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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
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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-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://babbel.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 20% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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 (01:27) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://smalls.com 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at https://drinkag1.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membershippasses -- 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 (01:43) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://auraframes.com/pakman 🔬 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/shop 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE 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 (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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/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 (01:47) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://auraframes.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david -- 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 (02:02) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://reliefband.com 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at https://drinkag1.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) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://shopify.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 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 (01:53) 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
-- 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 Bonus Show: 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 https://auraframes.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.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 (01:38) 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
-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss the video he put out with fellow lawmakers reminding troops to ignore unlawful orders, which prompted threats from Donald Trump and his supporters -- Donald Trump cancels major economic reports during a shutdown, creating a nationwide data blackout that hides worsening economic conditions -- Lawmakers promote a bizarre airport pull-up station while Robert F Kennedy Jr makes extreme and false claims -- Donald Trump lashes out at Marjorie Taylor Greene on Truth Social after she publicly mocks him and contradicts his narrative -- Donald Trump rambles through policy questions, attacks reporters, and contradicts himself about releasing evidence -- Donald Trump announces a multibillion-dollar farm bailout to offset damage from his own trade war while showing little understanding of the policy he promotes -- Karoline Leavitt repeats false talking points about tariffs, soybeans, and inflation during a string of interviews -- Nick Fuentes embraces Holocaust jokes and praises Adolf Hitler in a chaotic interview that exposes his extremist worldview and personal insecurities -- On the Bonus Show: A Democrat has a shot in Miami's mayoral election today, Jasmine Crockett launches a Senate run in Texas, the ICEBlock maker sues Trump after Apple removed the app, and much more… 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co/davidp ⚠️ 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 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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) Trump cancels key economic reports (08:57) Airport pull-up stunt criticized (16:02) Trump attacks Greene on Truth Social (23:39) Trump confused in press questions (31:41) Multibillion-dollar farm bailout (40:32) Mark Kelly interview (57:26) Karoline Levitt spreads false claims (1:06:17) Nick Fuentes Piers Morgan interview
-- On the Show -- Brian Cole is revealed as the suspected 2021 DNC and RNC pipe bomber who believed Donald Trump won the 2020 election -- Donald Trump repeatedly appears with a swollen and bandaged right hand while mainstream media downplays the injury despite earlier aggressive scrutiny of Joe Biden's health -- ProPublica reports that Donald Trump declared two Florida houses as primary residences despite never living in them, matching the same mortgage fraud accusations he falsely leveled at political opponents -- Speculation grows about Donald Trump's health after photos show large hand bandages and the White House offers only vague medical disclosures -- Senator Tom Cotton struggles to answer CNN's John Berman's straightforward question about whether police can legally kill drug suspects on a lake -- Donald Trump openly says he will be involved in deciding whether Netflix can buy Warner Bros, highlighting his political interference in antitrust decisions -- Donald Trump displays bizarre physical behavior on stage while ranking the Supreme Court and Senate like fantasy football players -- Marjorie Taylor Greene says in a 60 Minutes interview that some Republicans privately mock Donald Trump and that she is distancing herself from the MAGA label -- Donald Trump posts on Truth Social describing his pardon of Henry Cuellar in terms that frame the pardon as tied to expectations of personal loyalty -- On the Bonus Show: Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump's ability to fire people, Supreme Court to hear a case on birthright citizenship, Trump given a bogus peace prize at a World Cup event, and much more... 💡 Outskill: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind at https://link.outskill.com/PAKMANDEC1 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 (01:43) Suspected DNC/RNC pipe bomber (08:21) Trump's hand injury ignored (18:00) Trump's Florida homes controversy (23:29) Questions about Trump's health (27:53) Cotton struggles on police question (36:43) Trump on Netflix-Warner Bros deal (42:48) Trump's strange on-stage behavior (51:11) Greene distances from MAGA (1:00:16) Trump frames Cuellar pardon
-- On the Show: -- Kevin Hassett predicts unrealistic economic growth and praises AI as a workplace coach while Maria Bartiromo tees up claims of booming expansion -- Layoffs rise to their highest level since 2020 as Trump administration policies collide with AI disruption and tariff-driven cost increases -- Dan Bongino admits on Fox News that he previously pushed baseless pipe bomb conspiracies while the FBI arrests Brian Cole Jr in the 2021 case -- Donald Trump appears to fall asleep during official events as questions mount about his physical condition and lack of sleep amid nightly posting frenzies -- Trump reacts angrily to widespread reporting on his mental lapses and public dozing as he refuses to release full medical records that could settle the issue -- Trump's demolition of the East Wing stalls after he fires his own architect over a ballooning ballroom plan that leaves the project over budget and directionless -- Donald Trump fumbles the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony with multiple missteps and visible confusion as staff rush to compensate for his mistakes -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court revives Texas's new redistricting map, Kash Patel refused to get off a plane until he got an FBI raid jacket, the US Institute of Peace gets renamed for Trump, and much more... 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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 -- 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 (01:43) Hassett predicts AI-driven growth (09:02) Layoffs hit highest since 2020 (15:39) Bongino admits past conspiracies (24:36) Trump appears to fall asleep (30:44) Trump reacts to dozing coverage (37:29) East Wing demolition stalls (42:43) Trump fumbles Christmas tree lighting (50:06) Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump presides over a reported loss of 32,000 private sector jobs as Fox Business downplays the ADP data while small businesses show stress tied to tariffs -- Economists explain that higher wages, stronger services, and denser job markets drive higher prices in Democratic states, while lower costs in Republican states track weaker growth and fewer public investments -- Gallup reports Donald Trump at 36 percent approval with historic lows among independents and Republicans as policy issue ratings also weaken -- Steve Bannon openly claims Donald Trump will seek a third term and frames it as a planned strategy that challenges constitutional limits -- Labor data show losses across manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing as economists cite tariffs, immigration limits, and weak investment for accelerating blue-collar job declines -- Conservative media elevates political loyalty over independence by branding Pete Hegseth, JD Vance, and Stephen Miller as masculine icons -- Kayleigh McEnany misleads on inflation by claiming Donald Trump cut rates from nine percent to three percent while the data show the decline happened under Joe Biden -- Costco sues Donald Trump for tariff refunds as multiple corporations join the challenge and the Supreme Court weighs the legality of billions in trade penalties -- On the Bonus Show: Jamie Raskin launches an investigation into Trump's 60 Minutes interview, video resurfaces of Pete Hegseth telling the troops not to follow illegal orders, and much more... 🔬 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/shop 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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 presides over 32,000 job loss (08:56) Red vs blue state costs explained (18:09) Trump approval hits historic lows (24:47) Bannon floats Trump third term (33:09) Blue-collar job declines accelerate (42:35) MAGA alpha male culture exposed (51:05) McEnany misleads on inflation (57:28) Costco sues Trump over tariffs
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump and MAGA suffer a massive warning sign after a Tennessee special election shows a stunning collapse in Republican support -- Doctors openly question the White House explanation for Donald Trump's unexpected MRI and spark new health concerns -- Donald Trump embarrasses himself at a cabinet meeting by dozing off and unleashing a string of false and incoherent claims -- Trump's cabinet members compete to praise him on camera in a spectacle that feels more like a loyalty contest than governing -- Donald Trump appears with fresh bandages as new questions erupt about unexplained bruising and medical secrecy -- Donald Trump struggles to speak clearly as public confusion grows over his ability to finish basic thoughts -- Fox News hosts and guests meltdown on air as they rush to defend Donald Trump from growing health scrutiny -- David explains what really happened behind the scenes when CNN invited him on 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.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 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david -- On the Bonus Show: Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, Indiana Republicans unveil a new congressional map, ChatGPT's leadership is in panic mode over the rise of Google's Gemini, 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 (00:00) Start (02:10) Republican support collapses in TN (08:13) Doctors question Trump's MRI (17:51) Trump dozes off at meeting (30:41) Cabinet loyalty contest on display (41:24) New questions over Trump bruising (46:23) Trump struggles to speak clearly (55:54) Fox News panics over Trump (1:02:15) Behind the scenes on CNN
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump scrambles as a deep red Tennessee congressional district suddenly becomes competitive on election day -- Whie House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms a second military strike on survivors and attempts to justify it as a lawful action -- Karoline Leavitt struggles publicly as reporters confront her with contradictions and misstatements -- Karoline Leavitt attempts to dismiss concerns about Donald Trump's health while offering confusing medical explanations -- Donald Trump floods Truth Social with attacks, conspiracy claims, and reposts in a late-night social media spiral -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that extreme immigration vetting was never fully implemented under Donald Trump -- Megyn Kelly openly calls for suffering and death against suspects in an alleged military incident -- Kristi Noem advocates for an extreme travel ban that would cripple the nation -- On the Bonus Show: Kevin Hassett is the favorite to be the next Fed chair, Quebec to ban prayer in public places, the DOJ is preparing to charge James Comey again, and much more... 💡 Outskill: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind at https://link.outskill.com/PAKMANDEC1 FFRF: Get a free gift membership & 20% off merch. Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/shop ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.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 (01:44) Trump struggles in red Tennessee (08:31) Leavitt confirms second military strike (21:11) Leavitt faces tough questioning (27:50) Leavitt gives confusing health explanation (37:04) Trump floods Truth Social late (42:49) Noem admits vetting incomplete (49:12) Megyn Kelly calls for suffering (57:12) Noem pushes extreme travel ban
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump faces bipartisan scrutiny after reports say the Pentagon ordered follow up strikes on survivors during Caribbean drug operations -- The Trump administration approved an Afghan national's asylum shortly before the Thanksgiving shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and then blamed Joe Biden -- Donald Trump erupts into insults, conspiracies, and incoherent claims as mental health experts warn of visible cognitive decline -- New photos and frantic defenses from allies deepen concern that Donald Trump appears physically and cognitively unwell -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and medical experts demand transparency after Donald Trump admits to getting an MRI but cannot explain why or what was examined -- Donald Trump contradicts himself on war orders, invents economic numbers, and dodges drug crime questions in multiple press exchanges -- Donald Trump threatens denaturalization despite constitutional barriers that make stripping citizenship nearly impossible -- Trump Media stock and Trump branded crypto collapse as loyal investors suffer massive losses -- On the Bonus Show: Black Friday shopping is up this year despite economic uncertainty, Alina Habba gets disqualified from serving as U.S. attorney, AI could be the solution to the two-party system, and much more… 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co/davidp ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF at https://wildalaskan.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 (01:35) Trump faces bipartisan scrutiny (10:31) Afghan asylum controversy (21:13) Trump erupts with conspiracies (29:41) Allies raise health concerns (35:30) MRI transparency demanded (42:51) Trump contradicts himself (50:45) Threatens denaturalization (57:35) Trump Media, crypto collapse
-- On the Show: -- A leaked call shows Steve Witkoff coaching Russian officials on flattering Donald Trump to extract concessions for Vladimir Putin -- Donald Trump publicly misreads manipulation by Russia, mishandles policy questions, and doubles down on weak answers about trade, healthcare, and prosecutions -- FBI Director Kash Patel faces removal after reports of misuse of government resources, internal backlash, and plans to replace him with Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey -- New polling shows Donald Trump underwater in states he carried in 2024 with sharp drops among independents despite strong Republican base support -- Turning Point USA signals early support for JD Vance in 2028 as allies argue the movement needs a post-Trump successor -- Donald Trump keeps a reduced schedule, starts late, hides medical details, and shows visible fatigue -- Donald Trump delivers false claims, verbal stumbles, and erratic remarks in public appearances during a Thanksgiving event -- Kevin Hassett defends cheaper Thanksgiving pricing even though food prices are higher and Walmart replaced items in its meal with fewer, generic products -- Fox News reframes missed Trump's $2 gas promises as subjective while prices hover above three dollars -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham warns of looming midterm losses as historical data ties low presidential approval to major seat losses -- On the Bonus Show: A congressional race in Tennessee is neck-and-neck, national parks will raise fees for international tourists, a Campbell Soup executive called its products food for "poor people," and much more... 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $45 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.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 (01:59) Witkoff coaches Russia (09:19) Trump misreads Russia (17:20) FBI leadership shakeup (24:46) Trump underwater in polls (31:56) TPUSA backs Vance (39:04) Trump reduced schedule (45:33) Trump Thanksgiving missteps (50:35) Hassett defends prices (55:58) Fox reframes gas promises (1:01:20) Ingraham warns midterms
-- On the Show: -- Marc Elias, a top Democratic election lawyer, joins us to discuss his arguments before the Supreme Court on December 9 in defense of federal limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates -- The Trump administration faces escalating private sector job losses as ADP reports companies are losing about 13,500 jobs per week while the White House hides official economic data -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges passengers to follow etiquette rules on planes while highlighting the need for fully staffed, competent air traffic control -- A federal judge dismisses Trump's criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James because Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor Trump appointed, was not legally authorized -- Attorney General Pam Bondi promises legal action and appeals for Trump's dismissed cases even though a judge ruled every part of the cases invalid due to improper prosecutorial authority -- The White House postpones the unveiling of Trump's new health care proposal while ACA subsidies are likely to continue for at least two more years -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advises people to move from blue states to red states to slightly reduce inflation while ignoring the larger income and health disparities -- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's H1-B policies, healthcare focus, and confidence in Lindsey Halligan despite contradictions with his own statements -- Karoline Leavitt insists that all presidential orders are lawful even as Trump repeatedly attempts to push the military into illegal actions and the UCMJ requires disobedience of unlawful orders -- On the Bonus Show: Texas men indicted over plot to overtake Haitian island, the Pentagon to cut ties with the Boy Scouts, the Trump phone is nowhere to be seen, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 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 ⚠️ 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 (01:46) Job losses rise sharply (08:34) Airline etiquette guidance (15:34) Comey and James cases dismissed (21:56) Bondi promises appeals (26:22) Health care plan delayed (32:26) Move blue to red states (37:22) Marc Elias Interview (52:44) Karoline Leavitt press struggles (1:00:38) Presidential orders always lawful
-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump repeatedly praises New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a meeting with him at the White House and appears unusually deferential -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her 2026 resignation over frustrations with the Republican Party and Donald Trump publicly mocks her -- Donald Trump shuts down DOGE, his signature waste cutting agency, after it becomes a source of waste and officials pretend it never existed -- Donald Trump posts a series of frantic late-night messages attacking allies and inventing achievements on Truth Social -- A clinical psychologist warns that Donald Trump shows clear dementia symptoms as footage surfaces of him walking unsteadily -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends Trump's failing farm policies while repeatedly contradicting herself under basic questioning -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins struggles to explain inflation data and makes claims that conflict with publicly available economic facts -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pushes Trump's tariff message while offering talking points that conflict with basic economic reality -- Elon Musk releases an accountability feature on X that reveals many major pro-Trump accounts are operated from overseas -- On the Bonus Show: Trump is set to propose a plan on ACA subsidies, Eric Swalwell announces he is running for governor of California, Democrats consider ranked choice voting for the primaries, and much more... 🍽️ CookUnity: Get Free Premium Meals for Life at https://cookunity.com/pakmanfree 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://ridge.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.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) Trump praises NYC mayor (12:14) Greene resigns, mocked by Trump (22:17) Trump shuts down DOGE (27:49) Trump rants on Truth Social (33:39) Psychologist flags dementia signs (41:45) Rollins defends failing farm policies (50:15) Rollins misrepresents inflation data (56:00) Lutnick pushes conflicting tariffs (1:07:14) Musk exposes pro-Trump overseas accounts
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-- On the Show: -- David shares a story about his recent medical procedure -- Nearly five years of rising prices leave middle-income families struggling while Donald Trump denies the crisis and his tariffs and policies worsen affordability for millions -- Gavin Newsom secures California's extra House seats by removing the Prop 50 trigger, outmaneuvering Texas Republicans who are now tied up in court -- Donald Trump prepares a revenge campaign after losing the fight to block the Epstein files, targeting Democrats while pretending he supported transparency -- Donald Trump calls Democrats traitors deserving execution for telling troops to refuse illegal orders while his allies excuse or minimize the threats -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump calling a reporter "piggy," dodging questions about extremist symbols, and insisting every presidential order is lawful -- A White House official who previously represented Andrew Tate pressured DHS to return seized devices to Tate during a trafficking investigation -- Donald Trump plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia while the Trump Organization pursues a major business deal in a Saudi megaproject overseen by Mohammed bin Salman -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: A Fox poll finds Americans think Trump's economy is worse than Biden's, Benny Johnson says every personal problem is because of undocumented immigration, and much more... 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.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 -- 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 (01:58) David colonoscopy story (09:22) Middle class affordability crisis (15:04) Newsom secures CA House seats (22:12) Trump revenge campaign plans (27:30) Trump calls Democrats traitors (34:50) Leavitt defends Trump remarks (42:16) Tate device pressure story (48:26) Trump-Saudi business deal (55:58) Friday Feedback segment






so if the US doesn't have "talent," then why do millions attend college? Aren't they learning chemistry, physics, engineering?
I don't live in New York, but if I did, I'd vote for Mamdani.
But we are not any kind of democracy. We are a democratic REPUBLIC.
a week after my mom passed, I called the county elections office to get her off the rolls. They had already been contacted. A week!
my household census is, Fuck You trump.
this Biden staffer thinks he had great judgement. His lack of judgement is how we ended up with these vandals trying to end civilization.
Maybe they are not responding because they are still laughing at the letters with so many gramatical errors they feel like they speak English better than Trump.
I'm seeing more and more people who won't subscribe to cable. It's unaffordable for many. I could afford it, but I won't support Comcast, Xfinity, et.al. I won't support monopolies. I won't use Amazon for the same reason.
Just a comment, Ashley’s family will receive $5 million dollars from the American taxpayers, not the Trump administration. The Trump administration represented the American taxpayers in this case in their seemingly inadequate way
Is Donald Trump Jr a complete idiot?? Dr Jill Biden has her doctorate in Education. She is not a medical doctor and would not be expected to diagnose prostate cancer.
This is not what the text of the show says. This is the Bonus Show.
please don't have that fool, Cenk on your show.
David, ut doesn't matter if Biden pardoned Hunter. Trump diesnt need that action as reason pardon whomever he wants because Trump does whatever he wants and gets away with it all anyway!
Nancy Mace looks like a dude
you lost me @ Cenk Uyger. Can't stand that idiot.
STFU Bernie, what drives me crazy about Dems is that they can't wait to tear each other down.
The Democrats need to blame themselves and their poor planning to replace Biden Despite all of the hateful rhetoric Trump offered hope that he will bring prices down and that's what he will be judged on at the midterms
Fuk mainstream media. If you get your news from them, you are an idiot.
Nude Africa has to be loving the free publicity and abundance of new business from Republicans.
Steve Schmidt is very good