8/4/25: Trump fires the messenger as economy gets shaky

-- On the Show: -- Congress obtains Donald Trump’s infamous Epstein birthday letter that he swore never existed -- Trump allies like Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk insist the Epstein birthday letter is fake despite matching signatures from the same era -- Karoline Leavitt calls the Epstein birthday letter a hoax and vows lawsuits while denying overwhelming proof of its authenticity -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore refuses Trump’s push for federal occupation and declares he will bow down to nobody -- Fox News hosts struggle to spin disastrous jobs data as Trump’s economic talking points collapse on air -- Vice President JD Vance dismisses concerns about war crimes by tweeting he doesn't care about being challenged over military abuses -- A federal appeals court rejects Trump’s immunity claim and upholds E Jean Carroll’s $83 million defamation verdict -- Trump lashes out at reporters with rambling answers about war, sanctions, and cartels while demanding silence -- Trump smirks as religious leaders pray over him and rants about crime, Biden, and his fading memory at a Bible museum event -- Trump shows worsening health signs from bruised hands and confusion to unintelligible stories and balance problems -- On the Bonus Show: Scott Bessent nearly fights another Trump official, students' test scores are worsening, Trump slaps his name on Biden's infrastructure projects, and much more... 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/school 🥐 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 -- 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 (00:00) – Congress gets Trump’s Epstein letter (05:30) – Trump Allies claim letter is fake (11:54) – Leavitt calls letter a hoax, threatens lawsuits (21:10) – Gov. Moore rejects Trump’s federal push (27:09) – Fox struggles to spin bad jobs report (37:09) – JD Vance dismisses war crimes concerns (42:51) – Appeals court upholds Carroll $83M verdict (46:44) – Trump rants at reporters about war and sanctions (51:50) – Trump rants at Bible museum event (58:36) – Trump shows worsening health signs

9 Sep 1h 3min

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump sent federal troops into Washington, D.C., but daily protests only grow stronger -- Gavin Newsom teases 2028 while Wes Moore bows out of 2028, raising questions about Democratic strategy -- Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago against the will of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker -- Illinois leaders, including JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, keep protests peaceful to deny Trump a pretext for military action -- Trump briefly praises vaccines in a rare moment that contradicts his own Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr -- Trump rambles incoherently about immigrants, Putin, Chicago, and beef prices in a series of disastrous answers -- American farmers post viral videos showing anger and despair over Trump’s policies -- Trump attends the US Open with broadcasters ordered to avoid boos, but fan videos expose the crowd reaction -- Corporate media downplays Trump’s visible health issues while independent outlets highlight his disappearance and confusion -- House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Trump of secretly working with the FBI, raising questions about his loyalty -- On the Bonus Show: Republicans are turning on Thomas Massie, Democrats are more focused on young leadership than Republicans, food makers phasing out artificial dyes, and much more... ☕ Trade Coffee: Get 50% off a 1-month trial at https://drinktrade.com/pakman 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 😺 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 -- 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 (00:00) -- Trump sends troops; protests rise (08:12) -- Newsom teases 2028, Wes Moore out (17:51) -- Trump threatens Chicago troops (23:56) -- Illinois leaders keep protests peaceful (29:46) -- Trump briefly praises vaccines (39:31) -- Trump rambles incoherently (45:37) -- Farmers post viral anger videos (50:25) -- Trump at US Open faces boos (56:38) -- Media downplays Trump’s health (1:03:14) -- Johnson claims Trump an FBI informant

8 Sep 1h 7min

-- On the Bonus Show: Epstein victims compiling their own client list, PragerU creates an AI Founding Fathers museum exhibit, CEO snatches a player's hat from a boy at a tennis match, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership  Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/  Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book

6 Sep 17min

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump alienates allies and adversaries alike as countries unite against an unpredictable and hostile America -- New jobs data shows slowing private sector growth and rising layoffs as Trump struggles to hide a weakening labor market -- Congressman Lee Zeldin openly declares total allegiance to Trump instead of offering independent policy positions -- The No Kings movement organizes a nationwide day of action against Donald Trump’s authoritarian threats -- Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr suppress a federal study linking alcohol to higher cancer risks -- Trump privately acknowledges his declining legacy as scandals and health questions mount -- Gavin Newsom mocks Trump’s speaking style to highlight his absurdity and trigger his thin skin -- Over one thousand health officials demand Robert F Kennedy Jr resign as Trump’s chaotic administration faces collapse -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: More on the poor jobs numbers, Trump looking into banning gun ownership for trans people, and much more... 🍽️ CookUnity: Get Free Premium Meals for Life at https://cookunity.com/pakmanfree 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 -- 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

5 Sep 1h 8min

-- On the Show: -- Epstein victims publicly say Jeffrey Epstein bragged that he was very good friends with Donald Trump -- Epstein survivors announce they will compile their own list of names connected to Epstein’s world -- Donald Trump angrily dismisses questions about the Epstein files as a Democrat hoax while reporters press him -- Gavin Newsom gains attention for directly challenging Trump and triggers him into angry posts -- Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo compares vaccine mandates to slavery and pushes anti-science rhetoric -- New jobs report shows more unemployed Americans than available jobs as Trump’s policies worsen the economy -- Trump calls Republican Congressman Thomas Massie an insurgent who should be taken out after Massie backs Epstein victims -- Trump posts bizarre late-night rants while appearing physically frail and denying Epstein victims’ accounts -- Marjorie Taylor Greene urges Trump to meet Epstein’s victims and supports releasing documents despite his resistance -- On the Bonus Show: National Guard deployed in DC losing morale, Fox bosses called Jeanine Pirro a "reckless maniac," Newsmax suing Fox News, and much more... 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/school ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 (00:00) Epstein bragged about friendship with Trump   (06:20) Survivors plan their own Epstein client list   (11:39) Trump calls Epstein questions a Democrat hoax   (19:25) Newsom challenges Trump, triggers angry posts   (26:45) Florida’s Ladapo compares mandates to slavery   (32:50) Jobs report shows more unemployed than jobs   (38:01) Trump attacks Rep. Massie over Epstein support   (42:28) Trump posts frail, bizarre late-night rants   (50:44) Greene urges Trump to meet victims, release docs

4 Sep 56min

-- On the Show: -- Judge Charles Breyer rules that Donald Trump illegally used the U.S. military as a domestic police force and sets a precedent against future deployments -- Trump pressures Republicans to block a near-successful bipartisan push by Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna to force the release of hidden Jeffrey Epstein files -- David pushes back on accusations of selling out while rejecting claims he is adopting right-wing beliefs and criticizing purity-test leftists -- Trump lashes out on Truth Social with jealous posts as Xi Jinping Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un meet without him -- Trump gives a chaotic press conference filled with false claims rants about crime and boasts of exaggerated achievements -- Trump denies a video of garbage bags leaving White House windows calling it AI despite confirmation it was real contractor work -- Donald Trump tries to shift attention from visible health decline with a political move to relocate U.S. Space Command to Alabama -- Fox News medical contributor Marc Siegel defends Trump’s health at age 79 while ignoring past criticism of Joe Biden -- Trump is heard rasping and frail in new audio raising fresh concerns about COVID or other serious health issues -- On the Bonus Show: Epstein victims compiling their own client list, PragerU creates an AI Founding Fathers museum exhibit, CEO snatches a player's hat from a boy at a tennis match, and much more... 🌞 Sponsored by BetterHelp: Get 10% off your 1st month at https://betterhelp.com/pakmanshow ☕ Trade Coffee: Get 50% off a 1-month trial at https://drinktrade.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 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.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 -- 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 00:00 — Judge rules Trump illegally used military at home 07:15 — Trump pressures GOP to block Epstein files release 17:15 — David rejects sellout claims and purity-test critics 23:00 — Trump rants as Xi, Putin, Kim meet without him 30:13 — Chaotic Trump press conference with false claims 39:23 — Trump denies real White House garbage bag video 45:41 — Trump shifts focus with Space Command move 50:02 — Fox doctor defends Trump’s health at 79 53:39 — New frail Trump audio sparks health concerns

3 Sep 58min

-- On the Show: -- David considers suing after Wired publishes allegations about Chorus influencing his content -- David questions whether pragmatic progressives and purity test progressives are truly part of the same movement -- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi align at a global summit as American influence weakens under Donald Trump -- Wall Street tanks after a court rules Donald Trump’s global tariffs unconstitutional and repayment may be required -- The White House posts outdated photos to cover for Trump’s unexplained six-day disappearance -- Viral medical threads spark speculation that Trump has suffered mini strokes during his absence from public view -- Trump’s social media posts change style dramatically, fueling suspicions that someone else is writing for him -- Viral video shows heavy black bags tossed from a White House window raising questions about renovations or hidden medical waste -- Trump admits his administration is being ripped apart by internal battles over the COVID vaccine -- On the Bonus Show: Trump to give Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Americans lose faith in upward mobility, Oklahoma unveils "America First" teaching test, and much more... 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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

2 Sep 57min

LABOR DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM JULY 28, 2025 -- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Heather Cox Richardson -- Donald Trump faces mounting fallout from the Epstein files as comparisons to Watergate raise questions about his legacy -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling and incoherent rant about windmills and whales during a global press appearance -- Tulsi Gabbard lashes out after her attempt to reframe Russiagate with declassified documents fails to gain traction -- Donald Trump fumbles basic questions and dodges Epstein inquiries in what might be his most disastrous press conference yet -- Donald Trump appears unwell and rants about nuclear dust while dodging questions on Gaza and free speech -- Senator Markwayne Mullin is fact-checked live by Jake Tapper after falsely blaming Obama for Epstein’s 2008 plea deal -- Benny Johnson’s explosive subscriber growth on YouTube raises major red flags about possible artificial inflation strategies -- On the Bonus Show: Trump caught cheating at golf, Pete Hegseth ordered to stop lie-detecting staff, Lauren Boebert defends her son over child abuse allegations, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman-- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- 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

1 Sep 1h 20min