10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong

-- On the Show: -- Trump allies try to distract the public from Epstein revelations by turning the FBI's 2020 election investigation into a fake scandal -- A viral clip of 92-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley unable to hear reporters sparks debate about aging politicians and fitness for office -- Vice President JD Vance defends racism and xenophobia as "reasonable," exposing the GOP's open embrace of prejudice -- Kelly Loeffler falsely claims the economy is booming under Trump, gaslighting Americans while small businesses struggle with tariffs -- Farmers who once supported Trump turn against him as tariffs and collapsing export markets devastate rural America -- Trump's new tariffs raise prices and destroy jobs, leaving his working-class base suffering from the very policies they cheered -- Many Trump supporters remain fiercely loyal despite personal harm from his policies, showing cult-like devotion rooted in identity and faith -- The Friday Feedback segment, where we react to notable emails and social media posts from the audience -- On the Bonus Show: Trump wants to end the filibuster to end the government shutdown, MAGA demands weight testing for SNAP benefits, and much more... 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/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) Start (01:40) Trump allies distract from Epstein (07:23) Grassley struggles with reporters (12:28) JD Vance defends prejudice (18:18) Loeffler falsely claims boom (22:59) Farmers turn against Trump (29:35) Tariffs hurt working-class Americans (36:26) Supporters show cult-like loyalty (44:37) Friday Feedback

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-- On the Show: -- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News, joins us to discuss his new book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America" -- Fourteen Republicans rebuke Trump's trade plan, saying his Argentina beef deal hurts U.S. ranchers and exposes GOP fractures -- Donald Trump claims he's restarting nuclear tests and mimics dictators to project false strength -- Donald Trump gushes over Chinese President Xi Jinping and spins his failed trade war as a win -- Donald Trump rambles about tariffs and deals after meeting Xi Jinping, showing confusion and fixation on flattery -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits there's no proof Tylenol causes autism, undermining his own conspiracy claims -- Fed Chair Jerome Powell blames Trump's tariffs for rising inflation and a weakening job market -- FBI Director Kash Patel used a government jet for personal trips with his girlfriend, billing taxpayers for luxury travel -- On the Bonus Show: Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes on his podcast, an AI school security system mistakes a Doritos bag for a gun, arrests made following the Louvre heist, and much more... 🔊 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 -- 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) Start (01:45) Republicans challenge Trump's trade (08:52) Trump claims nuclear tests restart (19:10) Trump spins China soybean deal (27:02) Trump confused on Xi tariffs (34:03) Jonathan Karl interview (53:39) RFK Jr. admits no Tylenol link (1:00:45) Powell says tariffs hurt economy (1:06:31) Patel jets girlfriend with tax dollars

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-- On the Show: -- Major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, and UPS cut over 100,000 jobs as Trump's promises of growth turn into widespread layoffs -- Twenty-three states sue the Trump administration for halting SNAP food aid, accusing it of letting 42 million Americans go hungry during the shutdown -- Trump fires an entire federal agency overseeing his White House renovation after a profanity-filled outburst over his East Wing demolition plan -- Trump appears visibly disoriented while meeting the Japanese prime minister, adding to growing concerns about his cognitive health -- Trump struggles through multiple incoherent speeches abroad, confusing topics from AI to Obamacare while boasting about weak job numbers -- Trump rambles so badly during a Tokyo press conference that even Newsmax cuts away, highlighting his ongoing mental decline -- Trump's team begins blaming ranchers and farmers for rising beef prices, sparking backlash from his own rural supporters -- Fox host Maria Bartiromo spreads multiple falsehoods about Biden's policies, autopen signatures, and immigration in a single segment -- On the Bonus Show: The House Oversight Committee says Biden's autopen pardons are void, The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again, Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging risks of autism, and much more... ⚠️ 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 🛡️ 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) Start (02:00) Mass layoffs hit under Trump (08:26) Trump sued over SNAP cuts (16:44) Trump fires arts commission (24:42) Trump appears disoriented abroad (31:01) Trump's incoherent Asia speeches (41:21) Rambling Tokyo press conference (47:30) Trump turns on farmers (55:36) Bartiromo pushes autopen lies

29 Okt 1h

-- On the Show: -- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election and follow-up from the first interview -- Donald Trump is effectively bypassing Congress in 2025, using legalistic and bureaucratic maneuvers to consolidate power --Margaret Brennan questions Hakeem Jeffries in a way that frames election denial and gerrymandering as a bipartisan problem --Kristen Welker confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about rising food prices and tariffs, highlighting Trump's negative impacts on American farmers --Donald Trump reveals he received an MRI at Walter Reed, sparking questions about his health and medical transparency --Donald Trump discusses cognitive tests and a dementia screening while making unfounded claims about his health, third-term eligibility, and attacks on political opponents --Donald Trump posts dangerous and scientifically unsupported medical advice on Truth Social about vaccines and childhood health --U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino faces a federal judge after allegedly violating a court order, and struggles to answer questions --New data suggests historical midterm trends could severely damage Trump and Republicans -- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more... 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.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) Start (01:53) Trump bypasses Congress (08:20) Brennan questions Jeffries (13:52) Welker grills Bessent (20:52) Trump's mysterious MRI (26:44) Trump's cognitive decline (33:37) Trump's vaccine misinformation (39:55) Nathan Taylor Interview (1:08:08) Border Patrol court drama (1:14:28) Midterm polling trouble for Trump

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-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel's Diwali post is met with racism, 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

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-- On the Show: -- Rand Paul publicly rejects Trump's call to execute drug dealers, revealing how cracks are forming inside the GOP as Trump demands blind loyalty -- Trump's trade wars and tariffs wipe out U.S. soybean exports, bankrupting small farms while he falsely claims to champion agriculture -- Mike Lindell pleads for donations to fund his final appeal after losing defamation cases, symbolizing the collapse of his company and credibility -- Trump's tariffs, deportations, and tax cuts backfire exactly as critics warned, driving inflation, worker shortages, and economic pain -- Farmers and ranchers turn on Donald Trump after his Argentina beef deal floods U.S. markets, enrages rural America, and exposes his "America First" hypocrisy -- Trump's support erodes as donors, politicians, and voters quietly distance themselves, signaling the slow collapse of his political empire -- Republican states double down on failed tax cuts and gutted services, deepening poverty while relying on subsidies from the blue states they mock -- Trump's extreme policies play out in real time, proving that his campaign promises weren't exaggerations but blueprints for national chaos -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over a Ronald Reagan TV ad, Steve Bannon says there's a plan for Trump to serve a third term, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off "The Trio" set with code PAKMAN at https://graza.co 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.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) Start (01:15) Rand Paul rejects Trump's execution call (06:43) Soybean exports collapse under tariffs (11:25) Mike Lindell's final appeal plea (18:08) Tariffs and tax cuts backfire (26:18) Farmers turn on Trump (34:31) Trump loses support gradually (40:14) Republican states worsen poverty (47:06) Friday Feedback

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-- On the Show: -- Zohran Mamdani confronts Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a chaotic New York City mayoral debate filled with personal attacks and viral moments -- Mark Carney announces Canada will prioritize domestic production and reduce dependence on the United States, signaling a break from Trump -- Donald Trump declares he is a better president than George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, revealing how desperate he is for validation and admiration -- Donald Trump threatens Gavin Newsom while rambling about demolishing the East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom and insulting reporters who question him -- Donald Trump oversees the demolition of part of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom while the government remains shut down and workers go unpaid -- Mike Johnson insists Republicans have a health care plan but refuses to share details, revealing the emptiness of their repeated promises -- Senator Susan Collins walks away from a Maine small business owner asking about health care costs -- Jesse Watters praises Donald Trump's antics while Fox panelists briefly acknowledge rising costs and economic frustration under his leadership -- On the Bonus Show: The Pentagon unveils a new press corps dominated by right-wing outlets, Elon Musk breaks ground on a tunnel project in Nashville, Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner despite controversies, and much more... 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ 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) Start (01:32) Mamdani confronts Cuomo, Sliwa (12:40) Canada breaks from US trade (21:28) Trump claims he's greatest president (26:54) Trump threatens Newsom, insults press (35:03) Trump demolishes White House wing (40:52) Mike Johnson dodges health plan details (47:12) Susan Collins ignores small business (55:00) Jesse Watters praises Trump antics

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