The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show is an independent progressive program that offers a fresh perspective on politics, current events, and social issues. Hosted by David Pakman, the show features thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with national leaders. New episodes drop every weekday, providing sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis. The show covers major political events, in-depth conversations with experts, and breakdowns of the latest headlines.
Episodes
The White House has become as spectacle
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump approaches his 80th birthday facing statistical data showing that mortality rates spike on a person's date of birth
-- Donald Trump posts an aggressive online tirade against Congressman Jamie Raskin after Fox host Mark Levin demands that he be expelled
-- Marco Rubio defends Donald Trump by comparing the achievement of the Apollo moon landing to hosting a UFC eve
The war that ended is very much happening again
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump announces the resumption of air strikes against Iran while openly admitting to the seizure of millions of barrels of Iranian oil
-- Rising consumer prices push inflation back above 4 percent as Trump struggles to fulfill his core campaign promise of making life affordable
-- A leaked medical report reveals that Donald Trump underwent an extensive evaluation durin
There are suddenly problems everywhere
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump says Iran downed a U.S. helicopter, triggering retaliatory strikes and a new round of attacks across the region
-- Inflation jumps to 4.2% as energy and food prices rise while wages move lower for American workers
-- Donald Trump unleashes a barrage of Truth Social posts attacking critics while boasting about U.S. military actions in Iran
-- Several celebrity gu
Trump booed, Vance glitches, the war continues
-- On the Show:
-- Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive talk show host with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, joins us on Substack Live to discuss being placed alongside David on the White House "Media Offenders" list
-- A flesh-eating screwworm parasite appears in Texas and New Mexico as Trump administration officials blame Joe Biden
-- Claims of a stolen 2020 election continue even as missing evi
The national nightmare is getting worse
-- On the Show:
-- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor now running for Governor of Georgia, joins us to discuss the campaign
-- Donald Trump continues claiming a ceasefire is near as missile attacks and military strikes persist into the fifteenth week of the conflict
-- U.S. oil reserves fall to their lowest combined level in more than two decades as the Iran conflict continues
-- Conse
The White House just put me on a list
-- On the Show:
-- The Trump White House places David on a media offenders list, showing the federal government's willingness to officially identify critics
-- Donald Trump appears to doze off during a public appearance while making remarks about Iran, Biden, and a proposed Trump promenade
-- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that taxpayer money is being used for Trump's personal projects instead
A truly brutal week if you care about sanity
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump blasts four Republican lawmakers after they join Democrats in passing a House resolution to reign in his Iran war
-- Americans continue struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, housing, insurance, and debt despite promises that expenses would fall
-- Donald Trump disappears from public view for seven days after a physical examination before returning with a
The losses keep piling up for MAGA
-- On the Show:
-- Economic data show virtually every economic metric is worse now under Donald Trump than at the end of Joe Biden's term
-- Harry Enten presents polling that demonstrates the public's frustration with Trump putting his name on buildings and other vanity projects
-- Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte to lead the nation's intelligence agencies despite Pulte not having an intelligen
They can no longer keep the story straight
-- On the Show:
-- Mike Nellis, social impact entrepreneur and former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, joins us to discuss the 2024 DNC autopsy and the 2026 midterms
-- Donald Trump argues over details of an Iran nuclear agreement that remains unfinished after repeatedly claiming a deal is nearly complete
-- A former Trump supporter says rising financial pressures and dismissive
They can no longer keep the story straight
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump's latest medical report sparks questions about delayed disclosures, weight gain, swelling, and unusual testing claims
-- A judge orders Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, creating a legal and symbolic setback tied to his personal brand
-- White House construction projects, economic dissatisfaction, and uncertainty over Iran policy fuel scrutiny
Something is wrong and it’s impossible to ignore
-- On the Show:
-- James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of helping admitted child rapist Adam Hoffman receive special treatment through political connection
-- The White House still has not released Donald Trump’s latest medical report, while older health statistics continue circulating
-- Donald Trump attacks Jill Biden while claiming he alone understands Joe Biden’s debate collapse because of hi
Brutal economic news dumps as White House becomes UFC arena
-- On the Show:
-- Tom Steyer, businessman, philanthropist, now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign
-- Fox News personalities and conservative commentators attack James Talarico with insults about masculinity, sexuality, and his personal life
-- New GDP and income data undercuts repeated promises from Trump officials that the economy would soon reach explosive 6
Texas collapse and health collapse in the same day
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump attacks James Talarico as a vegan and plans rallies for Ken Paxton while Republicans reveal growing fear about holding Texas
-- A Texas Republican voter says Donald Trump controls the Republican Party and refuses to support Ken Paxton in the general election
-- Donald Trump declares “perfect” health after another medical exam, while the White House turns medical
These upcoming elections are taking a nasty turn
-- On the Show:
-- Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services now running for Governor of California, joins us to discuss the campaign
-- Democrats prepare House investigations into Donald Trump focused on Epstein files, alleged family corruption and more if they retake Congress
-- JD Vance is becoming isolated inside Donald Trump’s White House as Marco Rubio gains influence
We’re looking weaker and weaker, and it’s sad
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump's rallies revolve around emotional loyalty, repetition, grievance, and identity reinforcement rather than policy and ideology
-- The Democratic National Committee finally releases its 2024 election autopsy, bowing to intense internal pressure for transparency
-- Donald Trump tells reporters he might skip his son's wedding because of Iran and promotes the ballroom
I don’t think they know how to get out of this
-- On the Show:
-- Lanny Davis, political operative and attorney, joins us to discuss his new book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility From My Journey Through History"
-- Donald Trump, speaking to reporters, falsely says Barack Obama withdrew from Afghanistan, and claims the United States is “freeing Cuba"
-- CNN analyst Harry Enten reports Donald Trump holds a negative
A tour de force of corruption as prices spike
-- On the Show:
-- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files
-- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps
-- JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute
Politics is breaking as Trump spirals again
-- On the Show:
-- Don Lemon, journalist and host of The Don Lemon Show, joins us to discuss Trump's political prosecution against him following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church
-- Modern politicians increasingly prioritize viral clips, livestream culture, and audience loyalty over policy expertise and effective governance
-- Donald Trump posts a statement claiming Midd
MAGA voters are snapping out of it, but what comes next is ugly
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-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump returns from China without a breakthrough on Iran or oil prices, then threatens more military escalation as gas prices remain high
-- Decades of institutional failures, economic instability, and collapsing public trust are fueling cons
The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing
-- On the Show:
-- Ground beef prices hit record highs above $7 per pound while families increasingly rely on credit cards for groceries
-- Donald Trump publicly agrees with Xi Jinping, describing the US as a declining nation, then tries to blame Joe Biden while praising himself
-- Donald Trump struggles climbing Air Force One stairs and delivers confusing remarks about Iran and the Strait of H
Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling
-- On the Show:
-- Rising credit card, student loan, auto loan, and mortgage delinquencies show millions of Americans falling behind in Trump's economy
-- Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner amid pressure from Trump allies pushing restrictions on abortion medication and antidepressants
-- Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping repeatedly during a public appearance while making strange comments ab
The coverups get weird as the corruption gets more obvious
-- On the Show:
-- Ashley St. Clair, social media content creator and former MAGA firebrand now speaking out against the movement, joins us to discuss coordinated right-wing "marching orders" and pay-for-play schemes
-- Robert Reich outlines a political maneuver where JD Vance and Marco Rubio invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump
-- Donald Trump travels to Beijing accompanied by a mass
Inflation spikes, Trump doesn’t care, but RFK wants more sperm
-- On the Show:
-- Senator Cory Booker, Democrat from New Jersey, joins us to discuss Democratic strategy ahead of the midterms, the Iran war, and more…
-- Inflation reaches 3.8% as energy prices jump nearly 18% annually, gas prices stay near multi-year highs, and wages fall while prices increase
-- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly says Trump is “not in a rush” to address high gas prices, wh
Are you ready for the military on election day?
-- On the Show:
-- Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and a legal analyst for ABC News, joins us to discuss her new book "Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court"
-- Donald Trump announces plans for an “Election Integrity Army” in the 2026 midterms while accusing Democrats of interference
Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
-- On the Show:
-- A federal trade court blocks Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs, ruling they were not justified under decades-old trade law
-- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Americans should take summer road trips despite gas reaching $4.55 a gallon
-- Donald Trump abruptly cancels a live press event with Brazil’s president without explanation, leaving reporters waiting for hour
Americans are paying the price as the whole room laughs at Trump
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump succeeds in a political culture where social media rewards outrage, conspiracy content, and emotional reactions
-- A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship draws scrutiny after the Trump administration cuts weakened CDC programs
-- Donald Trump promotes a White House UFC event while gas prices climb above $4.50 per gallon and markets react to uncertainty
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The entire movement is cracking under the pressure
-- On the Show:
-- Donald Trump pauses Project Freedom after Iran fires drones and the US sinks boats while Fox News protects Trump's decision to backtrack
-- Donald Trump declares the Iran war over on Truth Social while admitting no agreement exists and proposes terms like ending enrichment
-- Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump orchestrated a government shutdown to block a congressional vote
This one loss in Texas spells trouble for MAGA
-- On the Show:
-- Sean Spicer, former Trump White House Press Secretary and host of The Sean Spicer Show, joins us to discuss his new book, "Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America"
-- Quentin Wiltz defeats Tony Carbone in the Pearland, Texas mayor race as Democrats flip a suburb where Trump got 60% of the vote
-- Conservatives push court challenges and federal legisl
Are you ready for the next invasion?
-- On the Show:
-- Todd Blanche admits selling “86” merchandise is legal while Republicans claim James Comey’s seashell post meant “kill the president"
-- Donald Trump casually tells a crowd he would invade Cuba “on the way back” from Iran, in the latest sign that war with Cuba is next on his list
-- Republican nominees repeatedly refuse to say Joe Biden won the 2020 election when questioned by
Everything is great other than all of this stuff
-- On the Show:
-- Oil prices surge to about $126 per barrel, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Trump claims the war is calming
-- Donald Trump says his administration will release UFO files, citing interviews with pilots who report unexplained aerial phenomena
-- Republicans propose using taxpayer money to fund a $400 million White House ballroom despite earlier
They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes
-- On the Show:
-- Dr. Frank George, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump's cognitive decline
-- The Supreme Court strikes down a majority-Black district for relying too heavily on race, which enables new gerrymandered maps in Florida
-- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that rising gas prices and tariffs are increasing inflation and slo
The real King embarrasses fake king Trump
-- On the Show:
-- Michael Wolff, journalist and author, joins us to discuss Trump's growing desperation over the failing Iran war and his collapsing approval numbers
-- King Charles III tells Congress that power must be limited and NATO alliances must support Ukraine, contrasting Donald Trump’s positions
-- Donald Trump struggles to read a speech next to King Charles III and delivers awkward l
They want critics SILENCED and it’s getting worse
-- On the Show:
-- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him
-- Karoline Leavitt says Americans must tone down the rhetoric after an attempted assassination against Trump while blaming Democrats
-- Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson, and Lindsey Graham promote a $400 million White House ballroom as a national security need
Trumpworld spins out of control as conspiracies spiral
-- On the Show:
-- After an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, people question how a gunman could get so close to Donald Trump
-- Ex-Trump supporters Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene question the first assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania
-- Trump angrily denies accusations in a 60 Minutes interview, mocks the gunman who tried to assassinate h
What happens to Trump voters when Trump is gone?
