9/16/25: They’re coming for the 1st Amendment, and they’re thrilled
-- On the Show: -- CBS reporter Nancy Cordes corners Donald Trump with a list of right-wing political violence incidents, showing that most political violence in the U.S. comes from the right -- Trump says he is "not so sure" about the First Amendment when asked about protesters' rights -- Trump and allies discuss labeling opponents and groups as dangerous and using legal tools to target dissent and protest movements -- J.D. Vance urges supporters on The Charlie Kirk Show to report and call the employers of people who "celebrate" Charlie Kirk's killing, effectively endorsing mass doxxing -- Trump tells supporters to "do whatever the hell you want" toward people they dislike, which encourages mob violence and lawlessness -- Gavin Newsom warns that Trump and Stephen Miller plan to rebrand Democrats as terrorists to justify dismantling democratic institutions -- Kash Patel and others claim a missing manifesto proves motive in the Charlie Kirk killing despite no presented chain-of-custody or verifiable evidence -- Rachel Campos-Duffy and Kevin Corke on Fox & Friends push an unfounded narrative that Tyler Robinson's gender identity or hormones caused Charlie Kirk's shooting -- On the Bonus Show: Trump sues the New York Times for $15 billion alleging defamation, Kash Patel gets questioned on Capitol Hill, Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.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 -- 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) CBS reporter corners Trump on right-wing violence (09:44) Trump questions First Amendment rights (18:50) Allies push to label opponents dangerous (29:51) J.D. Vance pushes mass doxxing (38:37) Trump encourages mob lawlessness (43:48) Newsom warns Trump/Miller plan to brand Democrats terrorists (48:41) Patel pushes unverified manifesto claims (55:57) Fox blames shooter’s gender identity
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9/15/25: A dangerous moment for the US after Kirk shooting
-- On the Show: -- Every major Democratic voice and mainstream left commentator condemns Charlie Kirk’s murder, while Donald Trump and many on the right turn violence into mockery -- The Charlie Kirk shooting shows that a pro-gun, two-parent, law-enforcement family upbringing does not prevent shootings -- Kari Lake falsely blames college radicalization for Charlie Kirk's murder despite his killer's single virtual semester at Utah State University -- Trump and MAGA leaders pivot from facts to blaming platforms and push a crackdown that targets independent social media -- Trump uses a press conference about the Charlie Kirk killing to attack the left and repeat false narratives about investigations -- Trump responds to a condolence question about Charlie Kirk by pivoting to brag about the White House ballroom project -- Eric Trump frames Charlie Kirk’s death as proof of a “sleeping enemy” awoken and issues thinly veiled threats of retribution -- Fox News host Brian Kilmeade suggests involuntary lethal injection for people experiencing homelessness -- Calls to release full Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell records continue -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing blames Charlie Kirk murder on "fascist" label, MSNBC vs Fox double standards over incendiary rhetoric, Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani, and much more... 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🔬 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 -- 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) Kirk’s murder condemned, right mocks violence (07:39) Upbringing doesn’t prevent shootings (18:09) Kari Lake wrongly blames college (26:42) Trump/MAGA blame platforms, target social media (33:54) Trump attacks left, spreads false narratives (40:12) Trump pivots to White House ballroom brag (44:11) Eric Trump frames Kirk’s death as “enemy” awakening (50:28) Kilmeade suggests lethal injection for homeless (57:56) Calls for Epstein/Maxwell records continue
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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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