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Jun 30, 2026Supreme Court DecisionsPresidential PowerBirthright Citizenship

Power, accountability and fear in 2026

David Pakman dissects recent Supreme Court rulings expanding presidential power, Trump's alleged financial conflicts, and Republican fears of accountability, highlighting the critical stakes of upcoming elections.

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Jun 11, 2026US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictInflation

The war that ended is very much happening again

David Pakman dissects the re-escalation of the Iran conflict, Trump's bizarre statements on inflation and health, and a surprising shift in Republican voter sentiment on healthcare.

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May 26, 2026US PoliticsDonald TrumpJD Vance

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.

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Mar 30, 2026US PoliticsMAGA MovementCPAC

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.

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Mar 9, 2026Iran WarEconomic ImpactOil Prices

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.

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Feb 25, 2026Political CommentaryState of the UnionDonald Trump

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.

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Jan 13, 2026Political DesperationGovernment AccountabilityAbuse of Power

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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