11/19/25: Trump loses Epstein vote as files will be released, GOP terrified
-- On the Show: -- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein files -- The House votes overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files while Donald Trump faces backlash over Republicans reversing themselves under pressure and Rep. Clay Higgins stands alone as the only GOP no vote -- Republicans vote to release the Epstein files while preparing tactics to limit, distort, or weaponize the disclosure to protect Donald Trump and shift blame -- Donald Trump gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman an extravagant White House welcome that includes a military flyover and personal praise -- A federal court blocks Texas' new congressional map as unconstitutional, destroying Republicans' plan to add several safe seats and undermining Donald Trump's political strategy -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters asking about the Epstein files and defends Mohammed bin Salman regarding the killing of Jamal Khashoggi -- Mike Johnson struggles to explain Republican reversals on the Epstein files as Donald Trump pressures the party and conservative media figures attack Johnson for delays -- South Dakota farmers criticize Donald Trump for harming their livelihoods through trade policies and foreign beef decisions that benefit wealthy interests over agricultural communities -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats have their biggest polling advantage in 8 years, a federal judge blocks Texas from using its new gerrymandered congressional map, Larry Summers resigns from the OpenAI board over Epstein ties, and much more... 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off with code DAVIDP at https://graza.co/davidp 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- 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 (00:00) Start (01:56) House backs Epstein release (08:56) GOP shields Trump on files (19:20) Trump's lavish MBS welcome (25:11) Court blocks Texas map (34:45) Trump defends MBS, evades (42:26) Johnson struggles under pressure (1:00:38) Epstein attorney joins (1:05:42) Farmers blast Trump policies
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11/18/25: Epstein files panic as Trump's worst fear hits
-- On the Show: -- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new book, "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right" -- Representatives Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Marjorie Taylor Greene hold a press conference with Jeffrey Epstein's victims to push for the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" requiring the full release of the files -- Reports from Bloomberg and a hidden camera recording suggest the FBI and Department of Justice are redacting or scrubbing Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files -- Donald Trump admits to shouting at people, claiming they were "stupid" for trying to renegotiate a trade deal, and refuses to rule out sending troops into Venezuela -- Donald Trump delivers a disaster speech, claiming he does not need a rewritten speech because he is "not Biden" and makes several other questionable comments -- Following Donald Trump's online attacks labeling her a "traitor," Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene receives death threats from members of the MAGA movement -- Donald Trump calls a female reporter from Bloomberg a demeaning "piggy" on Air Force One in an attempt to silence her when she asks legitimate questions about the Epstein files -- Kevin Hassett attempts to defend Donald Trump's contradictory tariff policies by arguing tariffs caused no problem but that cutting them helps lower prices -- On the Bonus Show: MTG gets called out for her double standard on Trump's bullying, Trump and his FCC target late-night host Seth Meyers, Ted Cruz is weighing a presidential bid, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $30 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- 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 (00:00) Start (02:00) Epstein Act press push (10:23) DOJ accused of scrubbing (19:33) Trump rants, threatens Venezuela (25:13) Trump's chaotic disaster speech (31:46) MTG gets MAGA death threats (38:50) Laura Field interview (57:16) Trump insults Bloomberg reporter (1:02:50) Hassett defends tariff chaos
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11/17/25: Epstein files go nuclear as autopen scandal hits Trump
-- On the Show: -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins us in person to discuss her new book "107 Days" about her 2024 presidential campaign -- Donald Trump is in visible panic as newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails describe him knowing about the girls and send White House staff into chaos -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters while denying interest in the Epstein files despite posting about them repeatedly -- Donald Trump abruptly calls for releasing the Epstein files after recognizing he can no longer oppose them and tries to frame the shift as transparency -- The White House scrambles after seven Trump pardons show identical signatures despite years of him mocking Joe Biden for using an autopen -- Donald Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene and attacks multiple Republicans as the MAGA coalition fractures -- Donald Trump openly outlines a plan to restrict voting and end early and mail voting to ensure Democrats never regain power -- Donald Trump says he had an MRI but does not know what part of his body was analyzed or why it was done -- Donald Trump claps in a bizarre asymmetrical manner at a White House event, which neurologists say can indicate a number of different health issues -- When pressed by journalist Jonathan Karl about food prices and Thanksgiving costs, NEC Director Kevin Hassett gives misleading explanations about price trends, tariffs, and supply -- On the Bonus Show: Behind the scenes of the Kamala Harris interview, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://ridge.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- 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 (00:00) Start (02:06) Trump panics over Epstein emails (07:38) Trump lashes out at reporters (13:15) Trump calls to release files (22:35) White House scrambles over pardons (27:31) Trump attacks MAGA allies (36:00) Trump outlines voter restrictions (43:37) Kamala Harris interview (52:25) Trump confused about MRI (58:08) Trump claps oddly at event (1:01:53) Hassett misleads on food prices
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BONUS: White House in chaos over 50-year mortgage plan, white males overrepresented in podcasting, and more...
-- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, 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/book
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11/14/25: New Dem instantly slams MAGA as evil incarnate now has power
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Adelita Grijalva denounces the 50-day obstruction of her swearing-in, pledges to sign the Epstein files discharge petition, and warns that American freedoms and basic services are being threatened -- Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump does not want yes-men while positioning himself as Trump's most loyal successor and embracing stories that showcase extreme deference -- Stephen Miller confirms Donald Trump's push for a $2,000 tariff rebate and for nuking the filibuster while reinforcing his long record of extremist policies -- Sean Hannity claims America would be doomed if it resembled several blue states while ignoring their economic strength and national contributions -- Donald Trump tells Laura Ingraham that the United States lacks domestic talent and must bring in skilled immigrants, contradicting core MAGA positions -- Donald Trump faces possible 2026 House investigations into his family's crypto empire, foreign investments, pardons, and conflicts of interest that could expose documented financial corruption -- Democrats gain a major turnout advantage as Donald Trump's low approval, voter frustration, and midterm dynamics threaten Republican control of the House -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump asks his Justice Department to investigate the Esptein connections of others, Jesse Watters says Trump needs to build a ballroom so "people like us" can attend state events, and much more... 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 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 (00:00) Start (01:59) Grijalva condemns swearing-in obstruction (08:02) JD Vance portrays loyal Trump (15:30) Miller backs Trump's extreme policies (20:42) Hannity warns about blue states (24:33) Trump on talent, immigration needs (30:36) Trump faces House investigations (37:20) Democrats gain turnout advantage (46:51) Friday Feedback segment
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