11/17/25: Epstein files go nuclear as autopen scandal hits Trump
-- On the Show: -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins us in person to discuss her new book "107 Days" about her 2024 presidential campaign -- Donald Trump is in visible panic as newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails describe him knowing about the girls and send White House staff into chaos -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters while denying interest in the Epstein files despite posting about them repeatedly -- Donald Trump abruptly calls for releasing the Epstein files after recognizing he can no longer oppose them and tries to frame the shift as transparency -- The White House scrambles after seven Trump pardons show identical signatures despite years of him mocking Joe Biden for using an autopen -- Donald Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene and attacks multiple Republicans as the MAGA coalition fractures -- Donald Trump openly outlines a plan to restrict voting and end early and mail voting to ensure Democrats never regain power -- Donald Trump says he had an MRI but does not know what part of his body was analyzed or why it was done -- Donald Trump claps in a bizarre asymmetrical manner at a White House event, which neurologists say can indicate a number of different health issues -- When pressed by journalist Jonathan Karl about food prices and Thanksgiving costs, NEC Director Kevin Hassett gives misleading explanations about price trends, tariffs, and supply -- On the Bonus Show: Behind the scenes of the Kamala Harris interview, and much more... 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 📄 UPDF: Get 50% OFF the world's best AI PDF editor and converter at https://davidpakman.com/updf 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://ridge.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 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 (02:06) Trump panics over Epstein emails (07:38) Trump lashes out at reporters (13:15) Trump calls to release files (22:35) White House scrambles over pardons (27:31) Trump attacks MAGA allies (36:00) Trump outlines voter restrictions (43:37) Kamala Harris interview (52:25) Trump confused about MRI (58:08) Trump claps oddly at event (1:01:53) Hassett misleads on food prices
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BONUS: White House in chaos over 50-year mortgage plan, white males overrepresented in podcasting, and more...
-- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, 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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11/14/25: New Dem instantly slams MAGA as evil incarnate now has power
-- On the Show: -- Rep. Adelita Grijalva denounces the 50-day obstruction of her swearing-in, pledges to sign the Epstein files discharge petition, and warns that American freedoms and basic services are being threatened -- Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump does not want yes-men while positioning himself as Trump's most loyal successor and embracing stories that showcase extreme deference -- Stephen Miller confirms Donald Trump's push for a $2,000 tariff rebate and for nuking the filibuster while reinforcing his long record of extremist policies -- Sean Hannity claims America would be doomed if it resembled several blue states while ignoring their economic strength and national contributions -- Donald Trump tells Laura Ingraham that the United States lacks domestic talent and must bring in skilled immigrants, contradicting core MAGA positions -- Donald Trump faces possible 2026 House investigations into his family's crypto empire, foreign investments, pardons, and conflicts of interest that could expose documented financial corruption -- Democrats gain a major turnout advantage as Donald Trump's low approval, voter frustration, and midterm dynamics threaten Republican control of the House -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump asks his Justice Department to investigate the Esptein connections of others, Jesse Watters says Trump needs to build a ballroom so "people like us" can attend state events, and much more... 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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) Start (01:59) Grijalva condemns swearing-in obstruction (08:02) JD Vance portrays loyal Trump (15:30) Miller backs Trump's extreme policies (20:42) Hannity warns about blue states (24:33) Trump on talent, immigration needs (30:36) Trump faces House investigations (37:20) Democrats gain turnout advantage (46:51) Friday Feedback segment
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11/13/25: Epstein files explode over Trump as Republicans rebel
-- On the Show: -- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and public health expert, joins us on Substack Live to discuss MAHA initiatives, healthcare access, research funding cuts, and much more... -- Donald Trump faces a massive Republican revolt as over 100 GOP lawmakers plan to vote for full Epstein file release, fracturing his control over the party and exposing deep panic in his inner circle -- Donald Trump lashes out on Truth Social calling the Epstein revelations a "hoax" while reporters highlight his team's evasive responses and the White House scrambles to control the narrative -- Newly released Epstein emails show Trump's deep personal ties to Epstein, including spending Thanksgiving with him after the 2016 election and being described as corrupt and dangerous -- The White House holds an emergency meeting as aides scramble to contain fallout from the impending Epstein document release, signaling internal chaos and Trump's waning control over Republicans -- Trump avoids reporters' Epstein questions during a late-night bill signing while making false claims about the economy and inflation in a desperate attempt to change the subject -- Karoline Leavitt refuses to explain why Trump received an MRI at Walter Reed, giving vague health statements that deepen suspicions about his medical condition -- Karoline Leavitt unravels in a chaotic press briefing defending Trump on the Epstein files, inflation data, and a 50-year mortgage plan while making incoherent claims about transparency -- On the Bonus Show: Google sues text message scammers, transgender military veterans sue after being denied retirement benefits, a TikToker exposes churches that refuse to help feed hungry babies, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code DAVID for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/david ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David -- 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 (01:46) Trump faces GOP revolt (09:19) Trump calls Epstein claims hoax (16:06) Epstein emails reveal Trump ties (21:38) White House emergency meeting chaos (26:02) Trump dodges reporters, false claims (33:58) Zach Rubin Substack Live (57:27) Karoline Leavitt chaotic press briefing (1:04:52) Karoline Leavitt refuses health details
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11/12/25: Epstein bomb goes off as MAGA accepts wild lies about everything
-- On the Show: -- Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman, joins us on Substack Live to discuss his documentary "The Last Republican," the future of the GOP after Trump, and why he believes Democrats must win to save American democracy -- Donald Trump delivers a disjointed and incoherent Veterans Day speech where he renames the holiday "Victory Day," and slurs through multiple bizarre statements about war and veterans -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admits on air that they "can't guarantee airplane safety" during a government shutdown, while attacking unpaid air traffic controllers -- Congress reaches the 218th signature needed to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's files, putting Donald Trump on edge as potential links could emerge -- Newly released House Oversight Committee emails written by Jeffrey Epstein reveal that Donald Trump allegedly knew about Epstein's abuse and stayed silent -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent makes multiple false claims on air about inflation, jobs, and $1,000 "Trump accounts" for babies, showing how the administration openly misleads the public -- Donald Trump rambles through an unhinged Veterans Day interview with Pat McAfee, repeating lies about his record and election results while the unprepared host fails to challenge him -- In a strange White House tour interview with Laura Ingraham, Donald Trump brags about architectural details, lies about his January 6 speech, and displays erratic behavior throughout -- On the Bonus Show: White House unhappy about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan, white men disproportionately represented in podcasting, the Supreme Court set to hear a case on mail-in voting grace periods, and much more… 👩❤️👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.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) Start (02:11) Trump slurs through "Victory Day" speech (09:03) Duffy admits planes unsafe during shutdown (18:33) Congress nears vote on Epstein files (23:36) Emails show Trump allegedly knew abuse (29:41) Treasury lies on inflation and jobs (40:06) Adam Kinzinger Substack Live (1:07:23) Trump rambles in McAfee interview (1:14:55) Trump bizarrely tours White House
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