Best Hosted by Down the Hall Dave Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS FREEBIE: Elon in Epstein files, YouTube settles Trump lawsuit, Bad Bunny named Super Bowl halftime performer 16:40

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-- 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… Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy…

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10/3/25: Trump is getting ignored as pollsters drop brutal warning 53:26

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-- On the Show: -- Governors Josh Shapiro, Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul, and J.B. Pritzker defy Donald Trump on healthcare, climate, abortion, and immigration -- Eric Trump repeatedly blames everything on an undefined 'they' during a rambling viral video -- David cancels an appearance on Jubilee’s Surrounded citing safety, editing concerns, and doubt…

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10/2/25: Governor urges Trump’s removal as shutdown drama escalates 1:02:41

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump with Russ Vought cancels billions in climate and transit funding only for blue states, punishing voters who backed Kamala Harris -- Trump embraces the government shutdown because it delays the Epstein files, with Speaker Mike Johnson blocking Adelita Grijalva from being sworn in -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean tells …

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10/1/25: Military skeptical of Trump as speech goes haywire, government shuts down 1:02:05

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-- 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,…

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9/30/25: Another shutdown looms as Trump promises loyalty purges 1:02:14

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-- 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 sur…

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9/29/25: Right wing violence hits church, White House scrambles 1:15:00

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-- 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 wound…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Shooting at Dallas ICE facility, Trump's attempted assassin convicted 16:37

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-- 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…

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9/26/25: Trump Oval Office disaster, more escalator drama 1:05:59

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-- 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 escala…

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9/25/25: Trump DOJ will indict Comey as Kirk shooting theory goes viral 1:00:14

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-- 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 a…

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9/24/25: United Nations embarrassment as Jimmy Kimmel returns 1:06:53

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-- 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…

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9/23/25: Trump medical misinformation explodes as CEO’s admit the truth 1:16:49

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-- 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 …

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9/22/25: Charlie Kirk funeral goes fascist as Trump threatens everyone 1:08:50

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-- On the Show: -- Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss political violence, free speech, discerning fact from fiction online, and much more -- At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Donald Trump, Erika Kirk, Stephen Miller, and others turn the service into a showcase for authoritarian themes -- Trump rambles about vaccines and corruptio…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Trump to classify Antifa a terrorist organization, Luigi Mangione terrorism charges dismissed 12:57

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-- On the Bonus Show: Trump says he's going to classify Antifa as a terrorist organization, Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, House Democrats weigh whether to support legislation honoring Charlie Kirk, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davi…

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9/19/25: Divisions grow and everything becomes a conspiracy 1:09:01

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-- On the Show: -- Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary, joins David for a Substack Live -- America is split between those who see change as belonging and those who see it as threat -- Conspiracy influencers spin events like the Charlie Kirk shooting to erode trust in evidence -- JD Vance jokes about civilian deaths after…

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9/18/25: MAGA cancel culture explodes, Trump fails in the UK 1:16:21

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-- On the Show: -- Jon Favreau, Pod Save America co-host and former Obama speechwriter, joins David for a Substack Live -- Donald Trump celebrates Jimmy Kimmel’s show being taken off the air and cheers ABC for cancelling him after months of threats -- The Federal Reserve lowers the federal funds rate by 0.25% and warns that job gains have slowed an…

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9/17/25: Our worst fears are coming true 1:01:23

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-- On the Show: -- Tyler Robinson is charged with murdering Charlie Kirk, facing possible death penalty charges, and sickening text messages are revealed -- FBI Director Kash Patel erupts at a Senate hearing, attacking Cory Booker and Adam Schiff while trying to salvage his position -- Grocery costs surge under Donald Trump as tariffs fuel sharp fo…

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9/16/25: They’re coming for the 1st Amendment, and they’re thrilled 1:00:09

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-- On the Show: -- CBS reporter Nancy Cordes corners Donald Trump with a list of right-wing political violence incidents, showing that most political violence in the U.S. comes from the right -- Trump says he is "not so sure" about the First Amendment when asked about protesters' rights -- Trump and allies discuss labeling opponents and groups as d…

