-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel’s Diwali post is met with racism, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Sabrina Singh, former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary in the Department of Defense under President Biden, joins us to discuss the state of the DoD under Pete Hegseth, including the fallout from Signalgate and the new restrictive press rules-- Polls show most Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown, leaving Trump and GOP leaders scrambling as their political gamble collapses-- Trump’s mismanagement triggers halted SNAP benefits, threats to Social Security, and record-high disapproval, showing widespread decay under his rule-- Thirteen Senate Democrats confirm a Trump judicial nominee during the shutdown, handing Trump a symbolic win and frustrating voters expecting resistance-- Trump sues his own Department of Justice for $230 million, an unprecedented act of self-dealing that turns government accountability into open corruption-- Trump stumbles through unscripted interviews, rambling about tariffs and fake “payouts,” exposing both his confusion and his authoritarian manipulation of money-- Karoline Leavitt attacks her predecessor while doubling down on Trump’s shutdown narrative, highlighting the performative loyalty demanded within Trump’s circle-- Online conspiracies claim Trump’s death is imminent, ignoring data showing his wealth and access to healthcare make him likely to live much longer-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel’s Diwali post is met with racism, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: Americans can't afford their car payments, the Supreme Court will weigh in on gun rights for drug users, Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey for Senate as Dan Koh enters the race for Congress, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Abigail Spanberger, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia, joins us to discuss her race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears on November 4th-- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for a nationwide general strike as millions rally under the “No Kings” banner demanding collective power and accountability-- Donald Trump secretly begins demolishing parts of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom, bypassing oversight and sparking outrage over his disregard for history-- New analysis shows New England and New York could thrive independently as one of the richest nations, exposing red‑state dependence on federal subsidies-- Trump stumbles through incoherent interviews about China, healthcare, and foreign leaders, revealing worsening cognitive decline and erratic behavior-- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds “your mom did” to a reporter asking why Trump and Putin will meet in Budapest, escalating the administration’s immaturity-- Trump attacks GOP Rep. Thomas Massie after he demands the release of the Epstein files, fueling speculation that the president fears what the documents will reveal-- A ProPublica investigation finds Trump expanding anonymous federal forces with unmarked vehicles and warrantless arrests, echoing classic authoritarian secret‑police tactics-- On the Bonus Show: Americans can't afford their car payments, the Supreme Court will weigh in on gun rights for drug users, Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey for Senate as Dan Koh enters the race for Congress, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: Trump commutes the sentence of disgraced former Congressman George Santos, right-wing commentators react to No Kings 2, Benny Johnson suggests Obama and Hillary indictments are next, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Seven million people join nationwide No Kings protests as Donald Trump and MAGA figures panic over the growing anti-Trump movement-- Donald Trump posts AI videos showing planes dumping feces on Harry Sisson after millions protest him, revealing his anger and fear-- Republicans ignore years of warnings about climate, economy, healthcare, and democracy, leaving the country to face preventable crises-- Karoline Leavitt calls Democrats terrorists, illegal aliens, and criminals on Fox News, showcasing the GOP’s slide into open bigotry-- Donald Trump slurs words and sits down mid-event, raising new questions about his health and exposing media double standards-- America’s crumbling infrastructure, inequality, and decaying democracy are symptoms of state failure under Trump-- Katherine Boyle, a powerful venture capitalist tied to J.D. Vance and Peter Thiel, quietly builds MAGA influence through Silicon Valley-- Donald Trump rants aboard Air Force One declaring decisions “up to me,” insults reporters, and reveals ignorance about global events-- Donald Trump invents adoring supporters and imaginary black women in Chicago to cope with declining popularity and public rejection-- On the Bonus Show: Trump commutes the sentence of disgraced former Congressman George Santos, right-wing commentators react to No Kings 2, Benny Johnson suggests Obama and Hillary indictments are next, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: John Bolton gets indicted as part of Trump’s revenge tour, highlights from the New York City mayoral debate, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Sunny Hostin confronts Cheryl Hines on The View, calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dangerously unqualified to lead HHS as the audience reacts skeptically-- Donald Trump hosts a $1 million-per-person Mar-a-Lago dinner through his super PAC to fund MAGA loyalists, while Florida passes a law protecting his estate-- Trump supporters complain they never received the pricey “Trump watches” they ordered, exposing yet another grift using Trump’s name for profit-- Joe Rogan criticizes Trump’s hypocrisy on criminal justice reform, acknowledging the left’s stance after previously