12/24/24: Matt Gaetz report out, the MAGA culture war cash grab

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump openly admits that presidents are responsible for shutdowns while bragging about using this one to make irreversible cuts -- Trump slurs his speech, appears disoriented, and shows symptoms raising concerns of a possible stroke or other serious condition -- Trump delivers a bizarre speech to generals about gold paper, civil disturbances, and fake news while wasting taxpayer money -- Top military leaders criticize Trump and Pete Hegseth’s chaotic meeting as a clown show and openly mock their weakness -- Gavin Newsom taunts Trump over his weight and hypocrisy, sparking debate about Trump’s insecurities and false claims about himself -- Organizers plan over 2,100 “No Kings” demonstrations across all 50 states as protests test whether mass resistance can disrupt Trump’s rule -- Trump shocks with threats to cut health care during the shutdown while rambling incoherently alongside Robert F Kennedy Jr and Mehmet Oz -- Multiple new polls show Trump deeply unpopular, collapsing on the economy and immigration, and increasingly propped up by a radical minority -- Trump’s administration subsidizes coal in 2025 despite its economic collapse and health costs, clinging to nostalgia instead of reality -- On the Bonus Show: Trump shares a deepfake of Jeffries and Schumer, Republicans block an elected Democrat from taking office ahead of the shutdown, OpenAI prepares to launch an AI video app, and more… 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.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) Trump admits shutdown blame, vows cuts (06:51) Trump slurs speech, health concerns raised (13:15) Bizarre Trump address to generals (23:30) Generals mock Trump and Hegseth’s chaos (30:00) Newsom taunts Trump over weight, hypocrisy (35:10) Nationwide “No Kings” protests planned (40:47) Trump threatens health care cuts with RFK Jr, Oz (48:28) New polls show Trump collapsing in support (56:29) Coal subsidies return despite collapse

1 Okt 1h 2min

-- On the Show: -- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss the looming government shutdown, gun violence, and Trump's authoritarianism -- David breaks down how government shutdowns are a manufactured crisis created in the 1980s that punish ordinary Americans while politicians treat them like a game -- Grocery prices surge to record levels with beef, coffee, and fruit soaring, exposing Donald Trump’s failed promises to lower costs -- Leaked texts from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveal officials know Trump’s trade policies are devastating farmers but stay silent -- Trump stumbles through a chaotic press conference mispronouncing names, complaining about teleprompters, and pushing a doomed Gaza deal -- Trump openly vows to fire generals and admirals in loyalty tests while floating military action in Venezuela and against cartels -- Marjorie Taylor Greene defies Trump by backing Epstein document releases and breaking with him on major issues despite her far-right extremism -- Trump loyalists like Kash Patel and Pam Bondi risk long prison terms under civil rights laws as Rick Wilson warns of Nuremberg-style accountability -- White House lawyer Lindsey Halligan delivers incoherent remarks minimizing slavery, embodying Trump’s pattern of choosing loyalty over competence -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk and others are named in new Epstein documents, YouTube settles a $24 million lawsuit with Trump, MAGA erupts over Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show, 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 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.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) Government shutdowns loom (07:24) Grocery prices hit record highs (12:28) Leaked texts reveal failing trade policies (19:14) Trump’s chaotic Gaza press conference (25:25) Trump’s military loyalty tests and threats (34:44) Marjorie Taylor Greene defies Trump (48:00) Chris Murphy interview (52:50) Trump loyalists face prison risks (57:26) Incoherent defense of Trump policies

30 Sep 1h 2min

-- On the Show: -- Rahm Emmanuel, former US ambassador to Japan, former Chicago Mayor, and former Obama White House Chief of Staff, joins us to discuss the future of the Democratic Party and speculation about a 2028 presidential campaign -- Thomas Sanford, a Trump-supporting Marine veteran, attacks a Mormon church in Michigan killing four and wounding eight before dying in a gunfight with police -- Donald Trump issues a neutral statement on the Michigan church shooting focusing on stopping violence without mentioning political affiliations -- Trump exaggerates left-wing political violence in 2025 despite data showing right-wing violence remains far more prevalent -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on the Michigan church shooting while trying to downplay partisan implications on national TV -- Fox News reporters avoid highlighting the Michigan shooter’s pro-Trump and pro-Kirk social media presence to prevent backlash -- Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb publicly calls reelecting Trump America’s biggest mistake and criticizes his interference in the Comey case -- Trump announces bailouts for farmers harmed by his tariffs, highlighting the economic consequences of his trade policies -- Trump posts AI-generated video promising every American a “medbed” for miraculous healing fueling dangerous QAnon conspiracy theories -- On the Bonus Show: Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayor's race, Missouri governor signs new election map, friends are teaming up to buy homes, and much more... 😺 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 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.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) Michigan church shooting by Trump-supporting Marine (07:34) Trump issues neutral statement on violence (13:18) Trump exaggerates left-wing political violence (20:51) Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on shooting (28:24) Fox News downplays shooter’s pro-Trump posts (31:21) Ty Cobb criticizes Trump publicly (37:36) Rahm Emanuel interview (1:04:07) Trump announces farmer bailouts (1:09:22) Trump posts AI “medbed” video

29 Sep 1h 15min

-- On the Bonus Show: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, Trump’s attempted assassin is convicted, a lawyer is fined over ChatGPT fabrications, and 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

27 Sep 16min

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump praises Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a tough leader and jokes about rigged elections while staff look on in disbelief -- Trump dodges questions about Vladimir Putin and Denmark drones while giving mixed signals on NATO and Russian aircraft -- Maria Bartiromo and Greg Steube describe Donald Trump’s escalator incident as sabotage while the UN explains it was accidental -- Trump posts rants attacking Democrats, Kamala Harris, and the United Nations while claiming sabotage -- The killing of Charlie Kirk sparks a wider discussion of political violence in America and lessons from peace efforts abroad -- Trump should be impeachment (again) over censorship, lawsuits, media crackdowns, and suppression of free speech -- Trump’s tariffs, Fed attacks, and loyalty-based policies create an instability environment for businesses -- Trump’s approval rating drops to historic lows as independents abandon him and even Republicans voice dissatisfaction -- The Friday Feedback segment 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.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 🌳 MyHeritage: Discover your family roots for FREE for 14 days at https://davidpakman.com/myheritage -- On the Bonus Show: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted, Fox News reacts to Comey indictment, and much more... -- 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 praises Erdoğan (05:45) Questions on Putin, NATO, Denmark drones (11:19) Escalator incident and UN explanation (16:46) Trump rants vs Democrats and UN (25:53) Charlie Kirk killing and political violence (33:29) Impeachment discussion (40:53) Tariffs, Fed attacks, and business instability (46:33) Trump approval rating drops (52:41) Friday Feedback

26 Sep 1h 5min

-- On the Show: -- A viral video by RangeDayBro presents supposed evidence that Charlie Kirk is shot from behind, contradicting the official account naming Tyler Robinson -- Donald Trump directs his Justice Department to pursue an indictment of James Comey over old testimony as an act of political revenge -- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Republicans are more trusted than Democrats on nearly two-thirds of major issues despite Trump’s weak approval -- Justice Department investigator Glenn Prager is caught on hidden camera claiming Trump shields people by not releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files -- Adelita Grijalva wins a House seat and immediately gives Democrats the final vote needed to force action on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files -- Trump cites Dr. Andrea Baccarelli on Tylenol autism claims despite his testimony being rejected in court as unreliable and paid-for -- Mehmet Oz distances himself after Trump tells pregnant women to avoid Tylenol and medical groups reaffirm standard guidance -- On the Bonus Show: Trump hangs autopen image instead of Biden in presidential photo gallery, White House will fire employees if there's a government shutdown, a statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed in Washington DC, and much more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.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) Charlie Kirk video claims (16:19) Trump targets James Comey (24:24) GOP gains trust in poll (33:02) DOJ Epstein files hidden (40:06) Grijalva wins key House seat (46:20) Trump pushes Tylenol autism link (52:19) Oz distances from Trump remarks

25 Sep 1h

-- On the Show: -- Colin Allred, Democratic candidate for US Senator from Texas, joins us to discuss his campaign -- Donald Trump gets upset over ABC reinstating Jimmy Kimmel's show and threatens legal action against the network -- Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump in a returning monologue and criticizes his attacks on comedy and free speech -- Gavin Newsom warns that democracy may be at risk and says he fears the United States may not hold a free election in 2028 -- Trump delivers rambling, grandiose remarks at the United Nations -- Trump posts a convoluted statement on foreign policy praising and contradicting positions on Ukraine and Russia -- Karoline Leavitt claims an escalator stop at the UN was deliberate and demands accountability -- Karoline Leavitt defends the president on Fox News and escalates claims about sabotage at the UN -- On the Bonus Show: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, Trump’s attempted assassin is convicted, a lawyer is fined over ChatGPT fabrications, and more... 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.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) Trump reacts to Kimmel (04:24) Kimmel mocks Trump in return (12:20) Newsom warns on democracy (21:28) Trump at the UN (28:35) Trump on Truth Social after UN (34:27) Colin Allred interview (54:44) Leavitt claims UN sabotage (58:27) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

24 Sep 1h 6min

-- On the Show: -- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election and how to bolster election integrity -- Donald Trump spreads medical misinformation about Tylenol, autism, and vaccines while fumbling through basic science -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump with misleading claims, conspiracy-style answers, and dangerous rhetoric about transgender people -- Republicans gain power through relentless organizing while Democrats waste energy on commentary without mobilization -- With authoritarianism accelerating under Trump, mass activism is urgently needed to defend democracy and civil liberties -- Conflicting statements from Howard Lutnick and Karoline Leavitt reveal deep incompetence around Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee plan -- Fortune 500 executives privately acknowledge that Trump’s tariffs, chaos, and political bullying are crippling business and markets -- On the Bonus Show: ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel's show, Trump pressures Pam Bondi to prosecute his political opponents, Trump administration cancels hunger reporting, and much more... 💰 Kikoff helps you build your credit! Get your first month for $1 at https://getkikoff.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 👩‍❤️‍👨 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 🛡️ 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) Trump pushes Tylenol–autism myths (11:13) Leavitt defends Trump with conspiracies (21:31) GOP organizing outpaces Democrats (27:58) Urgent call for mass activism (36:21) Nathan Taylor Interview (1:05:39) Chaos over $100K H-1B fee (1:11:48) CEOs warn Trump hurts business

23 Sep 1h 16min