Military housing bonus controversy
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Trump burying the Epstein files with pathetic redactions
12/22/2025
Trump burying the Epstein files with pathetic redactions
-- On the Show -- Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, joins us to discuss her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor -- The Trump administration releases the Epstein files under a transparency law but heavily redacts documents and removes files from the Justice Department website -- Justice Department Epstein files that include photographs of Donald Trump vanish without notice and the release shows more secrecy than before -- Infighting at a Turning Point USA event explodes publicly as JD Vance, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson and others attack each other while Donald Trump stays away -- Donald Trump appears visibly unwell at rallies, glitches while claiming perfect health, and alarms even his own supporters -- CBS leadership under Bari Weiss pulls a fully vetted 60 Minutes investigation on Trump administration migrant deportations to El Salvador hours before airtime -- Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett admits on air that Americans pay tariffs, directly contradicting years of administration claims that foreign countries foot the bill -- Lawmakers from both parties move toward contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi for defying the Epstein Files Transparency Act and removing mandated documents -- On the : Trump appoints an envoy to Greenland who wants the US to acquire the island, Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, Mitt Romney calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:29) Epstein files released, heavily redacted (07:00) Trump photos vanish, secrecy increases (16:55) TPUSA infighting erupts publicly (30:45) Trump rallies show health glitches (37:38) CBS pulls migrant story (42:09) Jocelyn Benson Interview (59:11) Hassett admits tariffs affect Americans (1:04:36) Bondi faces possible contempt
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Is Trump’s $1776 a bonus or a bribe?
12/19/2025
Is Trump’s $1776 a bonus or a bribe?
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump promotes $1,776 cash payments to service members while escalating explicit oil-driven rhetoric about Venezuela, raising concerns that patriotic rewards are being used to soften troops ahead of potential military action -- Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying cannabis to Schedule III, formally acknowledging medical use while stopping far short of federal legalization or criminal justice reform -- Reporting reveals Susie Wiles pushed Donald Trump into a nationally televised address meant to deflect from her Vanity Fair fallout, resulting in a rambling speech that damages both Trump and his administration -- Donald Trump appears disengaged and authoritarian as he dismisses congressional oversight and avoids accountability -- Fox News anchor John Roberts publicly dismantles Howard Lutnick’s mathematically impossible defense of Donald Trump’s exaggerated pricing claims -- Cardiologist Jonathan Reiner warns that Donald Trump’s frantic speech cadence raises serious medical and leadership concerns for a sitting commander in chief -- Trump administration officials delay credit for economic outcomes by pushing promised gains into 2026 while deflecting questions about present-day performance -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : The Epstein files were supposed to be released today, the Brown University shooting suspect was found dead, MAGA infighting spills into the Turning Point USA conference, and much more… 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:27) Trump cash payments, oil war (08:37) Cannabis rescheduled, no reform (17:20) Susie Wiles media damage (22:06) Trump rejects oversight (28:19) Fox News math takedown (34:16) Trump speech raises health concerns (42:05) Economic gains pushed to 2026 (49:12) Friday Feedback
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Trump throws away his presidency and MAGAs cheer
12/18/2025
Trump throws away his presidency and MAGAs cheer
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump openly says the United States wants Venezuela’s oil, raising questions about war motives, regime change, and public support while contradicting his antiwar image -- Donald Trump falsely claims tariffs generated 18 trillion dollars, a mathematically impossible figure that exposes either deliberate lying or deep confusion -- Donald Trump delivers a chaotic national address filled with xenophobic rhetoric, false claims, and unfunded promises that undercuts Republican prospects -- Donald Trump repeatedly lies about inflation, drug prices, Social Security taxes, and investment totals, relying on basic math errors and misleading talking points -- Dan Bongino resigns as deputy FBI director after months of turmoil, signaling early dysfunction inside Donald Trump’s second administration -- Kayleigh McEnany misuses selective polling averages to falsely portray Donald Trump as historically popular while ignoring high disapproval -- Donald Trump demolished part of the White House for a ballroom project with no feasible plan, soaring costs, and unanswered donor questions -- Conservative media figures praise Donald Trump’s chaotic speech by rewriting reality, revealing how loyalty overrides obvious facts and public perception -- On the : Kash Patel and his girlfriend appear on the Katie Miller podcast, the House GOP passes a health care plan without extended ACA subsidies, a retired cop sues after getting jailed over a Charlie Kirk meme, and much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at -- Become a Member: passes -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:43) Venezuela oil motives (09:17) Tariff math absurdity (16:24) Chaotic national address (26:19) Lies on economy (34:42) Bongino resigns (42:19) McEnany polling spin (50:40) White House project fiasco (56:18) Media rewrites reality
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Trump confidant caught spilling the beans
12/17/2025
Trump confidant caught spilling the beans
-- On the Show -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary, joins us in a Substack Live to discuss Donald Trump's health cover-ups, the Susie Wiles Vanity Fair controversy, and the challenges of working in his press office -- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles describes Donald Trump as impulsive, dismissive of details, tolerant of Elon Musk’s drug use, and prone to behavior she admits caused harm -- Karoline Leavitt deflects questions about Susie Wiles by attacking reporters instead of disputing facts, revealing the administration cannot credibly contradict its own insider’s statements -- Karoline Leavitt repeats demonstrably false claims about jobs data and Trump’s record while insisting context excuses objectively incorrect statements -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits the Pentagon will not release footage of the second strike’s aftermath on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat, withholding evidence that could clarify whether U.S. forces committed a prohibited double tap -- Donald Trump’s inability to respond appropriately to Robert Reiner's tragic death, contrasted with his past behavior, signals possible cognitive decline -- Rep. Don Bacon, Republican from Nebraska, publicly criticizes Donald Trump’s Rob Reiner post as ugly and beneath the presidency, signaling growing concern inside the GOP -- Jessica Tarlov cites labor data showing weak job growth, rising unemployment, and elevated youth joblessness, collapsing Fox News claims of a strong Trump economy -- On the : 30% of Republicans support bombing the city from Aladdin, Elon Musk nears a $1 trillion net worth, Candace Owens’s audience begins turning on her after meeting with Erika Kirk, and much more… 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at 🔬 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:46) Susie Wiles exposes Trump (08:29) Leavitt attacks reporters (15:15) Leavitt spreads jobs falsehoods (22:25) Pentagon withholds strike footage (26:42) Trump Rob Reiner reaction (33:18) Sarah Matthews interview (1:02:47) GOP criticism emerges (1:08:10) Fox economy myths collapse
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The economic collapse that is dragging Trump
12/16/2025
The economic collapse that is dragging Trump
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump highlights November job gains while burying October losses as unemployment rises to its highest level in more than four years -- Donald Trump prepares to remove FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino after their leadership failures create political embarrassment -- Donald Trump mocks filmmaker Rob Reiner after his violent death by blaming criticism of Trump rather than behaving like a president -- Donald Trump defends his remarks about Rob Reiner, shifts blame for mass violence, and contradicts himself on policy -- Republican officials publicly rebuke Donald Trump for mocking Rob Reiner, signaling a weakening hold over his own party -- Donald Trump faces demands to disclose medical and financial records after suing the Pulitzer Prize Board and triggering legal discovery -- Trump advisers reveal basic economic ignorance as Kevin Hassett struggles to explain why 25 percent GDP growth is impossible -- Dr. Mike dismantles Daniel Amen’s brain scan claims by explaining why SPECT imaging cannot diagnose cognition or justify supplement sales -- On the : Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion over an edited January 6 speech, Erika Kirk meets with Candace Owens amid conspiracy claims, and much more... 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:47) Trump job numbers spin (09:24) FBI leadership shakeup (19:03) Trump mocks Rob Reiner (26:51) Trump defends Reiner remarks (34:27) Republicans rebuke Trump (39:53) Trump records disclosure pressure (46:23) Advisers expose economic ignorance (53:23) Dr. Mike debunks brain scans
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12/15/25: A dark weekend as reality collides with denial
12/15/2025
12/15/25: A dark weekend as reality collides with denial
-- On the Show -- A weekend of mass violence spans a Brown University shooting, an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, and the killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner -- Sloppy circulation of misleading Jeffrey Epstein related images weakens real accountability by allowing Donald Trump and allies to dismiss verified evidence -- The Federal Reserve unanimously reappoints regional bank presidents early to protect institutional independence and blunt Donald Trump’s influence over interest rates -- New NBC News polling shows Republican identification with MAGA slipping as economic frustration drives quiet disengagement ahead of the 2026 midterms -- Kevin Hassett reveals Donald Trump is shielded from bad economic data, leaving him detached from voter reality and worsening Republican electoral losses -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling Christmas event speech filled with delusions, distractions, and broken promises that leaves the audience visibly uncomfortable -- Donald Trump repeatedly falling asleep during official meetings raises unavoidable questions about stamina and fitness for future office -- Erika Kirk refuses to condemn Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric during a heavily promoted town hall that collapses into incoherence and low viewership -- On the : Australia moves to strengthen gun laws after the Bondi Beach shooting, The Washington Post launches an AI-personalized podcast, a JetBlue flight narrowly avoids a collision with a US military aircraft near Venezuela, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (02:02) Weekend of mass violence (09:03) Misleading Epstein images circulate (17:56) Fed protects independence (23:28) GOP support slipping (29:56) Trump shielded from economic reality (37:21) Trump’s rambling Christmas speech (46:40) Trump falling asleep in meetings (52:27) Erika Kirk avoids condemning rhetoric