endorsing him before the election-- Trump lashes out at Time magazine for an unflattering cover photo, ranting late at night about the image online-- Sean Duffy falsely claims massive No Kings protests are funded by George Soros, while grassroots crowds show genuine anger that MAGA media refuses to believe-- Some Trump voters begin expressing regret online as they face economic and social fallout from his policies but still remain loyal to him-- Eric Trump falsely accuses Jack Smith of planting evidence on his dad months before Smith was even appointed-- The Friday Feedback segment-- On the Bonus Show: John Bolton gets indicted as part of Trump’s revenge tour, highlights from the New York City mayoral debate, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: A judge halts Trump's shutdown layoffs, Capitol Police investigate a swastika found in a representative's office, the US revokes the visas of six foreigners over Charlie Kirk comments, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Democrat from Arizona's 7th congressional district, joins us to discuss the delay in her swearing-in and how it connects to the Republican effort to block the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files-- Donald Trump panics as the upcoming No Kings protests grow into potentially the largest demonstrations since his return to office, with Fox News hosts warning people to stay away-- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rants that peaceful No Kings protests threaten paychecks, exposing the administration’s paranoia and detachment from reality-- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warn that Trump’s one-year ACA subsidy plan is a political trap designed to spike premiums right after the midterms-- Trump rambles incoherently about Chuck Schumer, Venezuela, and nuclear wars, revealing confusion and delusion during a bizarre press event-- Trump slurs through donor remarks while bragging about multimillion-dollar checks and obsessing over White House décor-- Nancy Pelosi shuts down a right-wing reporter pushing a false January 6th conspiracy, calling out MAGA lies and refusing to play along with bad-faith attacks-- JD Vance defends GOP officials caught in a pro-Hitler group chat and falsely blames leftists for political violence-- On the Bonus Show: A judge halts Trump's shutdown layoffs, Capitol Police investigate a swastika found in a representative's office, the US revokes the visas of six foreigners over Charlie Kirk comments, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court will consider further gutting the Voting Rights Act, gun crime cases fall as federal agents prioritize immigration enforcement, Trump is giving Argentina $20 billion to help Javier Milei, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, the Israel-Gaza peace deal, and much more…-- Democrats face potential loss of 19 seats in 2026 due to Supreme Court redistricting decisions and voter fear, despite Trump’s failures-- Federal agents under Trump use tear gas on Chicago residents and police after a Border Patrol SUV chase, injuring children and cops-- Trump lies, misstates grocery prices, threatens Boston and Los Angeles sports, and seemingly expels a tonsil stone during remarks-- Trump makes bizarre and insensitive comments at a Charlie Kirk memorial, including sniper and electoral college rants-- Eric Trump claims God saved his father from a shooter but not Charlie Kirk, raising questions about religious logic-- Trump publicly favors Hamas over rival Gaza militias, contradicting U.S. law and signaling support for authoritarian control-- Gavin Newsom exposes Trump’s confused remarks on California wildfires and imaginary water valves, highlighting signs of cognitive decline-- Leaked Telegram chats reveal young GOP leaders joking about Hitler, racism, and violence, causing party-wide scandal and calls for resignations-- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court will consider further gutting the Voting Rights Act, gun crime cases fall as federal agents prioritize immigration enforcement, Trump is giving Argentina $20 billion to help Javier Milei, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: News outlets object to new Pentagon reporting rules, the Trump administration considers selling student loan debt to private investors, airports refuse to air Kristi Noem's partisan message to travelers, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Donald Trump gushes over Egypt’s brutal dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for “low crime,” praising a regime known for torture and sham elections-- Trump gets caught on a hot mic chatting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto about his sons, bragging about “unlimited cash,” and fumbling through awkward foreign exchanges-- Trump urges Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a foreign speech, exposing his authoritarian mindset and confusion about his own presidency-- Trump rambles through praise for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while drenched in sweat, leaving world leaders visibly uncomfortable-- Secretary of State Marco Rubio flatters Trump but not enough, forcing an instant correction as Trump demands ever-greater praise in a display of insecurity and control-- Trump openly admits he values Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her loyalty and looks, revealing his transactional and sexist view of those around him-- Vice President JD Vance dodges questions about bribery and collapses under George Stephanopoulos’s pressure, exposing his evasive playbook and fragile composure-- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly sounds coherent while discussing legislation and inflation, leaving even her critics wondering if she’s glitching or changing course-- Trump’s latest “exceptional health” update hides a series of worrying issues after another visit to Walter Reed, sparking doubts about transparency-- Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash from his own right-wing base over his Hindu faith, showing how his extremist rhetoric has turned against him-- On the Bonus Show: News outlets object to new Pentagon reporting rules, the Trump administration considers selling student loan debt to private investors, airports refuse to air Kristi Noem's partisan message to travelers, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: The Trump Justice Department indicts Letitia James, Trump doesn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Donald Trump appears half-asleep during Andy Ngo’s speech as Pam Bondi vows to “destroy Antifa,” revealing a bizarre authoritarian tone-- Even Fox News acknowledges Trump's tariffs are driving up prices, with coffee costs soaring and small businesses paying the price-- Fox News scrambles to defend Trump’s mental fitness as critics highlight growing signs of confusion and erratic behavior-- A real-time breakdown shows how Donald Trump turns fringe lies into mainstream talking points through repetition and right-wing media echo-- Kristi Noem prays with ICE agents before sending them into communities, blurring church-state lines and framing state violence as divine mission-- Republican soybean farmers who once backed Trump now blame his trade wars and tariffs for devastating their livelihoods-- Reports from major outlets detail Trump’s alarming physical decline, bizarre online behavior, and mounting questions about his health-- Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker condemns Trump and Kristi Noem for militarized raids in Chicago and vows to fight their power grab-- The Friday Feedback segment-- On the Bonus Show: The Trump Justice Department indicts Letitia James, Trump doesn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: The man who allegedly started the Palisades wildfire gets arrested, Katie Porter faces criticism after a contentious interview, gold is having its best year since 1979, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Senator from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, healthcare funding, the effects of Trump's trade war on her state, and much more…-- Israel and Hamas agree on initial cease-fire terms and a hostage-for-prisoner exchange, bringing cautious hope amid ongoing humanitarian crises-- Senators confront Mike Johnson about the Epstein files and question why Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva has not been sworn in-- Representative Hakeem Jeffries confronts Representative Lawler over Medicaid cuts and refuses to be talked over during a fiery exchange-- Governor J.B. Pritzker challenges Donald Trump, saying if he comes for his people he must come through him-- A Republican military wife calls out Mike Johnson on C-SPAN for refusing to call the House back and criticizes his handling of Obamacare and Trump policies-- Last month, Trump accidentally posted a private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly, pressuring her to prosecute political enemies, including James Comey-- Trump misunderstands habeas corpus during an interview, asking who it is and leaving the topic to Kristi Noem-- Trump admits taking away freedom of speech because he wants to punish flag burners-- Trump is set for a Walter Reed medical evaluation amid concerns about his health, balance, cognition, and recent chronic conditions-- Trump gives a rambling interview claiming tariffs create peace and save lives while boasting about booming restaurant business in Washington D.C.-- On the Bonus Show: The man who allegedly started the Palisades wildfire gets arrested, Katie Porter faces criticism after a contentious interview, gold is having its best year since 1979, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
-- On the Bonus Show: Mike Johnson warns furloughed workers may not get back pay, the White House says it'll use tariff revenue to pay for food assistance, the Treasury defends minting a Trump coin, and much more...
-- On the Show:-- Democrat Mindy O’Neall defeats incumbent Republican Mayor David Pruhs in Fairbanks, Alaska, and Pruhs concedes with grace instead of conspiracy theories-- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses Donald Trump of suffering from dementia while condemning his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland-- Attorney General Pam Bondi erupts in a combative Senate hearing, dodging questions about Trump and Epstein while lashing out at Democratic senators-- Trump openly suggests rewarding loyal federal workers and punishing others, effectively proposing an unconstitutional spoils system on national television-- Trump baffles Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a press conference with rambling, incoherent remarks about airports, AOC, and a Canada–US “merger”-- Stephen Miller accidentally admits on CNN that Trump has “plenary authority,” exposing the administration’s authoritarian mindset before the network cuts him off-- Stephen Miller doubles down on extremist rhetoric and racist remarks while dismissing accusations of incitement-- Trump calls for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker, echoing the rhetoric of 20th-century dictators targeting dissenters-- Former MAGA-friendly podcasters like Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and Adin Ross rapidly distance themselves from Donald Trump as their audiences turn against his presidency-- On the Bonus Show: Mike Johnson warns furloughed workers may not get back pay, the White House says it'll use tariff revenue to pay for food assistance, the Treasury defends minting a Trump coin, and much more...-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership-- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com-- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo-- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow-- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky-- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow