12/5/24: Trump melts down over failed nomination, Biden considering blanket pardons

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico after President Claudia Sheinbaum tricks Trump with meaningless promises -- Donald Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tricks Trump with promises to do things that are already happening -- China retaliates against the United States with new tariffs that will hurt businesses and consumers -- The United States is under attack from the harebrained schemes of Elon Musk and Donald Trump -- Despite claiming to be against socialism, Donald Trump announces a Saudi-style sovereign wealth fund which might buy TikTok -- A disoriented Donald Trump says endless untrue things, often called lies, in the Oval Office, much to the horror of reporters and global citizens -- Migrants arrested during recent immigration raids are reportedly being re-released back into the United States -- On the Bonus Show: Updates on David's book, his travel, conversations with British people about the state of politics in the United States, the bird flu crisis enters a new phase, much more... 🪟 3 Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% OFF at https://3dayblinds.com/pakman ☕ Cambio Roasters: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://cambioroasters.com 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: http://www.davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow

4 Helmi 1h 3min

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump's trade war begins, with new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sending the American economy into a tailspin -- Donald Trump admits that his tariffs will indeed cause pain for the average American -- Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace admits that Trump's tariffs will cause prices to go up, and Fox News runs a crawl of all the items that will be affected by Trump's tariffs -- Discussing the items that will increase in price under Trump's tariffs that Americans might want to stock up on now -- Examining Greg Palast's viral article claiming that Donald Trump did not really defeat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election -- Elon Musk has received access to the central federal government payments system, arguably a form of industrial espionage -- Canada is targeting red states in retaliation to Donald Trump's tariffs -- Donald Trump's trade war is increasingly making other countries hate us, with Canadians booing the US National Anthem at multiple recent sporting events -- On the Bonus Show: Trump's legal basis for tariffs makes no sense, Trump admin exempts air traffic controllers from resignation offer, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥂 ZBiotics: Use code PAKMAN for 15% OFF at https://sponsr.is/zbiotics_pakman_1224 🩳 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 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: http://www.davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow

3 Helmi 1h 4min

-- On the Show: -- Jesse Dollemore, host of "Dollemore Daily" and co-host of "I Doubt It," fills in for David -- Donald Trump and his allies blames wokeness and DEI for the tragic plane crash in Washington DC -- Donald Trump points to the FAA's diversity policies in response to the DC plane crash, even though he instituted them -- Trump callously responds to a question about whether he's going to visit the site of the DC plane crash, saying "you want me to go swimming?" -- Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to be FBI director, gets called out and stumped during his Senate confirmation hearing -- Brendan Carr, Trump's FCC chairman, launches an investigation into NPR and PBS over sponsorships in an attempt to gut the media organizations -- Trump's Department of Justice deletes the database on January 6th cases without notifying the National Archives which is a clear violation of the law -- Congressman Andy Ogles proposes amending the 22nd Amendment so Trump can be eligible for a third term -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, stumbles during his Senate confirmation hearing -- On the Bonus Show: Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reacts after getting sentenced to 11 years in prison, and much more... 🖥️ UPLIFT Desk: Get up to 5 free accessories & special discount at https://upliftdesk.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.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://drinkag1.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 50% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.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

31 Tammi 1h 9min

-- On the Show: -- A look at the Trump voters who will be damaged the most by Donald Trump's policies -- Trump's health is going viral again, and we take a look at the reasons why -- By rescinding a Biden-era order on prescription drug prices, Donald Trump will cause drug prices to go up -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gets shut down by the Florida legislature, and he does not take it well -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is so late to her own swearing-in due to a late-arriving bible that Vice President JD Vance leaves without swearing her in -- This week's Friday Feedback, one day early -- On the Bonus Show: Plane crash in DC, Menendez sentenced to 11 years, and much more... ☕ Cambio Roasters: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://cambioroasters.com 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 20% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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

30 Tammi 55min

-- On the Show: -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's new Press Secretary, holds her first press briefing and it is an unmitigated disaster -- When asked about soaring egg prices under Donald Trump, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is unable to answer coherently, instead blaming former President Joe Biden -- Donald Trump pulls funding for and thus shuts down Medicaid portals in all fifty US states, creating total chaos until a judge steps in -- It appears that Donald Trump's funding freezes violate the Constitution and federal law -- A man voted for Donald Trump in November, and is now panicking as his own wife has been deported -- Former Vice President Mike Pence publishes an attack video against Donald Trump, pointing out Trump's hypocrisy in past statements about his now-nominee to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr -- Donald Trump's initial approval rating is lower than any President since World War II -- Republican Senators are demanding the Jeffrey Epstein files, even if Donald Trump does not want them released -- On the Bonus Show: Americans sour on Trump's early moves, Greenlanders reject idea of joining the US, Google Maps will change "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 🖥️ UPLIFT Desk: Get up to $300 OFF and 4 free accessories at https://upliftdesk.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman ☕ Beam melatonin hot cocoa: Code PAKMAN for up to 40% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.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

29 Tammi 1h 1min

-- On the Show: -- The left-right political spectrum is completely broken -- Fox News starts to prepare its audience for inevitable higher prices under Trump -- Egg prices are now up and hit an all time high under Donald Trump -- Donald Trump continues being soft on China, now threatening new tariffs on Taiwanese semiconductors and pharmaceuticals -- Donald Trump suggests the deportation of convicted American citizens to foreign prisons "for a fee" -- Elon Musk's West Wing office is revoked as he is sent across the street to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building -- A pardoned Trump rioter is killed by police and another arrested within days of receiving Trump's pardons and commutations -- On the Bonus Show: Pete Hegseth is confirmed as Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense, Trump starts to target transgender military servicemembers, China's new DeepSeek AI is absolutely crushing, much more... 🖥️ UPLIFT Desk: Get up to $300 OFF and 4 free accessories at https://upliftdesk.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $297 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.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

28 Tammi 58min

-- On the Show: -- MAGA is already starting to crack, just a week into Donald Trump's second presidential term -- Donald Trump has already earned himself impeachment after just days in office, but trying it would be a futile effort -- Confirming that he will be terrible for Palestinians, Donald Trump is caught admitting that his plan is to "clean out" the Palestinians from Gaza -- California Governor Gavin Newsom humiliates Donald Trump on the runway upon his arrival in California -- Vice President JD Vance snaps when pressed on when and how the Trump administration will lower grocery prices and we explore why lower them is quite difficult -- Donald Trump delivers a terrifying, confused and unhinged speech in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Doctor Phil is now disgustingly attempting to cash in on immigration raids, monetizing them for clicks -- MAGA cultists are pushing to put Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore -- On the Bonus Show: Top Republicans urge Trump to rethink stripping security from ex-officials, Trump slaps another country with "emergency" tariffs in trade war, Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RKF, and MLK assassination files, much more... 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman 📖 Buy “The Snooze Who Refused to Choose” at https://wobblewand.com ☕ Cambio Roasters: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://cambioroasters.com ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 50% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.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

27 Tammi 1h 3min

-- On the Show: -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- An aide to Mike Johnson discouraged subpoenaing former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's text messages out of fear they would reveal sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers -- Donald Trump keeps signing executive orders without being aware of what they'll do -- New details emerge from Pete Hegseth's accuser right before the Senate readies a vote on whether to confirm him as Defense Secretary -- Elizabeth Warren sends Elon Musk and DOGE thirty ideas on how to cut government spending -- Donald Trump's ICE is already detaining the wrong people, including American citizens and veterans -- Less than a week into the second Trump presidency, there's already a scandal concerning White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt -- The father of a newly-pardoned January 6th Capitol rioter warns about his son's behavior -- Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin criticizes DEI even though his dad gave him a multi-million dollar business -- A Republican judge strikes down Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship -- A Washington DC judge calls January 6th rioters "poor losers" -- On the Bonus Show: Jesse Dollemore joins Brittany, MAGA granny turns down Trump pardon, Catholic Church responds to Trump orders, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.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

24 Tammi 1h 1min