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12/12/25: Crowds vanishing and prices rising as Trump has terrible week
12/12/2025
12/12/25: Crowds vanishing and prices rising as Trump has terrible week
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump delivers a low-energy rally in a small Pennsylvania casino ballroom as the crowd sits unresponsive -- Polling shows nearly half of Americans struggling to afford groceries and a majority blaming Donald Trump for worsening prices tied to his tariffs and pro-billionaire policies -- American farmers openly blame Donald Trump for economic harm caused by his trade policies and warn that bailouts will arrive too late to save farms in foreclosure -- News hosts laugh at Donald Trump for giving himself an “A+++++” on the economy as data shows rising prices and voters overwhelmingly say conditions are getting worse -- Donald Trump’s rushed ICE expansion fills the agency with recruits who fail literacy tests, background checks, and fitness standards -- Glenn Beck debuts an AI George Washington that sounds exactly like Glenn Beck and raises questions about his judgment -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the : Right-wing media influencers turn on each other over conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death, accusations of being gay, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman 🤢 Reliefband: Get 20% off + free shipping with code PAKMAN at 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (02:00) Low-energy Trump casino rally (08:24) Voters blame Trump for prices (19:09) Farmers hit by Trump trade (26:13) Trump mocked on economy grade (32:25) ICE expansion fails standards (39:43) Glenn Beck AI Washington (45:58) Friday Feedback segment
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12/11/25: Tanker seized by antiwar president as jobs problem grows
12/11/2025
12/11/25: Tanker seized by antiwar president as jobs problem grows
-- On the Show -- Donald Trump orders a military-style seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker in international waters while offering no credible legal basis for the action -- Jerome Powell warns that job losses are mounting and inflation is rising due to Donald Trump’s tariffs and reduced economic data -- A major measles outbreak worsens in South Carolina as anti-vaccine sentiment fueled by Donald Trump’s administration drives down immunization rates -- Donald Trump delivers confused remarks at a public event, invents achievements, and shows little understanding of the policies being discussed -- Donald Trump promotes a million dollar “Gold Card” that he claims grants a direct path to citizenship while ICE targets lawful immigrants following the rules -- Donald Trump visibly shows yellowing skin, bruises, swelling, and repeated bandaging as the White House refuses to explain his declining physical condition -- Donald Trump turns the White House East Wing into an unusable construction pit after firing the lead architect and demanding an unrealistic ninety thousand square foot ballroom -- Donald Trump strengthens his control over government institutions while losing popularity by making elections and public opinion less relevant -- On the : A bidding war is underway over Warner Bros, the Senate will vote on two healthcare proposals, Trump wants tourists to disclose five years of social media activity, and much more… 🛍️ Shopify: Sign up for $1/month trial and start selling today at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:53) Trump seizes Venezuelan oil tanker (09:42) Powell warns on jobs and inflation (19:07) Measles outbreak worsens in South Carolina (25:26) Trump gives confused public remarks (36:30) Promotes million-dollar “Gold Card” (43:24) Trump’s health visibly deteriorates (50:09) East Wing construction chaos (55:45) Consolidates control over government
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12/10/25: Trump melts down as Dems win big
12/10/2025
12/10/25: Trump melts down as Dems win big
-- On the Show -- Ramesh Ponnuru, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a longtime writer and editor at National Review, joins us to discuss Trump's takeover of the Republican Party and the future of the conservative movement -- Eileen Higgins wins the Miami mayoral race by nineteen points as Democrats gain ground in multiple statewide and local contests -- Donald Trump claims prices are falling, makes false economic statements, targets elected officials, and tells supporters they should have fewer basic items -- Donald Trump insists the economy deserves an A plus, repeats false claims about the 2020 election, contradicts himself on foreign policy, and attacks reporters when challenged -- Donald Trump posts a long late-night rant declaring himself the hardest-working president, denies cognitive decline, and suggests criticism of his health is treasonous -- Donald Trump comments on Karoline Leavitt’s appearance during a rally while glitching in other moments and rambling about unrelated topics -- Jessica Tarlov confronts Fox hosts about Republicans halting economic reports as she argues Trump caused rising costs while Biden left office with three percent inflation -- On the : Instacart is using AI-enabled pricing, Australia's youth social media ban takes effect, a House panel ends the Trump boat strike probe, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at -- Become a Member: -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: -- Get David's Books: -- TDPS Subreddit: -- David on Bluesky: -- David on Facebook: (00:00) Start (01:38) Eileen Higgins wins Miami (07:29) Trump false economic claims (22:16) Trump praises economy, lies (30:59) Trump late-night rant (37:03) Ramesh Ponnuru interview (59:09) Trump on Karoline Leavitt (1:04:02) Tarlov on economic reports
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