BONUS: NBA gambling scandal, Javier Milei gets midterm victory, Trump rules out running for VP
-- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book
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10/31/25: They think we're stupid as Epstein panic grows, grift falls apart
-- On the Show: -- Trump allies try to distract the public from Epstein revelations by turning the FBI's 2020 election investigation into a fake scandal -- A viral clip of 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley unable to hear reporters sparks debate about aging politicians and fitness for office -- Vice President JD Vance defends racism and xenophobia as "reasonable," exposing the GOP's open embrace of prejudice -- Kelly Loeffler falsely claims the economy is booming under Trump, gaslighting Americans while small businesses struggle with tariffs -- Farmers who once supported Trump turn against him as tariffs and collapsing export markets devastate rural America -- Trump's new tariffs raise prices and destroy jobs, leaving his working-class base suffering from the very policies they cheered -- Many Trump supporters remain fiercely loyal despite personal harm from his policies, showing cult-like devotion rooted in identity and faith -- The Friday Feedback segment, where we react to notable emails and social media posts from the audience -- On the Bonus Show: Trump wants to end the filibuster to end the government shutdown, MAGA demands weight testing for SNAP benefits, and much more... 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.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 (00:00) Start (01:40) Trump allies distract from Epstein (07:23) Grassley struggles with reporters (12:28) JD Vance defends prejudice (18:18) Loeffler falsely claims boom (22:59) Farmers turn against Trump (29:35) Tariffs hurt working-class Americans (36:26) Supporters show cult-like loyalty (44:37) Friday Feedback
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10/30/25: Trump demands nuke tests as Xi dominates him, 14 Republicans turn on Trump
-- On the Show: -- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, joins us to discuss his new book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America" -- Fourteen Republicans rebuke Trump's trade plan, saying his Argentina beef deal hurts U.S. ranchers and exposes GOP fractures -- Donald Trump claims he's restarting nuclear tests and mimics dictators to project false strength -- Donald Trump gushes over Chinese President Xi Jinping and spins his failed trade war as a win -- Donald Trump rambles about tariffs and deals after meeting Xi Jinping, showing confusion and fixation on flattery -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits there's no proof Tylenol causes autism, undermining his own conspiracy claims -- Fed Chair Jerome Powell blames Trump's tariffs for rising inflation and a weakening job market -- FBI Director Kash Patel used a government jet for personal trips with his girlfriend, billing taxpayers for luxury travel -- On the Bonus Show: Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes on his podcast, an AI school security system mistakes a Doritos bag for a gun, arrests made following the Louvre heist, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.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 (00:00) Start (01:45) Republicans challenge Trump's trade (08:52) Trump claims nuclear tests restart (19:10) Trump spins China soybean deal (27:02) Trump confused on Xi tariffs (34:03) Jonathan Karl interview (53:39) RFK Jr. admits no Tylenol link (1:00:45) Powell says tariffs hurt economy (1:06:31) Patel jets girlfriend with tax dollars
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10/29/25: Layoffs explode as Trump turns on farmers, half the country sues him
-- On the Show: -- Major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, and UPS cut over 100,000 jobs as Trump's promises of growth turn into widespread layoffs -- Twenty-three states sue the Trump administration for halting SNAP food aid, accusing it of letting 42 million Americans go hungry during the shutdown -- Trump fires an entire federal agency overseeing his White House renovation after a profanity-filled outburst over his East Wing demolition plan -- Trump appears visibly disoriented while meeting the Japanese prime minister, adding to growing concerns about his cognitive health -- Trump struggles through multiple incoherent speeches abroad, confusing topics from AI to Obamacare while boasting about weak job numbers -- Trump rambles so badly during a Tokyo press conference that even Newsmax cuts away, highlighting his ongoing mental decline -- Trump's team begins blaming ranchers and farmers for rising beef prices, sparking backlash from his own rural supporters -- Fox host Maria Bartiromo spreads multiple falsehoods about Biden's policies, autopen signatures, and immigration in a single segment -- On the Bonus Show: The House Oversight Committee says Biden's autopen pardons are void, The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again, Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging risks of autism, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.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 (00:00) Start (02:00) Mass layoffs hit under Trump (08:26) Trump sued over SNAP cuts (16:44) Trump fires arts commission (24:42) Trump appears disoriented abroad (31:01) Trump's incoherent Asia speeches (41:21) Rambling Tokyo press conference (47:30) Trump turns on farmers (55:36) Bartiromo pushes autopen lies
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10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong
-- On the Show: -- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid starting November 1 -- Analysts theorize Trump could run for a third term as president using the Supreme Court's limits on state eligibility enforcement -- Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell criticizes Trump for tariffs, trade wars, and foreign beef deals that have hurt American farmers financially -- Trump rambles incoherently about magnets and aircraft carriers during a speech to U.S. troops, showing visible cognitive confusion as they stand silent -- Trump reveals he got an MRI not mentioned in official records, fueling questions about hidden health issues and White House transparency -- Trump demands mail-in and early voting be banned, reflecting panic over potential Democratic investigations if they win control of Congress -- A new center-left report urges Democrats to drop progressive rhetoric on culture and move to the center after losing ground with working-class voters -- Trump posts a rant blaming Biden officials for actions taken in 2020, mistakenly describing events that occurred during his own presidency -- On the Bonus Show: Trump DOJ officials will watch over the California election, weight loss drugs are bringing down the nation's obesity rate, Elon Musk launches an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia called Grokipedia, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.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 (00:00) Start (01:56) SNAP food aid halted for millions (08:57) Theory of Trump running third term (18:05) Farmer criticizes tariffs and trade deals (24:12) Trump speech shows cognitive confusion (32:34) Undisclosed MRI raises health questions (39:49) Trump calls to ban mail-in voting (46:40) Report urges Democrats to shift center (54:43) Trump falsely blames Biden administration
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