-- On the Show
-- David questions how society should respond to Trump supporters after his term ends, weighing whether their support is a forgivable mistake
-- Eric Trump appears on television promoting a $24 million Pentagon robotics contract for his company, raising concerns about corruption
-- Trump's approval falls to 32% with 63% disapproval alongside declining economic confidence and pess
White House plans media attack as press crackdown begins
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump is planning a “mic-drop confrontation” at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where he targets media and leaves early
-- The FBI opens an investigation into a New York Times reporter over standard journalism practices like contacting sources and emails
-- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump on Fox News by calling him humanitarian while downplaying Iran attacks on no
They just took another major loss
-- On the Show
-- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more…
-- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats
-- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations ab
Reality collapses and Americans are noticing
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump reportedly demanded nuclear launch codes for Iran, but the claim traces to an unverified source and lacks confirmation
-- Donald Trump reacts to a Virginia redistricting vote by warning that fair elections will cause Republicans to lose power
-- Donald Trump repeatedly contradicts himself and his administration, creating confusion that his subordinates have to qui
The week from hell is only getting started
-- On the Show:
-- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments
-- Military advisers reportedly block Trump from the Situation Room during a rescue mission due to concerns about impulsive decisions
-- House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over alleged unauthorized war actions and mishandl
“The victims, or whatever” shocks MAGA
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations
-- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged
-- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social me
They can't keep their lies straight
-- On the Show
-- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David
-- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy
-- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference
-- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a T
Everyone is turning on Trump now
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies
-- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict
-- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump’s White House as a
Trump sacrifices Vance to save failing presidency
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil
-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict
-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran
This is a really strange way to "win" a war
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open
-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him
-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapo
Trump loses mind on friends as war backfires badly
-- On the Show
-- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire
-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base
-- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections
-- Trade
The victory is already collapsing and they know it
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful agreement with Iran, while Iran restricts ships and ignores him
-- Rep. John Larson introduces articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power and constitutional violations
-- Donald Trump posts aggressive and erratic messages on Truth Social, attacking Iran, NATO allies, and p
Trump doesn’t destroy Iran, but he destroyed wallets
-- On the Show
-- Gas prices have jumped 61% percent since mid-January under Donald Trump, directly affecting Americans at the pump
-- More Americans are openly calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office due to concerns about his mental fitness
-- JD Vance experiences an awkward and highly visible interaction with Donald Trump during a public rally
-- A loyal Trump supporter openly rej
Trump is running away from his high gas prices
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump speaks at an Easter event, praising himself, threatening Iran, and insulting the Iranian people
-- Donald Trump delivers an erratic press conference, threatens Iran again, and receives praise from Pete Hegseth
-- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins downplays farmer bankruptcies while Trump avoids questions about rising gas prices
-- A three-time Trump voter reac
Trump threatens war crimes, praises Allah on Easter Sunday
-- On the Show
-- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage
-- Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilian infrastructure and says "praise be to Allah" on Truth Social
-- Trump vacillates on Iran threats and war crimes, while Republicans struggle to defend him
-- Donald Trump fires Attorne
A major shift is happening right now
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump gradually loses control over his base and party as voters and allies begin questioning his leadership and distancing themselves
-- Senator Mike Lee admits he does not know how many illegal votes exist while still pushing election fraud claims to justify stricter voting laws
-- Analysts highlight Donald Trump’s weak approval ratings and explain how poor polling wit
Something isn’t right in the inner circle
-- On the Show
-- Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin Newsom lead early Democratic polling for 2028, but none seem likely to unify the party
-- Donald Trump builds support through identity and loyalty rather than policy, which allows contradictions, failed promises, and blame shifting to be accepted by supporters
-- Trump allies increasingly reinterpret and manage his statements
They’re willing to lose everything for Trump
-- On the Show
-- Ronny Jackson and Pete Hegseth openly signal that political losses and higher prices are acceptable as long as Donald Trump does not back down in Iran
-- With indicators pointing to possible Republican losses in 2026, the question becomes whether Trump will blame election fraud, the media, or members of his own party
-- Rick Scott, Donald Trump, and Karoline Leavitt defend ris
They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran
-- On the Show
-- Rep. Sara Jacobs, Democrat from California's 51st district, joins us to discuss the No Kings protests, cost-of-living messaging, suspicious trading tied to Iran policy, and much more…
-- Reports show the United States deploys more than 50,000 troops to the Middle East while the Army raises the maximum enlistment age to 42
-- Ann Coulter, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Erik Prince
No Kings vs CPAC did not go well
-- On the Show
-- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, joins us to discuss her approach to reducing homelessness and crime in LA, as well as her concerns about Trump intervening in the 2028 Olympics
-- Donald Trump allies gather at CPAC with smaller energy while millions attend No Kings protests across thousands of rallies
-- Fox News defends Donald Trump over gas prices by highlightin
This is not how wealthy countries are supposed to behave
-- On the Show
-- Fox News confronts Speaker Mike Johnson with Donald Trump publicly rejecting the shutdown deal and Johnson struggles to reconcile his defense of Trump
-- Melania Trump appears at the White House, introducing a humanoid robot named Plato that she says will help teach children classical studies
-- The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth removes journalists from inside the building after
Iran backlash grows as they’re feeling around in the dark
-- On the Show
-- Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrat from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss what Congress can do to rein in Trump's war, gas price hikes, ICE at airports, and much more
-- Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman tells Fox News that the US is heading towards a recession under Donald Trump which undermines Trump’s economic brand
-- Donald Trump gives a confusing speech to GOP congressional
Trump’s own district flips as it all falls apart
-- On the Show
-- Democrat Emily Gregory wins Donald Trump’s home district in Florida flipping a Republican seat despite Trump’s endorsement and presence
-- Millions of people protest across the U.S., creating massive visible opposition that unsettles Donald Trump during multiple crises
-- CBS News ratings collapse under Bari Weiss’s leadership as the network shifts toward Trump-friendly covera
Peak chaos hits over war, money, insider trading
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump negotiates a framework to end the Iran war that closely matches the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama
-- Massive bets on oil and stock futures appear minutes before Donald Trump announces he is delaying strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
-- Senator John Kennedy says Donald Trump blocked a Republican plan that would have reopened the Department of
What does it mean to win at this point?
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait of Hormuz
-- Donald Trump claims on Truth Social that the United States is getting what it wants and will not need to bomb Iran, sending market surging while Iran denies talks taking place
-- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struggles to explain ad
The economic meltdown is gaining momentum
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices surging
-- FBI Director Kash Patel struggles through congressional questioning about firing Iran counterintelligence experts and basic voter fraud investigations,
-- Donald Trump confuses economic data and makes a bizarre Pearl Harbor remark to a Japa
Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling
-- On the Show
-- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and prediction markets, and what agenda Democrats should pursue ahead of 2028
-- Jerome Powell warns the United States economy faces rising inflation risks, weak private sector job growth, and tariff-driven pressure, as Donald Trump’s policies strain the
People are noticing what’s happening in America
-- On the Show
-- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus on what they pay every week
-- Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche face a House Oversight subpoena over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, signaling aggressive Democratic investigations if they win power
-- Donald Trump delivers a series of
Everything is suddenly going wrong
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump damages Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms as betting markets shift to a 50/50 chance of Democrats winning control of the Senate
-- Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin publicly feud with personal insults on social media while Donald Trump intervenes to defend Mark Levin, exposing growing conflict inside the MAGA movement
-- Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer basic
Declaring victory when you’re losing is a bad idea
-- On the Show
-- New GDP data shows the U.S. economy slows sharply to 0.7 percent growth as Donald Trump faces rising oil prices, weakening job numbers, and economic uncertainty
-- Donald Trump claims the United States has already defeated Iran while missiles continue flying, the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and global oil markets surge past $100 per barrel
-- Donald Trump lashes out at
It’s backfiring but it might be profitable
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump's war with Iran drives up oil prices while his administration controls Venezuelan oil sales, raising questions about whether the conflict increases the value of oil revenue tied to the U.S. government
-- Donald Trump attacks Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia on Truth Social in an attempt to portray him as unfit for office, even though medical experts say dyslexia has nothing
Prices up, chaos up, tragedy up, logic down
-- On the Show
-- Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and journalist, joins us on Substack Live to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy, Pete Hegseth, and the upcoming elections
