5/16/24: Stocks hit new record, Trump PANICS about RFK at debates

-- On the Show: -- Federico Finchelstein, world-renowned expert on fascism, populism, and dictatorship and Professor of History at the New School for Social Research, joins David to discuss his new book, "The Wannabe Fascists: A Guide to Understanding the Greatest Threat to Democracy." Get the book: https://amzn.to/3wJL5TW -- The stock market hits yet another all time high under President Joe Biden, acutely panicking the MAGA right wing -- Debunking the false notion held by some that Joe Biden and Donald Trump are effectively the same -- President Joe Biden's challenge of Donald Trump to multiple presidential debates appears to have broken the brains of right wing commentators -- Debating Joe Biden could massively backfire for Donald Trump -- Hugh Hewitt's softball interview of Donald Trump goes horribly wrong as Trump is unable to behave coherently -- Donald Trump appears terrified at the possibility that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the debate stage alongside Trump and Biden, but a review of the facts makes this seem very unlikely -- Voicemail caller's mom is descending into a conspiracy theory spiral -- On the Bonus Show: Target scales back LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride month, more Americans falling behind on credit card bills, crew trapped on Baltimore ship seven weeks after bridge collapse, much more... 🧦 Strideline: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off at https://strideline.com 💪 Athletic Greens is offering FREE year-supply of Vitamin D at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman -- Become a Supporter: https://davidpakman.com/membership/ -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thedavidpakmanshow -- Subscribe to Pakman Live: https://www.youtube.com/pakmanlive -- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidpakmanshow -- Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices