The David Pakman Show
These upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn
Democrats prepared extensive investigations into Donald Trump, JD Vance reconsidered a 2028 presidential bid, and the U.S. political landscape grappled with widespread distrust and Trump's declining health, while California gubernatorial candidate Kabier Bera outlined policy solutions.
No Kings vs CPAC did not go well
This episode contrasts the dwindling energy of CPAC with the surging grassroots 'No Kings' protests, dissects political spin on gas prices and Trump's erratic behavior, and explores the shifting dynamics of the MAGA movement and LA's innovative approach to homelessness.
Global financial panic unleashed by Trump’s Iran war
Donald Trump's war with Iran has triggered a global financial panic, economic disaster, and political quagmire, with significant domestic repercussions and questions about the administration's competence and respect for military personnel.
WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump 2026 State of the Union Address
David Pakman offers scathing live commentary on a simulated 2026 Donald Trump State of the Union Address, dissecting its authoritarian undertones, factual inaccuracies, and performative elements.
Trump admin desperation explodes with criminal probes
The episode exposes the Trump administration's alleged descent into desperation, characterized by demands for absolute loyalty, weaponization of government agencies, and a disregard for factual reality in the face of mounting pressure.
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