8/5/25: Trump cracks as MAGA wonders if they've been conned

-- On the Show: -- There is now a political movement pushing raw milk, sparked by Donald Trump's victory and his selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services -- Trump supporters are way too confident about the control they have of government now, as history shows they'll lose it after a few years -- Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is backtracking on previous comments as his nomination hangs by a thread -- Fox News host Sean Hannity interviews Pete Hegseth in an attempt to help him get confirmed by the Senate -- Donald Trump is named TIME's "Person of the Year" and backtracks on his campaign promise to lower grocery prices -- Trump picks Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA) -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Biden issues record pardons, House passes bill to add judges, Republicans want to scrap IRS's free tax-filing tool, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🧴Geologie: Use code PAKMAN70 for 70% OFF your skin care trial set at https://geolog.ie/pakman70 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  👍 Buy the FÜM Journey Pack and use code PAKMAN for a FREE GIFT at https://tryfum.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

13 Joulu 202453min

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of The Page Perspective, fills in for David. Check out her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Texas Senator Ted Cruz gets called out on his contradictions during a CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins -- Outgoing Senate leader Mitch McConnell gives a tepid response to Trump returning to power -- Anti-Trump strategist Sarah Longwell dunks on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the DealBook Summit -- Florida State Representative Susan Valdes changes her party registration from Democrat to Republican, growing the GOP's supermajority -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace claims she was “physically accosted” by a transgender youth advocate who shook her hand -- During Trump's first term, the Justice Department obtained records of media figures and elected officials who opposed them -- Representative Sean Casten, a Democrat, calls out Republicans for protecting Matt Gaetz and blocking the ethics report from getting released -- Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is expected to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, signaling a new generation of Democratic leadership -- Daniel Penny, who was found not guilty of manslaughter this week for his involvement in the death of Jordan Neely, says to Fox News's Jeanine Pirro he has no regrets -- On the Bonus Show: Jesse Dollemore joins Brittany Page to discuss RFK Jr.'s agenda in the Trump administration, prominent Democrats acquiescing to Trump, and much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://ounceofhope.com 🤪 Doomlings: Use code PAKMAN for 15% OFF at https://doomlings.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code DAVIDP for free shave cream at https://hensonshaving.com/davidp ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

12 Joulu 20241h 9min

-- On the Show: -- Andrea Chalupa, host of the Gaslit Nation podcast, joins David to discuss effective ways to push back against authoritarianism, and much more -- The alleged assassin of United Healthcare CEO Brian Johnson has been identified as Luigi Mangione, who has been arrested, and his social media history is now a focus of attention -- 28 seconds of pure cognitive dissonance from Fox News about Luigi Mangione and Daniel Penny -- The secret about Donald Trump's policies that his followers appear to have no idea about -- Harmeet Dhillon has been nominated by Donald Trump to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, and this is a dangerous nomination that is getting very little attention -- Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, runs away from questions about Bashar al-Assad after making a meaningless statement about her views on Assad's fleeing to Russia -- Donald Trump spits out a word salad when asked by NBC News' Kristen Welker whether he will raise the federal minimum wage as President -- A disoriented Trump puts up a bizarre Truth Social post about Democrats wanting to eliminate the popular vote -- Jason Miller, Donald Trump's press flunkie, appears to whitewash everything Trump said about imprisoning members of the January 6 House Committee -- On the Bonus Show: The danger of 3D printed ghost guns, only 22% support Biden pardoning Hunter, Trump chooses another family member for ambassador, and much more... 🧴Geologie: Use code PAKMAN70 for 70% OFF your skin care trial set at https://geolog.ie/pakman70 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Start your ecommerce journey today at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🥂 ZBiotics: Use code PAKMAN for 15% OFF at https://sponsr.is/zbiotics_pakman_1224 -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

11 Joulu 20241h 9min

-- On the Show: -- Millions of Americans are about to feel the pain of Donald Trump's victory -- Multi-billionaire Elon Musk met with millionaire US Senators to talk about reducing Social Security and Medicare benefits which average $1700 per month -- Donald Trump's first list of people he wants imprisoned is told to NBC News interviewer Kristen Welker -- Donald Trump says that RFK Jr will be investigating the link between vaccines and autism, which has been debunked for decades -- Donald Trump admits that it's possible consumer prices will go up as a result of his planned tariffs -- The allies of MAGA are preparing for a total takeover of Donald Trump's lame duck presidency -- Alina Habba, the failed former lawyer of Donald Trump, is being hired as counsel to the President -- A deep dive into the continued right wing lie that red states are better off -- they're not -- Fox News gives Donald Trump a sycophantic, fake award, "Honorary Patriot of the Year," and it's humiliatingly pathetic -- On the Bonus Show: Daniel Penny found not guilty, public broadcasting under attack, Americans stockpiling goods ahead of Trump tariffs, and much more... 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $600 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra until Dec 14 at https://eightsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

10 Joulu 20241h 5min

-- On the Show: -- CNN and MSNBC suffer a total ratings collapse, signaling a realignment for the next phase of American politics -- Donald Trump resurfaces for an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker during which he reveals new authoritarian policy ideas and is generally clueless and confused -- The incoming Donald Trump administration is clearly planning to generate chaos and disorder to create a pretext for seizing emergency powers -- As JD Vance continues to be missing, Elon Musk travels to Paris with Donald Trump, raising questions about who is really in charge -- During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump humiliates the United States once again -- A woman who lives on the border explains in a mere 60 seconds why the Trump/Republican deportation plan will simply not work -- Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski melt down and attack their own audience over critical reaction to their visit with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago -- Alina Habba, failed former Trump lawyer, reminds us during a Fox News interview that she still cannot be trusted to tell the truth -- Melania Trump takes the family grift to a new level, promoting vile $90 Christmas ornaments on Fox News -- On the Bonus Show: A review of the fall of Assad in Syria, internet sleuths trying to solve New York CEO killing, white nationalist Nick Fuentes arrested and charged, much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://ounceofhope.com 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 50% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get up to 47% off the best holiday gift at https://ridge.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

9 Joulu 20241h 5min

-- On the Show: -- Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick launches an initiative to target banning all THC products in the state -- Marjorie Taylor Greene sends out a tweet suggesting she's interested in getting a pardon from Donald Trump -- Right-wingers are contradicting themselves on whether blanket pardons are a good thing -- Former staffers for Tulsi Gabbard claim she regularly consumed Russian propaganda -- Many Trump cabinet picks are accused sexual predators or people accused of covering up sexual misconduct -- Donald Trump's margin of victory in the popular vote keeps shrinking -- Senator Josh Hawley goes after airline CEOs during a congressional hearing -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The Friday Bonus Show with Producer Pat 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://ounceofhope.com 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman   -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

6 Joulu 202458min

-- On the Show: -- Sam Wolfson, features writer and editor at The Guardian, joins David to discuss his recent article "Don’t underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people" -- President Joe Biden is reportedly considering preemptive blanket pardons for a number of Democrats who will be targeted by the incoming Trump administration -- Donald Trump melts down as yet another nomination implodes -- Megyn Kelly interviews Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, and it does not go well -- CNN's Manu Raju asks Pete Hegseth whether he will commit to "not drinking on the job" if confirmed as Secretary of Defense -- Senator Richard Blumenthal claims that a number of Republican Senators have privately told him they will not support Pete Hegseth's nomination, which if true, means the nomination cannot succeed -- Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott wants to ask questions about the allegations against Pete Hegseth, but tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Hegseth should not lift the non-disclosure agreement preventing an alleged victim from speaking -- Democratic Senator John Fetterman says he'd considering voting to confirm Ron DeSantis as Secretary of Defense on the condition that DeSantis admits that he wear shoe lifts to make him appear taller -- On the Bonus Show: South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach the president, Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomspon killed in targeted attack in NYC, much more... 👕 Cozy Earth: Code PAKMAN for 40% off at https://cozyearth.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🤪 Doomlings: Use code PAKMAN for 15% OFF at https://doomlings.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get up to 47% off the best holiday gift at https://ridge.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

5 Joulu 20241h 7min

-- On the Show: -- Tucker Carlson returns to Moscow to produce more pro-Putin propaganda -- Joe Rogan explains that he got involved in the 2024 election, endorsing Donald Trump, because Tim Walz's lies bothered him -- Video of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, trashing Donald Trump, resurfaces -- It appears that six Republican Senators are not inclined to vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to Secretary of Defense, which would effectively end his nomination -- In a panic, Pete Hegseth sends his mom onto Fox News to beg Donald Trump to stick by her son for Secretary of Defense -- A desperate Pete Hegseth will be doing a friendly Fox News interview in an attempt to save his nomination to Secretary of Defense -- Kari Lake once again blames everybody but herself for her two election losses -- In a delusional moment, Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's incoming Press Secretary, claims that what Trump has above other candidates is that he tells the truth -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's pick for DEA withdraws, court rules Idaho can partially enforce "abortion trafficking" law, first Democrat joins DOGE caucus, much more... 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code DAVIDP for free shave cream at https://hensonshaving.com/davidp 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 👍 Buy the FÜM Journey Pack and use code PAKMAN for a FREE GIFT at https://tryfum.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

4 Joulu 20241h 3min