8/15/25: Trump meeting Putin in Alaska, ICE camps expanding

-- 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 gives vague answers to reporters ahead of his visit to Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladmir Putin -- ICE agents in unmarked vehicles and masks show up at a Gavin Newsom event -- California Governor Gavin Newsom holds an event to unveil California's independent redistricting plan -- ICE announces plans to double immigrant detention capacity this year -- DOGE has way over-inflated its reported contract savings and financial claims -- Trump's actions in Washington, D.C., including defunding police and erecting checkpoints, signal a focus on authoritarian control over safety -- Trump signs an executive order requiring federal AI models to adhere to ideological neutrality, effectively banning DEI-focused systems -- The White House orders a review of Smithsonian exhibits and materials to ensure alignment with "American ideals" and promote "American greatness" -- On the Bonus Show: Democratic Senator speaks the truth about the war in Ukraine, Dan explains the inner workings of the White House, and much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices