The David Pakman Show

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-- On the Show: — Trump talks about suspending habeas corpus, a mayor is arrested for protesting, and much of the country shrugs. We explain how normalization is the point—and how authoritarianism doesn’t need shock, just your resignation. — From judges being stalked to school boards under threat, we unpack what modern civil war actually looks like—and how the U.S. may already be in one. — Trump’s team is openly considering prosecuting Democrats. — Trump’s orange spray tan gets more protection from Republicans than the Constitution. A student asks why he’s orange—and a GOP rep panics. — We ask the uncomfortable question: what if Trump doesn’t even need to finish his term? We explain how Trump was always the vehicle, not the destination—and why J.D. Vance is the backup plan. — RFK Jr. casually admits Trump took $100 million from Big Pharma—and Trump nods. Then the pharma stocks go up. But sure, he “can’t be bought.” — MAGA civil war explodes as Trump names a new Surgeon General who’s too moderate for the fringe. Anti-vaxxers turn on Trump. RFK Jr. branded controlled opposition. — Rand Paul goes rogue, saying Trump shouldn’t accept Qatar’s $400 million plane, and admitting tariffs hurt Americans. Somewhere, Jesse Watters faints. — Friday Feedback returns: We respond to questions about the MAGA economy, Trump’s spiral, the illusion of civil discourse, and the future of this show. -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to Trump getting gifted a $400 million plane from Qatar, and much more... 👍 Save 20% on LUCY nicotine gum by using code PAKMAN at https://lucy.co 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters, joins David to discuss the Fox News-Trump pipeline in his second administration and much more — Walmart drops a red alert: Trump’s tariffs are about to jack up prices across the country—and red states will feel it hardest — Kristi Noem gets annihilated on live television as Rep. Swalwell and Rep. Ramirez deliver brutal takedowns on ethics and fake photos — Trump publicly gushes over Qatar’s authoritarian leaders after receiving a $400M private jet—he’s not even pretending anymore — Trump stuns everyone with deranged, senile rants during his Middle East trip: drone trees, submarines, and Sean Duffy climbing competitions — Trump whines that Biden is “mean” and “stupid” in part two of his Hannity interview—proving once again who the real snowflake is — Pam Bondi sold $1M+ in Trump Media stock the same day Trump announced tariffs that cratered the market—insider trading, anyone? — RFK Jr. says Americans shouldn’t take medical advice from him… while serving as Health Secretary — RFK Jr. also says $40,000 a month is a reasonable rehab cost, defending Medicaid cuts from the comfort of generational wealth -- On the Bonus Show: Trump impeachment resolution pulled moments before vote, Gavin Newsom reverses course on healthcare for undocumented immigrants, and more reporting on Pam Bondi’s shady stock sale 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Ned Price, intelligence and national security professional who spent more than a decade at the CIA, served at the White House’s National Security Council, U.S. Department of State, and was the Deputy to the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, joins David to discuss the illegality of Trump accepting a free plane from Qatar, and the broader corruption that is happening under Trump's watch — AOC obliterates the GOP’s Medicaid lies, exposing how their plan punishes 13.7 million Americans to protect the rich — Trump collapses in a softball Hannity interview, spiraling into incoherent rants about airplanes, drugstore “fat shots,” and imaginary healthcare plans — Trump literally falls asleep during a major Saudi summit, joined by his Treasury Secretary and Secretary of State, as the world watches in disbelief — In a humiliating spectacle, Trump showers praise on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—the man U.S. intel says ordered the murder of a journalist — Trump gets hit with new articles of impeachment in Congress, and Republicans are about to be forced to go on record — There is still no China trade deal—Trump now admits it’s just “a concept,” not an agreement, not a framework, not anything -- On the Bonus Show: What’s in Trump’s new tax and immigration bill, federal judge authorizes Alien Enemies Act deportations, and Supreme Court prepares for a showdown over birthright citizenship, much more... 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman   -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joins David to discuss the tariffs, the flouting of the rule of law, potential suspension of habeas corpus by the Trump administration, deportations, and more... — Republicans swore they wouldn’t cut Medicaid — now they’re doing exactly that, and 13 million Americans could lose coverage — Trump’s big promise to cut spending is a complete fraud: the deficit is exploding, DOGE was a joke, and Elon Musk already got what he wanted — Trump’s refugee program for white South Africans is now real — and Fox is openly admitting it’s about bringing in people who can “assimilate” — Trump officials are now saying out loud that white immigrants are being prioritized because they “fit in better” — the racism is no longer subtle — Donald Trump’s brain short-circuits again as he claims to have invented the word “equalize,” forgets to sign his own executive order, and pushes imaginary car factories — Trump melts down when asked whether he’ll keep the $400 million luxury jet gifted to him by Qatar — and the answer is obviously yes -- On the Bonus Show: Why Americans aren’t taking the manufacturing jobs that already exist, Trump signs a drug order that might do nothing, and Hasan Piker is detained by CBP, much more... 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF with code PAKMAN at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman  -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: — Donald Trump surrenders to China, slashing his own disastrous tariffs by over 100 points and demanding applause for undoing the mess he made — Fox News tries to sell Trump’s fake China “deal” with glowing chyrons… until their own guest says there’s no deal at all — Trump is gifted a 400 million dollar golden jet by Qatar while in office — and yes, he gets to keep it — Trump’s press secretary melts down when asked whether it’s a bribe, and claims Trump is still pushing a 10 percent tax on Americans — Trump is now actively exploring suspending habeas corpus, while Newark’s mayor is arrested protesting ICE the same day — full-blown fascism is here — Senator John Barrasso dodges questions about habeas corpus and opens the door to civil war logic: “probably won’t come to Congress” — Trump clearly has no idea what he’s signing in a trade photo op and asks what the document is after picking up the pen — Trump’s press secretary collapses under basic questions about the Library of Congress, D.E.I., and Trump’s own luxury tariff plan — JD Vance begins walking back Trump’s promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours — we’re on day 107 -- On the Bonus Show: New poll shows Americans putting life plans on hold amid Trump-era economic anxiety, GOP escalates state attacks on trans rights, and white South Africans arrive in the U.S. under Trump’s refugee program, much more... 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at https://odoo.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Donald Trump is forced to admit the blockbuster UK trade deal is nothing of the sort, and confusedly calls the toy company Mattel "a country" -- A Scottish reporter calls out Donald Trump in the Oval Office for obviously exaggerating the importance of this supposed UK trade deal -- MAGA is melting down over the supposed "woke Marxist Pope," Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost -- Donald Trump's own staff is starting to turn on him -- Donald Trump's healthcare promises have completely collapsed, imperiling millions -- A confused Trump is clearly increasingly struggling, and it's difficult to watch -- This week's Friday Feedback -- On the Bonus Show: Voters still say Trump would be better president than Harris, Marjorie Taylor Greene considering Senate run, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman ☕ Beam’s Dream hot cocoa: Use code PAKMAN for 40% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🪟 3 Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% OFF at https://3dayblinds.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/freedom -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Merici Vinton, former US digital service and DOGE staffer, joins David to discuss working at DOGE, the absolute an total fiasco that it was under Elon Musk, and much more... -- Fed chairman Jerome Powell issues a major warning about forthcoming inflation as a result of the Trump tariffs -- Donald Trump pre-fires his Surgeon General nominee Janette Nesheiwat, replacing her before she even starts her job with a conspiracy theorist named Casey Means -- Republican Jefferson Griffin finally concedes North Carolina Supreme Court race to Judge Allison Riggs, a Democrat -- Donald Trump calls Houthi terrorists "brave" in a bizarre and confused rant -- A recent cabinet meeting was a contest between Kristie Noem, JD Vance, Sean Duffy, and Andrew Giuliani over who could suck up to Trump the most -- The new Trump administration policy of "less stuff for everyone" is a stunning reversal from decades of Republican policy -- On the Bonus Show: What to know about India/Pakistan situation, the Newark airport fiasco, major concerns growing over Senator John Fetterman, much more... 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman  🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/freedom 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Tim Myers, running for Congress to represent California's 41st district, join David to discuss the campaign -- Democrats desperately need a wake-up call if they want to win again -- Attorney General Pam Bondi's pathetic attempt to suck up to Donald Trump -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President Donald Trump in a meeting so absurd, Trump's brain rebooted -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explains what he was thinking during his Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump -- Donald Trump's brain turns to mush as he refers to mobile phones as "machines" in a confused viral rant -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struggles to answer the question "who pays the tariffs?" from Congressman Mark Pocan -- On the Bonus Show: Catholic community reacts to Trump's pope AI image, travelers without Real ID will still be allowed to fly, why oil prices are falling, much more... ✏️ Outschool: Use code PAKMAN for up to $20 OFF at https://outschool.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/freedom ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 📈 Kalshi: Use code PAKMAN for $10 off when you trade $100 at https://kalshi.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- China is ignoring Donald Trump on making a tariff deal, and we analyze the underlying economic asymmetry causing this -- Former Vice President Mike Pence comes out forcefully against Donald Trump's tariffs in the continued separation between Pence and Trump -- FCC Commissioner Brandon Carr says that suspending CBS's broadcast license for what Trump believes is bias would be an appropriate punishment in a chilling red alert moment -- A confused Donald Trump glitches badly when asked about reopening Alcatraz, making no sense whatsoever -- Fox News is increasingly shaken and unsure how to handle Donald Trump's collapsing poll numbers -- His own father's dementia appears to be a major factor in Donald Trump's obsession with passing cognitive tests -- Karoline Leavitt, Trump's White House Press Secretary, panics on Fox News as things simply aren't going well for her -- Elon Musk gives a final, humiliating interview to Fox News' Jesse Watters -- On the Bonus Show: Australia's fascinating election results, AI getting more powerful but the hallucinations remain, woman who hurled racist slur at child raises $600,000, much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 50% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get up to 30% OFF at https://ridge.com/pakman 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/freedom 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Tesla sales have completely collapsed in Sweden as Elon Musk continues to hurt his own businesses -- Donald Trump said he "doesn't know" whether he has to uphold the Constitution during an interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker -- Kristen Welker's interview with Donald Trump devolves into incoherence and dishonesty -- Attorney John Keker accuses Trump of an impeachable offense -- Concerns about Donald Trump's decline, whether it's clinically significant or otherwise, resurface once again due to his erratic and delusional behavior -- Megyn Kelly tries to convince Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to run for President in 2028 -- Speaking at the University of Alabama commencement, Donald Trump humiliates Elon Musk -- Trump flips out on a Wall Street Journal reporter for no reason and then says confusing things about Richard Nixon -- On the Bonus Show: Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign movies, Oklahoma wants to teach lies about 2020 election to kids, Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison, much more... 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at https://odoo.com/pakman 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF with code PAKMAN at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $350 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- A desperate Donald Trump proposes more crimes -- Trump tool Peter Navarro now tries to convince Americans that a shrinking economy is actually a good thing -- An agitated Fox News host Bill Hemmer is forced to admit that Trump's economy is shrinking, will Maria Bartiromo announces the GDP contraction like she's at a funeral -- Dave Portnoy, a support of Donald Trump's, turns on Trump when Trump tries to blame the shrinking GDP on Biden -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, says that Trump should be trusted almost as if he's a deity -- Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt gushes over Donald Trump, talking about how gifted and good at everything he is -- State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce pathetically sucks up to Trump on live TV -- Charlie Kirk makes maybe his worst argument ever when it comes to affirmative action and DEI -- A disoriented Donald Trump misfires when asked simple questions -- Fox News melts down over the latest polling disaster for Donald Trump -- This week's Friday Feedback -- On the Bonus Show: Fox News hosts admit they don't care about facts, Newsmax still pushing Trump third term, Alex Jones worried about Constitution under Trump, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Chris Cillizza, political commentator on Substack and YouTube, formerly of CNN, joins David to discuss his transition to independent media, Trump's polling and second term outlook, and much more -- Donald Trump publicly abandons any responsibility for economic policy and blames Joe Biden for the Q1 2025 GDP contraction -- Donald Trump admits that, if the US formally enters a recession after the second quarter of 2025, he will blame former President Joe Biden -- During a cabinet meeting, Trump officials compete to suck up to Trump in a disgusting display of pathetic loyalty -- The Fox News vs Trump civil war continues to grow as Trump adviser Stephen Miller tells Fox News that they need to fire their pollster -- A disoriented Donald Trump can't understand what he's asked during a NewsNation town hall, and RFK Jr tells more medical lies -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, holds another pathetic "new media" briefing with a panel of sycophants -- On the Bonus Show: Senate rejects bipartisan measure to undo Trump's tariffs, US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal, young men are already souring on Trump, much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman ☕ Beam’s Dream hot cocoa: Use code PAKMAN for 40% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) joins David to discuss her recent controversies with Donald Trump, including the Oval Office "hiding behind a binder' photo, appearing with Donald Trump in Michigan, and more -- GDP declined in the first quarter of 2025 for the first time in three years as the impact of Donald Trump's economic instability had immediate consequences -- Trump voters react and comment on Trump's first 100 days of his second presidential term -- Donald Trump's interview with ABC's Terry Moran goes completely off the rails in every way imaginable -- During a half-empty rally, Donald Trump crashes out, increasingly frustrated and unhinged -- The White House's latest "new media" press briefing is indistinguishable from a Saturday Night Live skit -- Donald Trump brags about bullying Jeff Bezos into having Amazon remove price advisories about the impact of tariffs on Amazon products -- On the Bonus Show: Consumer confidence sinks to lowest level in 5 years, SCOTUS weighs in on law enforcement being accountable when they raid the wrong house, Congress passes bill to fight deepfake nudes, much more... 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman  🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Isaiah Martin, 26-year-old Democratic candidate for House District 18 in Texas, which has a special election this November, joins David to discuss his campaign, the district, and the wave of upstart young Democrats running for office -- Thanks to Donald Trump, Canadians have elected Liberal Mark Carney as their new Prime Minister, while right wing candidate Pierre Poilievre lost his seat altogether -- Donald Trump's unhinged new written interview with Time Magazine is absolutely absurd and completely terrifying -- Donald Trump is hemorrhaging independent voters, and we dive into the why -- Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, can't deny that empty shelves may well be coming to the United States -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, holds her most unhinged press briefing yet -- Donald Trump claims to have made 200 trade deals, but there aren't even 200 countries with which to make trade deals -- Lawyers for Mike Lindell, CEO and founder of MyPillow, get caught using ChatGPT to generate court filings with references to court cases that don't exist -- On the Bonus Show: Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal, suspect in Kristi Noem purse snatching tells authorities he didn't recognize her, Trump dinner for meme coin buyers prompts demands for ethics probe, much more... 📈 Kalshi: Use code PAKMAN for $10 off when you trade $100 at https://kalshi.com/pakman 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at https://odoo.com/pakman 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF with code PAKMAN at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman  🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) joins David to discuss California becoming the world's 4th largest economy, how he is fighting the Trump tariffs, what is going on with his podcast, and more -- Donald Trump's administration deports a 2-year-old US citizen in the latest global humiliation -- Donald Trump's administration has now deported multiple US citizen children with cancer -- A historically unpopular Donald Trump is now dealing with the lowest approval at 100 days into a presidential term in more than 80 years -- A reporter confronts Donald Trump about his "two weeks" protests -- Democratic Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker calls for mass protests nationally -- Donald Trump suffers a terrifying meltdown on Truth Social as his economic policy continues to fail -- A criminally ignorant Trump supporter is unable to make any sense of basic questions from Dean Withers -- On the Bonus Show: George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty, only half of Republicans believe Trump focused on correct policies, much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $297 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- MAGA Governors are increasingly terrified of their own voters, for good reason -- A confused Donald Trump struggles to use the English language effectively -- The military may soon be in the position of having to choose which side they are on -- Republican support for Donald Trump collapses -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio admits that Donald Trump might give up on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war -- Elon Musk's Tesla is accused of speeding up odometers to push vehicles out of their manufacturers warranty -- The Trump stock market is headed for its worst April performance since the Great Depression -- This week's Friday Feedback -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's tariffs will cause corporate price gouging, Joe Rogan starting to question Trump ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF with code PAKMAN at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman  🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Even Fox News admits Trump's latest polling and economic policy are a pair of disasters going hand in hand -- A terrified Donald Trump tries to flee his trade war as the potential for "empty shelves" becomes a reality -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, immediately reverses the latest declarations from Donald Trump about tariffs on China -- Donald Trump visibly struggled to answer basic questions about his own policies and plans -- A deflated and desperate Donald Trump, out of ideas, rambles incoherently during an interview with Glenn Beck -- Donald Trump abandons democracy in an unhinged Truth Social post -- Stephen Miller, adviser to Donald Trump, suffers a total meltdown on live TV -- Approval for Donald Trump plummets with every single demographic group -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he will end the promotion of "fat people" to leadership roles -- On the Bonus Show: Sarah Sanders begs Trump to reconsider relief fund rejection, Trump expected to sign order pushing training for skilled trades, Education Department will resume collecting student loan debt, much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman  👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman  🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- Ned Lamont, Connecticut Governor, joins David to discuss the disastrous Trump tariffs, the trade war, and what states can do to fight back against the economic policy of the Trump administration -- Tesla records a 71% decline in net income as Elon Musk's political alliance with Donald Trump is destroying the company -- New concerns about Pete Hegseth's drinking surface after his recent manic, disheveled appearances -- Donald Trump does not like being asked about the potential release of the Jeffrey Epstein files -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, hilariously says that Trump supporter Tim Pool is "unbiased" -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, tells numerous obvious lies once again on live television -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Secretary of Health and Human Services, is planning a registry of autistic people -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Secretary of Health and Human Services, says he has never seen an adult with "full blown autism" in a bizarre public event -- On the Bonus Show: 60 Minutes Executive Producer resigns over loss of independence, jury finds New York Times did not libel former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Supreme Court seems likely to allow religious families to opt out of LGBT storybooks, much more... 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at https://odoo.com/pakman ✏️ Outschool: Use code PAKMAN for up to $20 OFF at https://outschool.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🤢 Reliefband: Use code PAKMAN for 20% OFF + free shipping at https://reliefband.com 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman  -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Show: -- David Hogg, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, gun safety activist, and co-founder of March for our Lives, joins David to discuss his strategy of pushing out establishment Democrats and much more... -- Donald Trump confirms that the Constitution is meaningless to him when it's inconvenient, for example in the case of having to provide due process to people under the law -- Three months under Donald Trump and we review the economic record, which includes a 14% decline in the stock market -- News leaks that the Trump White House is looking for a replacement for failing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth -- Donald Trump is not happy when asked whether he has lost confidence in his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth despite reports that he is already looking for a replacement -- Fox news goes full conspiracy on the Pete Hegseth scandal, claiming it is the "deep state" at work -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, suggests an absurd new conspiracy theory about Pete Hegseth's growing problems -- Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost dominates Fox News host Will Cain -- Donald Trump "powerfully" honors Jesus at a surreal Easter scene -- On the Bonus Show: House Dems land in El Salvador, CDC injury prevention team is gutted, Kristi Noem's bag with $3000 in cash stolen from DC restaurant, much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 50% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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