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- Yesterday1h 7m
The election disaster is getting much worse for them
-- On the Show: -- JD Vance publicly blames Trump's Iran war for the Republican midterm defeat, breaking with Trump less than a day after the rout -- Trump emerges after the devastating losses and gives bizarre answers on Vance, Hegseth, impeachment, and when the Iran war ends -- Asked if he's worried about a third impeachment, Trump insists he's not, saying it would destroy the Democratic Party instead -- Ron DeSantis calls the Republican midterm defeat something like an extinction-level event and warns Texas is slipping away -- Trump retreats from public view after the midterm disaster, posting about his ballroom, vote transfers, and daylight saving time -- Trump publicly defends Pete Hegseth while reportedly asking advisers whether his Defense Secretary should be replaced after the losses -- Mike Johnson quits Republican leadership rather than lead the minority, as Jordan and Scalise circle the job he left behind -- Elon Musk spent roughly $474 million backing Republicans in the midterms, lost everything, and started deleting his election posts -- On the Bonus Show: Who pays for a $1B riot, North Korea's $6 billion Binance theft, and the week in politics, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start Vance turns on Trump Sickly Trump struggles Trump fears impeachment Extinction-level event for Republicans Trump stays in hiding Trump panics over Hegseth Johnson quits leadership Musk deletes his posts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days ago1h 8m
Democrats win House and Senate as MAGA in shambles, Trump blames everyone else
-- On the Show: -- Democrats win the House and Senate in a midterm rout, flipping Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, Ohio, and more -- A look back at a 2024 conversation about the impossible Senate map, the states that flipped, and a reminder that difficult is not impossible -- Trump vanishes after the rout, then rage posts on Truth Social blaming voters, Greg Abbott, pundits, Fox News, and Bill de Blasio -- Trump told voters to pretend he was on the ballot and promised $5,000 checks, and voters did exactly that, so Republicans paid -- Trump dragged the Republican Party down with him, and a party that ignored every warning sign for a decade has nobody to blame but itself -- James Talarico beats Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa beats Greg Abbott as Democrats win Texas statewide for the first time in decades -- Karoline Leavitt's election excuses fall apart against Jessica Tarlov on Fox News as defeated Republicans learn nothing at all -- Vivek Ramaswamy loses the Ohio governor's race to Amy Acton in an embarrassing rout, and it is finally time for him to go away -- On the Bonus Show: Top takeaways from the US midterm elections, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 😁 Z-Pix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN saves you 15% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN40 for $40 off & free croissants for life at https://wildgrain.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start Democrats win it all We actually did it Trump goes into hiding Voters did what Trump asked Trump destroyed his own party Democrats took Texas Republicans learned nothing Goodbye, Vivek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago1h 10m
Election day chaos as Trump loses court cases and long lines explode
-- On the Show: -- Election Day is here, and voters decide the House, Senate, governors, and ballot questions in the first big verdict on Trump's second term -- The Supreme Court rejects Trump's emergency bid to set aside some 20,000 California ballots overnight, the day before Election Day -- The FBI's New Haven office tells Americans Election Day is Wednesday, the wrong day, in a post about protecting election integrity -- Enormous lines at polling places are celebrated as enthusiasm, but they signal too few locations, machines, and poll workers -- Trump's final pre-election speech veers into algae, pipes, and a long explanation of the Reflecting Pool walkway he calls a promenade -- On Sean Hannity's show, Trump warns Democrats would wipe out everything he's done, boasts about controlling Venezuela, and retells a Xi story -- Trump calls into Fox and Friends, touts fresh bombing in Iran while insisting it is not really a war, and declares inflation solved -- A UMass law professor speculates Trump could someday flee the US and seek refuge with a friendly authoritarian leader abroad -- On the Bonus Show: Final Election Day predictions and polls, a Learjet crashes in Florida, a man finishes his walk around the world after 28 years, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start Election Day is here Supreme Court rejects Trump's desperate move FBI tells Americans to vote on wrong day The truth about long voting lines Trump's final speech goes off the rails Trump goes off the rails on Hannity Fox asks Trump one question, he implodes Trump could flee the US in final twist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago1h 18m
Record turnout rattles Republicans as Trump's closing message is bizarre
-- On the Show: -- Early voting passes 50 million ballots as records fall in several states and Republicans grow nervous about midterm turnout -- Trump gives baffling answers on the Alaska election lawsuit, the reflecting pool event, and a concept of a deal with Canada -- Trump stops a rally speech to wipe his eye with a wet towel and turns a minor moment into another fight over his health -- Trump rambles through an Iowa rally, talking about boring football, a candidate's weight, protesters, and an invented story -- Asked for a closing message to voters, Trump tells people struggling with prices that the poverty numbers are the single best -- Republicans openly discuss not seating a Democrat who wins Alaska's Senate race as Tim Scott dodges a simple question on results -- Jon Ossoff lays out what Democrats would do with Congress, from oversight to healthcare, as Republicans face real consequences -- Trump rages at Alina Habba's $50 million deal with a pardoned banker's family, then attacks a reporter who asks about Iran -- Trump can read, but a presidency built on never reading, with everything delivered verbally, may be the most dangerous kind -- On the Bonus Show: Haley Stevens endorses a Republican in the Michigan Senate race, a researcher watches hundreds of midterm ads, voters decide 140 ballot questions around the country, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 20% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman 💪 AG1: Get a FREE Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription: https://drinkag1.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start Record early voting turnout Trump's baffling answers Trump's rally eye problem Trump's rambling Iowa rally Trump's closing message Not seating a Democratic winner Ossoff on Democrats with power Trump turns on Habba The post-literate president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago19 min
Republican ENRAGES TRUMP, endorses Democrat
-- On the Bonus Show: Lisa Murkowski endorses the Democrat in Alaska governor’s race, Microsoft offers a quarter of its global workforce voluntary buyouts over AI, James Comey faces federal charges for a third time, and much more... 🤝 Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- A free look at the Bonus Show, which we produce every weekday for our members. Join today to get full, same-day access to every episode! https://www.davidpakman.com/membership 📚 ORDER David's new book PAY ATTENTION https://davidpakman.com/attention 📧 Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://substack.davidpakman.com 📞 Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago26 min
Obama does irreversible damage to Trump
-- In this week's roundup: Trump attacks a reporter asking about health, Obama triggers Trump with a Cheesecake factory joke, Trump wants to prosecute Alaska's Senate candidate, and much more... 🤝 Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership -- This week's top moments from The David Pakman Show. Support independent media and become a member today! https://www.davidpakman.com/membership 📚 ORDER David's new book PAY ATTENTION https://davidpakman.com/attention 📧 Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://substack.davidpakman.com 📞 Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
Republicans face disaster finish as Trump cancels rallies and attacks reporter
-- On the Show: -- A new Léger poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by seven points as Donald Trump's approval drops to 33% -- Vice President JD Vance criticizes ranked choice voting systems while also admitting he does not understand them -- Donald Trump cancels an in-person Kansas campaign rally for Senator Roger Marshall despite polling showing a tight race -- Donald Trump verbally attacks a reporter who asked whether health issues caused his Kansas rally cancellation -- A Fox News live street interview at a Trump rally backfires when an attendee describes the movement as a cult -- Attendees exit a campaign rally after Donald Trump jokes on stage about wrapping up his speech early -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: JD Vance does a town hall in Texas with Fox News host Jesse Watters, and much more... 😴 Lagoon Sleep: Get 15% off with code PAKMAN at https://lagoonsleep.com/pakman 🗳️ VOTE-E: Make your plan to vote on Nov 3 at https://davidpakman.com/vote 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/Pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start New poll shows Trump approval at 33% JD Vance criticizes ranked choice voting Trump cancels Kansas rally for Marshall Trump attacks reporter asking about health Rally attendee calls MAGA a cult Rally crowd exits during Trump speech Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
They’re demanding arrests because they know they’re going to lose
-- On the Show: -- Nielsen data shows Fox News lost 27% of its total day audience and dropped 32% in the key demographic during October -- Donald Trump calls for the prosecution of Alaska candidate Mary Peltola over a rival candidate sharing the same name as Republican Dan Sullivan -- Barack Obama ridicules Donald Trump's reaction to White House renovation jokes while addressing corruption at a campaign speech -- Donald Trump claims superior intelligence and boasts about passing cognitive tests during a rambling rally speech in Ohio -- Concurrent campaign appearances in Georgia and Ohio highlight stark differences between Barack Obama and Donald Trump -- Donald Trump pauses his rally speech to address a heckler singing about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein -- A campaign rally interview features a Trump supporter claiming that God is actively using Trump for a special purpose -- House Speaker Mike Johnson insists Republicans will retain the House on Fox & Friends despite host Ainsley Earhardt's skeptical reaction -- On the Bonus Show: Flavio Bolsonaro flees to the US after losing the Brazilian election, James O'Keefe is charged with identity theft, Vivek Ramaswamy was warned not to run his attack ad, and much more... 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 14 days at https://aura.com/pakman 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://fairharborclothing.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 Book: https://bit.ly/m/attention -- Send David a text: +1 (646) 531-4333 -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow Start Fox News suffers major October ratings drop Trump demands Mary Peltola arrest Obama mocks Trump again at rally Trump boasts about cognitive test Obama vs. Trump campaign rallies Heckler confronts Trump over Epstein Trump supporters interviewed before midterms Fox anchor reacts to Mike Johnson's claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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