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

-- On the Show: -- It turns out that it was indeed a Trump supporter involved in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in the driveway of Trump's Las Vegas hotel -- Donald Trump is stuffing his cabinet full of oligarchs whose primary goal will be to enrich themselves -- Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, is continuing to push ideas that are partially interesting, partially concerning, and will soon appear on the show with David to discuss it -- Republicans are slowly starting to admit that Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, is wrong on many issues -- Donald Trump will be criminally sentenced this week, but despite facing four years in prison, will get no prison time -- Donald Trump melts down over the news that he will be criminally sentenced this week -- Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz suffers a total humiliation, going from nominee to be Attorney General to hosting a show on One America News -- Donald Trump plans to end work-from-home for federal workers -- Pro-Trump podcast host Patrick Bet-David seems shocked to learn who Trump's base really is -- On the Bonus Show: VP Kamala Harris will certify her own election loss, higher Social Security payments coming for millions thanks to President Joe Biden, Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper's refusal to publish cartoon critical of Jeff Bezos, much more... 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 🥂 ZBiotics: Use code PAKMAN for 15% OFF at https://sponsr.is/zbiotics_pakman_1224 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman ☕ Beam melatonin hot cocoa: Code PAKMAN for up to 50% OFF at https://shopbeam.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

6 Jan 1h 2min

-- On the Show: -- Despite continued evidence to the contrary, Republican elected officials continue to blame 'the border' for the New Orleans New Year's Eve attack carried out by an American citizen -- CNN host Jim Acosta calls out his guest for defending Trump blaming foreign criminals for the New Orleans attack, but his guest simply keeps lying -- It turns out that the Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber was a "big" supporter of Donald Trump's -- Elon Musk threatens to sue media outlets for their reporting of the Cybertruck bombing at Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas -- Donald Trump explodes in a post-frenzy in the middle of the night -- MAGA civil war grows as Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is now attacking Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy -- David is criticized because his left hand was in his pocket in his Oval Office picture with President Joe Biden -- The first Friday Feedback of 2025 -- On the Bonus Show: Patrick Bet-David community noted over MLM scheme, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 20% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 💪 Alpha Progression: Get 20% OFF your 1st month or year at https://alphaprogression.com/pakman 🛌 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

3 Jan 1h 2min

-- On the Show: -- The first 48 hours of 2025 confirm that this year is going to be absolutely insane -- United Healthcare is accused of denying coverage for a woman in a coma in the ICU because it might not be "medically necessary" -- Donald Trump is doing it again, planning to hold a rally in Washington DC the day before the inauguration -- Donald Trump bows down to Elon Musk again on H1B visas and MAGA is increasingly humiliated -- Despite the New Orleans vehicle attacker being American-born, Donald Trump takes to Truth Social to claim he was right about foreigners posing threats to Americans -- A look at how corporate media normalizes authoritarianism -- A Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and casino -- Police seem impressed with the Tesla Cybertruck's ability to withstand explosions -- On the Bonus Show: How Mike Johnson could lose the speakership, unlawful border crossings drop to four year low in November, police identify woman who was fatally set on fire on NYC subway, much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 💻 Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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

2 Jan 1h

NEW YEAR'S DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM DECEMBER 2, 2024 -- On the Show: -- Retailers warn of rising prices as a result of the forthcoming Trump tariffs -- As Donald Trump's tariffs get closer to becoming a reality, the vast majority of Americans still do not understand how tariffs work -- President Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden, despite previously saying he would not pardon him, and this gives Trump carte blanche for any pardons he wants to do -- The authoritarian takeover planned by Trump is taking shape in his cabinet and other nominations -- Examining the myth of the self-made business genius and entrepreneur -- Kash Patel, a dangerous authoritarian conspiracy theorist, has been nominated by Donald Trump to be FBI Director -- Once again, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humiliates Trump after Trump tries lying about their phone call -- David Weldon is Donald Trump's choice to run the CDC, and this is a bad idea a Weldon is a longtime antivaxxer -- On the Bonus Show: Trump chooses his daughter's father-in-law for key post, countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks, women getting sterilized after Trump's victory, much more... -- 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

1 Jan 58min

-- On the Show: -- MAGA is suddenly furious with Donald Trump over his not-totally-disgusting post to Truth Social about the death of former President Jimmy Carter -- Total chaos builds as MAGA goes to war with Elon Musk -- Disgusting MAGA Laura Loomer happens to get it right about why Elon Musk's technocratic views are bad for the average American -- A deep dive into how billionaires have taken control of Donald Trump -- Donald Trump's most dangerous ally, Elon Musk, seems to be on the verge of turning on Trump -- David brings back live calls one more time before closing out 2024 -- On the Bonus Show: David and Pat's New Year's plans, the outlook for the show in 2025, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $350 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/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 Dec 20241h 3min

-- On the Show: -- Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100 and we remember the legacy of his presidency and post-presidency -- MAGA turns on Elon Musk on the topic of H1B visas as the situation quickly becomes a disaster -- Donald Trump sides with Elon Musk over MAGA on the topic of H1B visas, despite Trump not understanding them -- A confused Donald Trump appears to flip flop on the topic of H1B visas, but a deeper analysis shows he doesn't really know what they are -- Elon Musk loses it over the H1B visa fiasco, banning MAGA influencers from Twitter -- Low-income Trump voters are starting to panic over the realization that Donald Trump will slash their benefits -- A report from the Washington Post claims that President Joe Biden now regret dropping out of the race and believes he would have defeated Donald Trump -- A reporter is allegedly attacked by a furious supporter of Donald Trump -- Donald Trump will either implement the economic policies he promised and crash the economy, or abandon those promises -- On the Bonus Show: Growth of women in power grinds to a halt, another Democratic defection, US homelessness up 18%, much more... 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 🧴Geologie: Use code PAKMAN70 for 70% OFF your skin care trial set at https://geolog.ie/PAKMAN70 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 20% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.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 Dec 20241h 6min

-- On the Show: -- Americans are increasingly bailing out of watching the news, a real problem for corporate media, but possibly a boon for independent media -- Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter was doomed to fail from day one -- We explore the blue state revolution completely missed by MAGA, both economically and from an innovation standpoint -- Republican problems are only just beginning -- Ivanka Trump wants nothing to do with "President Trump" this second time around -- The final Friday Feedback of 2024 -- On the Bonus Show: The Friday Bonus Show with Producer Pat  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $350 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/pakman 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code DAVIDP for free shave cream at https://hensonshaving.com/davidp 🥐 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 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com -- 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 Dec 20241h

-- On the Show: -- Henry Giroux, Chaired Professor of Scholarship in the Public Interest at McMaster University, joins David to discuss neo-liberal fascism and whether fascism and authoritarian are valid descriptors of what Donald Trump has promised for his second term -- Elon Musk jokes to Benjamin Netanyahu about being the "unofficial" President of the United States, side Donald Trump -- Lone liberal Luke Beasley destroys a panel of 5 MAGAs in an unfair, lopsided debate on Tim Pool's show -- Donald Trump explodes in a manic post-explosion on Christmas, attacking Barack Obama and generally losing his mind -- Donald Trump's Christmas message is disturbing and riddled with lies -- Firefighters who supported Donald Trump and Republicans suddenly realize that Republicans are fine stripping funding for the 9/11 healthcare program -- Even CNBC is now realizing that Donald Trump's promises can't possible come true -- On the Bonus Show: Biden signs 50 bills on Christmas Eve, US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump's inaugural fund, FDA has new definition for "healthy" on food labels, much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/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

26 Dec 20241h 4min