The David Pakman Show

• 8/14/25: Newsom’s plan to end Trump presidency, Dems are finally fighting

  -- On the Show: -- Gavin Newsom unveils an aggressive redistricting strategy in California aimed at flipping House seats from Republicans to Democrats -- Gavin Newsom’s California redistricting push is an example of Democrats matching Republican aggression with a clear plan to stop Donald Trump’s second term agenda -- New data shows the Producer Price Index surging far beyond expectations signaling that higher business costs will soon hit consumers and complicate Federal Reserve rate cut plans -- Donald Trump delivers a series of rambling and contradictory comments on topics ranging from golf course grass to border wall construction to sanctions on Russia -- A string of disjointed remarks by Donald Trump raises questions about his coherence and focus after months of media attention on Joe Biden’s mental fitness -- New figures show the federal budget deficit surging despite record tariff revenue as Donald Trump’s economic promises collide with rising spending and slower growth -- Nebraska Republican Don Bacon publicly concedes that Donald Trump’s tariffs have devastated his state’s economy and slashed GDP by six percent -- Karoline Leavitt delivers a series of blunders on Fox News including falsely claiming Trump inherited a war from Joe Biden -- Eric Trump is fact checked on air for lying about Biden’s market record and awkwardly defends profiting from the presidency alongside Donald Trump Jr -- On the Bonus Show: Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas plan their next move, MAGA is coming for legal marijuana, American drinking rates are declining, and much more... 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman   -- 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

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• 8/13/25: Police state grows, Karoline crashes

  -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump declares a false crime emergency in Washington D.C., federalizes police, unleashes military surveillance, and launches a national health monitoring system to consolidate power -- Donald Trump and his family have earned billions during his presidency through cryptocurrency, hospitality, political events, and personal business deals -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stuns reporters by suggesting monthly jobs reports may be halted, defending jailing homeless people, and sidestepping Trump’s Russia gaffe -- Karoline Leavitt refuses to give reporters any details about Donald Trump’s medical treatment despite growing concerns over his health -- Karoline Leavitt reacts to a bizarre question from Benny Johnson about awarding the Medal of Freedom to a staffer nicknamed Big Balls, prompting a surreal White House moment -- Jeanine Pirro dismisses questions about addressing the root causes of crime in Washington D.C. and becomes combative when asked about funding cuts to gun violence prevention -- Texas State Representative James Talarico dismantles Will Cain’s arguments about gerrymandering on Fox News, forcing the host to abruptly end the segment -- Gavin Newsom mocks Trump in a series of viral posts threatening to legally counter GOP gerrymandering, flipping Trump’s combative rhetoric back on him -- Donald Trump lashes out on Truth Social over media coverage of his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, attacking critics like John Bolton and framing himself as the victim -- On the Bonus Show: Ken Paxton tries to jail Beto O'Rourke, Supreme Court is asked to overturn same sex marriage, Mike Lee introduces a bill to criminalize porn nationwide, and much more... 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman   -- 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

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• 8/12/25: Inflation highest in 6 months, layoffs highest in 5 years

  -- On the Show: -- Inflation rose sharply in July under Trump’s economy, driven by tariffs causing prices to increase above the Fed’s ideal range -- Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head raises questions about the credibility and political influence on inflation and jobs data -- Layoffs in the US surged to the highest level since the COVID pandemic, fueled by federal job cuts, tariffs, AI automation, and private sector downsizing -- Trump’s takeover of DC police and deployment of National Guard troops sparked protests and potential resistance from the Guard -- Trump’s strange remarks about sidewalk scrubbing during a speech leave his staff bewildered -- Trump’s FBI Director Kash Patel publicly contradicted MAGA narratives by reporting record low murder rates, enraging Trump -- Donald Trump confused Alaska with Russia during a speech, exposing incoherence and hypocrisy in right-wing media responses -- Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt had a visible meltdown on camera when asked a simple question about the Epstein scandal -- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly attacks other MAGA figures, exposing internal conflict and power struggles within the movement -- Jeanine Pirro struggled when confronted with real crime data showing declines, undermining the MAGA narrative -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dodged questions about the fate of homeless people after Trump’s plans to clear homeless encampments -- On the Bonus Show: Pete Hegseth retweets Christian nationalist pastor, Project 2025 guy picked for BLS leader, MTG accused of sketchy stock trading, and much more... 🪒 Harry’s: Get a trial set for just $8 plus a free gift at https://harrys.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/school ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/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 -- 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

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• 8/11/25: Trump puts DC under siege as exports collapse

  -- On the Show: -- Donald Trump deploys heavily armed FBI tactical units to Washington D.C. ahead of planned protests in a show of authoritarian force -- Trump orders homeless people to be removed from Washington D.C. in a dangerous abuse of federal power -- Trump holds a press conference announcing he's dispatching troops to DC -- JD Vance defends Trump over Jeffrey Epstein ties but fails to explain why Trump has not released related files -- Trump's economic promises unravel as tariffs, tax policies, and healthcare changes hurt working Americans -- Trump's trade war triggers a collapse in US exports, worsening the trade deficit and hurting American businesses -- Trump launches an angry rant against Nancy Pelosi accusing her of insider trading while ignoring his own corruption -- Maria Bartiromo looks visibly shaken as JD Vance struggles to defend Donald Trump's flawed tariff plan -- Trump launches an unhinged personal attack on Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett claiming she is intellectually unfit -- Katie Miller, wife of Stephen Miller, launches a MAGA-friendly podcast criticized as political marketing disguised as lifestyle content -- On the Bonus Show: Pentagon prepares to use force against drug cartels, US issues reward offer for Maduro's arrest, Las Vegas sees a drop in tourism, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- 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

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• 8/8/25: Trump meddles in NYC mayor's race as tech CEOs capitulate

  -- On the Show: -- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet -- Trump announced plans for a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, a move that would face major constitutional challenges and could reshape congressional representation -- House Republicans, backed by Trump, are pursuing an aggressive redistricting push in states like Florida, Texas, and Ohio to gain a dozen or more seats before 2026 -- A minor online critique of Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad was amplified by right-wing influencers, media, and politicians into a broader culture-war controversy -- Former Biden adviser Anita Dunn told House investigators that while Biden aged physically in office, he remained fully engaged and in control, rejecting claims that staff made key decisions without his consent -- Trump, joined by economist Stephen Moore, showcased charts in the Oval Office to argue the U.S. economy is strong and justify firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief -- Trump has nominated Stephen Miran, his Council of Economic Advisers chair and architect of his tariff policy, to temporarily fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board -- The Trump administration has begun ending collective bargaining agreements for federal unions, starting with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which stripped labor protections from over 400,000 employees -- Top tech CEOs like Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman have courted Trump with gifts, praise, and investments -- Trump has quietly considered stepping into New York’s mayoral race to oppose leftist Zohran Mamdani, consulting with Andrew Cuomo and advisers -- On the Bonus Show: Trump wastes tax dollars on White House improvements, Trump threatens to take control of Washington DC, and much more... ☕ Trade Coffee: Code PAKMAN10 saves you $10 at https://drinktrade.com/pakman 🍽️ CookUnity: Get Free Premium Meals for Life at https://cookunity.com/pakmanfree 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- 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

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