11/21/25: Middle class collapsing as Trump threatens everyone

-- On the Show: -- Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney who explains law and politics on MSNBC and her Substack newsletter Civil Discourse, joins us to discuss effective political activism -- Democrats sweep major elections across multiple states as Donald Trump faces historic losses and visible backlash from his own party -- Donald Trump reacts to Republican defeats with incoherent social media posts, angry rants about mail voting, and calls to end the filibuster -- Republican commentators try to downplay Democratic victories as irrelevant while ignoring massive electoral swings in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia -- Democrats' sweeping wins mark the start of the 2026 midterm fight as Trump plans new voter suppression efforts to stop another blue wave -- Karoline Leavitt struggles through questions about Trump's health, controversial pardons, and false election claims, offering evasive and contradictory answers -- Donald Trump defies court orders by linking SNAP food benefits to reopening the government as the show raises funds for Feeding America in response -- Marjorie Taylor Greene's awkward appearance on The View exposes her unchanged views on QAnon, Trump, and Republican leadership -- On the Bonus Show: Democrat wins Virginia Attorney General race despite violent text scandal, Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's tariffs, teachers get doxxed after MAGA claims their Halloween costumes mocked Charlie Kirk, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.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 🩳 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) Start (02:06) Dems sweep major elections (09:10) Trump lashes out online (15:25) GOP downplays Democratic wins (24:08) Midterms preview & voter suppression (29:43) Leavitt dodges tough questions (40:45) Joyce Vance Substack Live (1:01:29) Trump links SNAP to shutdown (1:06:58) Greene's awkward View appearance

5 Nov 1h 14min

-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, lawyer-turned-TikTok creator and Substack writer, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss Election Day 2025 -- Donald Trump faces a devastating political collapse as Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikie Sherrill each surge toward major election victories that reject his agenda -- Donald Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race, saying the city will collapse under his leadership -- Donald Trump faces outrage as millions lose food assistance under his administration's government shutdown -- CBS edits out major moments from Donald Trump's 60 Minutes interview, including remarks about his payout from the network and his pardon of a convicted billionaire -- A Justice Department official confirms that anyone other than Donald Trump would have been jailed for mishandling classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago -- Polls show a collapse in Donald Trump's support as 61% of voters say he worsened the economy and independents abandon him in record numbers -- Mainstream media finally notices Donald Trump's recurring swollen eye, sparking public questions about his health and the White House's silence -- On the Bonus Show: Dick Cheney dies at 84, Dilbert creator enlists Trump's help for cancer treatment, Nancy Pelosi plans to retire from politics, and much more... 🐟 Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 OFF at https://wildalaskan.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.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 (02:02) Trump political collapse surges (09:20) Trump threatens NYC funding (15:50) Millions lose food assistance (23:23) CBS edits Trump interview (28:02) DOJ: Trump gets special treatment (32:41) Aaron Parnas Substack Live (59:34) Trump support collapses in polls (1:05:36) Media notices Trump's swollen eye

4 Nov 1h 10min

-- On the Show: -- Zohran Mamdani, Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City, joins us to discuss his free bus plan, how to make New York more affordable, how he would resist Trump as mayor, and much more... -- Trump refuses to distribute six billion dollars in emergency SNAP funds, causing 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities, to lose food assistance -- Trump attends a lavish billionaire party while Americans lose food stamps, healthcare coverage, and experience ongoing economic hardship -- JD Vance faces political challenges in 2028 as reports emerge that his Hindu Indian wife Usha Vance may be a liability among MAGA voters and he encourages her to convert to Christianity -- Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits on CNN that sectors of the US economy are in recession, contradicting Trump's claims that the economy is thriving -- Trump struggles during a 60 Minutes interview, shows confusion about foreign policy, pardons, and US economic issues, exposing gaps in knowledge and comprehension -- CBS edits Trump's 60 Minutes interview, removing parts of his answers on Ukraine and the 2020 election, highlighting the irony of Trump benefiting from the same editing he criticizes -- Barack Obama criticizes MAGA voters and Trump in Newark, NJ, highlighting scapegoating of minorities and the absurdity of Trump's claims about energy costs and crime -- Karoline Leavitt makes public statements exaggerating Trump's accomplishments and spreading false claims about trade, tariffs, and healthcare reform -- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel alleges a Michigan Halloween terror plot, Trump's nuclear weapons testing plan won't include explosions, businesses feel the crunch of penny productions ending, and much more... 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman 😺 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 🛡️ 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 (01:37) Trump blocks SNAP funds (07:57) Trump's billionaire party (12:02) JD Vance's political challenge (20:00) Treasury admits recession (25:41) Trump struggles on 60 Minutes (34:56) CBS edits Trump interview (42:01) Zohran Mamdani interview (54:47) Obama criticizes MAGA   (1:00:41)  Karoline Leavitt exaggerates Trump

3 Nov 1h 8min

-- 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...   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

1 Nov 17min

-- 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

31 Okt 59min

-- 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

30 Okt 1h 10min

-- 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: -- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid starting November 1 -- Analysts theorize Trump could run for a third term as president using the Supreme Court's limits on state eligibility enforcement -- Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell criticizes Trump for tariffs, trade wars, and foreign beef deals that have hurt American farmers financially -- Trump rambles incoherently about magnets and aircraft carriers during a speech to U.S. troops, showing visible cognitive confusion as they stand silent -- Trump reveals he got an MRI not mentioned in official records, fueling questions about hidden health issues and White House transparency -- Trump demands mail-in and early voting be banned, reflecting panic over potential Democratic investigations if they win control of Congress -- A new center-left report urges Democrats to drop progressive rhetoric on culture and move to the center after losing ground with working-class voters -- Trump posts a rant blaming Biden officials for actions taken in 2020, mistakenly describing events that occurred during his own presidency -- On the Bonus Show: Trump DOJ officials will watch over the California election, weight loss drugs are bringing down the nation's obesity rate, Elon Musk launches an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia called Grokipedia, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥑 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 (01:56) SNAP food aid halted for millions (08:57) Theory of Trump running third term (18:05) Farmer criticizes tariffs and trade deals (24:12) Trump speech shows cognitive confusion (32:34) Undisclosed MRI raises health questions (39:49) Trump calls to ban mail-in voting (46:40) Report urges Democrats to shift center (54:43) Trump falsely blames Biden administration

28 Okt 58min