1/10/23: Politics Gets Way More Stupid, A Look at the Newest Conspiracy Theory

-- On the Show: -- Dr. Eli Merritt, political historian at Vanderbilt University and editor of the recently released collection of essays entitled "The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump," joins David to discuss demagoguery, its toxic effect on democracy, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3ZhYWKG -- The new COVID conspiracy theory is the idea of people "dying suddenly," which we look at and debunk -- As Republicans take control of the House, the first wannabe-scandal hits Joe Biden, related to some documents misplaced while Biden was Vice President -- A Donald Trump indictment watch begins as the Georgia grand jury completes its work -- Fox News propagandist Tucker Carlson defends the Brazil rioters and baselessly claims the election in which President Lula defeated former President Jair Bolsonaro was "rigged" -- Donald Trump disgustingly suggests Republican wreck the economy over the next two years in order to help him win in 2024 -- The war between radical Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert gets even uglier -- Voicemail caller asks David what it would take for him to attend a NASCAR race -- On the Bonus Show: House Republicans adopt rules package, House Republicans pass repeal of IRS funding boost, Q-Anon's reaction to Brazil riots, much more... 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 3 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🌳 Use code PAKMAN for 20% off HoldOn plant-based bags at https://holdonbags.com 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 💪 Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman 💻 Stay protected! Try Aura FREE for 2 weeks: https://aura.com/pakman -- Become a Supporter: http://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow -- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive -- Subscribe to Pakman Finance: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanfinance -- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow -- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave us a message at The David Pakman Show Voicemail Line (219)-2DAVIDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices