7/30/25: Trump’s Epstein admission rocks MAGA, trade deal reality sets in

-- On the Show: -- International students are being warned to return to the US before Trump's inauguration, and visa holders are being advised the same way -- Donald Trump and RFK Jr will consider ending the childhood vaccination program -- Steve Bannon calls for the prosecution and imprisonment of media figures, and suggests Trump run again in 2028 -- Senator Bernie Sanders concedes that the US is indeed already an oligarchy, and getting worse -- A recent clip of Donald Trump talking about buying apples at the grocery store reminds us that the elites have no idea what normal people are going through -- Donald Trump's deportation plan, if carried out, will destroy the American economy -- David announces that he will stop deliberately mispronouncing the names of people he does not respect -- Widespread reports claims that Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is bombing during her meetings with Senators on Capitol Hill -- An ABC news affiliate is the latest to promote "things in the sky" fearmongering, this time struggling to identify Venus -- On the Bonus Show: Trump suing Des Moines register, fake electors from 2020 casting his 2024 votes, DC woman fired for saying she wouldn't serve Trump officials, and much more... 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code DAVIDP for free shave cream at https://hensonshaving.com/davidp 📰 Subscribe to The Washington Post for just $0.50/week at https://washingtonpost.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

17 Dec 20241h 1min

-- On the Show: -- A new Trump "resistance" isn't going to cut it this time, and what is truly needed is an enduring opposition -- ABC News settles defamation lawsuit for $15 million with Donald Trump, a disastrous move that Trump will tout as a huge victory over the "fake news media" -- Donald Trump admits that bringing grocery prices down, an important pillar of his campaign, is unlikely to happen -- Reversing his campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump admits that he does know about Project 2025 and that some of it is "very good" -- The MAGA agenda likely to be ushered in during Donald Trump's second term is likely to destroy the Republican Party from within -- Governor Larry Hogan posts a warning to Twitter about "drones" that he saw over his house, which are actually merely stars in the sky -- Elon Musk is slowly taking control of Donald Trump's incoming government -- Peter Thiel gives what is possibly the worst answer of any interview ever during a conversation with Piers Morgan -- On the Bonus Show: Senator John Fetterman joins Truth Social and calls for a Trump pardon, Trump selects his own Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to lead intelligence advisory board, overdose deaths in the US fell 17% in 1 year, much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://ounceofhope.com 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.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

16 Dec 20241h 3min

-- 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 202458min