10/29/25: Layoffs explode as Trump turns on farmers, half the country sues him
-- On the Show: -- Major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, and UPS cut over 100,000 jobs as Trump's promises of growth turn into widespread layoffs -- Twenty-three states sue the Trump administration for halting SNAP food aid, accusing it of letting 42 million Americans go hungry during the shutdown -- Trump fires an entire federal agency overseeing his White House renovation after a profanity-filled outburst over his East Wing demolition plan -- Trump appears visibly disoriented while meeting the Japanese prime minister, adding to growing concerns about his cognitive health -- Trump struggles through multiple incoherent speeches abroad, confusing topics from AI to Obamacare while boasting about weak job numbers -- Trump rambles so badly during a Tokyo press conference that even Newsmax cuts away, highlighting his ongoing mental decline -- Trump's team begins blaming ranchers and farmers for rising beef prices, sparking backlash from his own rural supporters -- Fox host Maria Bartiromo spreads multiple falsehoods about Biden's policies, autopen signatures, and immigration in a single segment -- On the Bonus Show: The House Oversight Committee says Biden's autopen pardons are void, The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again, Texas sues Tylenol makers alleging risks of autism, and much more... ⚠️ 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 🛡️ 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 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) Mass layoffs hit under Trump (08:26) Trump sued over SNAP cuts (16:44) Trump fires arts commission (24:42) Trump appears disoriented abroad (31:01) Trump's incoherent Asia speeches (41:21) Rambling Tokyo press conference (47:30) Trump turns on farmers (55:36) Bartiromo pushes autopen lies
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10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong
-- On the Show: -- Trump's administration refuses to use $6 billion in contingency funds to keep SNAP running, leaving 42 million Americans without food aid starting November 1 -- Analysts theorize Trump could run for a third term as president using the Supreme Court's limits on state eligibility enforcement -- Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell criticizes Trump for tariffs, trade wars, and foreign beef deals that have hurt American farmers financially -- Trump rambles incoherently about magnets and aircraft carriers during a speech to U.S. troops, showing visible cognitive confusion as they stand silent -- Trump reveals he got an MRI not mentioned in official records, fueling questions about hidden health issues and White House transparency -- Trump demands mail-in and early voting be banned, reflecting panic over potential Democratic investigations if they win control of Congress -- A new center-left report urges Democrats to drop progressive rhetoric on culture and move to the center after losing ground with working-class voters -- Trump posts a rant blaming Biden officials for actions taken in 2020, mistakenly describing events that occurred during his own presidency -- On the Bonus Show: Trump DOJ officials will watch over the California election, weight loss drugs are bringing down the nation's obesity rate, Elon Musk launches an AI-generated alternative to Wikipedia called Grokipedia, and much more... 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.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) SNAP food aid halted for millions (08:57) Theory of Trump running third term (18:05) Farmer criticizes tariffs and trade deals (24:12) Trump speech shows cognitive confusion (32:34) Undisclosed MRI raises health questions (39:49) Trump calls to ban mail-in voting (46:40) Report urges Democrats to shift center (54:43) Trump falsely blames Biden administration
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10/27/25: The slow coup grows as Trump makes major announcement, unexpected confrontation
-- On the Show: -- Nathan Taylor, Executive Director of Public Engagement for Election Truth Alliance, joins us to discuss discrepancies in the 2024 election and follow-up from the first interview -- Donald Trump is effectively bypassing Congress in 2025, using legalistic and bureaucratic maneuvers to consolidate power --Margaret Brennan questions Hakeem Jeffries in a way that frames election denial and gerrymandering as a bipartisan problem --Kristen Welker confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about rising food prices and tariffs, highlighting Trump's negative impacts on American farmers --Donald Trump reveals he received an MRI at Walter Reed, sparking questions about his health and medical transparency --Donald Trump discusses cognitive tests and a dementia screening while making unfounded claims about his health, third-term eligibility, and attacks on political opponents --Donald Trump posts dangerous and scientifically unsupported medical advice on Truth Social about vaccines and childhood health --U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino faces a federal judge after allegedly violating a court order, and struggles to answer questions --New data suggests historical midterm trends could severely damage Trump and Republicans -- On the Bonus Show: NBA players face federal charges in a major gambling investigation, Javier Milei wins big in Argentina's midterm elections, Trump rules out running for Vice President in 2028, and much more... 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.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) Start (01:53) Trump bypasses Congress (08:20) Brennan questions Jeffries (13:52) Welker grills Bessent (20:52) Trump's mysterious MRI (26:44) Trump's cognitive decline (33:37) Trump's vaccine misinformation (39:55) Nathan Taylor Interview (1:08:08) Border Patrol court drama (1:14:28) Midterm polling trouble for Trump
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BONUS: Government shutdown becomes second longest ever, Kash Patel's Diwali post met with racism, and more
-- On the Bonus Show: The government shutdown becomes the second-longest in history, a Trump nominee is exposed for sending Nazi text messages, Kash Patel's Diwali post is met with racism, 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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10/24/25: Bubble bursting as red states decline, Trump crushes farmers
-- On the Show: -- Rand Paul publicly rejects Trump's call to execute drug dealers, revealing how cracks are forming inside the GOP as Trump demands blind loyalty -- Trump's trade wars and tariffs wipe out U.S. soybean exports, bankrupting small farms while he falsely claims to champion agriculture -- Mike Lindell pleads for donations to fund his final appeal after losing defamation cases, symbolizing the collapse of his company and credibility -- Trump's tariffs, deportations, and tax cuts backfire exactly as critics warned, driving inflation, worker shortages, and economic pain -- Farmers and ranchers turn on Donald Trump after his Argentina beef deal floods U.S. markets, enrages rural America, and exposes his "America First" hypocrisy -- Trump's support erodes as donors, politicians, and voters quietly distance themselves, signaling the slow collapse of his political empire -- Republican states double down on failed tax cuts and gutted services, deepening poverty while relying on subsidies from the blue states they mock -- Trump's extreme policies play out in real time, proving that his campaign promises weren't exaggerations but blueprints for national chaos -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump ends trade talks with Canada over a Ronald Reagan TV ad, Steve Bannon says there's a plan for Trump to serve a third term, and much more... 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🥣 Graza olive oil: Get 10% off "The Trio" set with code PAKMAN at https://graza.co 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.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 (01:15) Rand Paul rejects Trump's execution call (06:43) Soybean exports collapse under tariffs (11:25) Mike Lindell's final appeal plea (18:08) Tariffs and tax cuts backfire (26:18) Farmers turn on Trump (34:31) Trump loses support gradually (40:14) Republican states worsen poverty (47:06) Friday Feedback
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