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9/15/25: A dangerous moment for the US after Kirk shooting 1:02:34

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-- On the Show: -- Every major Democratic voice and mainstream left commentator condemns Charlie Kirk’s murder, while Donald Trump and many on the right turn violence into mockery -- The Charlie Kirk shooting shows that a pro-gun, two-parent, law-enforcement family upbringing does not prevent shootings -- Kari Lake falsely blames college radicaliza…

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BONUS FREEBIE: New Mexico makes childcare free, RFK weighs blaming mass shootings on video games 15:57

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-- On the Bonus Show: New Mexico is making childcare free, RFK Jr. weighs blaming mass shootings on video games, sugar consumption goes up when it's hot outside, 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://davidpakma…

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9/12/25: United States entering a very dark period 1:10:04

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-- On the Show: -- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been identified as the alleged shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk --Donald Trump fuels political violence in America and immediately weaponizes Charlie Kirk’s assassination without pause or fact-finding -- Prioritizing being offended over strategic thinking risks weakening the left and l…

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9/11/25: Charlie Kirk assassinated and all hell breaks loose 54:19

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-- On the Show: -- Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a Utah college event and his death sparks fears of escalating political violence -- The FBI under Kash Patel mishandles the Charlie Kirk shooter case, announcing a suspect was in custody and then releasing him -- Donald Trump blames the left for Charlie Kirk’s killing and vows to target organizatio…

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9/10/25: WWIII on the brink as Trump trolled at DC restaurant 1:17:33

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-- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America co-host and former senior Obama advisor -- Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO airspace while Donald Trump stays silent -- Trump calls the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letter a "dead issue" as allies and Democrats demand more files -- Trump denies the Epstein lette…

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9/9/25: Trump’s Epstein drawing released as Dem Governor shuts him down 1:03:40

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-- On the Show: -- Congress obtains Donald Trump’s infamous Epstein birthday letter that he swore never existed -- Trump allies like Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk insist the Epstein birthday letter is fake despite matching signatures from the same era -- Karoline Leavitt calls the Epstein birthday letter a hoax and vows lawsuits while denying overwhe…

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9/8/25: Chicago under militarization threat as authoritarianism grows 1:07:51

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump sent federal troops into Washington, D.C., but daily protests only grow stronger -- Gavin Newsom teases 2028 while Wes Moore bows out of 2028, raising questions about Democratic strategy -- Trump threatens to send troops to Chicago against the will of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker -- Illinois leaders…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Epstein victims making their own list, CEO snatches hat from kid at tennis match 17:31

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-- On the Bonus Show: Epstein victims compiling their own client list, PragerU creates an AI Founding Fathers museum exhibit, CEO snatches a player's hat from a boy at a tennis match, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/ Buy David's bo…

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9/5/25: Anti-Trump protests coming back as Trump unites world against us 1:08:52

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump alienates allies and adversaries alike as countries unite against an unpredictable and hostile America -- New jobs data shows slowing private sector growth and rising layoffs as Trump struggles to hide a weakening labor market -- Congressman Lee Zeldin openly declares total allegiance to Trump instead of offering ind…

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9/4/25: Is MAGA collapsing under Trump’s own weight? 56:58

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-- On the Show: -- Epstein victims publicly say Jeffrey Epstein bragged that he was very good friends with Donald Trump -- Epstein survivors announce they will compile their own list of names connected to Epstein’s world -- Donald Trump angrily dismisses questions about the Epstein files as a Democrat hoax while reporters press him -- Gavin Newsom …

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9/3/25: Trump hit with legal defeat as resignation scandal explodes 58:20

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-- On the Show: -- Judge Charles Breyer rules that Donald Trump illegally used the U.S. military as a domestic police force and sets a precedent against future deployments -- Trump pressures Republicans to block a near-successful bipartisan push by Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna to force the release of hidden Jeffrey Epstein files -- David pushes back…

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9/2/25: US losing influence as Trump health fears explode 57:20

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-- On the Show: -- David considers suing after Wired publishes allegations about Chorus influencing his content -- David questions whether pragmatic progressives and purity test progressives are truly part of the same movement -- Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi align at a global summit as American influence weakens under Donald Trump …

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Sean Corcoran; Abortion and the Sin of Adam 41:09

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In this Episode I am joined by Veteran broadcaster my broadcasting mentor Brian Howell from Salt and Light radio in Boise Idaho. We come together to talk with Sean Corcoran ,tne C.E.O. of Men For Life a non profit organization that provides a voice for men and a source of help for those men affected by abortion.…

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9/1/25: Trump European humiliation as Epstein scandal blows wide open (EPISODE FROM JULY 28, 2025) 1:20:40

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LABOR DAY / CLASSIC EPISODE FROM JULY 28, 2025 -- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Heather Cox Richardson -- Donald Trump faces mounting fallout from the Epstein files as comparisons to Watergate raise questions about his legacy -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling and incoherent rant about windmills and whales during a global press …

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BONUS FREEBIE: Trump's Hispanic support tanks, Cracker Barrel changes logo 16:41

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-- On the Bonus Show: Hispanic voters turning on Trump, Cracker Barrel's new logo sparks MAGA outrage, Florida cities ordered to remove rainbow crosswalks, 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/…

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8/29/25: Republicans pounded at town halls as Trump predicts major win 59:21

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-- On the Show: -- Rep. Barry Moore refuses to answer who pays Trump’s tariffs and Rep. Mark Alford is confronted by a farmer over losses caused by those tariffs -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr blames antidepressants and transgender transitions for violence instead of addressing guns after a Minnesota mass shooting -- Donald Trump posts on Truth Social boa…

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8/28/25: DC fiasco grows as Governor drops dementia bomb 1:02:32

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-- On the Show: -- David responds to a Wired article that names him and other creators in connection with the progressive group Chorus and clarifies there is no content control or direction from the organization -- Trey Gowdy says on Fox News that the country must confront keeping firearms out of the hands of young men after school shootings while …

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8/27/25: GOP loses seat badly, Trump has soldiers picking up trash 1:04:06

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-- On the Show: -- Democrat Catelin Drey defeats Republican Christopher Prosch in an Iowa Senate special election flipping a Trump district and ending the GOP supermajority -- Donald Trump deploys more than 2,200 National Guard troops from multiple states to collect trash in Washington DC as part of a beautification mission -- The White House pushe…

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8/26/25: Robert Reich joins David, Trump admin goes Communist 1:16:39

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-- On the Show: -- Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, joins David for a Substack Live. Get a copy of Robert Reich’s book Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America: https://bookshop.org/p/books/coming-up-short-a-memoir-of-america-robert-b-reich/22044757 Learn more about Robert Reich's newest documentary film The Last Class: https://www.thelastcl…

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8/25/25: Trump police state grows as health concerns explode 1:04:44

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump escalates his police state strategy by deploying armed soldiers to Democratic-led cities against the will of local leaders -- Ghislaine Maxwell undermines Trump’s exoneration effort by clearing everyone in Epstein’s orbit, making her denial sound rehearsed -- Trump’s bruised and swollen hands fuel speculation about h…

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BONUS FREEBIE: Republican Rep says he's spoken to dead voters, Trump targets wind and solar 18:30

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-- On the Bonus Show: Republican congressman says dead people told him they voted fraudulently, Trump says U.S. won't approve new solar and wind projects, African Union wants a map that better represents Africa's size, and much more... Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://david…

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8/22/25: Terrifying Trump warning, self-inflicted economic disaster 1:00:25

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-- On the Show: -- Former CIA officer Ned Price warns that Vladimir Putin manipulates Donald Trump with KGB tactics and that Trump aligns with Kremlin interests over U.S. allies -- Conservative figures including Jesse Watters, Kellyanne Conway, and Dana Perino attack Gavin Newsom for trolling on social media while comparing him unfavorably to Donal…

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8/21/25: Texas does it, Trump cracks, disaster economic headlines 1:05:05

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-- On the Show: -- California Governor Gavin Newsom joins David to discuss his redistricting strategy aimed at countering Republican gerrymandering in Texas -- Texas Republicans pass a Trump-backed gerrymander while Gavin Newsom launches a direct counterstrike with California redistricting -- Donald Trump faces backlash as tariffs drive up costs wi…

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8/20/25: Narcissistic meltdown as trade deals might evaporate 58:46

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump claims trade deals with countries like Japan and the United Kingdom exist but officials admit they are only unsigned frameworks -- Trump admits on Fox News he fears not getting into heaven sparking speculation about his health and state of mind -- Karoline Leavitt lashes out at reporters when asked about Trump refusi…

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8/19/25: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting chaos as veggie prices surge 40 percent 1:03:35

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump reverses his ceasefire stance after meeting Vladimir Putin and pressures Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept land concessions without a ceasefire -- Trump fails to see Finnish President Alexander Stubb sitting directly in front of him and asks where he is during a public event -- Trump blames Barack Obama for losing Crimea…

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8/18/25: Putin crushed Trump, and it devastated Karoline Leavitt 1:02:27

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-- On the Show: -- Vladimir Putin exploits the Alaska summit to humiliate Donald Trump and walk away with legitimacy while Trump gets nothing -- Donald Trump runs to Sean Hannity to repeat Vladimir Putin’s flattery and election lies after being embarrassed at the summit -- Marco Rubio struggles on live television to name any concessions won from Vl…

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BONUS FREEBIE: SCOTUS asked to overturn same sex marriage, Ken Paxton wants Beto O'Rourke in jail 17:08

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-- On the Bonus Show: Ken Paxton tries to jail Beto O'Rourke, Supreme Court is asked to overturn same sex marriage, Mike Lee introduces a bill to criminalize porn nationwide, 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…

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8/15/25: Trump meeting Putin in Alaska, ICE camps expanding 1:29:47

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-- On the Show: -- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet -- Trump gives vague answers to reporters ahead of his visit to Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladmir Putin -- ICE agents in unmarked vehicles and masks show up at a Gavin Newsom event…

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8/14/25: Newsom’s plan to end Trump presidency, Dems are finally fighting 1:00:02

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-- On the Show: -- Gavin Newsom unveils an aggressive redistricting strategy in California aimed at flipping House seats from Republicans to Democrats -- Gavin Newsom’s California redistricting push is an example of Democrats matching Republican aggression with a clear plan to stop Donald Trump’s second term agenda -- New data shows the Producer Pr…

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8/13/25: Police state grows, Karoline crashes 1:00:23

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump declares a false crime emergency in Washington D.C., federalizes police, unleashes military surveillance, and launches a national health monitoring system to consolidate power -- Donald Trump and his family have earned billions during his presidency through cryptocurrency, hospitality, political events, and personal …

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8/12/25: Inflation highest in 6 months, layoffs highest in 5 years 1:01:00

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-- On the Show: -- Inflation rose sharply in July under Trump’s economy, driven by tariffs causing prices to increase above the Fed’s ideal range -- Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head raises questions about the credibility and political influence on inflation and jobs data -- Layoffs in the US surged to the highest level since th…

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8/11/25: Trump puts DC under siege as exports collapse 1:02:34

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump deploys heavily armed FBI tactical units to Washington D.C. ahead of planned protests in a show of authoritarian force -- Trump orders homeless people to be removed from Washington D.C. in a dangerous abuse of federal power -- Trump holds a press conference announcing he's dispatching troops to DC -- JD Vance defends…

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8/8/25: Trump meddles in NYC mayor's race as tech CEOs capitulate 1:34:14

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-- On the Show: -- Dan Koh, host of The People's Cabinet, fills in for David. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@ThePeoplesCabinet -- Trump announced plans for a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, a move that would face major constitutional challenges and could reshape congressional representation -- House Repu…

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