-- Donald Trump struggles to answer basic press questions about the Iran war, giving incoherent responses and denying knowledge of major events
-- Donald Trump attacks reporter Liz Landers with personal insults after she challenges his el
The war is suddenly much more dangerous as gas prices explode
-- On the Show
-- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear objectives and poor planning by the Trump administration
-- Senator Richard Blumenthal warns after a classified Iran briefing that the United States appears to be moving toward deploying American ground troops
-- Reporting shows that Volodymyr Zele
Trump walked right into the trap, Gavin Newsom on the show
-- On the Show
-- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, joins us in person to discuss Donald Trump's failures, speculation about 2028, and his new book "Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery"
-- Antony Blinken says that Barack Obama and Joe Biden avoided war with Iran for years because Iran can fight cheaply with drones, while the United States spends far more on missiles and sustained ope
Global financial panic unleashed by Trump’s Iran war
-- On the Show
-- Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's failure to coordinate with governors ahead of military action against Iran and her efforts to limit ICE activity in the state
-- Donald Trump faces rising costs, oil shocks, civilian casualties, and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader
-- Donald Trump triggers a global market panic
The firings have started and the embarrassment is growing
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security after a series of public embarrassments, then assigns her a vague new envoy role to disguise the firing
-- The real political divide in the United States is between powerful elites and ordinary Americans rather than traditional partisan conflicts
-- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces an investigation aft
A truly bad day for people who care about reality
-- On the Show
-- Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, who should be held accountable, and what steps Congress can take to limit presidential war powers
-- Donald Trump demands the Texas Republican Senate primary effectively stop and says the candidate he does not endorse should immediately drop out
-- Representative
MAGA’s Texas nightmare begins, prices spiking hard
-- On the Show
-- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election
-- Democrats flip seats in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana amid collapsing approval numbers for Donald Trump, signaling early signs of a potential 2026 midterm wave
-- Donald Trump stumbles through comments
War backfires, base revolts, gas prices spike as market collapses
-- On the Show
-- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeachable offense, and how they will affect the midterm elections
-- Hillary Clinton angrily rebukes Lauren Boebert after Boebert raises conspiracy claims about Anthony Weiner and Epstein files during a tense exchange that leaves Republicans scrambling
No war promise collapses as Trump bombs Iran
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump launches a joint military operation with Israel, attacking Iran that kills Ayatollah Khamenei, leading to regional retaliation, and raising unresolved questions about regime change
-- Donald Trump confirms three United States service members are dead, says there will likely be more casualties, and frames additional American deaths as inevitable while offering no cl
Texas panic rises as Epstein problem gets worse
-- On the Show
-- Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton fight a divisive primary as Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett post competitive polling that forces Republicans to defend Texas
-- Dr. Mehmet Oz praises Donald Trump’s State of the Union as historically great while public reaction and polling show widespread disagreement
-- New Jeffrey Epstein materials and stateme
Americans are leaving and credibility has collapsed
-- On the Show
-- Americans relocate abroad in record numbers as foreign residency data, citizenship renunciations, and student enrollment trends show growing dissatisfaction with life in the United States
-- Casey Means struggles to defend past financial conflicts, evasive public health answers, and refusal to clearly endorse measles vaccination during a contentious Surgeon General confirmation
Trump’s SOTU disaster could cost Republicans 2026
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was a low-energy, reality-detached speech filled with false claims, self-praise, and economic distortions
-- Right-wing politicians and media figures exaggerate and misrepresent data to portray Donald Trump as dominant and successful despite weak approval numbers
-- Attorney General Pam Bondi struggles to defend Donald Trump’s Sta
Reality distortion has become the norm
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address as Americans continue struggling with healthcare costs, affordability, immigration enforcement, and civil rights concerns
-- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump’s claim that Operation Midnight Hammer obliterated Iran’s nuclear facilities but acknowledges Iran could rebuild, as escalation with Iran looks increasin
The dark spiral of power, panic and collapse
-- On the Show
-- Michael Wolff, journalist and best-selling author, joins us to discuss Trump's return to power, the Epstein scandal, and his latest book "All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America"
-- Donald Trump attacks Supreme Court justices as disloyal and foreign-controlled after they strike down his tariffs as unconstitutional
-- Republican leaders including Don Bacon, Mitch McConnell
GOP is ignoring Trump, and Trump is getting desperate
-- On the Show
-- FBI Director Kash Patel defends aggressive federal actions while raising serious First Amendment concerns about targeting protest funding
-- Donald Trump demands an end to mail voting but congressional Republicans publicly refuse to include a ban in new election legislation
-- Kevin Hassett attacks a New York Federal Reserve study showing American consumers bear most tariff co
