The David Pakman Show Podcast

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump instructs thousands of audience members at an RNC midterm convention to raise their right hands and pledge allegiance to him -- Donald Trump angrily berates a female journalist who presses him on how the federal government will fund $5,000 voter incentive checks -- Donald Trump rambles to Laura Ingraham when asked why his administration cannot immediately distribute proposed $5,000 checks -- Donald Trump escalates an ongoing trade dispute with Canada by banning select imports outright and expanding 50% tariffs -- Peter Navarro attacks Fox News Media on Newsmax following the removal of host Maria Bartiromo from her regular broadcasts -- Donald Trump utilizes professional wrestling style theatrics and political spectacles to keep voters engaged without delivering on anything -- Turning Point USA faces internal conflict and public criticism one year after the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump uses 9/11 anniversary to promote his Iran war, key Republicans were caught off guard by Trump's $5,000 checks promise, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.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 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:27) Trump makes audience pledge allegiance to him (10:05) Trump erupts at a female reporter (16:17) Trump asked why he can't issue $5,000 checks now (25:09) Trump escalates trade war in Canada (33:23) Peter Navarro attacks Fox News over Maria Bartiromo firing (43:06) Trump offers theatrics but no substance (50:28) Turning Point is destroying Charlie Kirk's legacy (58:31) Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Show: -- White House advisers stop managing Donald Trump as he turns the midterms into a referendum on himself -- Donald Trump claims gas prices will drop below $2 per gallon and the Iran war will end after the midterm elections -- Donald Trump gives a speech at the midterm convention promising $5,000 dividends, attacking James Talarico, and promising healthcare -- Donald Trump criticizes Ken Paxton's speech and appearance despite endorsing him over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race -- Tim Scott delivers an energetic speech with wide gestures at the Dallas convention to rally Republican voters, hoping to energize them to vote -- JD Vance defends the $5,000 dividend proposal by Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News -- Donald Trump claims the arena is packed while camera footage shows audience members leaving his long speech -- Ted Cruz gives Donald Trump an A on the economy by incorrectly referencing gas prices under Joe Biden -- On the Bonus Show: John Fetterman makes a video appearance at the Republican convention, a federal court says drinking water is not a constitutional right, Jimmy Kimmel says his James Talarico interview won't air due to FCC threats, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or go to https://ffrf.us/david 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 👂 MDHearing: Use code PAKMAN to get a pair for just $247 at https://shopmdhearing.com/ -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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(01:23) Trump aides are done trying to dissuade him(09:22) Trump says Iran war will end(21:09) Trump promises $5,000 if Republicans win(30:23) Trump criticizes Ken Paxton while endorsing him(38:02) Tim Scott tries to energize Republicans(45:48) JD Vance defends Trump's $5,000 promise(54:05) Trump claims midterm rally completely full(1:00:39) Ted Cruz grades Trump economy an A

-- On the Show: -- Tina Kotek, Governor of Oregon, joins us to discuss pausing data center construction and Trump's threats to the midterm elections -- Ann Coulter defends Flock surveillance cameras while Donald Trump and Republicans support license-plate tracking and local data centers -- Donald Trump criticizes Kaitlan Collins and celebrates the German party Alternative for Germany as Republican candidates skip his convention -- Diesel fuel prices hit a record near $6 per gallon as the war with Iran disrupts critical energy routes and supply chains -- Donald Trump makes bogus claims about firefighters rescuing him at Ground Zero on September 11th and odd remarks about Welles Crowther -- Ted Cruz defends Donald Trump's September 11th comments, saying it was 25 years ago, which only highlights concerns about Trump's memory -- Donald Trump gives executive assistant Natalie Harp and other close White House aides $45,000 each in cash gifts -- On the Bonus Show: TSA brings back gate access to some people without tickets, No Kings prepares its next event, John Fetterman is ignoring his constituents, and much more... 🎙️ Plaud: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://plaud.ai/pakman or shop at https://amzn.to/4fMahxp 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:28) Ann Coulter defends Flock cameras (09:12) Trump celebrates German far right party (19:41) Diesel prices near $6 per gallon (28:05) Trump makes bogus September 11th claim (37:14) Tina Kotek interview (54:23) Ted Cruz defends Trump's 9/11 claim (62:31) Trump gave Natalie Harp $45,000

-- On the Show: -- Josh Turek, Democratic nominee for US Senate from Iowa, joins us to discuss the race and how Trump's tariff policies are crushing Iowa farmers -- Security expert Peter Van Praagh warns Donald Trump plans to challenge the midterm results while deploying federal election monitors -- Donald Trump has a dangerous combination of cognitive decline and narcissism, leading to errors going uncorrected by aides -- Republican organizers offer free text-message tickets for Donald Trump's midterm rally after key candidates decline invitations -- Senator Rick Scott pledges that Republicans will follow Donald Trump's lead despite the president's 33% approval rating -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin struggles during a Fox News interview regarding September 11th anniversary comments -- David urges viewers to pre-order his book "Pay Attention" to beat Senator Ted Cruz on the bestseller lists -- On the Bonus Show: Canada places tariffs on American products, some Republicans are open to raising the Social Security cap, Trump teases renaming New Mexico to "New America" 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:18) How Trump plans to steal the midterms (09:54) Trump has a combo of narcissism and cognitive decline (19:27) Republicans are giving away midterm convention tickets (26:40) Rick Scott says Republicans will follow Trump (34:50) Josh Turek interview (49:57) Markwayne Mullin makes strange 9/11 comments (57:35) David is competing with Ted Cruz on bestseller lists

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-- This week's top moments from The David Pakman Show. Support independent media and become a member today! -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow

-- On the Show: -- Producer Pat Ford fills in for David -- A disheveled Donald Trump makes nonsensical claims about wind turbines, Iran, and data centers during an interview with GB News -- Vice President JD Vance fills in as Press Secretary and struggles to answer press queries regarding rising gas prices and military strikes -- Senator Ted Cruz prepares a 2028 presidential campaign while trailing far behind other conservative candidates in early polling and betting odds -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is avoiding scheduling televised debates against Democratic Senate challenger James Talarico -- Fox News fires host Maria Bartiromo after she reportedly leaks network coverage guidance regarding election fraud claims to the White House -- Reverend Adam Hamilton runs a competitive Democratic Senate campaign in Kansas despite Republican attacks targeting his views -- The Lincoln Project releases a targeted media advertisement mocking Donald Trump as weak and airing it directly in his local viewing areas -- The official White House website launches a games section featuring politically charged arcade titles like "Flappy Bill" and "Build the Wall" -- On the Bonus Show: The military moves away from the "Operation Epic Fury" name, Markwayne Mullin says RFK Jr. is helping stop "birthright tourism," and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get up to 27% OFF at https://helixsleep.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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(01:09) Trump does an interview with GB News(09:11) JD Vance fills in as press secretary(23:28) Ted Cruz is probably running for president(29:02) Paxton is avoiding debates with Talarico(39:03) Fox News fires Maria Bartiromo(44:09) Democrats could win a Senate seat in Kansas(50:28) The Lincoln Project releases a devastating ad(56:29) White House website unveils arcade games

-- On the Show: -- Ron DeSantis yells at a protester while potential Republican primary candidates maneuvering for the 2028 election begin testing their chances -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick uses hypothetical scenarios to justify missed economic growth targets and defend Donald Trump's tariffs -- Some Republican candidates are skipping the midterm convention because Donald Trump presents an electoral liability for competitive races -- Donald Trump claimed a friend at the DNC wore an ID chain containing his Social Security number, while asserting shoppers need ID to buy kiwis -- Donald Trump once again repeatedly slumps and drifts off to sleep during an active briefing inside the Oval Office -- Donald Trump rambles extensively about golfer Tiger Woods and his driver license problems during an Oval Office statement -- Lara Trump demands that elected Republicans provide complete personal loyalty to Donald Trump regardless of their own beliefs -- In a CNN debate, Adam Mockler attempted to focus on economic issues but Caroline Sunshine deflected to talk about the culture war and God -- On the Bonus Show: Exploring the possibility of a childless female president, gas prices are expected to set a new record, the White House is preparing for investigations, and much more... 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online ⚠️ 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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:22) Ron DeSantis yells at a protester (08:49) Howard Lutnick justifies Trump's bad economy (19:07) Republicans are skipping the midterm convention (27:08) Trump claims ID is needed to buy kiwis (38:00) Trump drifts off to sleep in Oval Office (45:54) Trump rambles about Tiger Woods (52:23) Lara Trump demands lawmakers' total loyalty (01:00:20) CNN debate exposes culture war distractions

-- On the Show: -- Milo Yiannopoulos called for mass deportations until immigration authorities arrested him in New Orleans and deported him to Great Britain -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blames Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for high fuel costs while ignoring the Iran war -- Author Malcolm Knox compares Donald Trump to Joseph Stalin regarding their shared fixation on attaching their names to structures -- Donald Trump threatens severe military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz despite Mike Johnson previously calling the war a quick skirmish -- Eight White House aides depart including Karoline Leavitt while Donald Trump faces a 32% approval rating in a national UMass Amherst poll -- JD Vance tells interviewer Bryce Crawford that he welcomes the biblical end times and believes the Antichrist walks among humans -- David Frum outlines civil liability strategies for the US government to reclaim financial gains Donald Trump accumulated during his presidency -- Steve Scalise launches an investigation into whether Chinese propaganda causes American residents to reject large AI data centers -- On the Bonus Show: Massachusetts primary results, Joe Rogan sounds like he's moving back to the left, a lawsuit says Freedom Fuel stole $4 million of gas, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:17) Milo speaks to Piers Morgan about his deportation (09:55) Scott Bessent blames Ukraine for higher fuel costs (16:17) Trump is obsessed with legacy like Stalin (26:24) Trump threatens Iran with severe military strikes (36:53) Eight White House aides resign (44:29) JD Vance says he welcomes biblical end times (51:41) How Trump could be stripped of his financial gains (58:52) Republican thinks China is why residents reject data centers

-- On the Show: -- Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at MIT and a co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, joins us to discuss his new book "What Happened to Liberal Democracy?: Remaking a Politics of Shared Prosperity" -- A Postal Service whistleblower warns that Donald Trump's mail voting order could cause millions of Americans to not receive their mail-in ballots -- John Roberts warns that Donald Trump is likely acting unlawfully by demolishing the White House East Wing to construct a massive ballroom -- Clinical psychologist John Paul Garrison highlights distinct involuntary arm spasms that Donald Trump displays during recent appearances -- Donald Trump repeatedly appears to fall asleep and makes rambling statements during an event about his medical cost policies -- Donald Trump insults conservative residents who oppose local artificial intelligence data center developments by claiming they want to be poor -- Court documents reveal that Russian influence operations use sleeper groups and meme factories to shape American political opinion -- On the Bonus Show: Updates from David's trip, and much more... ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 📖 Bullies, Parasites & Slaves: Text PAKMAN to 511511 or go to https://bps.online 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- 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 (01:18) Trump planning to not send mail-in ballots (08:47) Chief Justice warns Trump is acting unlawfully (17:49) Trump appears to be having arm spasms (24:50) "Trump keeps falling asleep, looks sick" (36:55) Daron Acemoglu interview (58:54) Trump insults residents who don't want data centers (01:06:48) Russia shapes American opinion with meme factories