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4/4/25: Trump kicks out Elon, influencers turn on MAGA
-- On the Show: -- In the midst of absolute economic chaos, Donald Trump's approval rating hits yet another new low -- Within hours of a brutal loss in Wisconsin in which $25 million of Elon Musk's money failed to bring a win, Donald Trump starts telling his staff that Elon Musk will soon be leaving -- Vice President JD Vance admits that prices will go up before they have a possibility of going down, but argues this is a good thing -- Key influencers are turning on Donald Trump, including Joe Rogan and Dave Portnoy -- Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert confused Roger Stone with Olive Stone in a humiliating Congressional hearing -- Donald Trump's approval on the economy collapses, understandably -- Alina Habba looks horrified as Donald Trump forgets the word "criminal" -- This week's Friday Feedback -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing reactions to Trump's latest tariffs, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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: -- Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) joins David to discuss the future of the progressive movement, the disastrous Trump tariffs, the 2026 and 2028 elections, and much more -- Donald Trump announces blanket global tariffs in a disoriented and confused outdoor White House event -- Markets collapse as a result of Donald Trump's outrageous new tariff scheme -- Some Senate Republicans turn on Trump, blocking his Canadian tariffs, as dissent grows -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, is unable to defend Donald Trump's new tariffs in a CNN interview with Kate Bolduan -- Looking back at a clip of George W. Bush warning about exactly what Donald Trump is doing today is a stark reminder of how much the Republican Party has changed -- On the Bonus Show: House Democrats join plant to force vote on ending Trump's tariffs, Eric Adams announces he will run as independent in NYC mayoral race, two mothers bring House to a half over push to allow proxy voting for new parents, much more... 😬 Remi mouth guards: Get up to 50% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://shopremi.com/pakman 🧽 Blueland: Get 15% OFF sustainable cleaning products at https://blueland.com/pakman 🪟 3 Day Blinds: Buy one get one 50% OFF at https://3dayblinds.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
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4/2/25: It's LIBERATION DAY as Tesla collapses, Booker speaks 25 hours
-- On the Show: -- Brad Schimel, the Trump and Musk-endorsed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has lost in a major setback for the MAGA agenda -- Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) sets a new record with a Senate speech lasting more than 25 hours -- GDP collapse is expected for Q1 2025 with a consensus estimate of just 0.3% growth and an Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate of -3.7% -- Tesla sales collapse, down 13% year-over-year for Q1 2025, their worst quarter in three years -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, lies uncontrollably about everything from deportations to the Signal investigation -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, opens the door to a third Trump term while speaking to the press -- Elon Musk is confronted by the lone liberal on Fox News' The Five and doesn't answer a single one of her questions -- Joe Rogan attacks Donald Trump for the totally failed mass deportations -- On the Bonus Show: Trump announces new round of tariffs, DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, "torpedo" bats have everyone in Major League Baseball talking, much more... 🤢 Reliefband: Use code PAKMAN for 20% OFF + free shipping at https://reliefband.com 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- 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: -- Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) joins David to discuss the administration's disregard for the Constitution, the failures of DOGE, the Signal fiasco, and much more -- The Hands Off protests this Saturday, April 5, seems like they will be absolutely massive, potentially the kind of activism that is currently needed -- Republican Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) admits during a Fox News appearance that Donald Trump's tariffs will hurt the economy and the average American -- Donald Trump flies off the handle at a ridiculous press conference alongside Kid Rock -- Not only is Elon Musk quitting DOGE, Donald Trump seems to suggest that DOGE itself will be ending -- Elon Musk gets wildly triggered during an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, flips out on reporters for asking real questions -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, claims that "evil forces" and "spiritual warfare" are being used against Donald Trump -- On the Bonus Show: Elon Musk goes all in on Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Marine Le Pen banned from French presidential run over embezzlement, Royce White returns to explain $1 million in credit cards fees, much more... 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Get up to 40% OFF at https://ridge.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
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3/31/25: Third term insanity spreads, Elon is stepping down
-- On the Show: -- David lays out his political views in response to audience questions as a sort of anti-authoritarian progressive manifesto -- NBC News' Kristin Welker reports that Donald Trump told her he's exploring the idea of a third term, despite legally being unable to serve again -- A deep dive into the ways Donald Trump could try to argue for a third term, and their legal shortcomings -- Donald Trump admits he has "no idea" what Signal is and appears completely confused -- Elon Musk announces he will be stepping down from DOGE soon, claiming to have accomplished everything -- Elon Musk holds a town hall that goes horribly wrong -- Tucker Carlson says he won't fly with vaccinated pilots and spouts outrageous conspiracy theories -- Donald Trump is asked "what is a woman?" and struggles to answer it -- Donald Trump unveils yet another outrageous economic idea, this time suggesting tariffs on everything country -- On the Bonus Show: White House weighs how to help farmers as trade war crushes them, Trump funding cuts ripple through rural America, Florida special election suggest trouble for Trump & Republican leaders, much more... 🌳 Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% OFF with code PAKMAN at https://fastgrowingtrees.com ⚠️ 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 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 25% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow
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