-- 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 slowing economic growth -- Todd Blanche says it would not surprise him if new details emerge about who sho...
Apr 30, 2026•1 hr 12 min
-- 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 lines while relying heavily on notes -- The Department of Justice indicts James Comey over a seashell ph...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr 11 min
-- 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 -- Skeptics claim the assassination attempts against Trump were staged, but their observations do not ...
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 2 min
-- 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 him, and contradicts video evidence -- Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich praises Trump during an interview w...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 7 min
-- 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 pessimistic outlooks among independents -- Tim Miller confronts pastor Doug Wilson on Piers Morgan's show, ...
Apr 24, 2026•58 min
-- 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 non-U.S. ships -- Karoline Leavitt says Trump will dictate the Iran war timeline while telling reporters ...
Apr 24, 2026•1 hr 6 min
-- 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 about his conduct while threatening legal action -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader dur...
Apr 22, 2026•1 hr 16 min
-- 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 quietly attempt to correct -- Donald Trump posts lengthy and aggressive messages on Truth Social about Ira...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 12 min
-- 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 mishandling classified information -- Reports describe Donald Trump privately expressing fear, anger, and conce...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 7 min
-- 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 media -- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, reveal...
Apr 17, 2026•1 hr 11 min
-- 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 TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash -- Dr. Mehmet Oz s...
Apr 16, 2026•1 hr 5 min
-- 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 factor in chaotic behavior -- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questions Donald Trump’s mental fitness ...
Apr 15, 2026•1 hr 1 min
-- 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 -- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over ...
Apr 14, 2026•58 min
-- 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 weapons -- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hour...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 4 min
-- 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 -- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider informatio...
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 27 min
-- 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 political opponents -- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz despite...
Apr 09, 2026•1 hr 8 min
-- 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 rejects targeting civilian infrastructure, signaling growing cracks in the president’s base -- Megyn Kelly ...
Apr 08, 2026•1 hr 4 min
-- 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 reacts with anger to Trump's press conference, signaling frustration among longtime supporters -- Ainsley Ea...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 10 min
-- 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 Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointing his personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting head of the DOJ -- Vice Presi...
Apr 06, 2026•1 hr 6 min
-- 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 with independents signals likely midterm losses -- A strong anti-corruption platform targets insider profi...
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 10 min
-- 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 instead of repeating them, revealing a loss of internal confidence and a shift from loyalty to damage c...
Apr 02, 2026•59 min
-- 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 rising fuel and food costs while framing the economic pain facing voters as a necessary sacrifice -- Karol...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 6 min
-- 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 publicly criticize Donald Trump’s escalating Iran conflict, exposing rare fractures inside the MAGA co...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 13 min
-- 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 highlighting historical oil averages, while Trump again promises to replace the Affordable Care Act -- Donald Trum...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 11 min
-- 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 a federal judge rules previous restrictions illegal -- Travelers facing massive disruptions directly b...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr 4 min
-- 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 members, making contradictory statements about the Iran War and mail-in voting -- Karoline Leavitt deli...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr 6 min
-- 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 coverage, losing key viewers and demographics -- Suspicious market trades occur minutes before Trump announce...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 5 min
-- 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 Homeland Security and paid TSA workers -- Donald Trump gives erratic answers at a press conference abou...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 7 min
-- 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 administration policy when Kristen Welker asks whether Donald Trump is escalating or ending the Iran conf...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 3 min
-- 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 Japanese leader while misrepresenting the economic fallout from his Iran conflict -- Donald Trump faces ris...
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 10 min
