-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

-- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

-- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

-- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

-- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

-- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

-- On the Bonus Show: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

(09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

(20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

(29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

(38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

(44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

(50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

(55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early

-- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on non-U.S. ships

-- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters to trust the administration's claims

-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs up Trump's claim that a $600 drug reduced to $10 is a 600% reduction, saying it's a different way to do the math

-- Donald Trump promised to cut electricity bills in half within a year, but consumer bills show no such reduction

-- Polling shows 31% of Republicans and 76% of independents disapprove of Donald Trump

-- Senator Bill Cassidy checks studies cited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in real time and finds one that contradicts his claim about vaccines

-- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Congressional Republicans weigh whether to approve Trump's war, Oversight members debate a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, Devin Nunes steps down after massive Trump Media stock collapse, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:17) Trump plans media confrontation

(09:12) FBI investigates reporter actions

(20:41) Leavitt defends Trump on Fox

(29:42) Leavitt faces questions on Iran

(38:20) RFK Jr misstates percentage drop

(44:29) Trump energy promise revisited

(50:35) Nearly a third of Republicans disapprove of Trump

(55:53) RFK Jr claims challenged live by Senator

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-- On the Show

-- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more…

-- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats

-- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises

-- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews

-- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person

-- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior

-- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:27) Democrats gain map advantage in Virginia
(08:20) Kash Patel denies misconduct claims
(18:31) Leavitt defends Trump record on Iran
(26:11) Trump reduces public appearances
(33:39) Tim Miller Substack Live
(57:29) Trump reads Bible in Oval Office
(1:05:17) Carlson expresses Trump regret

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation

-- Donald Trump reacts to a Virginia redistricting vote by warning that fair elections will cause Republicans to lose power

-- Donald Trump repeatedly contradicts himself and his administration, creating confusion that his subordinates have to quietly attempt to correct

-- Donald Trump posts lengthy and aggressive messages on Truth Social about Iran and the media

-- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Trump is unfit for office while criticizing Kash Patel over concerns about his conduct

-- Donald Trump makes contradictory statements during a CNBC interview about Iran, the economy, and oil markets

-- Benny Johnson claims in an interview with Rep. Brandon Gill that Somalia’s average IQ is around 70, a widely disputed figure

-- David receives strong audience backlash after criticizing tipping culture

-- On the Bonus Show: Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over excessive drinking allegations, Trump's labor secretary resigns amid scandals, UK Parliament agrees to a cigarette ban for those born after 2008, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:54) Unverified report says Trump wanted to nuke Iran
(08:17) Trump reacts to redistricting vote
(19:43) Trump keeps contradicting himself
(26:48) Trump posts to Truth Social about Iran
(35:05) AOC questions Trump fitness
(41:37) Trump addresses economy on CNBC
(52:24) Republican representative repeats Somalia IQ claim
(59:20) Audience reaction to tipping video  

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-- On the Show:

-- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments

-- Military advisers reportedly block Trump from the Situation Room during a rescue mission due to concerns about impulsive decisions

-- House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over alleged unauthorized war actions and mishandling classified information

-- Reports describe Donald Trump privately expressing fear, anger, and concern about the political and military consequences of the Iran war

-- Donald Trump speaks to Turning Point USA in an effort to emphasize his Christian credentials, which have recently come under scrutiny

-- Donald Trump delivers a confusing speech with contradictory statements about religion, the Iran war, and his second-term policies

-- Donald Trump signs an order to speed up psychedelic drug review while joined by Joe Rogan and makes unusual remarks

-- Former Donald Trump supporters publicly criticize him as racist and corrupt while expressing regret for past support

-- On the Bonus Show: Tariff refunds start being issued, MTG raises questions about the Trump assassination attempt, RFK Jr. once cut off a road-killed raccoon’s penis, and much more...

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(00:00) Start
(01:23) Concerns raised about Kash Patel’s drinking
(09:24) Advisers restrict Trump’s role in Iran mission
(19:27) Democrats file impeachment against Hegseth
(25:39) New details on Trump behind the scenes
(33:56) Trump’s late-night posts draw attention
(40:21) Trump's religion comments stun supporters
(48:11) Joe Rogan joins Trump at psychedelics signing event
(56:55) Former supporters criticize Trump

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations

-- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged

-- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, revealing fractures within his political coalition

-- Lauren Boebert comments on misconduct in Congress and distances herself from certain political associations

-- Private equity firms quietly acquire YouTube channels, raising concerns about transparency, editorial independence, and audience trust

-- Rep. Troy Nehls compares Donald Trump to Jesus, highlighting the cult-like nature of the Trump movement

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: Stocks rally over suspicion that the Iran war is ending, the California governor's race is wide open following Swalwell's departure, Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump comments coldly on Epstein victims

(09:14) Trump continues to mislead on 'no tax on tips'

(20:54) Jessica Tarlov challenges Trump’s approval ratings

(28:39) Trump criticizes Tucker Carlson and former allies

(34:01) Boebert addresses misconduct concerns in Congress

(42:03) A look into private equity involvement in YouTube channels

(50:50) Republican compares Trump to Jesus

(55:42) Friday Feedback segment

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-- On the Show

-- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David

-- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy

-- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference

-- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash

-- Dr. Mehmet Oz says on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that the President suggested diet soda could kill cancer cells

-- Donald Trump supporters continue to react negatively to an AI-generated image he posted depicting himself as Jesus

-- New data shows consumer sentiment hits a record low under Donald Trump as inflation rises and economic confidence drops

-- Donald Trump records sharply negative approval on tax policy as voters react to higher costs and all-around frustration with him

-- On the Bonus Show: Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, Virginia joins the popular vote interstate compact, Meta faces blowback over facial recognition glasses, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump discusses Iran war in Bartiromo interview

(14:52) Karoline Leavitt spins gas prices to say they are falling

(25:07) JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA event

(37:08) Dr Oz says Trump thought diet soda kills cancer cells

(45:11) Trump supporters express anger with him over Jesus image

(51:03) Consumer sentiment reaches record low

(55:27) Poll shows declining approval for Trump tax policy

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies

-- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict

-- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump’s White House as a factor in chaotic behavior

-- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questions Donald Trump’s mental fitness and calls for action after controversial remarks

-- Early 2028 election discussions show a gap between media narratives and polling data for both parties

-- Growing tipping expectations across industries frustrate consumers as prices rise and social pressure to tip increases

-- On the Bonus Show: Updates from Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump faces backlash over Jesus image

(07:31) Trump and Riley Gaines clash publicly

(16:37) Claims surface about White House staff access to medication

(24:29) MTG questions Trump’s recent behavior

(33:43) Early 2028 polling shows uncertainty

(46:39) Tipping expectations continue to rise

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil

-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict

-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran

-- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict

-- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office

-- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran

-- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open

-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him

-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons

-- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours

-- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy

-- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices

-- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory

-- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(07:23) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ousted in election

(16:39) Trump criticizes the Pope, saying he supports crime

(23:36) Trump issues a high volume of overnight social media posts

(33:00) Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen clash over Trump's economy

(43:20) Trump discusses energy prices in Fox News interview

(53:14) Trump declares victory regardless of ongoing Iran negotiations

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