BONUS FREEBIE: New Mexico makes childcare free, RFK weighs blaming mass shootings on video games
-- On the Bonus Show: New Mexico is making childcare free, RFK Jr. weighs blaming mass shootings on video games, sugar consumption goes up when it's hot outside, 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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9/12/25: United States entering a very dark period
-- On the Show: -- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been identified as the alleged shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk --Donald Trump fuels political violence in America and immediately weaponizes Charlie Kirk’s assassination without pause or fact-finding -- Prioritizing being offended over strategic thinking risks weakening the left and losing elections -- Trump is being manipulated by Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders while Republicans are just starting to acknowledge it -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly one million jobs were overstated under Donald Trump, signaling a stalled labor market -- A new study finds 99 percent of Americans will lose income under Trump’s economic policies while only the top 1 percent benefit -- Trump faces an unavoidable political loss as House members move to force a vote on the Epstein files despite his defenses -- Gallup reports U.S. support for capitalism is at a historic low while Americans are disillusioned with the current economic system -- Ali Velshi reports on MSNBC that Donald Trump’s health crisis can no longer be ignored by mainstream media -- On the Bonus Show: Trump happily approves funding for red states, Senate Republicans block release of Epstein files, and much more... 🛡️ 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 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.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) – Tyler Robinson, 22, identified as alleged Charlie Kirk shooter (07:32) – Trump fuels political violence, weaponizes Kirk assassination (14:05) – Prioritizing offense over strategy risks weakening the left (19:25) – Trump manipulated by Putin; Republicans slowly acknowledge it (25:59) – BLS reports nearly 1M overstated jobs under Trump (31:23) – Study: 99% of Americans lose income under Trump policies (36:04) – Trump faces political loss over Epstein files vote (42:17) – Gallup: U.S. support for capitalism at historic low (50:29) – Ali Velshi: Trump’s health crisis ignored by mainstream media (56:59) – The Friday Feedback segment
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9/11/25: Charlie Kirk assassinated and all hell breaks loose
-- On the Show: -- Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a Utah college event and his death sparks fears of escalating political violence -- The FBI under Kash Patel mishandles the Charlie Kirk shooter case, announcing a suspect was in custody and then releasing him -- Donald Trump blames the left for Charlie Kirk’s killing and vows to target organizations he claims are responsible -- Republican figures like Nancy Mace immediately blame Democrats for Charlie Kirk’s assassination and call for retaliation -- Asmongold falsely claims 90 percent of political violence is left wing despite overwhelming evidence of far right violence -- On the same day as Charlie Kirk’s assassination dozens of shootings occured nationwide including one at a Colorado high school -- Jesse Watters vows to avenge Charlie Kirk’s death and threatens politicians and media figures -- Greg Gutfeld speculates that Charlie Kirk’s killing looks like the work of a professional sniper -- Charlie Kirk’s assassination reignites calls for real gun reform and challenges the excuse that it is always too soon -- The killing of Charlie Kirk shows how instant smartphone footage reshapes how Americans experience public assassinations -- Kamala Harris slams Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection bid in her memoir and accuses him of undermining her politically -- On the Bonus Show: Manhunt continues for Charlie Kirk shooter, Senate Republicans block Epstein files release, Larry Ellison surpasses Elon Musk as world's richest person, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🌳 MyHeritage: Discover your family roots for FREE for 14 days at https://davidpakman.com/myheritage 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/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) Charlie Kirk assassinated, fears of escalating political violence (06:47) FBI mishandles case, wrong suspect released (10:37) Trump blames the left, vows retaliation (16:27) Republicans blame Democrats, call for revenge (23:16) Asmongold spreads false political violence claim (28:26) Nationwide shootings the same day, including Colorado high school (33:19) Jesse Watters vows vengeance, threatens opponents (38:06) Gutfeld speculates sniper involvement (41:19) Renewed push for gun reform (46:22) Smartphone footage changes how assassinations are experienced (49:52) Harris slams Biden in memoir, accuses him of undermining her
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9/10/25: WWIII on the brink as Trump trolled at DC restaurant
-- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America co-host and former senior Obama advisor -- Poland shoots down Russian drones in NATO airspace while Donald Trump stays silent -- Trump calls the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letter a "dead issue" as allies and Democrats demand more files -- Trump denies the Epstein letter, saying the signature and language are fake despite mounting evidence -- A handwriting expert confirms the Epstein birthday letter signature belongs to Donald Trump -- Karoline Leavitt insists multiple documents are fake as reporters press her with contradictions -- Karoline Leavitt dodges questions about tariffs possibly driving the United States into a depression -- Protesters confront Trump at a Washington DC restaurant, forcing him to demand their removal -- On the Bonus Show: New Mexico is making childcare free, RFK Jr. weighs blaming mass shootings on video games, sugar consumption goes up when it's hot outside, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🌳 MyHeritage: Discover your family roots for FREE for 14 days at https://davidpakman.com/myheritage 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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) Poland shoots Russian drones (06:52) Trump calls Epstein letter "dead issue" (15:25) Trump denies letter authenticity (19:48) Expert confirms Trump’s signature (24:46) David hosts Dan Pfeiffer on Substack Live (58:26) Leavitt claims documents are fake (1:07:07) Leavitt dodges tariff questions (1:11:51) Protesters confront Trump in DC
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9/9/25: Trump’s Epstein drawing released as Dem Governor shuts him down
-- On the Show: -- Congress obtains Donald Trump’s infamous Epstein birthday letter that he swore never existed -- Trump allies like Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk insist the Epstein birthday letter is fake despite matching signatures from the same era -- Karoline Leavitt calls the Epstein birthday letter a hoax and vows lawsuits while denying overwhelming proof of its authenticity -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore refuses Trump’s push for federal occupation and declares he will bow down to nobody -- Fox News hosts struggle to spin disastrous jobs data as Trump’s economic talking points collapse on air -- Vice President JD Vance dismisses concerns about war crimes by tweeting he doesn't care about being challenged over military abuses -- A federal appeals court rejects Trump’s immunity claim and upholds E Jean Carroll’s $83 million defamation verdict -- Trump lashes out at reporters with rambling answers about war, sanctions, and cartels while demanding silence -- Trump smirks as religious leaders pray over him and rants about crime, Biden, and his fading memory at a Bible museum event -- Trump shows worsening health signs from bruised hands and confusion to unintelligible stories and balance problems -- On the Bonus Show: Scott Bessent nearly fights another Trump official, students' test scores are worsening, Trump slaps his name on Biden's infrastructure projects, and much more... 🔬 Freedom From Religion Foundation: Text DAVID to 511511 or visit https://ffrf.us/school 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/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) – Congress gets Trump’s Epstein letter (05:30) – Trump Allies claim letter is fake (11:54) – Leavitt calls letter a hoax, threatens lawsuits (21:10) – Gov. Moore rejects Trump’s federal push (27:09) – Fox struggles to spin bad jobs report (37:09) – JD Vance dismisses war crimes concerns (42:51) – Appeals court upholds Carroll $83M verdict (46:44) – Trump rants at reporters about war and sanctions (51:50) – Trump rants at Bible museum event (58:36) – Trump shows worsening health signs
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